In the 5,000-year-old splendid culture of China, there are many classics, which are like stars dotted in the sky of history, illuminating the way forward for future generations. Among them, a strange text called "Sushu", in just five sentences, condenses the profound wisdom of the ancients and provides a valuable guide for future generations to behave in the world.
The beginning of the book says: "A wise man and a gentleman know the way of prosperity and decline, through the number of successes and failures, judging the trend of chaos, and reaching the reason for going." This sentence profoundly reveals the first principle of living in the world - reason. A wise gentleman should be good at perceiving the laws of prosperity and decline in the world, understanding the reasons for success and failure, judging the situation, grasping the context of chaos, and the mystery of accessibility. This requires us to continue to learn, think, and improve our cognitive level in our daily life, so that we can make wise choices and decisions in the face of a complex and changeable social environment.
Immediately afterwards, the "Sushu" further pointed out: "Hide in the road and wait for the time." If the time comes, it will be able to take the position of a minister; If you have the opportunity to move, you can achieve a peerless achievement. This sentence tells us that we must be far-sighted and good at seizing the opportunity. When the time is not ripe, we should concentrate on cultivation and accumulate knowledge and ability; When the time comes, act decisively and climb the peak. This wisdom is embodied in the road of our career development, that is, we must be good at seizing opportunities and constantly challenging ourselves in order to achieve brilliant achievements.
To behave in the world, we must not only have foresight, but also have noble character. The third sentence in the "Plain Book" is: "Virtue is enough to cherish far-reaching, faith is enough to be different, righteousness is enough to win the public, it is enough to learn from the ancients, and Ming is enough to shine on it." This sentence emphasizes the importance of character, credibility, morality, talent, and wisdom in the conduct of one's life.
A person of high moral character can win the respect and trust of others; An honest and trustworthy person, able to unite people with different opinions; A morally determined person can win the support of the people; A talented person who is able to draw on historical experience to provide guidance to reality; A wise person who can see into the world and show direction to his subordinates. Together, these qualities form the cornerstone of a person's conduct in the world, and are also an important guarantee for our pursuit of excellence and value.
Next, the "Sushu" uses a proverb of "the foot is cold and sad, and the people's grievances hurt the country" to warn us to pay attention to the people's livelihood and conform to the people's will in the world. This sentence tells us that a person's behavior, if it makes people feel cold, will hurt the feelings of others; If a country's policies go against the will of the people, it will arouse public resentment and ultimately endanger the stability and prosperity of the country. Therefore, in our daily life, we should always pay attention to the feelings and needs of others, and respect the rights and dignity of others. In the governance of the country, it is necessary to conform to the will of the people, pay attention to the people's livelihood, and realize the well-being of the people and the long-term peace and stability of the country.
Finally, the Sushu concludes with the sentence "Those who follow the heavens prosper, and those who go against the heavens perish", emphasizing the importance of conforming to the way of heaven and respecting the laws of nature. This sentence tells us that only by conforming to the laws of nature and social development can we achieve success and prosperity; If we violate these laws, we will inevitably lead to decay and perdition. Therefore, in our conduct in the world, we should respect nature, respect others, respect society, and follow moral and legal norms to achieve a harmonious coexistence of individuals and society.
To sum up, the ancient strange essay of "Sushu" covers many aspects of life in just five sentences. It teaches us to be reasonable, to be good at grasping the opportunity, to cultivate morality, to pay attention to the people's livelihood, and to conform to the way of heaven, which are all indispensable wisdom and qualities on our life path. Through the study of the Sushu, we can better understand the wisdom of the ancients, guide ourselves to behave in the modern society, and realize the harmony and unity of personal and social values.
In today's fast-paced, high-stress society, we need the wisdom of the Plain Book to guide our behavior. Whether it is workplace competition, interpersonal communication or family life, we need to use this wisdom to resolve conflicts and solve problems. Let us bear in mind the teachings of the Sushu, constantly improve our cognitive level and moral cultivation, and contribute to the harmony and progress of society.
The book is based on Taoist thought to play the role and function of the Tao, and at the same time, it is an intelligent work that takes Tao, virtue, benevolence, righteousness, and propriety as the foundation of governing the country, and measures the natural movement of all things in the universe, so as to understand things, correspond to things, and deal with affairs.
In this life, you really have to take some time to read the "Plain Book" and realize the great wisdom inside, which may make you feel like you are sudden.
It can teach us how to act according to the rules, make the right choices, and how to live our lives prosperously.
Whether it is for business, politics, study, or parenting, you can find solutions to different problems and crises.
However, many people feel that the original version of "Sushu" is obscure and difficult to understand, and they don't know where to start.
I read the original translation of the "Plain Book", which translates obscure ancient texts into our easy-to-understand vernacular, and I have learned a lot of wisdom from the ancients in the book.