Confucius lived a wandering life and traveled around the world for 14 years. He had no fixed place to live and no fixed place to eat. Sometimes he was hunted down and sometimes he went hungry. Despite all the hardships, he is still able to live longer than his seventies, which is regarded as a long life. Judging from the Analects of Confucius, Confucius had a way of maintaining health. At the age of 64, Confucius said that he "was so angry that he forgot to eat, and he was so happy that he forgot his worries, not knowing that old age was coming." He emphasized the role of the spirit in longevity. An angry person has even forgotten to eat, so what else is there to worry about? Optimists have forgotten even their worries, so what else do they have to worry about? Worry and worry are harmful to the body, and if they are harmful to the body, their longevity will be damaged. First of all, Confucius was very good at cultivating the mind. The key to keeping in good health is to nourish the word, which means not only nourishing the body, but also nourishing the heart. If the two can be combined skillfully, then the physical and mental health will naturally be achieved and the harmony of oneself will be achieved. Confucius was very good at cultivating his emotions, had a wide range of hobbies and diverse interests. "Aspire to the Tao, rely on virtue, rely on benevolence, and play in art." He is proficient in poetry, calligraphy, etiquette, and music, and likes to sing and play the piano. He uses the six skills of "ritual, music, archery, imperialism, calligraphy, and mathematics" as teaching content . He also has in-depth research on "Happiness" among the "Six Arts". He is good at using music to regulate emotions, and personally revised the "Book of Music" to achieve the purpose of relaxing the spirit, maintaining health and prolonging life through music. Confucius said, "The benevolent live long." Resting both mind and body is the way to live a long life. Han Yu, a litterateur of the Tang Dynasty, said in his "Inscription on the Tomb of Li Yuanbin": "How can one call longevity if one is born without virtue?" What is "Shu"? It means simple and innocent. "How can one call longevity if one is born without kindness?" It means that people who are not simple and calculating are unlikely to live long. On the other hand, people who live long lives generally have a simple and innocent side. He is simple, innocent, and will not play tricks. He must be a person with a peaceful mind and high moral character. Don’t modern people like to say, “Longevity comes first with good virtue”? Mr. Ba Jin has a couplet: "A broad mind can prolong life, and high moral character and respect can prolong life." Once, Zilu and four other talented students were standing next to Confucius. Confucius said, "Don't think that just because I am a few years older than you, you think I am great. In fact, I am just like you." You usually always complain that I don’t understand you. Now tell me what’s on your mind, just tell me your life aspirations, okay? Zilu was impatient and blurted out, saying that no matter how difficult the finances of a small or medium-sized country is, no matter what disasters it encounters, if it is left to me, Zilu, to manage it, it will be guaranteed to be smooth and peaceful for the country and the people in three years. Others also talked about their ambitions, or ideals in life. Only Zeng Dian was immersed in playing the piano and making music. On the surface, he didn't listen to anyone, but in fact, he heard everything everyone said. Confucius asked, Zeng Dian, how are you? Zeng Dian said that my ideals are different from those of the three classmates. I just want to go to the Yi River with five or six adults and six or seven children to take a bath in the Yi River, enjoy the wind on the dance platform, and then go home happily singing. go. This realm seems very small and the ambition is not ambitious enough. However, after hearing this, Confucius sighed and said, I just hope to be like you! We are from the same place. Confucius had a very naive and idealistic side, and his state of life actually envied a leisurely and contented life. Second, Confucius did not get angry and was an open-minded person with a broad mind and an open-minded temperament. Ye Gong asked Confucius’s students. Many people know Confucius’ name and say that he has everything. Can you tell me what kind of person your teacher Confucius is? Later, when Confucius learned about this incident, he said: "Ruxi (what do you mean by Tongxi)? He is a human being. He is so angry that he forgets to eat, and he is happy and forgets his worries. He does not know that old age is coming." "The Analects of Confucius is about justice." "The