My name is Uncle Zheng and I am 95 years old this year. I am a mahjong enthusiast and have been passionate about playing mahjong with my friends for the past 35 years. However, one thing that baffles my friends is that every time I play mahjong, I put two one-dollar coins on the soles of my feet. Today, I would like to share with you the origin of this Xi and some of the reasoning behind it.
Thirty-five years ago, when I had just retired, I had more time and opportunities to get together with my friends, and playing mahjong became my main pastime. However, in the first few years, I always lost badly. I couldn't bear to fail again and again, so I began to wonder if there was anything I could do to change the situation.
One day, I went to a symposium on the exchange of mahjong skills. In the sharing, I overheard the advice of an old mahjong master, who said, "If you want to improve your luck, try putting two one-dollar coins on the soles of your feet while playing mahjong." "At the time, I was somewhat skeptical of his remarks, but I decided to give it a try.
From that day on, every time I played mahjong, I would put two one-dollar coins on the soles of my feet. Surprisingly, my luck started to change gradually, and the number of losses decreased significantly. I think it might be a coincidence, but I stick to the Xi anyway.
Slowly, I began to think about the reasons behind this phenomenon. Eventually, I came to the conclusion that this behavior is actually a psychological suggestion that goes a long way in improving self-confidence and concentration. When I put the coin on the sole of my foot, I unconsciously feel a sense of "rootedness", and there is a sense of stability that reassures me. This state of mind helps me to concentrate and improve the accuracy and decisiveness of my decision-making.
In addition, coins also play a role in changing luck. Some people believe that the coin has a "breathing" effect, and whenever the coin touches the ground, it absorbs the earth's qi, leaving behind a positive energy. This idea may sound a bit mysterious, but to me, it does seem to work.
I want to emphasize that this behavior is not an absolute solution. Not everyone will feel and feel the same way. Everyone has their own unique way of dealing with winning and losing, and the key is to find what works for you.
For 35 years, I have stuck to this Xi every time I played mahjong. Even though sometimes I would lose, I never gave up on it. Because this Xi not only makes me more focused and confident, but also gives me a kind of psychological sustenance.
As I approach the turn of 100, I would like to say to young people not to despise seemingly "superstitious" behaviors, which may contain some kind of psychological suggestion. In the face of adversity, it is very important to find some faith and support. For me, those two one-dollar coins are my reliance, and they also allow me to find a touch of surprise and fun in this seemingly monotonous game.