Lao Tzu wrote in the ninth chapter of the Tao Te Ching: It is not as good as it is, and it is not as good as it is, and it is not easy to be sharp and sharp, and it cannot be guaranteed for a long time...
The meaning of this sentence is that it is better to cling to the fullness, it is better to stop at the right time, the sharp edge is revealed, and the sharp momentum is difficult to maintain for a long time.
That is to say, to be a human being, do not have to make inches, you must know how to stop at the right time, remember not to covet fame and fortune, to know how to "profit" and retreat, full of greed, there is nowhere to pretend, it will inevitably cause trouble, and even find disasters. Therefore, smart people know how to "retire after success". If you are arrogant and arrogant, you will often be sharp, and it will be rare for a long time.
Many people say that Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching is very mysterious, with a feeling of being high above and not knowing what to do. Not really. Many of the truths in the Tao Te Ching are from the common phenomena in life, from things to people, characters, and summarize the laws of nature.
Take the phrase "sharp and sharp, not long-term protection".
Literally, the sharper the weapon in one's hand, the thinner the blade will be. The thinner the blade, the more it is not bumped during use. Although it may indeed be cut like mud for a while, but wear is inevitable, how can it remain sharp for a long time? And this weapon, because of its thinness, once worn, there is no chance of repair. So you see, if you are sharp, you cannot be guaranteed for a long time, and things will be reversed.
People and things are actually the same, and they all follow the same natural law called the Tao. Sharp and sharp, like a sharp weapon, naturally it cannot last long.
Wood shows in the forest, and the wind will destroy it; When the heap comes from the shore, the flow will be turbulent; the deeds are higher than the people, and the multitudes will not be. All things prosper and perish. If the moon is profitable, it will lose, and when the water is full, it will overflow. Things must be reversed.
"Speculation and sharpness, can not be guaranteed for a long time", has great guiding significance for our current life. In everything we do, we must follow the laws of nature and must not do the opposite, otherwise, we will invite unnecessary disasters.
Han Xin was a general and was killed by Liu Bang, which was a pity. Han Xin made great contributions to Liu Bang, but in the end he ended up unable to protect himself, because Han Xin did not understand the principle of "speculating and sharp, not guaranteeing for a long time". We cannot put away our front in time and support ourselves. Although Xin had no intention of rebellion, but he had the power to plot rebellion, and he was greedy and proud, how could he let Liu Bang sleep with peace of mind.
Back to the contemporary era, in our daily lives, we are dealing with the world, cultivating ourselves, and we must understand the truth that "things must be reversed".
No matter how good the taste of mountains and treasures and seas is, it is necessary to stop in moderation, do not know how to control, excessive overeating, will inevitably overwhelm the body, and various diseases will follow.
Life is colorful, relaxing the body, self-release, can indeed make us feel happy, but staying up late to relax is not good. Irregular work and rest time, lack of sleep, has seriously affected the health of modern people.
Getting along with people, too much self, will inevitably affect the harmony of the team. Modesty and prudence are respect for others and protection for oneself.
"Speculation and sharpness, not self-preservation" is the truth obtained from the actual observation of the performance of utensils and the time of use, and it is also the "road" that people should abide by. Read the Tao Te Ching and feel the great wisdom of Lao Tzu's life.
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