There is a saying in the Tao Te Ching: "The sound of the great sound is the sound of the elephant, and the elephant is invisible." Literally, it means that the better the **, the more far-reaching, the lower, the better the image, the more ethereal and far-reaching. It also tells us that the greater the achievement, the more penetrating and far-reaching, and the more generous, the more inclusive of all things.
Just like a really powerful person, it is often not an overt show-off, but a restrained subtlety. They do not act out of the eyes of others, but out of inner introspection and self-discipline. In this noisy and impetuous world, true wisdom is often hidden in calm and low-key. A truly powerful person is not publicized, explained, or flattered, but faces the ups and downs of life and the noise of the world with a gentle and firm attitude.
01 Unassuming
They know that self-boasting is often a sign of lack of strength, and only by being calm and self-assured can they show their profound heritage. As the poet William Wordsworth put it: ". .A true poet should not touch his audience with his voice but with his heart. The actions of powerful people are like the poems of poets, who do not care about the evaluation of others, but only focus on their own hearts and career pursuits.
02 do not explain
In life, we will always encounter misunderstandings and doubts, but those who are truly powerful choose to respond with silence. They know that time and results are the best rebuttals, and they don't have to waste words. As the saying goes: ".Your actions are so loud that I cannot hear your words. They prove themselves with deeds, not empty words.
03 is not flattering
They don't cater to the wishes of others, but stick to their own principles and beliefs. They disdain flattery or stammering in exchange for favor or help, as Bacon said, "The best way is to stand on your own than to rely on others." ”These people stick to their principles and bottom line, and do not change their direction because of the direction of the outside world. Their lives are not to please others, they live calmly, truthfully, and do not care about the eyes of the world, only about whether their hearts are at peace.
Such people are like stars in the night sky, not dazzling, but silently shining in their own way, leading others forward. They may not be the focus of attention, but their steady pace and firm gaze have become witnesses of time and beacons in the hearts of those who come after them.
Wang Yangming said: "If the heart is not hindered, it is the nature of vision." "Really good people know when to speak and when to be silent. They know very well that it is impossible for everyone to understand you on the road of life, it is impossible for every decision to be affirmed, the key is to understand what you are doing, and that is enough. Really good people understand this, and they choose to live their lives on their own terms rather than being burdened by life.
Such an attitude towards life is also a kind of profound wisdom. It reminds us that no matter how noisy the outside world is, we should maintain inner peace;No matter how misunderstood by others, we should insist on our own truth;No matter how the world changes, we should not lose ourselves. The truly powerful people are those who create the extraordinary in the ordinary and embody the profound in the simple. Their lives are the best textbooks that teach us how to maintain a pure heart and live with life in a complex world.