After Lao Yan planted the flowers in a new pot, he found that this was a tragedy after just one or two days. The leaves gradually wilted and soon withered and turned yellow, rolled into rolls, and fell completely in four or five days, leaving only bare branches. Just after Lao Yan thought that this flower would die and planned to take it downstairs and throw it into the trash can after two days of observation, one day he suddenly found that the color of the branches was still gray-green, and it had not changed, and new leaf buds grew. Lao Yan suddenly realized that the withering and falling of leaves some time ago was not death, but a kind of regulation of survival.
Because many roots are broken, the nutrients are naturally absorbed. In order to save life, mulberry leaves and peonies no longer need leaves, but only keep the branches alive. In this way, the roots grow first, so that they can absorb enough nutrients and then grow leaves. This is an instinctive reaction, or a natural phenomenon, a kind of cosmic logic. This logic can be roughly summarized as: when the reduction is achieved, something must be given up in order for life to continue. After a period of dormant, I constantly search for the path I obtained, and when the source of the acquisition increases, I return to normal state.
Lao Yan has studied ancient Chinese civilization over the years and found a very strange phenomenon. In the origin stage of Chinese civilization, some basic logic, or philosophical thoughts, are related to the changes in the universe, and are derived from a deep insight into nature, unlike some textbooks that say, through the hard thinking of the working people from generation to generation. These philosophical ideas include cycle theory, Bagua theory and traditional Chinese medicine theory. Taking traditional Chinese medicine as an example, the basic theory is that the human body is a small universe with its own system of operation methods, including Qi holes and , meridians, blood, etc. Today, we only know the phenomena, but not the principles. This is because our understanding of the universe has weakened and we have entered the era of Fuxi Nuwa .
Another example is loop theory. Ancient philosophy believes that cycles are the basic way of running everything, and this cycle includes many forms, such as cycles in time, cycles in space, cycles in hierarchy, etc. These are the true meanings of the operation of the universe. For example, the cycle at the level, when all things in the world are enlarged to a certain level, they will present the same structure. For example, if a universe is enlarged to a certain level, you will see the interaction between stars, which are basically circular, rotate and rotate. If these planets are enlarged to a certain level, such as to the molecular level, you can see the structures between molecules, just like the structures between cosmic planets, interact with each other and rotate and rotate independently.
These ancient theories gave birth to a discipline called Yixue . This is a theory that specifically talks about the laws of development and change. Of course, today people only know the connotation of Yixue's research, but no longer know the specific ways and laws of development and change. Of course, people today do not understand that ancient philosophy is wrong. This theory of development and change is part of the logic of the universe, or the theoretical guidance of human beings' understanding of the universe.
Under the guidance of these theories, the Chinese began to study life, society, and country very early. All the schools of thought emerged under the guidance of these theories, although the fields of research may be different. For example, Taoist focuses on human nature, Confucian focuses on society, Legal focuses on the country, farmer treasury focuses on survival, military strategists only study marching and fighting, Yin-Yang treasury only study the operation rules of things, etc. Generally speaking, it is more about studying society than nature and politics than individuals.
But since these ancient philosophies are the basic theories for the operation of everything, it will inevitably involve the study of individuals. For example, although Confucianism focuses on society, it also includes many theories of personal cultivation, and these theories also clearly reflect the ideas of ancient philosophy. For example, the "If you are poor, you will be safe, and if you are successful, you will benefit the world" proposed by Mencius is a guiding opinion on different stages of the life cycle.For us who are affected by the epidemic, such opinions are even more important.
People themselves are a universe, and life is a cycle. All stages of the cycle will inevitably be affected by external forces. Sometimes these external forces have little impact, sometimes their influence promotes circulation, and sometimes they obstruct the circulation. And when it is obstructed, it is when it is "poor" in life. The original meaning of the Chinese character "poverty" is not only a lack of materiality, but also a confusion about the future, at a loss of society, anxiety about the pause of life of relatives, friends and family. Of course, sometimes it also includes disappointment with the country and society, self-blame for being unable to fulfill responsibilities, etc., which is like today's situation where people are greatly affected by the epidemic.