annotation of "Those who are motivated and forget to eat are said to be eager to learn and never tire of forgetting to eat; those who are happy to forget their worries are said to be happy and not worried about poverty." Contentment, optimism and open-mindedness are very beneficial to physical health. Losing your temper and being narrow-minded are very bad for your health. In her recently published research report, Dr. Elin Aike of Wisconsin, USA, pointed out that anger and hostility may induce irregular heartbeats and thus increase the risk of stroke. Medical experts point out that arrhythmia refers to a type of heart disease in which the myocardial electrical signal system is disrupted, causing the heartbeat to have an irregular rhythm. Arrhythmias can cause the heart to reduce its pumping efficiency and induce serious diseases such as heart failure and stroke. Anger is a strong response to external stimuli. When a person is angry, hormones related to stress response, such as adrenaline, are secreted in large amounts in the body. As a result, the heartbeat speeds up, blood pressure rises, and metabolic function is also in a "first-level alert state." Due to personality reasons, some people react strongly to external stimuli. No matter big or small, they get angry at every turn and create unnecessary "pre-war mobilization" of the physiological mechanism in the body. As a result, the cardiovascular system is repeatedly stressed under the action of emergency response hormones. Over time, people who are often angry are more likely to suffer from arrhythmia than people who are calm and peaceful in situations. The medical community has yet to experimentally demonstrate the biochemical processes underlying the relationship between emotions and arrhythmia. However, it is an indisputable fact that for irritable people, if they can learn to regulate their emotions, it will be beneficial to heart health. Third, don’t indulge in lust. Indulgence not only refers to physical aspects, but also to various aspects of daily life such as eating habits, hygiene habits, communication habits, living habits, speaking habits, etc. For example, if a person loves sweets and eats them every day, even though he knows it is bad for the body, he still continues to eat them. This is indulging his desire for food.

For example, some people love to smoke and drink. They know that this is not good, but the habit remains the same, but they cannot change it, and they do not have the perseverance and determination to change it. This is also an act of indulgence and lack of self-denial and self-cultivation. Confucius once said: "A gentleman has three warnings: when he is young, his blood energy is not yet stable, and the warning lies in his appearance; when he is strong, his blood energy is strong, and he should guard against fighting; when he is old, his blood energy has declined, and the warning lies in gaining." Confucius What is emphasized here is that people should maintain health according to their physical characteristics at different periods. That is, different ages, physical and psychological characteristics are different, and health maintenance methods should be different. In adolescence, the physical development is not yet mature, so the main concern is sex. In your prime of life, when you are strong, energetic, and have a strong temper, you should avoid fighting, as being aggressive will harm your health. When you reach old age, you should look down on fame and fortune and learn to be more reticent. Stop worrying about gains and losses, complaining about others, and stop pursuing anything. Whether you bring it in life or not in death, you should think openly. The most important thing is to feel comfortable. Fourth, pay attention to how you eat and pay attention to dietary hygiene. Confucius paid great attention to the appearance of food. He said: "You don't talk when you eat, and you don't talk when you sleep." Many of us in modern times cannot do without TV. It is a very bad habit to watch TV and eat at the same time. Confucius said: "You will never tire of fine food, and you will never tire of fine meat." "Shi" refers to grain, and "荍" refers to chopped meat. Confucius had the habit of "eight no-eats". For example, he would not eat food that had changed color or taste. He would not eat dishes with inappropriate ingredients, and he would not eat wine or cooked meat bought from the market. Paying attention to the appearance of food is not static. Historical records record: Confucius was besieged between the states of Chen and Cai, and did not have enough to eat for 10 days. Sometimes I can't even eat the wild vegetable soup, I'm so hungry. Zilu, a student, stole a cooked piglet. Confucius didn't