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Yuanfuren talks about reason

    Life is a journey, and just as the heavens have their own orbits, so too do people have their own principles of life. How can we connect with the heavens and understand the correct principles of celestial phenomena and human life, and how can we transform our circumstances? These are all questions worth exploring.

    The principles of life also require a lot of interaction with all things, resulting in friction. Good and bad things must accumulate, and only then can we gain a lot of experience in various aspects of things. By applying these experiences, we can understand the essence of things and transform them into something we can accept. This makes our physical health and thoughts more harmonious, helping us meet our needs in life and even leading to an increase in wisdom.

    Whether or not one cultivates oneself is not the biggest issue; the real question is whether one's mind can be calm or not. In this chaotic world, there are many things one needs to understand and learn about various aspects of knowledge in order to study the essence of truth, find the correct points, and gradually enter into the truth of heaven, to clearly understand the manifestations of heaven, such as celestial phenomena and climate on earth.

    So-called truth is inseparable from the changes in celestial phenomena, the natural growth process of all things in the world, and the evolution of the temporary air currents. The most direct perception is for those who need to know to feel it and resonate with the depths of their hearts. In this way, one can approach the truth. This is also an important part of the cultivation of being born as a human being.

    Human beings can be honed to become a different, higher-level spiritual being. In this life, they can develop wisdom that they did not have in their previous life, and then use it to help all living beings. The cycle of reincarnation is about enhancing spiritual energy and advancing one's spiritual level to a higher level.

    A spirit's reincarnation involves countless evolutions, and the energy within it is immeasurable, with the potential to be unlocked at any time. As long as one is determined to cultivate and understands the correct methods, one can find the part that truly belongs to oneself. To truly cultivate to the point of having special abilities, one must first begin by cultivating Qi.

    In the beginning, one experiences the sensation of Qi within the body, the smooth flow of Qi, and understands its origin, how it circulates within the body, and how it transforms the earth's Qi. Upon reaching a certain level of cultivation, one will clearly understand how to cultivate inner stillness and achieve tranquility, thus enabling the unfolding of wisdom and the initial manifestation of spiritual sprouts, allowing for further cultivation at higher levels.

    By practicing the flow of Qi, one can guide it to different parts of the body and regulate each acupoint. By first clearing away the turbid Qi in the body, one can gradually see oneself clearly, understand the inner world, and perceive the correct thoughts to utilize its functions when needed.

    The inner world is ever-changing, accumulated over many lifetimes. The experiences and insights gained from life, both good and bad, create scenes within the mind. If these are not processed, they will remain permanently stored in the inner world. Both the good and the bad must be processed and transformed into energy for this life, allowing you to live a different life in this lifetime.

    The gains and losses of this life should be resolved with the wisdom of this life. Storing the highest level of energy within oneself is best, as it transforms into inner energy and elevates one's spiritual character. This higher level of energy requires digesting the lower-level energy of past lives, because the past is merely a mirror and cannot represent eternity.

    As people progress further, their spirits also ascend to higher realms. The so-called glory, wealth, power, and status of the human world are merely a responsibility to serve humanity. They are not particularly remarkable; they are simply fulfilling one's duties in the human world and ultimately returning to peace.

    At this point, the level of achievement should be judged from the perspective of spiritual status. One may have a high status in all things in the mortal world, but if one forgets to improve one's spirituality, one's spiritual status will eventually decline, making it even more difficult to achieve the purpose of being human. This is the greatest tragedy for a high-ranking spirit who has a status and serves the human world.

    The essence of learning lies in understanding principles. Principles are the mental calculations, the systematic organization of one's thoughts and ideas, which are then expressed outwardly for discussion. Through mutual recognition and encouragement, they become shared principles. When everyone agrees and implements them, and the majority accepts them, they are called reason. Therefore, reason is the bridge for interaction between people; when people can communicate effectively, reason is considered sound.

    Reason is understood in the heart, and reason is boundless; both right and wrong reason are reason. The effect of reason depends on how it is presented. Some reason is formulated by certain people to constrain the people and facilitate governance. Whether reason prevails or not, it is ultimately the power of those in power; whatever they say is reason.

    The validity of a person's reasoning depends on several factors. In a large group, a reasoning must be rigorously researched by a majority of wise individuals, endorsed by the majority, and validated over a prolonged period before being accepted by the majority. Only then can a reasoning endure, be more readily implemented by the public, and have higher credibility. If a large group lacks wise individuals, the reasoning they formulate will naturally have a different perspective. Such reasoning may not be helpful to society, will have low acceptance, and will disappear quickly.

    Different principles will produce different consequences. Correct and helpful principles can drive regional prosperity and a benevolent atmosphere, even benefiting the earth's atmosphere and air. This is the true principle of human law, influencing the intangible realm of climate. The interrelationships and interactions produce vastly different effects, good or bad! To approach perfection in human principles, one must understand the truths of the intangible heavenly realm.

