1. "What is the benefit of thinking about the past and the future?" Rest assured! ”
The past is a foregone conclusion, it cannot be changed, and we cannot swim against the current and go back to the past. For the future, we can look forward to it, but we must not dream or speculate. Based on the present and planning the future according to their own actual situation, this is the attitude that men should have if they want to become great.
2. "A man must be tempered in things, and it is beneficial to do hard work." ”
If a man wants to become a great man, he must have the courage to act, not be afraid of difficulties, be firm in his beliefs, and maintain patience and perseverance. Only in this way can we achieve our goals and dreams in the process of constantly refining and improving ourselves. Therefore, the phrase "do good deeds, don't ask about the future" has become their life credo, inspiring them to keep moving forward and become better people.
3. "Those who know their fate do not complain about heaven, and those who know themselves do not complain about others." ”
Your destiny is in your own hands! The good and bad of life all come from oneself. As Wang Yangming said, everything is born from the heart. If you want to achieve great things, when you encounter adversity and setbacks, men should reflect on themselves, explore the root cause of the problem, and take action to change it. It's not wise to complain about others, and self-reflection is the best policy.
4. "The more difficult it is, the more it is time to cultivate the mind."
As we all know, Longchang enlightenment, that is the milestone of Wang Yangming's sanctification. However, what few people know is that Wang Yangming at that time was at a low point in his life and was in trouble. In the desolate land of Longchang, the living conditions were extremely difficult, and Wang Yangming even had no place to stand, so he could only build a small wooden house next to the cave as a shelter. Not to mention that the miasma is overflowing and the danger is everywhere, but he is enlightened in this harsh environment.
This is like a phoenix nirvana, you have to go through the torment and baptism of fire before you can spread your wings and fly high. Adversity and troughs may not be entirely bad. As the old saying goes"Jade is not cut into a tool"。Immersing oneself in the face of adversity may be like a phoenix being reborn from the ashes, and it will eventually achieve great things.
5. "There is nothing outside the heart, nothing outside the heart, no reason outside the heart, no righteousness outside the heart, and no goodness outside the heart." ”
All human troubles actually come from the heart. Everything you observe in the world is a reflection of your inner world. Therefore, people should learn to face themselves calmly, be well versed in the way of self-reflection, and constantly broaden their minds and improve their life realm. In this way, no matter how unpredictable the outside world is, or how others judge you, you can stick to your heart, forge ahead, and eventually achieve a brilliant career.
6. "Learning, asking, thinking, and discerning are all for learning, and those who do not learn are also not." ”
To truly master a skill or knowledge, it is not enough to learn and think. Practice is the only criterion for testing truth, which is exactly the concept of "unity of knowledge and action" advocated by Wang Yangming. For men who aspire to achieve great things, this principle also needs to be followed. It's okay to think deeply and plan before you act, but don't let these thoughts stay in your head or wait until everything is in place.
Seventh, a serious illness in life is just a "proud" word.
In the pursuit of our goals, we must not be complacent about temporary success, which may lead to ultimate failure. Therefore, being humble and cautious is a principle that we must always keep in mind in our journey of life.
As the saying goes: If you want to achieve great things, you must read Wang Yangming, and it is recommended to read "The Wisdom of Wang Yangming's Mind", "The Wisdom of Wang Yangming's Mind" is a masterpiece worth reading. By reading this book, we can have an in-depth understanding of Wang Yangming's ideological system and philosophy of life, comprehend the essence of Chinese culture, and at the same time get a lot of useful inspiration and help. If you want to improve your cultivation and realm, or have a strong interest in Chinese culture, then this book is not to be missed.