is the state that should be present at this time. Reducing communication, reducing social exchanges, reducing dinners, and reducing comparisons is actually a state of deep saving, which will make your financial flows the most and reduce all unnecessary expenses. This situation may sometimes make people feel heartbroken and unbearable, but this is an inevitable stage of the cycle. If this rule is broken, the damage caused is often irreversible. This is like a celestial body is operating. If a planet suddenly changes its orbit, the damage caused will be caused by the collapse of the sky and the earth.
goodness is generally considered to be moral cultivation. This is evidenced. The ancients said that the highest level of meritorious service is to establish words from the bottom, and to establish virtue from the bottom. In ancient times, people yearned for conquering cities and territory, expanding territory, guarding Luntai, beating Loulan, and attacking Huanglong, stabilizing social culture internally, eating northern people, winning promotion and honoring wife and children. This is making contributions. But there are not many people in a court who can achieve such achievements. So let’s take the second best, write books and make statements, express your own opinions, guide the world, and spread them to the forefront. If this is not done well, then you have to establish morality, which means paying attention to personal cultivation, not causing trouble for the country and the people, and becoming a model from far and near.
is a last resort. It is to be in a difficult state, keep yourself clean and leave a good impression on society. Of course, it is not to be content with the status quo. The purpose of establishing morality is to gain social recognition and create an environment for yourself to work hard again. Confucius said: The way cannot be done, ride the slab and float in the sea. Many ancient Chinese people who encountered wallows in officialdom chose to live in seclusion in the mountains and forests. But for most people, seclusion is not the ultimate goal. The purpose of seclusion is to cultivate oneself, and in addition to talent, it is also moral. Therefore, hermits are considered to be noble in character. The ultimate goal is to make a comeback one day, and moral cultivation is to pave the way for one's own comeback.
Lao Yan’s hometown is a very remote place in Sichuan. There is a stone house in my hometown, which is where a person lived in seclusion in ancient times. Perhaps because of the large amount of time, this hermit carved many poems on the stone wall. I don’t remember the original text, but the main meaning of these poems is very clear, that is, I hope to be recognized by the court and be summoned out of the mountain again.
Therefore, we who have been affected by the epidemic in our lives, it is very important to maintain our own image. We must recognize our morality and our personality. Don't let it go. Life is full of grass, and it will not grow old after three ups and downs. If it is bad due to the impact of the epidemic, it is to actively cut off one's own path to rise, in other words, it is to seek death.
Goodness is not limited to moral cultivation. After we reduce some of our social interactions, we increase some time to grasp ourselves, which is a rare opportunity for thinking and learning. This kind of thinking and learning may result in increasing our ability to compete in society or opening up a new path. If it is not good, it will increase your topic of conversation in the restored social interactions after you adjust and establish your new image.
Of course, there is another aspect of goodness, that is, treat yourself well. Although life may be a little harder and a little depressed, don’t forget what the great man said: “The body is a boat of knowledge and a place of morality.” The body is the capital of revolution, and it is not advisable to drown your sorrow with alcohol, and letting your body gain weight is not a good way.Regulating and exercising the body and maintaining health and vitality are the only way to get through the low tide.
Good also means to keep a peaceful mind. There will always be low tides, and self-pity is not the solution to the problem. Optimism and humor can not only maintain a personal mood, but also a lubricant for interpersonal relationships. "Hiang 5 Prime Minister can hold a boat in his stomach" is an important guarantee for tide over difficulties. In Chinese history, those who can become generals and ministers, who can go through setbacks and ultimately make achievements are all people with broad minds. We may not necessarily have the dream of becoming generals and ministers, nor must we have a position to stabilize the country, but a broad mind is still beneficial. The premise of broad-mindedness is to recognize others and respect others. What Xunzi said about "learning with benevolence, listening with learning, and discerning with public heart" is a method of cultivating one's mind.
At some point in life, you have to have the determination and measures to cut off your arm. This was originally an instinct in nature, just like the mulberry leaves and peonies of the old Yan family. In order to survive, they had to sacrifice leaves. If you can't bear to let the leaves continue to grow, the final result will be withering and death, and it will be irreversible. The philosophical ideas derived from the universe and nature of our ancestors have been tested for millions of years and followed by hundreds of millions of people. They must be highly scientific and reasonable. Finally, Lao Yan said to the readers of this article: Take care!
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