ask where the meat came from, he picked it up and ate it. Zilu then took someone else's clothes and exchanged it for wine. Confucius didn't ask where the wine came from, just picked it up and ate it. drink. However, when Duke Ai of Lu greeted him, Confucius showed the demeanor of a gentleman. He would not sit on the mat if it was not set straight, and would not eat the meat if it was not cut properly. Zilu then asked: "Sir, why are you different now from when you were trapped in Chen and Cai?" Confucius replied: "I did it in the past to earn a living, but today I do it to teach justice." Zilu pondered for three days. I couldn't figure it out, but I suddenly realized on the fourth day: It turns out that although the Master is a sage, he is still like an ordinary person, talking wherever he goes in the car! Everyone is busy and extremely busy. Because we are in a hurry, we have no time to read, no time to appreciate the scenery along the way, no time to think, no time to realize the happiness of life. We become impatient. Our material conditions have improved and improved, but many people have mental problems of one kind or another and need psychological counseling. The last years of Confucius's life were filled with deep disappointment at how little political influence he had. His favorite disciple Yan Hui was his favorite, but he died at a young age. When he died, Confucius lamented, "Heaven mourned me." This melancholy phrase, showing a sad tone, echoed repeatedly in Confucius's expressions of his last days. . Busy, just busy. Could it be that rushing is the fate of modern people? I heard that writer Li Peifu's new novel "Waiting for the Soul" has enough vigilance and reflection on "fast forward". Hu Chuanji said in his article "Don't Walk Too Fast, Wait for the Soul": "Waiting for the Soul" uses a unique concept to enter the paradox of time and timing. This is a story about the distinction between matter and soul, but it is not Starting from matter, the author starts from time... Perhaps what the author wants to say is that in an era when the separation between body and soul is getting faster and farther, it is necessary to say like the Indians, "Don't walk too fast, Wait for the soul”. Indeed, we move too fast, the pace of our souls can no longer keep up, our bodies have accidents, and living is no longer enough to atone for our sins. Have you ever seen people in big cities, even walking is like a trot? They are busy. They have to squeeze into the subway and catch the bus. If they are slow, they may be late for work. Life is "fulfilling", but it is too tiring. Therefore, some scholars have proposed that to evaluate whether the people of a country are living well, we should not just look at the GDP (Gross National Product), but also look at the GNH (National Happiness Index). In other words, after the economy develops and you have money in your pocket, you still need to see if the people are happy? Do you have inner peace? Psychiatrists remind that the typical symptoms of depression are low mood, lack of pleasure, inability to be happy, and loss of interest in things that you liked in the past. In daily life, many factors can induce depression: high work pressure, heavy life burden, family and marital problems, various chronic diseases (such as stroke, cardiovascular disease, tumors, diabetes, etc.). Inner peace is very important. If you are not at peace, you will easily get angry. When you are angry, you will naturally have no happiness. Over time, you will easily get depression. According to a survey, there are currently about 30 million people suffering from depression in China. Another survey said that the prevalence of depression among college students in Beijing has reached . Other experts judge based on epidemiological surveys that as many as 30% of people are depressed. There is a saying in management that successful men have IQ, reverse intelligence and emotional intelligence. We all know about IQ, but what is reverse quotient? It is to still have a peaceful heart in the face of adversity and not lose heart. What is emotional intelligence? That means being good at communicating with people and being popular. I think the meaning of this sentence is to remind men to learn to control their emotions and desires. An educated man must be tolerant, peaceful, and slow-tempered, rather than having a "passionate" temper. When encountering problems, you must learn to deal with it with a normal mind, and learn from the Cantonese people. When the weather is hot and you feel impetuous, drink a cup of herbal tea to cool down your anger. "The Analects of Confucius: Duke Linggong of Wei" says: "A gentleman seeks everything from himself, while a villain seeks everything from others.

