In a remote forest, there lives a cunning and intelligent fox who always dreams of becoming the richest and most proud inhabitant of the forest.
One day, the fox discovers a magical tree hole that hides endless food and treasure.
It is determined to prove its abilities and accomplishments by moving everything to its cave.
However, as the wealth gradually increased, the fox's burrow became more and more full, and there was no room to even turn around.
One day, when it tried to stuff another piece of food, the mountain of possessions collapsed in an instant, and the fox was trapped in his own pile of wealth, unable to extricate himself.
In the middle of life, abstaining from inappropriate desires, emotions, and calculations may capture the peace and contentment of the heart.
The desire to quit is too full, and the simple foot is recovered
In middle age, people often have experienced enough life trials and have already accumulated a lot of material wealth and social status.
However, desires are often not satisfied.
The ancient Greek philosopher Xenophon said, "He who has no end to desire is poor, even if he has many." ”
No matter how the external environment changes, learning inner self-control is the true wealth.
Steve Jobs, a world-renowned tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple, suddenly announced his departure from Apple for the second time at the peak of his life.
At that time, it not only shocked the entire technology world, but also made the world re-examine the relationship between success and satisfaction.
At Stanford's commencement ceremony, Steve Jobs told the story of his life, mentioning the importance of giving up power and fame and focusing on what he truly loves.
His famous quote: "Stay hungry, stay stupid." To a certain extent, it also expresses a wariness of material and status desires, and advocates a simple and pure philosophy of survival.
Even when material abundance is extremely abundant, being able to maintain one's inner self-indulgence is the key to abstaining from desire.
Japan's former richest man, Masashi Yanai, the founder of Uniqlo, has maintained the concept of minimalist life after reaching the peak of his wealth and career.
Despite his vast wealth, he chose to wear his own brand of ordinary clothing and live in a humble apartment, avoiding the accumulation of luxury brands and unnecessary material pursuits.
Yanai's philosophy of life has been widely praised both in the industry and beyond, not only demonstrating his personal brand values, but also emphasizing his social responsibility and self-discipline as an entrepreneur.
As the old saying goes, "Be content and be happy." "Desire is a bottomless pit that cannot be filled but is easy to sink.
In the long earthly journey, people are often entangled in endless desires, chasing material desires and fulfillments, until the background of the soul becomes chaotic.
However, a cup that is too full can no longer be filled with fresh spring water, and only by pouring out those unnecessary burdens can we regain simple happiness.
Simplicity does not mean simplicity or lack thereof, but a wise choice to return to the essence and focus on the essence of life.
To regain the feet of simplicity is to find oneself in a complex world, to maintain sobriety and balance, and to return the heart to the most simple and solid foundation.
Quit being too emotionally full and find peace of mind
In The Power of the Now, Eckhart Toller makes a powerful point: "Pessimism and anger originate in your head, not in the present." ”
Warren Buffett, a well-known investor, is one of the most successful investors in the world, and a large part of his success is based on calm and rational decision-making.
At the time of the 1987** crash, panic in the market was at its peak at the time, and many investors suffered significant losses due to emotional decisions.
However, Warren Buffett kept his cool and not only did not follow the crowd, but also seized the investment opportunities in the market.
Emotional control is extremely important in financial decision-making, and his calmness and rationality are one of the keys to his investment success.
Emotional management is not achieved overnight, but requires continuous self-awareness and cultivation.
Wen Yan is a serious accountant, and the pressure at work makes her often emotionally full.
Once, she was criticized by the leader for a small mistake because of a small mistake that she continued to work overtime, and at that moment her emotions erupted like a volcano; immediately argued with the leader, his voice was high, and he immediately shook his face and resigned.
Afterwards, she appeared very embarrassed and deeply regretted her inability to control her emotions. But the impact has already been made, and there is no way for her to continue working in this environment as she did before.
Whether it's personal life or career decisions, being too emotionally filled often leads to irrational choices.
Learning to control your emotions and finding inner peace is an important factor in achieving success in life and work.
Quitting emotional overabundance is not simply ignoring or suppressing it, but by understanding, accepting, and transforming emotions.
Just like "Mencius: Dedication to the Heart": "Nourishing the heart is not good at having few desires." He is also a man with few desires, although there is no existence, he is widowed; He is also a human being, and although there are those who exist, there are few people. ”
The best way to nurture the soul is to reduce desires, and when people have fewer desires, their behavior will be more in line with filial piety, friendship and respect for others, so that their behavior will appear more gentle and stable.
Learn to develop inner strength in recognizing and managing your emotions, so that you can find peace of mind in the midst of fluctuations.
The precept is too calculating, and the pure goodness is restored
There is a cloud in the university: "Those who are sincere and do not move, there is no one; If you are not sincere, there is no one who does not move. ”
The deepest kindness and sincerity should not be overshadowed by any form of calculation.
In this fast-paced, competitive era, there are often various calculations between people, and they play games with each other in order to maximize their personal interests.
My friend Wei Xia, who works as a manager in a large company, told me some time ago about the "inside story" of the company's charitable donations.
In a charitable donation, they announced that they would donate a huge amount of money to support education in poor areas.
In reality, however, there is a marketing strategy behind the company's "charity" – they are more about shaping the public image and tax breaks.
The calculations behind this philanthropic act were eventually discovered by the public, and the company's credibility was damaged as a result.
True pure goodness is giving without any selfish distractions, without expecting anything in return, and unconditionally caring for and helping others.
Li Si, a famous statesman and writer of the Qin Dynasty, was able to play an important role in Qin Shi Huang's side because of his outstanding talents.
However, in the maelstrom of Game of Thrones, Lees's over-calculation ultimately leads to his tragic end.
After the death of Qin Shi Huang, Li Si could have continued to stabilize the country, but his excessive calculations and ambitions caused him to lose his judgment, seize too much power, and trust Zhao Gao, and finally be framed, resulting in the destruction of his entire family.
Excessive shrewdness and calculation can cause people to lose their way and ignore the reality and the nature of human nature.
In the depths of human nature, when calculations are set aside, we can see the most sincere kindness and courage, and pure goodness will naturally flow.
A person's choice in the moment can go beyond self-interested calculations and touch the most precious end of human naturePure goodness.
Just as a drop of water selflessly nourishes the earth without expecting anything in return, so when our good deeds are pure, our inner world will become wider and richer.
Just as the sun rises to illuminate the world without reservation, regardless of the darkness of the night, when we treat others with a pure heart, every day of life will be brighter and warmer.
Just as the mountains and rivers flow freely, no matter where they end, when we return to a simple and pure state of life, every moment of breathing will become more enjoyable and dripping.
This is the value that human beings should continue to pursue and defend for a long time, and it is also the moral code that modern society should not forget.
When people reach middle age, Fang Xiao's history is profound, encompassing the charm of ancient and modern.
Always full of precepts is like flipping through the thick annals of history, from the vigilance of the empire to the peerless cultural comprehension.
We are like walkers shuttling through the long river of history, witnessing the rise and fall of success and failure, feeling joys and sorrows, experiencing the emptiness after fullness, and knowing how to be full after holding on to it.
May we all walk safely on the trajectory of middle age with a heart that is not yet empty, writing with self-evident elegance, and remembering the calmness that does not need to be publicized.
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