Before reading, I would like to remind you that this article is for reference and entertainment only, and it is not to be superstitious!
Let's take a relaxed mood, stroll through the interesting forests of the zodiac culture, and explore the seemingly mysterious but philosophical ways of the "zodiac dog". As "Zhou Yi" said: "A gentleman is a gentleman with Shunde, and a small man is tall and tall." "The theory of the zodiac is also another embodiment of the wisdom of life, using the past to metaphor the present, entertaining and educating.
God rewards hard work, don't forget self-discipline
"Misfortune and blessing are relied upon, and blessing and misfortune are lurking." The wisdom of the ancients tells us that everything in the world has cause and effect, and if you accidentally touch the "minefield" in life, the heavens may quietly withdraw your blessings. But don't panic, you can change your mistakes, and you can be kind, let us count the six taboos with a humorous attitude, so that the boat of life can ride the wind and waves, and no longer deviate from the channel of happiness.
Taboo 1: Excessive loyalty, loss of self
Historically, Yuan Chonghuan in the last years of the Ming Dynasty was loyal to protect the country, but because he was too loyal, he failed to properly protect himself in the political whirlpool, and finally ended up in a bleak ending, which is a typical example.
Yuan Chonghuan, the character element, was a famous military general in the last years of the Ming Dynasty, famous for guarding Liaodong and resisting the invasion of the Qing army. His loyalty and courage once terrified the Qing army, especially the victory in the Battle of Ningyuan, which broke the myth of Nurhachi's "invincibility" and greatly boosted the morale of the Ming army. However, Yuan Chonghuan's tragedy also stems from his overly pure loyalty and responsibility.
At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the political situation was turbulent, and the party struggle was fierce, and the struggle between the eunuch party and the Donglin party was particularly fierce. Although Yuan Chonghuan was a military general, he was also involved in this political storm. Originally, out of loyalty to the country, he took over the burden of the Liaodong defense line and promised to restore Liao in five years. However, in the complex politics of the court, this bold statement was interpreted as arrogance, laying the groundwork for the later misfortunes.
In 1629, Huang Taiji led the Qing army to make a detour to Xifengkou and approached Beijing, and Yuan Chonghuan rushed back to help, but due to various misunderstandings and rumors, he was framed for fornicating with the enemy. At the instigation of the eunuchs, Emperor Chongzhen's trust in Yuan Chonghuan quickly collapsed, and he was finally arrested and imprisoned for his slander. The following year, Yuan Chonghuan was sentenced to death by Ling Chi on trumped-up charges, and a generation of famous generals died unjustly.
"Life is a lover, and this hatred has nothing to do with the wind and the moon." This poem aptly depicts people's deep attachment to emotions, and loyalty, as a manifestation of emotion, is even more respected by the world. However, everything needs to be done in moderation, and loyalty is no exception. If loyalty is so widespread that it loses oneself, it is like the attacker in "Dream of Red Mansions", although he is loyal to Jia Baoyu and has won the love of everyone, but in the end he is lost in loyalty to others and forgets his own existence.
Friends of the Zodiac Dog, your loyal character is praised, but the principle of "too much" also applies here. Excessive loyalty can sometimes become a constraint that allows you to go further and further down the path of seeking the approval of others, but ignore your inner voice. As the ancients said, "Loyalty and moderation are wise men." Loyalty does not mean unconditional attachment and sacrifice, but rather staying true to oneself while sticking to one's principles.
In modern society, we often see some people lose themselves because of excessive loyalty, they may blindly cater to their superiors at work, or they may be completely selfless in love, but they forget that the original intention of loyalty is to protect and cherish those worthy people and things.
Friends of the zodiac dog, when you are paying loyalty, you may wish to ask yourself more about your inner thoughts and needs, and don't let yourself become a slave of loyalty.
Remember, "when the moon is full, it will be lost, and when the water is full, it will overflow", and everything needs a balance. Finding that balance between loyalty and self is the choice of the wise.
Don't let your loyalty blind you to the preciousness of your self-worth. Learn to balance loyalty and self-esteem, and your life will be more colorful.
Taboo 2: Speak out, hurt people invisibly
This is careless, such as a sharp blade without a sheath, although sincere intentions, but easy to hurt people's skin, not careless. As the old saying goes: "Good medicine is good for disease, and good advice is good for action." It is true that although straightforward advice is conducive to doing the right path, it is too straightforward, but it is easy to make people's hearts rebel and unfavorable to harmony.
In "Qi Min's Technique", there is a cloud: "If the husband governs a big country, if it cooks small and fresh, it cannot be scratched, and if it is scratched, the fish will collapse." This way of governing the country can also be compared to interpersonal communication, straightforward as cooking fish in a fierce fire, too much fish is easy to disperse, and it needs to be adjusted in a harmonious manner, so that it can be slowly advanced, so as to get its taste. Therefore, the zodiac dog is straightforward and sincere, but in the expression, it is advisable to take the ancients as a mirror and learn its essence.
