The Root Book: Observing Life's Principles Through Quiet Reflection and Detachment
The Root Book: Original text: Quietly ponder, clear the heart; in leisure, the demeanor is calm and composed, recognizing the true mechanism of the heart; in simplicity, the interest and fun dispel, gaining the true flavor of the heart; observe the heart, verify the Tao, without these three things.
Translation: When we are quiet, our minds will be as clear as still water, at which time we can discover the true origin of human nature; when we are leisurely, our demeanor is as comfortable and relaxed as a clear blue sky, at which time we can discover the true soul of human nature; when we are in a state of detachment from fame and fortune, our inner world is like a calm lake, humble and amiable, at which time we can gain the true principles of life. To observe the true principles of life, there is no better way than these three methods.
How to have a calm mind and a relaxed demeanor?
1. Through exercise to calm yourself down.Exercise is one of the methods I most advocate. Exercise not only allows us to let go of unpleasant and worrying things, but also gives us a healthy and powerful body, allowing us to walk further and longer on the road of life. What's more important than your own health? All problems need to be solved on the basis of having a healthy body. Dear friends, when you are worried, go out and exercise.
2. Through learning to calm yourself down.We can enter a strange world through the thoughts and words in the book. In this world, we can 'become' the characters in the book, enjoying the joy and sorrow, or being affectionate. We can observe beautiful scenery and ancient sites through the author's thinking. We can feel the joys and sorrows, human relationships, and philosophical principles of life through the author's thoughts, transcending space and time to learn from the sages.
3. Through talking to calm yourself down.When we can gain peace through reading and looking, a better way is to let ourselves pour out our worries. Some people express their worries to their confidantes, friends, and family. Some people express their worries to strangers on social media platforms. Some people write them down through diaries, Weibo, or articles. These methods are all very effective. I recommend writing down your worries, as it can both dispel worries and improve yourself.
When we can calmly view people and things, our souls transcend limitations and fly thousands of miles, using a global perspective to view problems and handle them. At this time, our demeanor is so relaxed and comfortable.
We should observe life with a detached attitude of fame and fortune
As a saying goes: treat praise and blame with equanimity, watch flowers bloom and fall in front of the court; leave no intention of staying or going, watch clouds roll and drift in the sky. Well said! Having a detached attitude of fame and fortune is so free and easy. Such detachment ignores fame and fortune, and ignores interests. Such a state of mind can eliminate any temptation and greed; such a state of mind can perceive the origin of human nature.
When we observe our lives with such a mindset, we can break through worries and sorrows in this materialistic world, understand the principles of the world, and eliminate restlessness and extravagance, returning to the simple and natural state of life. Please note:Detachment of fame and fortune is not self-imposed isolation and self-admiring solitude, but to face the world's prosperity and noise with a perception of human nature.
