Physical and mental cultivation mainly stresses "quietness". A person must have peace of mind and no distractions in order to cultivate himself well. Master Hong Yi gave us a "quiet" method, which is to reduce our desires. When we want nothing, the power, money, fame and fortune in the world can't shake our hearts, and our mood will stabilize, which is very beneficial to self-cultivation.
Master Hongyi further proposed that "having a master is empty" and that "having a master" means having a purpose. When we are "quiet", we need to fill our hearts with other things, otherwise, our hearts will be like a rootless ping, drifting with the flow.
When an old calligrapher talked about the reason why he practiced calligraphy, he said, "When people start, they always want to gain something. For example, when you see a woman's waist, you want to hug; Seeing money, I also want to rob it; I saw the official seal and wanted to keep it for myself. However, I know these things will make me do irrational things. In order to divert my desire, one day, I think, let me grab this pen with my hand and concentrate on practicing calligraphy every day. Those desires will disappear. "
It is really a good way to replace all kinds of desires after a full meal with healthy hobbies.
Writing, reading, let the heart be entrusted and quiet.
-"Nothing in life can't be let go" Master Hongyi