    There is a boundary between reason and truth. Acquired reason focuses more on feelings, mutual love and respect, and the perspective of human law. It is very well-established and has too many ideas, making it less smooth to implement and prone to change. When applying feelings, we must also consider the element of fate. By using and coordinating these two aspects, feelings and fate can complement each other, and things can be handled more correctly.

    Because by combining acquired principles with innate truths, one can more easily reach the Middle Way, and people are generally more receptive to principles that have undergone mutual transformation. Most people's thoughts are largely derived from common sense learned from their surroundings or from the principles they gleaned from written texts, with less reasoning flowing from their own thoughts. Therefore, they remain in the lives of ordinary people, and their thoughts are inseparable from worldly affairs.

    When dealing with matters, one should always strive for fairness. However, many things cannot be handled fairly because everyone's inherent character and personality, shaped by their environment, differ. Therefore, the way matters are handled will inevitably vary, necessitating a differentiated approach. In life, the best approach is to prioritize the benefit of all, make judgments, and execute them impartially.

    Life is ever-changing and can change at any moment. Don't worry too much about some things; it will bring more peace of mind. Focus on living a peaceful and stable life, cultivating good relationships so that you may receive good results in the next life. This way, you can give yourself a satisfactory answer in life!

    Humans drift along with fate, but the experiences they encounter in this process provide opportunities for reflection and reflection, allowing them to develop their inner selves and fulfill their duty to serve others in this life. The precious thing about humans is the opportunity to contribute their acquired knowledge and to develop the wisdom learned in past lives, applying it to this life. Some even more accomplished individuals can completely integrate their past life wisdom with their present-life learning, working together to demonstrate their service to all beings in need – this is what we call a sense of accomplishment.

    The distinction between truth and reason is as follows: Truth is a celestial law, determined by many high-ranking spirits. After being tested and circulated in the celestial realm for a long time, it is then used by the high-ranking spirits to establish this method, which can be used in heaven to govern people in the spirit world. The laws used, the punishments and rewards, are clearly recorded. The emphasis is on impartiality. Spirits who break the law can only have their punishment reduced if they have performed great merits, helped others in the human world, or have been recognized by heaven.

    The laws of Heaven are very strict, and even the higher spirits are very self-respecting. Human principles include general principles, private principles, and individual principles; human principles are more difficult to understand. Principles established by a large group, such as those established by government agencies, are general principles that the people of the area must abide by. The conditions for breaking the law are also determined by government agencies, resulting in punishments and fines.

    Just as a country has its laws, private organizations also devise their own rules, which are then used by that organization. Families also have their own family rules. However, the definition of a law is not necessarily based on sound reasoning. Some laws are set according to their own interests, while others are set by selfish motives, prioritizing their own interests over the interests of the public.

    Reason is sometimes really hard to understand. The methods set out and the methods of implementation are sometimes indistinguishable, and people tend to base their decisions on human thought. The so-called "strong prey on the weak" means that most of the reasoning is on the side of the strong, which leads to chaos in the world. People don't really listen to reason and each takes their own reasoning as their own.

    The reason why people can't transform their mindset lies in their focus on the affairs of others, their self-righteousness in handling matters, which causes much trouble for the group. Similarly, the difficulty for practitioners to achieve enlightenment stems from their self-centeredness and failure to adopt an objective perspective and integrate with others. At a certain stage of practice, practitioners need the ability to shift their perspective in order to walk the correct path.

    Generally, some practitioners who have achieved a certain level of spiritual power, coupled with the strong respect of sentient beings who all revolve around them, can develop an arrogant mentality. They may then forget their original aspirations for spiritual practice and simply conform to the crowd, differing only in their attire. There aren't many practitioners who have cultivated to the point of being able to truly help others; most rely on principles and past experiences to pass on to future generations.

    Those who cultivate themselves should begin by understanding the principles of the human realm, then grasp their essence and transform it into the truths of the heavenly realm. Only then can they teach sentient beings and truly benefit them. They cannot rely solely on human principles, as these are already taught by government and societal experts. Cultivators should develop their spiritual practice, teaching sentient beings about the ultimate purpose of life and how to learn the importance and fundamental nature of spirituality.

    The things we need in life are in this world, and people pursue them from many angles. The desire for something is never-ending. As soon as we get one thing, another thought arises. We are always in a state of flux, evolving in a cycle. This constantly troubles our minds, making it difficult to settle down.

    In the cycle of life, everyone has their own path to walk, and each path presents a different landscape. The experiences gained in each stage are invaluable life lessons, and only from these lessons can we glean many life truths. Through these truths, we can contemplate how we can truly utilize our precious time.

    In life, the way to learn is to understand principles. By learning principles, one can gain knowledge; by gaining knowledge, one can understand principles and thus understand the human heart. The human heart can only set its own boundaries and follow the direction of those boundaries to achieve a good outcome.

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