Looking at history, Zhao Guolin is like Lian Po and Shangqing Lin is similar, at the beginning, Lian is quite straightforward, his words are sharp, and he is similar to Lin Xiangru, but Lin Xiangru takes state affairs as the priority, endures humiliation and blame, and finally gets Lian Po repentance, and the two reconcile and conspire with Zhao Guoqiang. This story shows that people are honest and sincere, and then harmony is the supreme, and between words, the truth should be wrapped in harmony, so that people are happy and easy to follow.
In modern times, Dale Carnegie once said, "You can't convince anyone to do anything unless he wants to." This statement echoes the ancients' principle that "gentlemen are harmonious but different, and villains are the same but not harmonious". People of the zodiac dog should learn this way, put harmony first, let the loyalty not go against the ear, make people easy to accept, and build a harmonious foundation together.
It is true that it is a virtue to speak out, but it is necessary to reconcile the qi with wisdom so that the truth does not hurt.
The words of the ancients, historical stories, and even modern ideas all inspire us that harmony and difference, the art of words, based on harmony, can the truth be gently transmitted and coexist in harmony.
Zodiac dogs, taking this as a lesson, between words and deeds, can make straightforwardness and harmony blend, and draw a beautiful picture of life.
Taboo 3: Hesitation and missed opportunities
Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, brave and invincible, able to carry the tripod, was the leader of the rebel army at the end of Qin. Han Xin, at first, was just a halberd under Xiang Yu's tent, although he was full of talent, he was not reused. Han Xin offered advice to Xiang Yu many times, hoping to get the opportunity to display his talents, but Xiang Yu had obvious conceit and lack of decisiveness in his personality, and he was often hesitant to respond to Han Xin's suggestions, failing to recognize Han Xin's military genius in time.
It was this hesitation that gave Liu Bang a chance. The story of Xiao He's pursuit of Han Xin under the moon is widely known, Han Xin did not initially get Liu Bang's attention after escaping from Xiang Yu's camp, but under Xiao He's strong recommendation, Liu Bang decided to boldly use Han Xin and make him a general. This decision reflects Liu Bang's decisiveness in knowing and employing people, which is in stark contrast to Xiang Yu's hesitation.
Under Liu Bang's command, Han Xin was fully trusted and allowed to play, and his outstanding military talents were displayed, and he successively commanded famous battles such as the secret crossing of Chencang and the Battle of Beishui, which made great contributions to Liu Bang's unification of China. On the other hand, Xiang Yu, although he bravely crowned the three armies, was hesitant to appoint talents at critical moments, missed a pillar of talent like Han Xin, and was finally defeated by Liu Confederation's coalition army in the battle of Qixia, and Wujiang killed himself, ending the hero's life.
Hesitation and missing opportunities are taboos in life. "The Yellow Emperor's Neijing" has a cloud: "If you don't work to cure the disease, you can't cure the disease, and if you don't treat it, you can't cure it." It means that the wise man makes a decision before the disaster comes, rather than waiting for the passage of time and leaving regrets. Hesitation is like seeking medical treatment when you are terminally ill, and once the time has passed, it is irreparable.
As the ancients said: "The difficulty of things is not in the size of things, but in the knowledge of the time; The gains and losses of time are not in the morning or evening, but in the opportune moment. ”
As the old proverb goes, "Don't miss the opportunity, the time will never come." This statement spans thousands of years, and it is still deafening. Thinking about the Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang took advantage of the east wind to achieve the glory of the Chibi War in one fell swoop, and the key is to accurately grasp the time of the day without hesitation.
Looking at the modern age, Steve Jobs said: "Your work will take up most of your life, and the only way to make you feel truly satisfied is to do what you think is great, and the only way to do great work is to love what you do." This is not only a passionate advocacy of the cause, but also a profound interpretation of seizing the opportunity and acting boldly.
The heroes and heroes in "Water Margin", such as Lin Chongfeng Snow Mountain Temple, and Wu Song Jingyanggang fighting tigers, are all decisive at critical moments and achieve a legend.
"When the interruption continues, it will be chaotic." Hesitation is a missed opportunity, but decisiveness is the key to success.
In modern literature, Yu Hua wrote in "Alive": "Life belongs to everyone's own feelings, not to any other people's opinions. This sentence inspires us that in the face of choices, we should follow our hearts, and even if the outside world is disturbed, we must have the courage to make a decisive choice, because it is ourselves who ultimately bear the consequences.
The folk saying "know three days in advance, be rich for a thousand years", is a popular expression of the importance of foreknowledge and decision.
Friends of the zodiac dog, should bear in mind the truth that "flowers can be folded straight, do not wait for no flowers and empty branches", at the crossroads of life, the courage to grasp the opportunity, even if the road ahead is unknown, but also have the determination of "rather do, not to miss", so as to hold the throat of fate and write a chapter of life without regrets.
Taboo 4: greedy for comfort, not enterprising
"If the young don't work hard, the boss will be sad." This ancient verse, like a morning bell and a dusk drum, always reminds us: when we are young, if we don't work hard, then in old age, we will only be left with endless regret and sorrow. Comfort, although it can bring short-term comfort and pleasure, long-term indulgence in comfort is like boiling a frog in warm water, which will unconsciously wear down our fighting spirit and make us lazy and decadent.
