If you are good, is your fortune-telling accurate?

The word "being as good as water" comes from the first sentence in Chapter 8 of Laozi's Tao Te Ching. "Being as good as water is good for everything without contending …" Literally, it means that the character of the best person, like water, can nourish and benefit everything without contending with everything.

It means that the best character of human beings should be water.

First, the water flows downwards.

It inspires us to be human beings, especially those who hold certain powers, to take a long-term view, always pay attention to the vital interests of the grassroots, especially those who don't even have enough food and clothing, put themselves in their shoes, solve problems for them, and let them get rid of poverty and step into a well-off society as soon as possible.

Secondly, there is no dispute about dissolving everything in water.

Water and Qian Qian's 10,000 kinds of substances are integrated into one, which constitute indispensable substances in people's lives, such as tea, potions and ink. Among these substances, water ranks second.

However, if there is no water, will these teas, potions and inks still exist? This indisputable virtue of water inspires us to strive for fame and gain, and to embody personal value in silent dedication.

Third, water goes with the flow.

Water can survive tenaciously, whether in cracks or swamps. Even if it is just a drop of dew, it will smile at the sunrise and shine.

This open-minded and tenacious spirit of water inspires us to live and work in peace and contentment, do our duty, have a little enthusiasm and a little light even in a difficult environment.

Fourth, water freezes when it is cold.

The change of three states (solid, liquid and gas) of water reflects the great elasticity of water.

Especially when water freezes when it is cold, it enlightens us that the more difficult it is, the more we should strengthen cohesion and centripetal force, and unite as one. Only in this way can we overcome difficulties and win.

Fifth, the water quality is transparent and crystal clear.

This unique feature of water inspires us to be open and honest. "Honest people, honest people", unpredictable people, it is difficult to find intimate friends and good friends. We want to be a pure person like water, lead an honest and clean life, and keep healthy forever.

Sixth, the fairness of water.

Water is the fairest, and a slight tilt will destroy the water surface. Therefore, we often hope that those in power "have a bowl of water." Fairness and justice are the fundamental embodiment of social civilization and progress, and also the basic standard for us to be human and do things. Only "a bowl of water is flat" can win the hearts of the people.

The water is extensive and profound.

There are still many inspirations for us, such as "dripping water wears away the stone", which encourages us to persevere in the pursuit of our cause; "Thousands of rivers return to the sea" inspires us that once we have a goal, we must have the courage to forge ahead and the firm and persistent spirit; "All rivers run into the sea, all rivers run into the sea" inspires us to have great tolerance and broad mind. The revelation of water is so rich and extensive that it is no wonder that ancient philosophers have to exclaim "being as good as water".

Find your true self

Zen way of thinking or becoming a Buddha. Since Zhu Daosheng advocated that "all beings have Buddha nature" in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Buddha nature has been pulled back to everyone's heart from the sacred shore. So Huineng said, "Buddha comes from the heart, not from the outside."

The so-called "knowing each other" is to understand your own "original heart" and see your own "nature". This heart is bodhicitta, and this "nature" is Buddha nature. Whether you can become a Buddha depends on whether you can realize the true face of "original heart" and "nature". If you realize this true face, even ordinary people can become a Buddha. If you don't realize this truth, even the Buddha will become an ordinary person. There is no difference between Buddha and ordinary people, only "fascination" and "enlightenment"