When the essence which pervades nature is warm it promotes the growth of the myriad things. When it is cold it tends to destroy the vitality of the myriad things.
Therefore, when a man is cold in nature he receives little in the way of enjoyment. On the other hand, when a man is warm-hearted, he has lots of happiness and is the beneficiary of a constant stream of kindness.
天地之气，暖则生，寒则杀。故性气清冷者，受享亦凉薄；唯和气热心之人，其福亦厚，其禄也长。
Notes
Nature’s law: Warmth nurtures, cold kills
- Natural principle: Warmth brings growth, while cold leads to decay.
- Human parallel: Emotional “warmth” is life-force; “coldness” is spiritual sterility.
Frost-natured souls vs Warmhearted beings
- The frost-natured: Aloofness repels connection — Self-imposed isolation limits growth and fortune.
- The warmhearted: Kindness attracts trust/support — Generosity creates a virtuous cycle of reciprocity.
Like spring earth responding to sunshine, human flourishing blooms where warmth is sown.
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