Money is an important medium of exchange in human society, and it is also the goal pursued by many people. But does money really bring happiness? Does money really meet all human needs? Does money really mean everything?
In this materialistic age, we need some sober voices, some detached wisdom, and some different perspectives to see the true meaning of money. And these can be obtained from the mouth of an old drama bone.
He is You Benchang, the well-known grandfather of Jigong. He used his life and acting to interpret a realm of harmony with money, which benefited us a lot.
You Benchang, born in Beijing in 1945, is a famous actor, film and TV drama actor. His representative works include "Jigong", "Master Hongyi", "Ming Dynasty 1566" and so on. His acting skills are superb and his image is distinct, and he is deeply loved and respected by the audience.
You Benchang is most praised for the TV series "Jigong" he starred in in 1993. In this drama, he plays a compassionate and wise immortal, who takes helping the world as his own responsibility, naughty as his style, madness as his appearance, inaction as his essence, and desirelessness as his realm. His interpretation has made the classic image of Jigong deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and has also made him a spiritual idol of a generation.
You Benchang's Jigong is not only a god, but also a philosopher. His view of money gives us a deeper understanding of money. He said something like this:
Standing on top of the money is the rich man, and kneeling under the money is the rich man.This sentence speaks to the two sides of money. Money can be both a useful tool and a dangerous one. Money can be both a symbol of freedom and a shackle of bondage. Money can be both a source of happiness and a source of suffering.
The rich man who stands on the top of money refers to those who can use money wisely, create value for themselves and others, contribute to society and humanity, and find meaning for life and soul. They do not take money as an end, but as a means, do not be controlled by money, but control money, do not be bothered by money, enjoy money, are not confused by money, and understand money.
The rich slave who kneels under the money refers to those who are addicted to money, will do whatever it takes for money, sacrifice themselves and others for money, ignore society and humanity for money, and lose their lives and souls for money. They take money as an end rather than money as a means, they are controlled by money, they are not controlled by money, they are troubled by money, they are not enjoying money, they are confused by money, they are not understanding money.
You Benchang's Jigong is a rich man who stands on top of money. Although he is an immortal, he does not dislike mortals, and although he is a rich man, he does not covet wealth. He used money to help the poor people, used money to punish the greedy, used money to educate the ignorant people, and used money to realize his ideals. His money is not to show his status and power, but to show his goodness and wisdom. His money is not to satisfy his own desires and needs, but to enhance his own joy and happiness. His money is not to pursue his own interests and reputation, but to show his beliefs and realms.
You Benchang himself is also a rich man who stands on top of money. Although he is a star, he does not chase fame and fortune, and although he is a rich man, he does not compare consumption. He uses money to support his art, money to express his emotions, money to realize his dreams, and money to pass on his culture. His money, not to show off his achievements and status, but to show his talent and taste. His money is not to satisfy his vanity and greed, but to enrich his life and heart. His money is not to cater to his market and audience, but to stick to his beliefs and style.
You Benchang's money wisdom allows us to see the true value of money. Money is not the end of our lives, but the means of our lives. Money is not the guarantee of our happiness, but the auxiliary of our happiness. Money is not the whole of our life, but a part of our life.
We should learn from You Benchang's money wisdom and be a rich man who stands on top of money, not a poor slave who kneels under money. We should use money to serve ourselves and others, not let money enslave ourselves and others.