Chapter 357: A Heart as Pure as Ice
At this point in the story, the time in the novel is September of the second year of Shangzhou. However, in real life, it is New Year's Eve of the lunar calendar in 2022.
So, I decided to temporarily pause the narrative of the novel and use a small chapter to describe my personal views on 2023.
You can skip this, as it's all just commonplace. Or you can save it and come back to it in 2024.
The eighth luck is about to pass, and the ninth luck is about to come. 2023 is the year of transition between the old and the new. If the previous three years were dormant in a sense, then the most crucial words in the new year are:
Su Fu.
Why do I say so?
The rabbit ranks fourth among the twelve zodiac animals and is associated with the element "mao" among the twelve Earthly Branches.
Mao is from five to seven in the morning.
From five to seven o'clock, it is a process of alternation between night and day, from hazy to clear - "Su Fu".
Regardless of one's specific fortune, in terms of the year's trend, it is not a year of great ups and downs, but a year full of hope and longing.
This can be traced back to history. A typical example is the discovery of inscriptions on oracle bones in Anyang, Henan Province in 1903 (the Year of the Rabbit), which initiated the exploration of the era of written records.
The most influential event of 1915 (the Year of the Rabbit) was the New Culture Movement, which initiated our pursuit of science and civilization.
In the autumn of 1927 (the Year of the Rabbit), a great man sowed the seeds of revolution in the darkness, and China took the first step on the road to national independence.
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I can't give you all the examples, but I can boldly tell you that none of the most serious disasters occurred in the Year of the Rabbit, such as the Tangshan earthquake (Year of the Dragon), SARS (between the Year of the Horse and the Year of the Sheep), and the Sichuan earthquake (Year of the Rat).
Therefore, the Year of the Rabbit is a year of recovery, of beginning, of hope. It is a year of connecting the past and the future, of turning over a new leaf, a year of beginning, development, turning, and ending, with the emphasis on the “beginning.”
What I want to share with my friends is this: This year is a starting point, not a climax or a peak. Just understand.
If we must pay attention to anything, it is water, water, water.
Because there was too little rain in 2022. Everything in the universe is always in balance. What is lost must be replenished. 2023 is the Year of Black Water, also associated with water.
2023 is a double spring year, meaning there are two Lichuns in one year. What we can tell you is that this will be a warm winter.
Your winter is not too cold.
Of course, this refers to the average temperature. It's not warm every day.
Also, on the day of the Beginning of Spring, do not move house, move into a new house, or shave your head. Saying something important three times is just a waste of words; once is enough.
Let's look at the Rabbit's animal attributes. It is timid and easily frightened, and when frightened, it will run away very quickly. Therefore, this year will also be filled with anxiety.
However, it comes quickly and goes quickly.
Taking all these characteristics into consideration, we will spend this year full of hope. There may be some minor setbacks, but the overall trend is positive.
So, for the new year, my friends, stability is the key. I hope you won't let your imaginations wander. Steady progress will pay off.
As we head into the coming year, I advise you to be less volatile. Calm down and consolidate your existing foundation. Embrace the great recovery that will come in the next two to three years.
This period is the best time for you to practice internal skills.
Here are some suggestions for friends:
I believe that in recent days, everyone has been keeping clean, which is an important part of New Year's Eve.
I suggest everyone keep their homes and personal hygiene very clean. This is a mindset, as well as a form of cleanliness, to welcome the New Year.
On New Year's Eve, I suggest you tidy up your desk and pile more things on the left side, such as books, printers, vases, etc., to form a "high on the left and low on the right" pattern.
After work, you should do the same and set your desk to "high on the left and low on the right".
Because the Azure Dragon is on the left and the White Tiger is on the right. It is better to have the Azure Dragon standing ten thousand feet high than to have the White Tiger pressing down on you by a foot.
I suggest that some people change their WeChat profile pictures. If your profile picture is an animal, especially a tiger, you should change it.
Those who have the online name "猛虎蜗小微" should change it.
Rabbits only eat root vegetables, grass, vegetables and fruits.
New Year's Eve taboos vary from place to place, so I won't go into detail. However, the core of New Year's Eve is the reunion of families and the farewell of the old to the new. I hope you stay up late and sleep in. Be sure to welcome the New Year.
No matter how bad the past year was, don't sigh. I'm not kidding, people who sigh frequently only bring themselves negative energy.
Some people don't feel anything about the transition from the old to the new, thinking it's just a page torn off the calendar. But in reality, this is the perfect time to change your aura.
You must cheer yourself up and say, "Next year, I will definitely make it." Then you will really make it. Some people think this is a joke. It's really not a joke.
Why do people who read a lot of motivational books when they are young become successful when they grow up? Because you will become the kind of person you keep company with.
It's because humanity constantly inspires itself to move forward that we've progressed from ancient times to today, from barbarism to civilization. So, during the Spring Festival, you can go out and engage in effective socializing. Get guidance from successful people and gain new information from others.
Pay attention to effective socializing, and try not to go to those boring parties.
If you're an office worker, I suggest you think carefully about finding a side hustle. This side hustle should focus on the internet, because the 21st century is dominated by the internet.
On the first day of Spring Festival, when you go out, I hope you meet a woman. Women represent reproduction, fertility, development and expansion.
Of course, it's okay to meet a man. I just want to remind you that no matter whether it's a man or a woman, when I say face to face, it's best.
In short, at this wonderful moment, the day when families are reunited, I wish my readers to look back on the past with great enthusiasm and look forward to the future with confidence.
My readers have praised this book so much and offered so many suggestions. I will always remember your encouragement and motivation, which will inspire me to keep writing. If you like this type of writing,
According to custom, we cannot work from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, so I will take a day off on the first day of the new year. I will update on the second day. I would like to use Wang Changling's poem to express my gratitude to everyone, which is:
"If my readers ask me, I will tell you that my heart is as pure as ice and as clear as a jade pot."
Okay, you are also very busy. You have to worship your ancestors, put up Spring Festival couplets, and chat with family members who have come home from afar. I won’t disturb you.
Let us sow hope together in the spring and reap fruits in the autumn. Come on, 2023, friends.
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