【 Self-feeding of the spirit 】      Chinese


We often need to examine ourselves,

especially in this urban jungle where the strong prey on the weak.

Do we want to be the one being accompanied,

or the one providing strong companionship?

In the past 20 years, the transition from an agricultural to an industrial society

has led to a growing sense of alienation between people,

resulting in many people needing the companionship of pets.

Therefore, they are willing to become cat or dog slaves without complaint!

While this reflects the gentle and kind side of human nature,

from another perspective, is it also a sign of human weakness?



Loneliness is often the greatest enemy of the human heart,

but how to turn this enemy into a friend,

from embracing solitude to enjoying loneliness, that is a form of self-cultivation!

As I've said before, we all learn and grow through life's experiences,

ignoring loneliness in the process of continuous learning,

forging inner strength through constant setbacks and difficulties!

We come into this world alone, and we leave alone,

therefore, we must always be prepared for a life alone,

only through the quiet reflection of solitude can inner strength be forged!



When we keep pets, do we need companionship? Or our love for animals?

Or is it a dependence born out of our fear of loneliness?

Recently, I often visited a friend at the Mainland Affairs Council of the Executive

 Yuan in the joint office building on Jinan Road.

Passing through the Huashan Cultural Park near Civic Boulevard,

I often saw many people walking their dogs in the park,

letting the dogs relieve themselves on the grass!

On weekends, you can see many Taipei residents,

with their families or children, sitting directly on the lawn?



Most people have a sense of public responsibility,

but the behavior of a few is naturally magnified!

In fact, everyone's spiritual level is different,

which can also be interpreted as different perceptions.

The differences in perception among individuals are actually quite significant!

It's like in a community, some people think:

He can sabotage construction projects and waste money,

Why can't I? If he can, so can I!

If he can, so can you? Doesn't that mean you're just as despicable and base as him?

The very thought that lingers in one's mind reveals one's level of self-awareness.



We often see committee members in community management committees,

introducing themselves during meetings as CEOs in mainland China,

managing thousands of people single-handedly?

Then, everything they did led to their removal by all the committee members,

and they remained unmoved. This is their inner world's perception!

Different perceptions from each individual contribute to the diversity and richness of life,

and the diverse manifestations of the spirit also create different social classes!



In the past, we often heard people discuss spirituality and meditation,

These are all about achieving inner peace,

Only when your mind is as still as water can you see your true self through the surface!

The moment you see and recognize yourself clearly,

while your words and actions may not immediately change drastically,

your latent spirit will naturally be elevated!

Spiritual elevation influences your thoughts,

fleeting inspirations, and insights in many situations.

You might even have a sudden realization in a moment—you understand,

you see things clearly!


gino   2026/ 01 / 20

                                                                   
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