- In Dealing with Interpersonal
Relationships: Half Awake, Half Confused
In the
interactions between people, everyone desires to be shrewd, fearing that
they'll be taken advantage of. However, excessive concern for personal gains or
losses can lead to misguided actions. Conversely, being moderately confused can
often gain more favour among people and make things smoother. When facing
criticism from others, it's also good to be moderately confused. Recognizing
that each person's cognition and understanding vary, even when you express
goodwill, you might receive a cold response. In such cases, silence might be a
preferable choice.
- In Marriage: Half Management,
Half Acceptance
If one
becomes too meticulous, constantly critical of others, life will become
entangled in endless disputes. Behind mutual tolerance in a marriage lies the
support of an outstanding blunt-force quality. Being overly sensitive often
leads to frequent quarrels and distress. If both parties refuse to yield,
serious disputes and tension will ensue. However, if both parties take a step
back and view the problem from the other's perspective, it can ease the
situation by half. A successful marriage involves half management and half
acceptance.
- In Work: Half Pursuit, Half Letting
Go
An online
saying goes: "There are no unreasonable workplaces, only unreasonable mindset."
The workplace is a battlefield without gun smoke, where one must manage not
just the relationship between people and work but also the relationships
between people. Good interpersonal relationships bring happiness and high
efficiency, while poor relationships make work stressful, causing a desire to
escape. Work's quality directly affects happiness. Sometimes, the harder one
tries, the more unattainable the goal feels. There seems to be a gap between
reality and idealism. Faced with dissatisfaction, knowing when to let go is
important. Letting go doesn't mean being indifferent but rather abandoning
mental burdens. Do not compare yourself with others or show off at the
workplace. Learning to compromise can solve many unpleasant situations.
Treating work well is treating oneself well.
- With Money: Half Striving, Half
Content
How one
treats money reflects their cultivation. Being a bit confused, gaining less,
and giving more might seem like a loss on the surface but actually distances
one from greed, resulting in peace of mind. Don't fear loss; sometimes having
too much becomes a burden. Letting go brings freedom. Money earned in one's
lifetime is finite, but greed knows no bounds. Don't lose your health chasing
after money; earn a set amount of money but nourish an interesting mind. People
often ignore the beauty around them while longing for the unattainable. Strive
for what destiny provides; let go of what isn't yours. A heart that is content
is not swayed by materialism, always perceiving happiness. Half striving, half
letting go, is the correct perspective on money.
- In Life: Half Hustle, Half
Serenity
The most
delightful part of life lies in its simplicity. The real pleasure in life
doesn't come from luxurious food and drink but rather from the simple joys
found in own grown vegetables. Material comforts make up a part of life, but
true joy comes from spiritual pursuits. Life cannot exist without the
necessities, but if they dominate and the soul is absent, life becomes
meaningless. The best state in life lies in the pursuit. A serene mood, leaving
room for life to breathe, allows you to sense the beauty. Overstraining in life
is a form of harm. Taking things lightly, not blindly following, and not
becoming entangled is key. Extremes in life are both regrettable. Half and half
is the best state in life.
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