In this complex and ever-changing society, I have a little secret – whenever I feel confused, I will make a divination and seek guidance. Although hexagrams can help me understand who is unfavorable to me, I know that not everyone has such skills. Fortunately, the ancient wisdom of Taoism has provided guidance for all of us.
Firstly, the insight into “villains” in Taoism helps us identify those who appear friendly on the surface but are mischievous behind the scenes. In the Analects, Confucius said, “A gentleman is harmonious but different, and a petty person is not harmonious.” This sentence teaches us that true friends will respect each other’s differences, and those who always agree but have ulterior motives are the petty people who need to be wary of.
Secondly, through the wisdom of Mencius, we learn to choose the right environment for making friends. Mencius advocated to associate with noble people and stay away from those with unethical conduct. This also applies in modern society – choosing the right person to interact with is the key to avoiding negative impacts.
Furthermore, from “The Great Learning”, we learn that “seeking knowledge from things and being sincere and sincere”. This is not only a method of learning, but also an important way to improve recognition and recognize people’s hearts. Through continuous learning and reflection, we can become more sensitive to the true intentions of those around us.
The wisdom of Taoism is something that each of us can learn from. It is not only an ancient heritage, but also a compass for modern life.
