This is a very famous proverb in the Tao Te Ching, and it is also one of the core wisdom of Taoist philosophy.
This sentence is concise and profound, containing a wealth of philosophy and life wisdom that guides us on how to live in harmony with the world and achieve inner balance and tranquility.
"Frustration of its sharpness" means to restrain one's edge, not too to be publicized and revealed.
On the road of life, we often encounter various challenges and dilemmas, and in the face of these challenges, too sharp dispositions and too strong desires often get us into trouble.
Therefore, to frustrate oneself is to learn to be humble, introverted, and not to easily reveal one's abilities and desires, so as to avoid causing unnecessary troubles and conflicts.
"Resolving their disputes" is to resolve the inner turmoil and contradictions. Life is full of contradictions and conflicts, which can come from external circumstances or from our inner struggles. To resolve the conflict is to learn to let go of the obsession and distraction in the heart, and face the various challenges and changes in life with a peaceful mind. Only in this way can we maintain inner peace and balance in the midst of a complex world.
and its light", which means to reconcile one's own light, not to be dazzling, not to be dazzling. Everyone has their own glow and strengths, but too harsh lights tend to be offensive and repulsive. Therefore, to harmonize one's light is to learn to control one's own expression and expression, to make one's light soft and warm, in order to attract the attention and trust of others.
"with its dust" means to have no dispute with the world and be with the world. On the road of life, we often encounter various competitions and comparisons, and being too obsessed with wins and losses and gains and losses often makes us lose our inner peace and calmness. To be with the dust is to learn to be free from the world, not to compare and fight with others, and to face all kinds of challenges and opportunities in life with a peaceful mind.
The philosophy and wisdom contained in this sentence are not only a guide for individuals, but also an inspiration for the whole society. In modern society, people tend to pursue material interests and utilitarian goals too much, and ignore inner balance and harmony. Therefore, the wisdom of frustrating its sharpness, resolving its conflicts, and its light and dust is of great guiding significance for each of us.
We should learn to restrain our edge and not easily reveal our abilities and desires; Resolve inner turmoil and contradictions, maintain inner tranquility and balance; Control your own light and make yourself soft and warm; Do not fight with the world, do not compare and fight with others, and face all kinds of challenges and opportunities in life with a peaceful mind.
Only in this way can we truly achieve inner harmony and balance and become more complete and wise people.