Filial piety may appear to be caring for one’s parents and elders, but in essence it is planting blessings for oneself. It may seem like repayment, but it is actually a long-term investment. It may look like providing material comfort for parents, but in reality it is accumulating fortune and time for oneself. It may appear to be external actions, but it truly requires heartfelt sincerity. It may seem like taking care of parents’ physical and emotional needs, but in fact it nurtures one’s own soul.
For urgent matters, speak slowly; for important matters, speak clearly; for minor matters, speak with humor. Speak cautiously about uncertain matters, and do not promise what you cannot do. Do not say things that may hurt others. Share joyful things according to the occasion, and avoid telling sorrowful things to everyone. Speak less about others’ affairs, be careful with your own matters, and speak only after actions are completed.
Many people travel across mountains and rivers to make pilgrimages in devotion to their gods, hoping to please them, yet they overlook that helping the poor and hungry near them may bring even greater favor. If the divine is everywhere, then it is also right beside them, outside their own door.
A life you love is the most beautiful life; a way of living that suits you is the best way to live.
In first encounters with others, one should maintain a spirit of openness and willingness to try, offering care while accepting challenges. Even if regrets arise, such experiences become valuable references for handling similar situations in the future.
Everyone must find meaning in life. Having meaningful work helps one truly perceive the passage of time. The less free time a person has, the more they tend to understand the value of time and use it more effectively.
