In the field of cognitive model and knowledge management, various management tools and theories introduced from abroad are very popular. In fact, in ancient China, the more classic cognitive thinking modes-Tao, Fa, Shu and Qi-have long been summarized.

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What are Tao, Dharma, Technique and Apparatus?

The magical device of Taoism can be applied to the cognitive thinking of anything. We take the cognition of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine as an example:

Two patients, A and B, came to the hospital with a cold and fever. A saw Chinese medicine and B saw western medicine.

Through dialectical analysis, Chinese medicine judges that the patient is caused by exogenous wind-cold and exogenous pathogenic factors;

Through physical examination and laboratory diagnosis and treatment, western medicine judges that patients are caused by low immunity and virus infection;

This is the level of Tao. Tao: Heaven and truth.

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment adopts the methods of pungent warming to relieve exterior syndrome, strengthening body resistance and eliminating evil;

Western medicine treatment adopts antiviral, antipyretic, rehydration, nutritional support and other methods;

This is the level of "law". Law: Methods and Standards

Traditional Chinese medicine prescription prescribed by Chinese medicine is modified with Mahuang decoction;

Western medicine prescribes antiviral and rehydration drugs for patients;

This is the level of "technique"; Operation: technology and operation

Traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions prescribed by Chinese medicine include ephedra, cassia twig, licorice and so on. Take it after boiling with water;

Western medicine prescribed oseltamivir sodium chloride injection as B, orally and intravenously;

This is the "equipment" level; Appliance: a tool, an appliance

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Know the correct posture of Taoist artifact

We can see that when we know a thing, we must first start thinking from the "Tao" level. "Tao" is the most important, guiding us to know whether the direction is correct or not, and it is the program. If we don't understand Tao, many of our problems will go astray.

Only when the Tao is correct can there be a correct Buddhism. Under the guidance of Buddhism, there can be an appropriate technique and then it can be completed with an appropriate instrument.

It is useless to talk about "Dharma", "Skill" and "Qi" without solving the problem of "Tao". Talking about "technique" and "qi" when "Dharma" has not been solved is just water without a source and a tree without a root.

On the health issue, from the mode of "Taoist artifact", we can easily see where our cognition is:

The level of Tao: What is the truth of keeping in good health?

Law level: realize health through diet, exercise, psychology and good lifestyle.

Operation level: eat more vegetables, fruits and miscellaneous grains, eat a low-salt and low-fat diet, walk and run, sleep for 8 hours every day, and remain optimistic and cheerful. ...

The level of utensils: eat more spinach, celery, apples, corn, red beans and mung beans, walk 6000 steps every day, go to bed before 1 1 every night, take part in more entertainment activities, chat and make friends. ...

In many health articles, "eating celery lowers blood pressure", "eating broccoli to fight cancer", "expelling toxin with black fungus" and "exercising at night equals chronic suicide" ...

We can clearly see that this kind of cognition only stays at the level of "device" and is at the bottom of the cognitive level. How can you achieve the purpose of health preservation without even reaching the level of "skill", let alone the level of "Tao"

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How to apply the cognitive model of "Taoist artifact"

When we know something, we should do it in the order of "Tao → Method → Technique → Instrument".

For example: how to recover from knee arthritis?

Tao: Understand what is the cause of knee arthritis; Understand the composition and function of bones, ligaments and muscles of knee joint; Understand that the rehabilitation of knee joint needs to exercise joint mobility, increase muscle strength and protect joint stability;

Methods: lose weight, increase muscle strength, and pay attention to avoiding knee joint injury in life;

Surgery: weight loss, aerobic exercise, resistance muscle strength training, and usually pay attention to protecting the knee joint;

Equipment: Aerobic exercise such as cycling and swimming; Use fitness equipment or lie on the bed, tie sandbags on your legs and other methods to train resistance muscle strength, use knee pads to keep warm, and use patellar straps to protect you when running.

Only in this way can we know what it is, why it is, and do things comprehensively. Under the guidance of "Tao", ensure that our methods, technologies and instruments are correct in execution and achieve our ultimate goal of doing things.

In terms of health preservation, we should start from the level of "Tao" and then gradually extend to the level of law, technique and apparatus.

In real life, many of us have the opposite cognition, completely following the order of "Qi → Shu → Fa → Dao", or just staying at the level of "Qi" and "Shu", rather than delving into and thinking about the next level of "Fa" and "Dao".

Many times, the public often does not pay attention to those "Tao". As soon as they heard that eating xx can enrich blood and cause cancer, they immediately came to the spirit, all ears and with relish. "You see, experts say that eating xx can enrich blood, and eating xx can cause cancer, that's right."

Doing such a thing is simple and easy, without thinking. We just need to do what others do.

However, this narrow and utilitarian approach, in most cases, will eventually face the embarrassing situation of "knowing it but not knowing why", and will be at a loss and unable to find the direction when doing it.

At that time, in order to cover up your lack of thinking, I will bluntly judge that knowledge is deceptive and a weak attitude of being cheated.

In life, if we think more about Tao, think more about law, be more rigorous in technique and practice more in apparatus, and open the best cognitive behavior mode in life, life will certainly become more calm and beautiful.