After reading so many "Chicken Soup Articles", why am I still not calm when things happen?

What you have learned on paper will eventually make you realize it, but you will definitely know that this matter must be carried out. —— Lu You

Ordinary people will inevitably encounter some unsatisfactory and unsatisfactory things, or there will also be some confused moments in life. Sometimes emotional injustice also needs some outlets, the Internet and self-media platforms The development of the Internet has made it much easier for ordinary people to receive all kinds of information, and Internet chicken soup articles have also emerged. It can relieve some of people's anxieties in a timely manner, broaden their minds and prevent people from entering a psychological dead end. From this perspective, Chicken Soup for the Soul articles can still be of some help. However, many people have read a lot of chicken soup articles, but they are still at a loss and troubled when they encounter things. It is not as simple as they say to do it.

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In fact, this involves the issue of the unity of knowledge and action. To put it simply, although I have read so many Chicken Soup for the Soul, I only understand it on the surface. The meaning seems to be understood, but then it is thrown out of the sky without really mastering and practicing it. Of course, the next time I encounter the same problem, I will not understand it again. I have not achieved the unity of knowledge and action. In fact, it is not true knowledge. , what’s the use of reading too many chicken soup articles?

Just as the poem goes, "What you read on paper is ultimately shallow, and you must do it if you know it." The ancients have long recognized this, and therefore warned future generations how to study and read. In many schools, when teachers give lectures, they will often encounter themselves who are dry-mouthed and talk repeatedly in class. However, many students still make mistakes when doing homework and taking exams. In addition to teachers having to reflect on whether there are problems with their teaching methods, students do not take the initiative to understand. It also has a lot to do with not practicing and mastering. I thought that if I understood it in class, I would know it. When I saw the real skill, I found that there were still many problems. Either I was wrong here or there was wrong. I understood it when I said it, but I was wrong when I did it. In fact, I still don’t really understand.

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Many people think that they have read a lot of books, experienced a lot of things, are full of knowledge, have made outstanding achievements, and have a thorough understanding of people and things in the world. But when the real truth comes, they are immediately exposed. That's why people often say that to see a person, you have to "listen to his words and watch his actions". What you say is good may not necessarily be good, it also depends on how you actually do it. Just like how well some product advertisements are done, if If it makes consumers feel uncomfortable when using it, such a product will not survive for a long time.

There is a short story by Su Dongpo that explains the importance of the unity of knowledge and action. This story tells that one time Su Dongpo was inspired to write a five-character poem: "Ji Shou is in the middle of the sky. It illuminates the vast universe; it cannot be blown by the eight winds, and it sits upright on a purple golden lotus." After writing it, he was very proud and felt that it reflected his practice skills, so he sent someone to send the poem to Zen Master Foyin for appreciation and approval. Zen Master Foyin read it and approved it. He wrote two words and asked someone to bring them back to Su Dongpo.

Su Dongpo thought that the Buddha's seal had to be admired, so he hurriedly opened it and saw the word "fart" written on it. Now Su Dongpo became anxious and took a boat across the river to find the Buddha. Seal "Invoke troops to investigate crimes". Yes, it’s fine if the monk doesn’t appreciate Su Dongpo’s poems. How can you still say that he “farts”? As a result, Zen Master Foyin burst out laughing and said, "Didn't you say that 'eight winds cannot blow'? Why did you 'knock a fart across the river'?" Su Dongpo suddenly realized and felt ashamed.

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Some people may do well when things are going smoothly, but once they encounter difficulties and adversities, they become dejected and unable to recover. It was a pity that his talents could not be used as a result.

Therefore, when times are difficult and difficult, you must cultivate your mind and make your heart strong. Improve your own character cultivation. Even if you are in adversity, misunderstanding or blow, you can still rise from the difficulties and achieve success for yourself and others. Wang Yangming has set a good example for us in this regard.

He encountered many setbacks in his life: Although he was talented, he suffered repeated setbacks in exams. He finally entered the capital as an official, but because he offended the eunuch Liu Jin by writing a letter to intercede on behalf of others, he was imprisoned and imprisoned, and was later demoted to the dragon. Being chased on the way to the field is unbearable for ordinary people, but what does Wang Yangming think of this? "How different are the clouds flying across space", which shows that his cultivation of character is extraordinary.

In the eyes of the weak, difficulties and setbacks are fatal blows, which will make people lose their fighting spirit and make them muddle along; but in Wang Yangming’s view, this is an opportunity for reflection and improvement, and only by experiencing various changes and tests can we succeed. Really improve your inner self-cultivation, otherwise you can only be like Su Dongpo in the short story and be beaten across the river.

Therefore, in order to truly not panic when encountering difficulties and not lose fighting spirit in adversity, one must practice more and work harder on things. If you just read a lot of chicken soup articles but lack practical training and improvement, you will be If you can't really make progress, you'll just panic when things happen. Not to mention handling things calmly and turning disadvantages into advantages, it would be nice if you can prevent things from getting worse.

Refining one’s mind through experience, taking control of one’s destiny, never forgetting to pursue a better future in good times and bad, and turning ideals into practical actions. This is what we should do after reading the Chicken Soup article.