Be lively in life

Author: Zhang Hongyan and Lü Shanzhi
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: The world is ever-changing, and there are countless ways to live. However, the key is "to be flexible," and the challenge is "how to be flexible." A flexible mind opens up boundless possibilities; a flexible attitude brings ease and grace; a flexible gaze allows one to see the world clearly; and flexible limbs attract opportunities and helpful people. Climb mountains to respect trees, enter temples to worship Buddha, chase eagles in the sky, and hunt deer on the ground. This is the "flexible rule" for modern people to achieve success, and also the "flexible realm" this book reveals to you. Water does not stagnate when it flows; people do not lose when they are flexible. "How can the pool be so clear? Because it has a source of flowing water," as the saying goes. Truly clear and pure water is flowing water, living water. Once it stands still, it becomes stagnant water immediately. The same applies to life. If you want to achieve something great, you must "be flexible"—flexible in mind, flexible in attitude, flexible in perspective, flexible in gaze, and flexible in speech. Only then will you have motivation, passion, creativity, and hope, and ultimately, success and achievements.
Different people have different views, but being flexible in life can easily lead to vulgarity. Some may misunderstand it as cunning, smooth-talking, or manipulation. In fact, it is not. Flexibility is a form of wisdom and a way of living. More accurately, it is a state of survival, and it is principled. When faced with fundamental moral issues, the bottom line of being a person must never waver. Otherwise, it is not called "flexibility"—it is just chaos. Chaos will cross the line and enter a minefield. The true meaning of "flexibility" should be—"flexible yet principled," "flexible with structure and discipline."
Hope this book brings you a brand-new perspective on life, helping you create a brilliant future.