Chapter IV How to Live Comfortably

First, don't dwell on the past, don't fantasize about the future-"be idle";

1, "ambition" has two meanings, one is the memory of the past. For example, writing a log is to record what happened in the past; Or every county has a "County Records", which also records the local conditions and customs of this county. Therefore, the first meaning of "ambition" is called "memory", and the five elements theory of traditional Chinese medicine says that "kidney governs ambition", which means that kidney plays a role in human memory.

Another meaning of "ambition" is the plan for the future. For example, "ambition" refers to what you will do in the future. This "ambition" does not mean now.

The so-called "leisure" is to let go of your heavy memories of the past and not dwell on the past, especially those bad things or awesome things. The so-called hero does not mention the courage of the year. Therefore, Huangdi Neijing warns everyone that if you want to be healthy physically and mentally and live a happy life, you must put aside past and future things and face the present life seriously.

"Less desire" is the "lightness" of "indifference and nothingness". If people don't have secular desires, they won't live like individuals, but desires can be controlled. But now many people indulge their sexual desire, appetite and desire to stimulate happiness, which makes them collapse.

Second, peace of mind is the best way to live-"peace of mind without fear";

1, "An", is to protect vulnerable women. Our "heart" should also have such a shelter, which is called "pericardium" in Chinese medicine, also called "heart master", and it is responsible for guarding the safety of the mind. The pericardium protects the heart, and people are fearless, so they are fearless. At this time, people are in a state of physical and mental health. The word "pericardium" is called pericardium in the west, which refers to the fat or membrane that wraps the heart.

2. The beating heart is tangible, and the spiritual "heart" in it can also be called "heart", so those Chinese characters with the word "heart" and "heart" refer to people's spiritual consciousness and ideological activities.

So, where is the "heart" of "heart"? Where is the "God"? It's actually right in the middle of our chest. There are three caves on both sides of this place, which are called "Shenfeng", "Shenzang" and "Xu Ling" respectively. When we meet a stranger and feel unsafe, we can't help crossing our arms on our chests. Why? Is to protect your "mind" from harm. When we meet people we trust and love, we will open our arms. This is called "peace of mind".

Everything we are familiar with actually has its complicated logic. Maybe we don't realize it ourselves, but it will naturally give us a method and procedure to protect ourselves.

Third, how can we do more things without being "tired"-"tired and tireless";

1, "tired" and "tired" are different. "tired" means too much and too tired. "I hate it" means "God will be dissatisfied with me and punish me."

"Tired", the muscles begin to twitch and contract, and when rolled up, it is called "tired".

"Shape", our body, including limbs, can't exceed the limit when working hard and working. The performance of this limit is cramp.

The traditional Chinese character for "Lao" is "Lao" with two "fire" on it. The normal rule is "work at sunrise and rest at sunset", but if you work overtime at night and continue to exert yourself by burning lamps and burning oil, it is called "fatigue".

"Diligence" means not to overwork at night, because it's time to go to bed at night; In addition, don't cramp because of fatigue. However, now many people don't rest after they are tired, but take stimulants and aphrodisiacs and then "work", and finally they are exhausted.

Fourth, if you want to be healthy, you must have strength first, and then be smooth-"obedient";

1, what is "Shun"? For example, eating is swallowing, and food passes through the duodenum, small intestine, colon, and finally through the rectum, which is called "shun". However, when you eat, you will choke and can't swallow. This is called "anti"; When you eat it, you will burp and you will feel uncomfortable. You threw up all at once, which is also called "reverse", and Chinese medicine is also called "tilt". There is also the date when some girls come to have their period, and the appearance of "menstrual flow" (nose bleeding) is also "reverse".

Another manifestation of qi and blood "rebellion" is "limb syncope", that is, when you shake hands with someone, the other person finds that your hand is cold, commonly known as "ghost hand". This "rebellion" is also caused by qi and blood not reaching the peripheral limbs. Such people are "unhealthy" and "unhealthy".

"unhealthy" means that you can't walk that far without strength and gas; "Unhealthy" means that Qi is blocked in the process of going to the far end. For example, heating in winter, if burned badly, is lifeless and is called "unhealthy"; When it's finished, the heating pipe is blocked in the middle, which is called "unhealthy" and not smooth. So "health" needs strength and fluency.

2. What is a "healthy" enterprise? First of all, execution in place and strong execution are "healthy"; Secondly, the smoothness of internal communication is "health". Therefore, a healthy enterprise is capable of execution, which can be uploaded and distributed and connected with each other.

3, "smooth" is: first, angry; Second, the gas should be smooth. Let qi follow the meridians, not the knees; If not, help it, not push it back.

Five, our pain now comes from "psychosexuality"-"each has its own way":

1 and "each has its own Tao" are an ideal life realm of Taoism. Because everyone has different talents, different bodies, different qi and blood, and different heartfelt ideas, not everyone pursues a certain desire. There is a premise of "follow one's inclinations", that is, "peace of mind without fear, perseverance" and "obedience". Only in this state can the inner desire be "satisfied", which is the most ideal life.

