Every man has his own life experiences. With some, it is always plain sailing, while others encounter many hardships and failures.
How can a person ensure that he alone will always be successful? Every man feels differently at different times. How can one expect others to be always in a good mood? This reasoning can be regarded as a convenient method for enlightening people.
人之际遇，有齐有不齐，而能使己独齐乎？己之情理，有顺有不顺，而能使人皆顺乎？以此相观对治，亦是一方便法门。
Notes
Accepting life’s natural inequalities
Recognize inherent variability in human fate: prosperity/adversity, success/failure.
- In smooth times: avoid arrogance (knowing it’s transient);
- In rough times: reject despair (understanding it’s temporary).
Surrendering the obsession with universal agreement
Diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and interests guarantee differing viewpoints.
Even the most reasonable personal stance cannot win universal approval.
Embrace flexibility: communicate across differences without imposing standards or seeking validation.
The Alchemy of Acceptance
True resilience blooms in adversity; true ease flourishes amid diversity.
- Acceptance: Not demanding perpetual smoothness for oneself;
- Harmony: Not forcing alignment from others.
Ultimate Insight
Peace emerges not from controlling externals, but from harmonizing with life’s organic asymmetry.
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