The path to Tranquility (summer)
98. Acting for the true purpose of life
The calmness we pursue is not about remaining still or having a mind as still
water, but spiritual stability. Sometimes, when we sit and read, we seem to be
calm on the surface, but our hearts are in turmoil. This is not true calmness.
True calmness is a state of deep involvement in life. We can only achieve this
kind of calmness by focusing our energy on things that are beneficial to life,
rather than wasting it in meaningless turmoil.
In fact, the most effective way to resolve inner turmoil is to face and understand our emotions. This takes time and patience. In moments of anxiety, we can find trivial things to keep busy, such as smoking or doing some daily housework, to distract and soothe our emotions. However, this practice only makes us calm on the surface, but may generate new turmoil in our hearts, such as feeling incompetent or worthless. These new turmoil will be intertwined with previous emotions to form a larger emotional outburst. Suppressing emotions hinders the normal flow of vitality, so this practice can also lead to depression.
On the contrary, if we use that anxious energy to engage in activities that require a lot of creativity, such as playing the piano, writing programs, writing texts, or philosophical thinking, our inner turmoil will gradually decrease. When the mind is freed from anxiety, it is like a melody ringing around us, inviting us to dance a unique dance. If we devote ourselves to this dance, we can experience peace and harmony again. This method not only helps relieve stress, but also stimulates innovative thinking, allowing us to create more unique and valuable works.
Melody represents a kind of order. Therefore, the inner melody is life's call to us: create our own order. When we feel that our life has lost its direction, our hearts will be turbulent and negative emotions will increase. This is a signal from life to remind us that we must restore order and maintain a healthy life. When we understand this, it is easier to calm down. Dancing with this melody, we can deeply feel the value and meaning of life. We can create our own dance steps with full concentration, allowing the rational calmness and the emotional turmoil to form a sharp contrast, and then understand the essence of calmness.
We all want to achieve calmness. This requires us to understand the needs of life and our own desires, and have the courage to pursue or let go. Therefore, we also need to cultivate love and be full of care and understanding for ourselves and the world. Only in this way can we have a tranquil soul, fully exert our vitality in a calm state of mind, and enjoy the joy of creating new things.
Tranquility is the root of freedom. In tranquility, we act solely for the true purpose of life, thus remaining unbound. Tranquility is like a deep spring, calm yet brimming with life's vitality. It is a state of life filled with wisdom.
97. True happiness comes from loving each other
99. Emotional lows are important moments for growth
