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Wang Yangming explained: There is no place to live. The metaphor of the mirror is very insightful.
The heart is like a mirror, illuminating the era of anxiety
Do you feel that modern life is like a high-speed train that makes it difficult to stop? Information explosion, fierce competition, and a multitude of goals...... We are carried forward, physically and mentally exhausted, but we often feel lost and anxious.
This can't help but remind people of Wang Yangming's idea of "having nothing to live in and giving birth to his heart". He used the mirror as a metaphor, likening our "sincerity" or "conscience" to a mirror that can clearly reflect things and deal with problems. After looking in the mirror, "passing without staying", not clinging to the past, this is "no place to live". It is precisely because of "having nowhere to live" that the true heart can be manifested and can better cope with everything.
So, in this era full of anxiety, how can we use Wang Yangming's wisdom to find inner peace?
In this day and age, anxiety seems to have become an epidemic. According to the "2023 National Health Insight Report", nearly ninety percent of the population has health anxiety, with young people aged 20-30 having the highest proportion of anxiety. Young people face multiple pressures such as employment, marriage and childcare, while middle-aged people have to deal with job competition, family responsibilities and health issues. Older people also have concerns about retirement, health and loneliness. Anxiety, like an invisible net, envelops us.
Wang Yangming's idea of "having no place to live" provides a good prescription. It is not a passive retreat, but a lesson on how to face life's challenges with a normal heart.
Think about it, if we were like a mirror, able to reflect the problem clearly and focus on the present, instead of being haunted by past failures or future uncertainties, wouldn't we be able to deal with everything more calmly?
An entrepreneur who, after experiencing initial success, blindly expanded, causing the company to fall into trouble. He was anxious all day long, and he couldn't sleep well. Later, he studied Wang Yangming's thoughts, began to reflect on his own problems, and focused on solving the problems in front of him. Eventually, he led the company out of the woods and back on track.
Another example is a student preparing for the college entrance examination. He studied hard, but he was always worried about failing exams and was under great pressure. Under the guidance of his teacher, he began to practice the "nowhere to live" mindset, focusing on the learning itself rather than worrying too much about the outcome. In the end, he took the college entrance examination with a relaxed attitude and achieved excellent results.
"Nothing to live in" is not achieved overnight, it requires constant practice and reflection. Just like wiping a mirror, we need to constantly clear our hearts of distractions and attachments in order for our true hearts to manifest.
According to a 2024 survey by the Social Survey Center of China Youth Daily, seven out of ten young people surveyed believe that "involution" exacerbates anxiety. In the face of fierce competition, it is easy for us to fall into the trap of "comparison", suffer from gains and losses, and lose ourselves. "Nowhere to live" reminds us to focus on our own growth and improvement, rather than being swayed by external judgments.
Another piece of data shows that more and more people are seeking counselling and help. This shows that people are paying more attention to mental health and are aware of the seriousness of anxiety problems.
So, how can we put the idea of "nowhere to live" into practice in our daily lives? We can try relaxation techniques such as meditation and yoga, or we can settle our minds by reading, writing, etc. More importantly, learn to accept your imperfections, let go of excessive worries about the future, and focus on the present.
Wang Yangming said: "If you have no place to live in things, you are a saint." It may be difficult to become a saint, but we can strive to be "able to live in everything" and face life's challenges with a normal heart.
In these uncertain times, anxiety may be inevitable. But we can learn from Wang Yangming's wisdom, face everything with the mentality of "no place to live", and find inner peace and strength.
In your opinion, in modern society, how can we better practice the idea of "having nothing to live in, giving birth to the mind"?
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