"Goethe said: 'The happiness of a person lies in the happiness of their heart.'"
Things follow the heart, circumstances are created by the heart, and the quality of life depends more on our inner self.
Only by cultivating our inner self can we blaze a trail and turn suffering into blessings in the long journey of life.
A calm mind brings clarity and rationality.
The world is bustling and life is noisy. The hustle and bustle of vehicles and horses is not difficult, but it is difficult to cultivate oneself.
"The conduct of a true gentleman is to be calm and cultivate oneself."
Only when a person's inner self is calm and clear, abundant and firm, gentle and honest, can they resist the unrest and agitation of the world.
"Only with calmness can there be peace, and only with peace can there be consideration."
In the face of fame and fortune, do not chase quick returns.
In the face of wealth and honor, do not indulge in extravagance and shallowness.
In the face of major events, if our mind is not calm, we often become confused; only when our mind is calm like still water, can we gain insight and respond calmly.
The world is full of bustling activities; the bustling world is driven by self-interest.
Rather than being indulged in fame and profit, it is better to let go of the distractions, return to tranquility, listen to the voice of the heart, and comprehend the present life.
A broad mind brings tranquility and enlightenment.
Wang Zengqi was once exiled to the countryside, where he worked daily in the fields, chopped wood, and carried food. He often felt exhausted.
The people around him were always frowning, but Wang Zengqi found joy amidst hardship.
He enjoyed spraying pesticides on grapes, as he could appreciate the beautiful blue "Bordeaux mixture";
He liked picking mushrooms so that he could bring them home to make soup for his family;
He liked to go to remote research stations, as he could leisurely engage in painting and writing.
Regardless of the circumstances, Wang Zengqi used optimism to confront hardships and wrote his philosophy of adapting to circumstances throughout his life, tasting the sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy flavors.
From this, we can see that with a broad mind, things appear smaller; when facing difficulties, relax your mind, change your perspective, and perhaps things will become clear.
A broad-minded person does not worry about the present, focuses on the long term, and does not dwell on temporary gains and losses. They understand the importance of returning their mind to tranquility, which reduces anxiety and brings a sense of peace.
The famous writer Lin Qingxuan once said, "Eight or nine out of ten things in life are not to our liking. Think twice about the one or two things and do not dwell on the remaining eight or nine."
If you worry all day about trivial matters, you will become bored and depressed.
Life is but a fleeting moment, so why worry?
Having a broad and open mind is the path to peace of mind.
Being born as a human being, having a broad mind means having no worries even at the age of a hundred.
A benevolent heart brings smoothness and brings blessings.
"Kindness is even harder than intelligence. Intelligence is a talent, while kindness is a choice."
Indeed, the most precious quality as human beings is to have a kind heart and do good deeds.
A kind heart brings brightness to the world and warmth to humanity.
The kindness that empathizes with others is the highest level of cultivation and a lifelong treasure.
The Tao Te Ching says, "The heavenly Tao has no partiality, always favoring the good."
Everything has its cause and effect, and our own kind thoughts and actions will become our good karma and good results.
Because being kind to others is being kind to oneself, the kindness you give will eventually come back to you.
As the saying goes, "Love goes out, love comes back; blessings go out, blessings come back."
Being kind brings with it distance from misfortune, even if misfortune has not arrived; being unkind distances us from blessings, even if blessings have not arrived.
Holding good intentions and helping each other will make the road wider and the fortune thicker.
With a kind heart and doing good deeds, blessings will continue to come.
