Where there are people, there will be affairs, and where there are affairs, there will inevitably be right and wrong. When facing those who are sweet in speech but malicious in heart, respond with a smile; do not make enemies of those who flatter and brag; keep a distance from those who are acerbic; be cautious in speech and action when dealing with those who sow discord; leave a way out when facing those who turn cold and heartless; turn a blind eye to the cynical; learn humbly from those with great talent and vision; work hard alongside those who are dedicated and sociable; and try to accommodate those who are full of ambition.
"In the eyes of a coward, everything is dangerous; but those who love life always despise difficulties and charge forward bravely."
When weighing compensation against effort, maintain rationality and do not allow unreasonable exhaustion to consume your life.
A "Thought Recipe Card" consists of three essential parts: first, a summary of your current goals, describing what is meaningful to you; second, the qualities you are developing, noting the five traits you most wish to cultivate to become the person you aspire to be; and third, a daily action list, through which you can overcome inertia—these are not just targets to reach, but a detailed guide of behaviors to foster your desired qualities.
An egret stands in the snow. The fool sees the egret, the wise see the snow, and the sage sees the whiteness.
It is better to endure hardships early in life than to face them late.
Every detail of our lives—eating, sleeping, gardening, or feeding fish—contains the essence of Dharma; all the trivialities of daily life can be integrated with spiritual practice.
