Zhuangzi: Adapting to Constant Change as the Best Approach to Complex Situations

There exists a perpetual and unchanging law in the world: it is always in a state of change.

Regardless of whether the space we are in is three-dimensional or four-dimensional, even if we are composed of countless molecules as independent individuals, we cannot escape one law: all presentations are constantly changing.

There is a very interesting saying:After experiencing several years, his body molecules undergo metabolism, although he is still the same person, but many of his physical and mental substances have long since ceased to be himself, which explains the state of constant change.

At this time, a problem arises, change is usually beyond our cognition, although humans possess subjective emotions and wisdom, but they have great limitations.

Just like change, it is always beyond our cognition, when a person's life experiences changes that we have not anticipated and are not aware of, it will cause anxiety and pain, because we always feel that some things are not within our control.

However, in this state, how to respond to this change, and what attitude to face all these presentations, is a very important wisdom.

The answer to this phenomenon and problem is to be unchanged in the face of change. 'Adapt to the changes,'

Here, 'unchanged' does not mean to fix your thinking, but to face the turmoil of the outside world with a calm and unperturbed heart.

'The Root of the Vegetable' says:Things that are difficult to understand in a short time, give them some time to see if they will naturally understand; don't be impatient and rash, otherwise it will increase tension; some people don't listen to guidance, if you relax the constraints, maybe they will naturally be influenced; don't be anxious to restrain him, which will increase his resistance.

The best attitude towards things is to yield to nature, don't rush to find answers, and don't deliberately dominate, follow the natural course, you will encounter a better result.

Just like making bread, you need a fermentation process, if you're in a hurry, it will never have a good result, give it some time, you can truly taste the deliciousness,

Whenever we encounter problems in life, we are very confused and painful, and we can't find a solution. Facing such a situation, it's better to put it off for a while, and you will find a ready-made solution. This is because over a certain period of time, the underlying factors of things have formed changes that we have not recognized, which is the best factor to resolve the problem.

'Zhuangzi' says: 'Things come into being as if they were horses running with all their might, as if chariots were speeding, there is no action that does not change, there is no moment that does not migrate. What should one do? What should not be done?'

The growth of all things is like horses galloping at full speed, like chariots speeding, there is nothing in the world that does not change, nothing in time is not moving, what should be done? What should not be done? Everything must be self-determined. '

A person needs the ability to respond to sudden changes and the wisdom of foresight, but most importantly, he needs a calm and unruffled demeanor.

When responding to change, change with change, follow the Taoist philosophy of 'non-action', to find a more reasonable breakthrough. Only then can things develop in the direction you envision.

In this wisdom, lies the best outcome in life, which is the best enlightenment given by Taoist thought.

'The Doctrine of the Mean' says:

'I know that non-action is beneficial.'I realized that yielding to nature and not acting are beneficial.The world is too self-assured, always overestimating their subjective consciousness and wisdom, always believing that the outcome they dominate is the best, but don't forget that humans are small in the face of natural laws, the heavens are the masters of all things.

What is the heavens? It is the natural law. If you can be calm and unperturbed, don't strive for fame and fortune, and don't forcibly dominate, you can also respond to change and find a good outcome. Carefully read this wisdom, you will benefit greatly.

Written by: Country Study Shack

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