The most humane life is to respect the existing desire first, and then satisfy it with the acquired consciousness.

We are all dreaming now, thinking about our ideal things and then imposing them on others. People don't want this thing at all, which is very painful; But it's also painful for you to feel that others don't accept you. In the end, everyone was in pain.

Sixth, "desire" is an instinctive need, and "wish" is a spiritual pursuit-"each has his own place";

1, "each has his place", and the word "desire" is unintentional. It is an instinctive need of the body, such as eating when he is hungry. It's a signal from the instinctive body, and it has nothing to do with being tempted. We often say that satisfying people's food and clothing is actually satisfying the most basic desires.

"Wish" has a higher level and contains "heart". It is a spiritual pursuit, divorced from the material level. For example, the "wish" of "conversion" in religion means that all living beings are universal, the world is public, and the level is higher. Any superstructure must have a material foundation.

Seven, it doesn't matter what you eat, the mood and environment of eating are the most important-"delicious":

1, "Eat your food beautifully, let it serve you, enjoy its customs, compete with others, and the people are so simple", these words are an ideal living state pursued by Taoism or Chinese medicine, similar to what Laozi emphasized: "A small country with few people, the voices of chickens and dogs are heard, and the old and the dead are not related." Everyone lives the kind of happy life they pursue and will not interfere with each other.

2. "Eating well" is a subjective feeling, that is, eating well. This subjective feeling will vary from time to time, emphasizing the final effect of combining people and food, so pay attention to mood and environment when eating. However, nowadays many people eat instead of eating, but mechanically stuff things into their mouths.

Eight, only wear underwear, people can really comfortable-"let nature take its course";

1. The word "clothes" means to dress up, and "ren" means to wear casually. "Wear whatever you want" means that you should wear clothes that suit you, not to make others feel good.

Clothing is not the same as clothing. Clothing is a coat, clothing is underwear. People often say that you are not convinced, but in fact, you are wearing underwear that doesn't fit closely, because only when you wear it well can people be really comfortable.

2. Many people ask what is a good wife? A good wife is like a close-fitting underwear. You can't feel her, but she's comfortable. If you feel the existence of underwear at any time, it is wrong, because you are not satisfied.

Nine, when in Rome, do as the Romans do, doomed to bad luck-"enjoy the customs";

1, "vulgarity" is a living habit formed by local people for thousands of years. It is said that one side of the soil and water will support one side. We often say, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." When we arrive at a strange place, we must understand other people's customs and follow the local living habits. If you break this habit, you will have bad luck.

The gunpowder invented by China people is not used for fighting, but for setting off fireworks. It is used to celebrate. This is our custom. Now there are no firecrackers in the Spring Festival, and the festive atmosphere is much less.

Ten, eat your own food, people will be comfortable-"competing with each other, your own people will be so simple";

1, "competition does not admire each other", first of all, there is no difference between people; Second, even if the standards of competition are set, I don't envy, envy or compare with others.

The biggest difference between Taoism and Confucianism is that Taoism believes that there is no comparability between people, and everyone has his own advantages and disadvantages; But Confucianism will put forward a standard to distinguish saints, sages, smart or stupid to measure people. This actually obliterates humanity and nature, and obliterates the unique advantages that many people are born with.

The state of "people call it simplicity" is a state of returning to simplicity.

Eleven, people with weak gas field like to be naked:

1, China is a civilized country. In ancient times, close-fitting clothes were called "clothes", those worn outside were called "clothes" and those below were called "skirts", that is, the top was under the skirt. Nowadays, many people wear underwear outside, which not only loses traditional culture, but also confuses thinking and habits.

2. A strong-willed person, that is, a person with strong appeal, usually wraps himself tightly, because his appeal can be naturally revealed; However, the weak gas field will attract others in naked ways, such as wearing low-rise pants. In fact, this is an animal instinct.

The fourth chapter feelings and problems:

What do you mean comfortable?

There is a passage in "Entertainment to Death": "Any traditional religious ceremony requires that the place where the ceremony is held should be sacred to some extent ... Some codes of conduct must be observed, for example, you must not eat or chat in these places, you must wear a hat without a brim or kneel down at an appropriate time, and keep silent as required. But when watching religious programs on TV, we usually don't follow these norms ... we eat, chat, go to the toilet, do push-ups or do anything we are used to doing. "

I remember when I was a child, adults often said that "children must set rules when they are young", and the so-called "without rules, there is no Fiona Fang". So we are taught not to talk when eating, but to eat well when eating. In fact, the implication behind this should be that a person who knows how to abide by the rules will also be a person with a sense of public morality, quality and education, and should do everything and nothing. Once people have no concept of rules, selfishness and greed in human nature will be released unscrupulously. If everyone doesn't want to obey the rules, it's not surprising that chaos emerges one after another.

Therefore, if a person really wants to live comfortably, he must learn to set limits for himself. For example, when he sees delicious food, he can still control his inner desires. Otherwise, when you relax your belt to the maximum, it seems that you get the comfort of eating delicious food, but then you may lose the freedom to walk ... So, when you know how to restrain some of your behaviors, it is to make yourself more secure and transparent.