The Book of Changes is a philosophical classic in ancient China and an important part of Chinese culture. The Book of Changes uses hexagrams and proverbs to explain the law of change between heaven, earth and man, and guides people on how to conform to nature and achieve a harmonious state. The Book of Changes deals not only with the movement of the universe, but also with the movement of human life. The Book of Changes believes that there is a bow on the human body, and the dragon and the phoenix are among the people who can use it.
The bow on a person's body refers to the breath of a person. The Book of Changes says, "Between the breaths, it is said to be the sum." This means that the rhythm of the breath determines the balance of the person. Human breathing is a flow of energy and a cycle of life. Human breathing is also a process of change and a method of regulation. Man's breath is like a bow, opening and closing, closing and retracting, corresponding to heaven, earth and man, and in harmony with the laws of nature.
The bow on the human body can be used by the dragon and phoenix among the people, which refers to the cultivation of the person. The Book of Changes says: "Self-cultivation and Qi family rule the country and level the world." This means that the purpose of cultivation is to achieve the perfection of life. Human cultivation is a kind of wisdom practice and a kind of moral improvement. Human cultivation is also a kind of pursuit of the realm and a kind of transcendent power. People's cultivation is like a bow, which can use the dragon and phoenix among people, enter the Tao when it is in harmony with the sky, be virtuous when it is in harmony with the earth, and be in harmony with people.
The bow on the human body is in harmony with the heavens, and it refers to the human mind. The Book of Changes says: "Heaven is strong, and the gentleman is constantly striving for self-improvement." This means that the operation of the Heavenly Dao is constantly changing and evolving. A gentleman's mind must be consistent with the way of heaven, and must be constantly improved and perfected. The human mind is the essence of human beings, the foundation of human beings, and the source of human beings. The human mind is also the direction of the person, the goal of the person, and the destination of the person. The human mind is like a bow, which can enter the Tao when it is in harmony with the heavens, and can achieve the unity of heaven and man, harmony with nature, and coexistence.
The bow on a man's body is in harmony with the earth, and it refers to the behavior of man. The Book of Changes says: "The terrain is good, and the gentleman carries things with virtue." Meaning, the characteristics of authenticity are inclusiveness and solidity. A gentleman's behavior should be in line with authenticity, and he must have virtue and talent. Human behavior is the manifestation of human beings, the influence of human beings, and the responsibility of human beings. Human behavior is also a human norm, a human standard, and a human standard. People's behavior is like a bow, which is in harmony with the earth, and can achieve high morality, harmony with everyone, and no obstacle to things.
The bow on a person, in conjunction with a person, refers to the association of people. The Book of Changes says: "Humanity is universal, and a gentleman is kind." This means that humanity is based on charity. A gentleman's interaction should be based on affinity, respectfulness and courtesy. The communication between people is the communication of people, the cooperation of people, and the mutual assistance of people. Human interaction is also human Xi, human growth, and human progress. Human interaction is like a bow, and when it comes to matters with others, it can achieve interpersonal harmony, get along with friends, and be at peace with enemies.
I Ching has a bow on the person, and the dragon and phoenix in the person can use it, which is a high-level guidance for life and a profound shaping of personality. If we can follow the teachings of the Book of Changes, use the bow on people, to cultivate our own mind, to show our own behavior, to communicate with our own people, we can improve our cultivation, but also to show our own style, we can become the dragon and phoenix among people, and we can also add a brilliance to the world.