"Wouldn't it be peaceful to reflect more on oneself? Confucius, known as a saint, except for a short period of political practice as the chief minister of the Lu State, never got any opportunity to boast in his life. Later, when he traveled around the world, When he encountered obstacles everywhere, the only thing he could do was to make infinitely rich designs for his ideal country. However, Confucius had ideals and beliefs, and was able to "enjoy the Tao" even when he was in extreme poverty, because he had the "solid character of a gentleman." "Poor" mind. Jin Ling Ke said in a recent article: Confucius was born in troubled times. No matter how he encountered changes, he always maintained a psychological balance. In the face of the gap, he had a firm belief and neither compared nor felt inferior. , "The troubles must come to pass" ("The Analects of Confucius: Li Ren"); in the face of temptation, he remained steadfast, neither flattering nor vulgar, "Becoming rich and noble unjustly is like floating clouds to me" ("The Analects of Confucius: Shuer") ). He commented on himself: "He is a man who is so angry that he forgets to eat, and he is happy and forgets his worries. He does not know that old age is coming. "("Lun Er") In the era when Confucius lived, the gap between the rich and the poor was not small, but Confucius never shy away from talking about wealth. He said: "Wealth can be sought after, even though I am a man with a whip, I will do it. " ("The Analects of Confucius·Shuer") It seems that as long as the income is good, he is not picky about the type of work. However, he insists on his own principles: "Wealth and honor are what people want, and they cannot be obtained by following the way. Nowhere. "("The Analects of Confucius·Li Ren") He never regarded wealth as the highest goal in life, never regarded luxury as happiness, and never let the difficulties of life affect his pursuit of the ideal state. Why didn't Confucius suffer from depression? It's because He expressed his faith in his actions and his ethics in practice. He was consistent in appearance and deeds throughout his life. This is probably the most lacking character among contemporary people. Death is enough", which shows the urgency and importance he attaches to seeking the truth. Relax your mind, don't be so serious, be more peaceful, open-minded, and cheerful, and you will find that happiness is right in front of you. What did Osho say? He said: "There is There are many people on this earth, right where you sit, and at least ten bodies have been buried there, and they are just as serious as you are; they were fighting, and now these people fighting for a little piece of land are no longer It exists again, but the land still exists..." The articles written by a peaceful person are also thought-provoking. For example, Wang Xiaobo has this passage in the article "I Look at Chinese Studies": I am now in my forties, and my teacher is still He is still alive, so he is still a late student. When I was a graduate student, my teacher said to me that you were not good at Chinese studies, so I became angry and read randomly from the Fourth Book to the Second Cheng and Zhu Zi. I started reading from novels. Then read the four books; starting as an educated youth, then becoming a student. This order seems to be problematic. Even so, I still have some strange feelings when reading the ancient books, which are worth cherishing after reading "The Analects of Confucius". Confucius often told the truth in a serious manner, and he was a very cute old man. His students always talked about what they could do and what they could do, just like an old lady scolding her grandson, very kindly. Sometimes he is very secretive, that is the time when he came out and made a lot of noises, insisting that he was not "sexy". Generally speaking, I like him. If I were born in Spring and Autumn, I would definitely fall in love with him. He studies there because it has a "Pickwick Club" atmosphere. As for his opinions, there is nothing particularly admirable. As for his special emphasis on etiquette, it doesn't mean much to naive people. It may be indispensable, but it is a burden to educated adults. However, I went to Confucius’ school just for the atmosphere. I didn’t want to learn anything there. Aristotle once said, “ "I love my teacher, and I especially love the truth." And what about Confucius? He said that when it comes to learning Taoism, he "does his duty and does not give in to his teacher" ("The Analects of Confucius: Wei Linggong"), and can even "hear the Tao in the morning and listen to it in the evening." "You can die" ("The Analects of Confucius: Weizheng"). After hearing the Tao in the morning, even if you die in the evening, you are willing to die! Confucius's life can be said to be the life of "A gentleman is concerned about the Tao but not about poverty" ("Wei Linggong"): For the Tao To learn, to teach for the sake of the Tao, and to teach for the sake of the Tao. For this reason, Confucius "went to the Ancestral Temple and asked about everything" ("The Analects of Confucius·Eight Hundreds"). Others laughed at him why he would "ask about everything" since he was well-versed in etiquette. He replied that asking questions is "propriety". According to the records in the Analects, Shiji, Chunqiu Zuozhuan and other documents, the people who Confucius learned from include Tanzi, Zang Boyu, Shi Xiangzi, etc. Laozi, Chang Hong, etc. studied etiquette, history, officialdom, piano skills, etc. Throughout his life, Confucius has always been a modest and prudent person. He was never proud or self-righteous. His evaluation of himself was always very low-key. However, Confucius was confident in and deeply appreciated his "love to learn". , he said, "A city with ten houses must be as loyal and trustworthy as Qiu Yan, but not as studious as Qiu Yan" ("The Analects of Confucius Gongye Chang"). It can be said that in terms of "love to learn", Confucius was confident that no other person could compare with him. For Confucius, learning was a "pleasant" pleasure in his life. "If you don't learn enough, you are afraid of losing it" ("The Analects of Confucius·Taibo"). "Book of Rites·Xue Ji" said: "If a jade is not polished, it will not become a tool; if a person does not learn, he will not know." Confucius has many famous sayings about learning, "I know it silently, I am not tired of learning, I am not tired of teaching, what is the use of me?" ?" ("The Analects of Confucius·Shuer"), "Smart and eager to learn, and not ashamed to ask questions, this is why he is called literary" ("The Analects of Confucius·Gong Yechang"). Confucius was one of the most knowledgeable people of his time. At that time, he was regarded by the world as a "sage" who knew almost everything, and his disciples were even more respectful and respectful.

