"The Four Disciplines of Liaofan", known as the first inspirational book in the East, it is the creation of the Ming Dynasty, and it has been passed down for a hundred years!
"The Four Disciplines of Lifan" is about Mr. Yuan Lifan of the Ming Dynasty of China, combined with his own personal experience and lifelong learning and cultivation, in order to educate his children and grandchildren.
There are four parts in the book: the study of life, the method of reform, the method of accumulating goodness, and the effect of humility.
In the past, such as yesterday's death;
From the latter, such as today, to be born.
Interpretation] No matter how much there is in the past, it is completely irrelevant to this day. In the future, no matter what happens, start all over again from today.
Appreciation] No matter what positive or negative, beautiful or ugly things have happened in the past, they should all be left behind. From this moment on, just like a phoenix that burns itself and regenerates, it will reveal a new self.
All blessings, not far from the square inch;
Find it from the heart, and feel everything.
Interpretation] All the merits and blessings in the world are inseparable from our hearts; When you find true good thoughts in your heart, there is nothing you can't figure out.
Appreciation] On the road of chasing success and profit, people must not ignore the importance of inner dialogue. It is only in a tranquil state of mind that one can attain profound understanding.
Raise your head three feet, there must be a god;
Seek good fortune and avoid evil, and resolutely leave it to me.
Interpretation] If the head is three feet high, there must be a god who oversees the behavior; Therefore, whether it is to reap the blessings or avoid the calamities, it is up to oneself to decide.
Appreciation] There are gods in the three feet of the head, don't violate your conscience in the world, everything has a cause, there is a result, and the blessings and misfortunes depend on how you do it.
Persuade people to use their mouths for a while, and persuade people to write for a hundred years.
Interpretation] Use the mouth to persuade people, only for a while, and use books to persuade people, which can be passed down for hundreds of generations.
Appreciation] warns people that verbal words may have a short-term impact, but to truly regulate their behavior, they still need to go through repeated reading, deep reflection and active practice.
Thinking about the urgency of helping people outside, and thinking about the evil of idleness inside.
Interpretation] Externally, we should think about the urgency of others and think carefully for the sake of others; Internally, we must restrain our own ** thoughts.
Appreciation] It is indeed not easy to achieve the realm of both internal and external cultivation, and the people around you should be as warm as a spring breeze and thoughtful. At the same time, be strict with yourself and always be alert to your inner thoughts.
The world road service is the most prone to drowning.
Interpretation] People in the world are always busy chasing fame and fortune, and it is easy to lose themselves because of this.
Appreciation] In the world, money and fame are the most powerful, and many people are lost in the trap of prosperity. Therefore, in the process of rushing and toiling, we also need to stop, look inwardly, and keep a clear head.
That is, we must work hard, abandon the old and draw the new, and fortunately do not make mistakes.
Interpretation] We must immediately work hard to correct it, abandon the wrong practices of the past, and strive to reform ourselves, and we must not delay ourselves.
Appreciation] After recognizing your own shortcomings and shortcomings, you should take immediate action to correct them. Time is precious, don't let it slip away. Just like the unique fragrance of plum blossoms in a cold environment, you will be able to harvest a new life if you work hard.
There is a fate in advancing and retreating, and there is a time for delay, and there is nothing to ask for.
Interpretation] A person's fame and fortune are destined, and sooner or later when you are lucky, there is also a certain certainty, so you don't have to look down on everything and don't deliberately pursue it.
Appreciation] Life is full of unpredictable variables, even if you have worked hard and struggled, you can only get a tenacious heart. For other things, you may be able to look at it indifferently and enjoy the hard-won happiness around you.