"Forty is not confused, fifty know the destiny." When people reach middle age, they have sensed the ruthlessness of the years and the impermanence of the situation, experienced the warmth and coldness of human feelings, and the success or failure of their careers.
"The Yangtze River is endless, and life must be long." When people reach middle age, they should not think too much about the past days, nor should they fear the future and learn to live a "clear" life.
01 Recognize yourself
In ancient times, there was Song Rongzi, "the world's reputation is not persuaded, the world is not discouraged, the distinction between inside and outside, and the situation of honor and disgrace." He knows himself well, and he doesn't work harder because of the praise of others, nor is he more frustrated by the criticism of others. He knew what he should do and what he shouldn't do. I think he was spiritually free and his life was clear.
When people reach middle age, they must recognize themselves, understand "who I am", and play their role well in life.
Let go of the "great power" in the family and let the children grow up slowly; they should be less mixed with the children's affairs; and they should worry less about the children's future. They have their own choices, they have their own plans. The path of children's lives, after all, they have to go on their own, and no one can replace them. Through the wind and rain, they will naturally grow stronger and stronger.
02 Recognize money
"Cai Gen Tan" said: "A leisurely and rich, fierce struggle, although the gain or loss." "In the world, although there is no money, money is ultimately an external thing, and money should be taken from the way and learn to live simply."
Ouyang Xiu of the Song Dynasty pursued a streamlined life in his later years, "the family has 10,000 volumes of books, 1,000 volumes of golden stone relics, a piano, a game of chess, and a pot of wine." "Reading, playing the piano, playing chess, tasting a few sips of wine, enjoying the blessings of clarity, isn't it also just right?"
When people reach middle age, they must subtract money and not be material slaves.
03 Recognize the body
When people reach middle age, perhaps small hairy diseases on the body will follow, what high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high fat, etc., even if healthy and healthy, physical strength, energy, endurance are not as good as before.
At this time, we must recognize our own physical condition, diet, exercise to have a degree. Reduce meals and strive for lightness. Exercise properly, find the right way to exercise, or play tai chi, or dance, or take a walk. Others take tens of thousands of steps, and they must also take tens of thousands of steps, which is wrong.
Middle-aged, the autumn of life, we must truly "not be confused" and "know the destiny of heaven", and learn to live a "clear" life.