Self-cultivation, also called Xiu De, is to cultivate good moral habits. The word "nourishing" is clearly pointed out in the monographs of health care "Medicine First" and "Eight Notes on Respecting Life", which fully explains the relationship between health care and moral cultivation. Many medical monographs put the cultivation of virtue in an important position of health preservation, and even regard it as "the foundation of health preservation".
As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, Confucius put forward the idea that "benevolent people live long" and "virtuous people live long". "Fang Yang Nature" says: "The husband raises nature, so he is accustomed to nature, and nature is good ... Self-nature is good, internal and external diseases are unknown, and there is no disaster without cause. This is also a major lesson in health maintenance. " "Shou Shi Bao Yuan" pointed out: "Accumulate good deeds and make meritorious deeds, which can prolong life."
To aspire is to establish lofty ideals, aspirations and beliefs. Ambition is the spiritual pillar of people and the source of inner strength. Determined to consciously control and regulate their emotions and ensure a healthy mental state. "The Book of the Soul Pivot" says: "Those who have the will, therefore, resist the spirit, collect the soul, adapt to the cold and warm, and enjoy others."
Will can command spirit, reconcile emotions, resist evil and prevent diseases. Strong will is closely related to health. People with firm belief and will can better control and adjust their emotions and maintain a good psychological state.
To stay healthy, we must first cultivate our own determination, that is, we must have a healthy mind, noble ideals and moral sentiments, which are the cornerstone and spiritual pillar of life.