Yan Hui praised his teacher and said: "Looking up to him will make him taller, and drilling into him will make him stronger" ("The Analects of Confucius·Zihan"); Zigong gave Confucius a higher hat, saying that the teacher "can't surpass him even if he can't achieve anything" ("The Analects of Confucius") "Zi Zhang"), the so-called "Master's inaccessibility is just like the world's inaccessibility... His life is glorious, his death is sad, how can it be reached?" ("The Analects of Confucius·Zi Zhang") Mencius, a later generation, commented on Confucius as: "Excellent, the people have never had a living" ("Mencius: Gongsun Chou") and "The sound of gold and jade vibrates, the collection of saints is completed" ("Mencius: Wan Zhang" (2)). Sima Qian said: "There is a poem like this: the high mountains stand still, the scenery stops... Confucius' common clothes have been passed down for more than ten generations, and scholars have followed them. From the emperor to the princes, the six arts in China have been compromised by the Master, and they can be said to be the most holy!" ( "Historical Records: Confucius' Family") So, what did Confucius say when he heard his students praise him? How does he evaluate himself? He said, how can I be a "sage"? Not only am I not a "sage", but I am also an ordinary person who is more ordinary than ordinary people. Therefore, some people in later generations will say that the so-called "sage" is the most ordinary person. Confucius himself also said: "I am a young man who is humble, so I can do many despicable things. How many gentlemen are there? Not too many." ("The Analects of Confucius·Zihan") It means that when I was young, I was like a child from a poor and lower-middle peasant family. Did all the rough work. Confucius claimed to be nothing more than "tireless in learning and tireless in teaching" ("The Analects of Confucius·Shuer"). As the saying goes, "If there is sageness and benevolence, how can I dare? If I are not tired of doing it and teaching others, then I can say that it is already said" ("The Analects of Confucius·Shu Er"). Confucius also said, "I am not a person who knows things from birth. I love the past and am keen to pursue it." ("The Analects of Confucius·Shuer") In the chapter "The Analects of Confucius·For Politics", Confucius traces his life's academic journey, which is equivalent to giving students He talked about his life's hard work experience. He said: "When I was fifteen, I was determined to learn; when I was thirty, I was established; when I was forty, I was not confused; when I was fifty, I knew the destiny; when I was sixty, my ears were attuned; when I was seventy, I followed my heart's desires without going beyond the rules." Zigong said this about his teacher. : "Why doesn't Master learn? How can there be a permanent teacher?" ("On Zhang") In other words, Confucius's learning is to learn from the impermanent teacher and follow the good ones: "When three people walk together, there must be my teacher. Follow those who are good, and change those who are bad." ("The Analects of Confucius·Shuer") I once saw Confucius scolding Zaiyu as "a rotten tree cannot be carved", and I thought that Confucius went too far. "Lunye Chang" records: Zaiyu slept during the day, and Confucius said: "Rotten wood cannot be carved, and a wall of dung cannot be made." Zaiyu slept in and missed the lecture, so Confucius called him a piece of rotten wood. Now I understand that sleeping in broad daylight, in Confucius’ view, such people have no sense of time and are difficult to learn. Can a person who is difficult to learn be successful? There is a saying in "Dadaili Encouraging Learning": "A gentleman cannot fail to learn, and he cannot fail to show off when meeting others." Confucius was too studious, and he couldn't stand the students' looseness and idleness. The opening chapter of "The Analects of Confucius" talks about learning and the pursuit of knowledge, "Confucius said: It is not pleasant to learn and practice it from time to time..." If you use one word to summarize the meaning of "The Analects of Confucius", this word is "learning". Confucius later said, "If you want to know, ask, if you want to be able, learn" ("Xi Zi·Chu Dao"), "He is a human being who is so angry that he forgets to eat, and he is happy and forgets his worries. He does not know that old age is coming" ("The Analects of Confucius") "Shu Er").