The "Tao Te Ching" says: The best good is like water. Water is good for all things and does not compete with it. It is what everyone hates, so it is more like the Tao... It means that the most kind people are like water. Water is good at nourishing all things without competing with all things. It stays in places that no one likes, so it is closest to "Tao".
The highest state of being a human being is "like water": invisible and tangible, changing with all things; unintentional and intentional, always "a bowl of water is flat"; powerless and powerful, water flows downward, there is no Who can change...
Water never shows off how great it is. You can even see that wherever there is water, it is a low-lying place, the most inconspicuous place. Only when the water slowly rises and turns into a lake can others feel the greatness of the water and appreciate it seriously.
Being like water means understanding, constantly gathering wisdom, and being unknown. Only when you shine with your own light will others see you, envy you, and respect you. If you show off, it shows that you are an unintelligent person and a superficial person. If a person wants to achieve great success, he often starts by doing things that others are not willing to do. It is just like "water" that stays in a low-lying area that no one likes.
"The deeper the water, the quieter it becomes." The smarter a person is, the quieter he is. Only when he is quiet can he think about life and gain insight into life's opportunities. Just like a bystander, he can see others from multiple angles and can also see himself from the same angle.
A life like water is a powerful life. The purpose of perseverance is just to "run into the sea". No one can stop the flow of water. Even the highest dam will temporarily let anyone "succumb to it". After a while, the water will overflow, and you will still yearn for the sea.
A person is like water. He is not afraid of difficulties and obstacles. He can walk over even the highest mountain. When there is no way, he can walk on the "underground river", go around it, or overflow it. The difficulties in the world are nothing but "paper tigers" in front of strong people.
Many people laugh at others that "a bowl of water cannot be leveled", but you have to know that the fairest thing in the world is that water has a flat surface. Even if you tilt it, the horizontal surface will tilt, and it will always be " One face".
Being like water means being fair and just, not flattering others, not being selfish to yourself. For example, when paying wages to others, you can give equal pay for equal work and reward those who work hard.
The more fair and just a person is, the more people around him are willing to follow him. Only those who have selfish motives will gradually alienate others.
Water contains and nourishes all things. The dirtiest things, once submerged in water, will make them dirty. But after passing through rivers one after another, the water becomes clear again. There are also those small boats, swimming on the water, everything is free. This is water having a "tolerant heart".
Be like water, tolerate the shortcomings of others, and evolve the minds of others. Let everything slowly become clean, and use the self-purification ability of water to purify other people's hearts.
As a human being, those who are pure will become pure themselves, and those who are turbid will become turbid. As long as your heart is clear, then the world will be clear. Even if you are in the dark, you will shine brightly, lighting up the path under your feet and leading the way for others.
Being a human being should be like water, with a "clean" heart. Even a small dewdrop can reflect the brilliance from far away.
Author: Buyi coarse food.
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