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The Eight Things Need To Be Developed
Author: The Sie Bien & Lie Ming Sen
Translated by: D. Wijaya
The eight things supposed to be done and developed all the time, are as follow:
- Lots of listening to the lectures or attending to the seminars about Taoism.
Among all of the unwritten Tao's teachings that have been given to us, how much can we get? It is not only a matter of listening but we ought to comprehend the meaning as well, so that we are in one step ahead. Further more, by a lot of doing so then our steps will be move faster ahead.
- Lots of readings.
There are many books that we are able to read, however, the most important thing is to know what are its' contents and meanings. By reading very often then consequently we would have a wide perspective. Make reading a good habit.
- Held a lot of discussions.
The more we get knowledge either from reading or listening, we are also recommended to held discussion. By doing so we would have a broader point of views onto what we have already got. In discussions we are always asked for an objectively attitude; in terms of explaining our opinions and by having discussion, it often yields new ideas or new things.
- Lots of exercises.
Exercise is a good thing. This has to be maintained and do not give any excuses of not having time or too tired of a full day work, for not exercising. In facts, if we are exercising diligently, we will eliminate exhaustion and can increase energetic spirits.
- Much absorbing.
Take an example of a forest that could absorb so much water, so are we; the more we see and listening, the more we could absorb those perspectives. Therefore, we could increase our perspective of knowledge and become brighter.
- Do ask questions.
There are many unknown things in life, what we knew are limited. By asking questions would make us knowing more. Use the opportunity of asking question in discussion or in gathering.
- Appreciate other's superiority.
Human is not able to be an expert in every field. Some can be done, some can't. So between one's superiority and others, there are differences. We have to understand it and appreciate other's superiority, and not seeing other's superiority with envious and hatred.
- Do a lot of self-corrections.
By self correction through introspection would make one not becoming an arrogant, in fact one will become modest / humble and even more aware of his conduct so that does not often make mistakes.
In self-discipline, we are trying to improve our condition to be a better one than previously and this needs to be done on and on.
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