Three Ancient Principles for a Virtuous Life: Still Relevant for Our Children’s Success Today
First: Keep Calm in the Face of Adversity and Failure
It’s important not to spoil children. Even if their requests are reasonable, parents should consider their financial situation before deciding whether to fulfill them.
If you can’t fulfill a request, patiently explain the reasons to your child so they can understand and avoid feeling upset or having extreme thoughts.
Parents should teach their children that there are good and bad people in the world, and that good and evil coexist. Success and failure are part of life, and it’s important to maintain a balance.
These three ancient principles for a virtuous life are timeless and still relevant for our children’s success today. (Illustrative image)
Second: Have Ideals and a Forgiving Heart
It’s important to have ideals and learn to be forgiving. An ideal person contributes to society and has a strong sense of responsibility. When young, one should study hard, develop life skills, and cultivate moral character.
Regarding friends, family, and colleagues, focus on their strengths and be tolerant of their weaknesses. Within the family, respect the elderly, love children, and support each other.
By emphasizing the positive traits of others and forgiving their shortcomings, one will lead a joyful, forgiving, and happy life.
Third: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
There was once an old lady who had two married daughters. One sold umbrellas, and the other sold cloth shoes. The old lady worried constantly: on rainy days, she fretted about her second daughter’s unsold shoes, and on sunny days, she worried about the first daughter’s unsold umbrellas.
One day, a scholar passed by and asked about her worries. After hearing her concerns, he said, “Change your perspective. On rainy days, your first daughter’s umbrella sales will thrive, and on sunny days, your second daughter’s shoes will sell well. So, every day is a day for you to be happy.”
Both adults and children should not be picky eaters. The mountains, rivers, seas, and all the plants, creatures, and animals are precious gifts from nature. We should be grateful, love, and protect them. It’s important to organize our living spaces to ensure good health.
The Ancient Wisdom: “A Kitchen Shouldn’t Face These 3 Directions, Nor a Bed Be Placed in These 3 Spots”.
“In the pursuit of prosperity and good fortune, the ancient wisdom of our ancestors holds a treasure trove of knowledge. Their guidance on the placement of the stove and bed within the home is believed to attract wealth and abundance for the entire family.”
