Oneness: Seeing the Big Financial Picture: Virtues
Oneness in the context of financial wealth means understanding that all financial decisions, no matter how small, are interconnected and affect the overall health of one's or a business's financial status.
This includes how investments (assets) can generate income (cash flow) while managing debts (liabilities) to increase overall financial value.
For example, a personal decision to invest in higher education impacts future earning potential, just as a business's choice to prioritize sustainable practices might initially cost more but can lead to greater customer loyalty and long-term profitability.
Oneness in Yijing can also refer to virtues. This famous phrase in Yijing 厚的载物 means those with thick virtues can hold the most, including financial wealth.
This concept underscores the idea that individuals with profound moral integrity and virtue have the capacity to bear great responsibilities, influence positively, and contribute significantly to the well-being of society and the environment.
For a layman, cultivating "thick virtues" involves integrating fundamental ethical principles and values into daily life. Here are ways a layman can cultivate and exhibit thick virtues, with examples:
1. Empathy and Compassion: Show genuine concern for the feelings and well-being of others. Volunteer at local community centers, shelters, or food banks to help those in need.
2. Honesty and Integrity: Be truthful and maintain strong moral principles in all dealings. Do what you say and say what you mean. Deliver your promise. Be honest in financial transactions, even when it might be easier or more profitable to deceive.
3. Patience and Tolerance: Exercise patience in challenging situations and show tolerance towards others with differing views. An example could be to engage in calm and respectful dialogue when confronted with opposing opinions, instead of resorting to anger or dismissiveness.
4. Generosity and Selflessness: Willingness to give and share without expecting anything in return. This might manifest as donating to charities, sharing knowledge freely, or helping neighbors with tasks without seeking compensation.
5. Respect for Life and Nature: Show reverence for all forms of life and take action to protect the environment. Examples include practicing and promoting recycling, reducing personal carbon footprint, and supporting conservation efforts.
6. Diligence and Responsibility: Take your duties seriously and work hard to fulfill commitments. For instance, diligently completing your work assignments to the best of your ability, including taking good care of family members.
7. Humility and Openness to Learning: Recognize that one does not know everything and be open to new ideas and perspectives. Seek out opportunities to learn from others, regardless of their status or background, and admit mistakes when they occur.
8. Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility: Participate in community activities and be aware of the impact of one's actions on society. Examples include voting in elections, engaging in community improvement projects, and advocating for policies that promote the common good.
Cultivating these virtues requires conscious effort, reflection, and a commitment to personal growth and ethical living. By embodying these virtues in everyday actions and decisions, a layman not only enriches their own life but also contributes to the harmony, stability, and prosperity of the broader community and environment, aligning with the wisdom of the Yijing. This is the Oneness in Yijing.
Extracted from Andy Ng's 2nd book on Yijing "Decoding the 12 Wealth Codes with Yijing", all rights reserved.
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