Zhuangzi said: "The intentions of the supreme people are like a mirror, they will not be welcomed, and they should not be hidden, so they can win things without hurting." This sentence is used by Zhuangzi to describe an ideal state of mind, and it is also the state that he admires as "the mind is as calm as water". In this state, people's hearts are as calm as water, there are no waves, no disturbances, no attachments, only pure observation and detached wisdom.
In real life, we are often troubled by a variety of complex emotions, such as anxiety, nervousness, anger, greed, etc., which impact our inner peace like a storm and waves. However, Zhuangzi's wisdom of "the mind is as calm as water" tells us how to maintain inner peace in this complex world.
"Calm as water" is an attitude to life. In this fast-changing world, we are often oppressed by the fast pace of life and forget about our inner needs. We pursue fame, status, and wealth, but we neglect inner peace and tranquility. Zhuangzi tells us that we should be like a mirror, looking at the world with our hearts, rather than responding to the world with emotions. We should embrace the diversity of the world and respect the uniqueness of each person, rather than clinging to our own subjective ideas and prejudices.
"Calm as water" is a way of thinking. In the face of difficulties and challenges, we often get caught up in negative emotions and thought patterns. We complain about the unfairness of fate and blame the faults of others, but we ignore our own responsibilities and changes. Zhuangzi tells us that we should look at problems with detached wisdom, rather than judging things with a narrow eye. We should see the essence and root cause of the problem, and look for ways and means to solve the problem, instead of indulging in the negative emotions brought about by the problem.
"Tranquility as water" is a spiritual realm. In the pursuit of fame and fortune, we often feel empty and lost in our hearts. We have wealth and status, but we have lost our peace of mind. Zhuangzi tells us that we should go beyond material pursuits and pursue inner peace and tranquility. We should let go of the worries of the past and the worries of the future and focus on the life and experience of the present. We should respect the laws of nature and the universe and conform to the changes and development of fate.
In the wisdom of "the mind is as calm as water", we can see the essence of Zhuangzi's thought. He emphasizes inner peace and serenity, and rejects being swayed by emotions;He emphasized detached wisdom and observation, and opposed being bound by a narrow vision;He emphasized respect for the laws of nature and the universe, and opposed being deceived by fame and fortune. These are all wisdom that we need to learn Xi practice in real life.
In today's society, the wisdom of "calm as water" is particularly important. With the development of science and technology and the progress of society, we are facing more challenges and pressures. We need to learn to maintain inner peace and serenity in our busy lives;We need to learn to look at things with a detached eye;We need to learn to respect the laws of nature and the universe;We need to learn to let go of the worries of the past and the worries of the future;We need to learn to focus on life and experience in the present moment. Only in this way can we maintain inner peace and tranquility in this complex world and achieve true freedom and happiness.
"Calm as water" is a kind of wisdom, a kind of life attitude, a way of thinking, and a spiritual realm. In the pursuit of fame and fortune, we should maintain inner peace and serenity;In the face of difficulties and challenges, we should observe problems with detached wisdom;While enjoying material life, we should respect the laws of nature and the universe;In our busy lives, we should let go of our past worries and future worries;At this moment, we should experience the beauty and happiness of life with our hearts. Only in this way can we truly achieve inner peace and tranquility and have a free and fulfilling life.