Compared with the ancient Yugong Yishan, today's scientific research giants are also achieving themselves in continuous challenges. In the face of scientific problems, they braved the difficulties and forged ahead, and finally achieved world-renowned achievements. These successful examples tell us that only by maintaining a thirsty heart for knowledge can we swim in the ocean of knowledge and climb the peak on the road of science.
Friends of the zodiac dog, you are naturally loyal and hardworking, but you must also be wary of the trap of coveting comfort. Don't let comfort become your gentle country, and it will strain your fighting spirit and enterprising spirit. We must always maintain a positive attitude, have the courage to challenge ourselves, and constantly pursue excellence.
There is a saying in "Zengguang Xianwen": "Learning is like sailing against the current, and if you don't advance, you will retreat." This also applies to our lives and careers. If we stop moving forward, we will be obsolete by the torrent of the times. Therefore, we must maintain a never-ending heart, move forward bravely, and keep learning and improving.
"People go to high places, and water flows to low places." This is also a warning to us to always maintain an enterprising mindset and strive to climb upward. Only by constantly challenging ourselves can we achieve self-transcendence and reach a higher realm.
Don't 5: Overconfidence and ignore risks
"Full of losses, humble benefits." This ancient teaching, which condenses the wisdom of the Chinese nation for thousands of years, warns us that excessive self-confidence often leads to losses, while humility brings benefits. However, in real life, many people are often complacent because of temporary success, so much so that they are overconfident and end up ignoring the potential risks.
Take Guan Yu in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" as an example, he was brave and good at fighting, and was known as the "martial saint", however, it was precisely because of his overconfidence that he carelessly lost Jingzhou, which eventually led to the decline of Shu Han. Guan Yu's defeat was not due to his lack of ability, but because he was overconfident and ignored the threat of Soochow, and finally paid a terrible price.
Friends of the Zodiac Dog, you are loyal and courageous, but you must also be wary of the trap of overconfidence. Self-confidence is good, but overconfidence often blinds people and ignores potential risks.
"Zhou Yi" has a cloud: "Kanglong has regrets." This also applies here. When you are overconfident and become exuberant, you will be like a dragon and will inevitably encounter setbacks and failures. Therefore, we must always maintain a humble heart and be prepared for danger in times of peace, so as to move forward steadily on the road of life.
"Pride makes a person backward, humility makes a person progress." This is also a warning to us not to be complacent because of temporary success, but to always maintain a humble attitude and keep learning and improving.
"Self-confidence is the first step to success, but overconfidence is the beginning of failure." Friends of the zodiac dog, you should remember this sentence and do not let overconfidence blind you.
Taboo 6: Ignore health and overdraft the future
"The body is skinned, and the parents who receive it dare not destroy it, and the beginning of filial piety is also." This quote of the ancients is deeply imprinted in our culture, and it reminds us that every part of the body is given by our parents, and we should cherish and take care of it, which is both a responsibility for ourselves and filial piety to our parents. However, in the fast-paced life, we sometimes neglect the health of our bodies for the sake of work and dreams.
Zhongyun in "The Yellow Emperor's Neijing": "Go to work to cure the disease." This sentence tells us that the best doctor is to prevent the occurrence of disease, not to treat existing conditions. In the same way, the most intelligent attitude to life should be to focus on taking care of the body before the disease comes, rather than seeking treatment after the body has collapsed.
You, the zodiac dog, are loyal, hardworking, and always work hard for your family and dreams. But on the way to pursue your dreams, remember to take care of yourself. A healthy body is the foundation for all dreams to come true, and without health, all efforts and achievements may come to naught.
Like Hercules in ancient Greek mythology, although he was immensely powerful and completed twelve difficult tasks, he also overdrew his body due to overwork and fighting, and finally died young. This story teaches us that even the most powerful people cannot neglect the health of the body.
Another example is the modern workplace, who often stay up late, work overtime, and even sacrifice time for meals and rest in order to work. This overdraft of a healthy lifestyle, although it may bring temporary success, is bound to collapse in the long run. At that time, no amount of achievement and money will be able to buy a healthy body.
Friends of the zodiac dog, please be sure to pay attention to your health.
Arrange work and life reasonably, ensure adequate sleep and diet, and have regular physical examinations to detect and treat potential health problems in a timely manner.
Remember, "stay in the green mountains, not afraid of no firewood", only with a healthy body, we can better pursue our dreams and enjoy the beauty of life.
Laugh at life, and take care of your own blessings and misfortunes
"Smile, ten years less." Friends of the zodiac dog, in the face of all kinds of trials in life, you might as well laugh at the changes with a humorous attitude. Remember, the true blessing lies not in God's gift, but in one's own cultivation and choices.
"Caigen Tan" said: "Don't be shocked by the humiliation, watch the flowers bloom and fall in front of the court; Go and stay unintentionally, wandering with the clouds outside the sky. "With an open-minded heart, take the helm of your own life course, between blessings and misfortunes, you can control it freely.
Let's use this light-hearted yet profound guide as a beacon of life to illuminate the way forward, and no matter what the zodiac sign, happiness will eventually belong to those who know how to live wisely.