Life in this world is both short and bumpy, both an honor and helpless, both rich and poor, both glorious and down-and-out, both strong and fragile, both happy and sad, both joyful and lost, both bright and dim, both kind and ruthless, both passionate and cold, both magical and ordinary, both beautiful and bitter, both loving and jealous, both upright and petty, both gaining and losing, etc., always intertwining with our life circles in a complementary way.
However, we must understand the seven heart medicines of life: "A good heart brings joy and generosity; a broad mind embraces all; an upright heart shines brightly; a calm heart stays tranquil like water; a contented heart finds peace; a tranquil heart adapts to changes; a sincere heart acts with integrity." Only then can we cure our own "hundred ailments" and become spiritually refreshed and radiant!
A good heart brings joy and generosity. A kind heart is everyone's innate nature, no need for artificiality or pretense. Being kind should come with personal principles for conduct, not just sitting idly by with an attitude of "none of my business." Instead, there should be voluntary actions, which means "doing one good deed daily," reaping the "abundant fruits" of merit. Benevolence is a conscious and heartfelt giving, a natural expression of true feelings, a sincere act of charity. Harmonious interactions with others are very approachable reciprocations, following goodness is the spread of boundless love, accumulating virtue fills the world with love in a picturesque manner.
A broad mind embraces all. As the saying goes: "A broad mind leads to a stout body." A person who is often broad-minded will certainly have a cheerful demeanor and smiling face every day. Seedlings are smaller than trees, trees smaller than mountains, mountains smaller than seas, but seas are not as vast as the heart! One should remember to often be broad-minded, not always squabbling over trifles or haggling over small profits, nor competing fiercely for temporary promotions and wealth! If mutual concessions are not made and deceit occurs, in the end, both sides will be damaged, allowing others to benefit from the situation like a fisherman watching tigers fight! Therefore, one should be broad-minded at any time and place. Sometimes "retreating bravely, keeping a distance, and preserving wisdom" is also acceptable. This is a strategy of advancing by retreating, a calmness of intelligence, a depth of removing the fuel from under the pot.
An upright heart shines brightly. Uprightness has no private desires, honestly straightforward, clearly prominent. Uprightness is not reckless risk-taking but sincere humility; it is not cunning coercion but open-hearted helping others; it is not sinister collusion but transparent honesty; it is not intentional deception but deliberate correction of errors; it is not impulsive substitution but steadfast maturity.
A calm heart stays tranquil like water. Calmness is the manifestation of composure in life, the ease of laughing at clouds, and the transcendence of transformation. Calmness like water is not like riding the waves boldly forward, but rather like still pond water, serene and peaceful yet slowly rippling. Thus, people with calm hearts often show a profound realm of great depth!
A contented heart finds peace. Contentment means always harboring an optimistic upward sentiment, without any confusion or mixing. Remember this sentence: "As long as one's heart is clear, there will be no stormy weather!" Indeed, when the heart is content, it sincerely values and cherishes things. Contentment is the earnest hope during favorable times, the enthusiastic expectation during abundant harvests, and the fervent anticipation upon returning fully loaded. Contentment is persistence and optimism, loyalty and detachment.
A tranquil heart adapts to changes. Peace of mind comes after achieving ideal results, with stability and comfort. Of course, adapting to circumstances also represents the greatest essence of being content with what one has, as long as one can habitually face all changes in life, one will gain authority and reliability, respect and sophistication.
A sincere heart acts with integrity. Sincerity is a mirror reflecting one's culture, knowledge, taste, personality, character, temperament, upbringing, and cultivation. Without sincerity, it is impossible to have a place in the space of life. Clearly, sincerity is the most direct way of expressing interpersonal relationships, it is a firm trust that everyone looks forward to, and it is the high moral integrity that people ultimately must pursue.
Having these "seven heart medicines of life" always at hand, then one will possess miraculous remedies, able to perform miracles at any time. Even if, one's entire life will more so follow the saying "nothing in the world is difficult, only fear those with determination" towards smooth and prosperous roads...