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      Recently, there has been much discussion online about whether to change oneself or accept oneself. Here, I’d like to share my thoughts on this matter. Changing oneself and accepting oneself are not mutually exclusive choices. The balance between the two can help you achieve better results in personal growth and mental health. If we need to establish an order, I believe it should be to first accept oneself and, based on that acceptance, work on changing and improving oneself.         Acceptance of oneself is the foundation for change. Aristotle once said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” Accepting oneself is a deep form of self-recognition. It involves acknowledging both one's strengths and weaknesses and embracing one's true situation. In Buddhism, the concept of "seeing things as they are" (yathābhūtañāṇadassana) is emphasized as the first step in spiritual practice. Only when we can sincerely face ourselves can we begin to mak...

     After many years of trading in the financial markets, the most profound insight I've gained is that "there is a significant difference between knowing and doing." This short yet profound statement reveals one of the greatest challenges traders face — the vast gap between theory and practice. This article will explore this topic, analyzing the reasons behind this gap and possible solutions.     Firstly, we need to understand why there is such a large gap between theory and practice. Financial theories provide a wealth of knowledge, including market analysis methods, trading strategies, risk management techniques, and more. However, these theories are often difficult to fully apply in practice due to the complexity and unpredictability of the markets. Each trader has different psychological states, capital management styles, and risk tolerance levels, all of which affect their performance in real trading scenarios.     In practice, emotions and psyc...

In our daily lives and work, setting goals is a crucial process. Whether it is personal growth, career development, or team collaboration, clear and specific goals are the foundation of success. However, how to set effective goals often becomes a challenge. To address this issue, the SMART principle emerges, providing a systematic and practical method for goal setting. Firstly, the "S" in SMART stands for Specific. A good goal must be specific, not vague. For example, "I want to lose weight" is too broad and hard to execute. On the other hand, if it is specified as "I want to lose 1 kilogram per week through diet and exercise," it becomes more actionable and clear. Specific goals allow people to clearly understand the goal content, thereby focusing better on achieving it. Secondly, "M" stands for Measurable. If a goal cannot be quantified, it is difficult to assess progress and results. For example, "I want to improve my English" is a v...

Currently, many e-commerce businesses are not only operating on platform stores but also building their own brand-independent sites. However, promoting these independent sites has always been a challenge. Whether it's Google Ads or Facebook Ads, their effectiveness is diminishing, and SEO results are also less noticeable. Here, I will introduce a more effective promotion model: Affiliate Marketing. What is Affiliate Marketing? Affiliate Marketing is a performance-based marketing model where businesses (Advertisers) collaborate with affiliates (also known as Publishers) to promote products or services. Affiliates use their websites, blogs, social media, or other channels to market the merchant's products and earn commissions based on the promotion's performance. Affiliates' earnings are usually based on the sales, clicks, or other specified actions (such as registrations or downloads) they generate. Key Participants in Affiliate Marketing Advertiser: Provides the product...

 Currently, the use of AI in children's education is becoming increasingly common, leading to widespread debate. Some oppose it, fearing potential negative impacts, while others support it, believing it can enhance learning efficiency. As a parent of two children, I would like to share my views on this topic. When considering the role of AI in children's education, we must weigh its advantages and challenges, and take appropriate measures to ensure its effectiveness and safety. Here are some key points: Advantages 1. Personalized Learning:    AI can tailor learning plans according to each child's learning pace and comprehension abilities. For instance, AI can adjust course content based on a student's performance, providing additional practice in challenging areas, thereby improving learning outcomes. This personalized approach can address the unique needs of different students, offering more targeted educational resources. 2. Instant Feedback:     AI provides i...

 Avalokiteshvara while practicing deeply with the Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore, suddenly discovered that all of the five Skandhas are equally empty, and with this realization she overcame all Ill-being. Listen Sariputra, this Body itself is Emptiness and Emptiness itself is this Body. This Body is not other than Emptiness and Emptiness is not other than this Body.The same is true of Feelings, Perceptions, Mental Formations, and Consciousness. Listen Sariputra, all phenomena bear the mark of Emptiness their true nature is the nature of no Birth, no Death, no Being, no Non-being, no Defilement, no Purity, no Increasing, no Decreasing. That is why in Emptiness, Body, Feelings, Perceptions, Mental Formations and Consciousness are not separate self entities.The Eighteen Realms of Phenomena which are the six Sense Organs, the six Sense Objects, and the six Consciousnesses are also not separate self entities. The Twelve Links of Interdependent Arising and their Extinction are...

 Thus I have heard. Once upon a time, the Buddha sojourned inthe Jetavana park near Sravasti with an assembly of twelve hundred and fiftybhiksus. One day, at mealtime, the World Honored One put on His robe, took His bowl, and entered the great town of Sravasti to begfor His food. He had begged from door to door, Hereturned to His place. When He had taken His meal, He put away Hisrobe and bowl, washed His feet, arranged His seat and sat down. At that time, the elder Subhuti who was inthe assembly, rose from his seat, uncovered his right shoulder, knelt upon his right knee, respectfully joined the palms of his handsand said to the Buddha: “It is very rare, O World Honoured One! “how well the Tathagata protects and thinks of all Bodhisattvas; howwell He instructs all the Bodhisattvas. “O World Honoured One, “when virtuous men or women develop the supreme-enlightenment mind, “how should their minds abide and how should they be subdued?” The Buddha said: “Excellent, excellent, Subhuti! ...

In the history of human thought, the exploration of fate and freedom has always been an enduring topic. From the Stoic philosophy of ancient Greece to the Daoist concept of "Wu Wei" and the Buddhist teaching of "letting go of attachments," these wisdom traditions each uniquely explain how humans can face the impermanence of fate and find inner peace within the currents of destiny. Life is like a long journey of cultivation, where we search, struggle, and grow. "If you are willing, you will be led by fate; if you are unwilling, you will be dragged by fate." This statement reveals a simple yet profound truth: fate is an irresistible force, and our only choice is how to respond to it. This idea aligns with the views of Stoic philosophers. The Stoics emphasized that humans should accept the arrangements of nature and guide their lives through reason. Epictetus, in his "Enchiridion," mentioned that we should accept things we cannot change and focus ou...

The ADX (Average Directional Index) is a technical indicator invented by J. Welles Wilder. It is used to measure the strength of a market trend rather than its direction. The ADX fluctuates between 0 and 100 and is typically used in conjunction with the +DI and -DI lines to help traders determine whether the market is in a strong trend. Components The ADX indicator consists of three lines: - ADX Line: Measures trend strength, does not indicate direction. Typically uses a 14-day period. - +DI Line (Positive Directional Indicator)**: Shows the strength of the upward trend. - -DI Line (Negative Directional Indicator)**: Shows the strength of the downward trend. Calculation Method 1. Calculate Directional Movement (DM):    - \( +DM = \text{Today's High} - \text{Yesterday's High} \) (if positive, otherwise 0)    - \( -DM = \text{Yesterday's Low} - \text{Today's Low} \) (if positive, otherwise 0) 2. Calculate True Range (TR):    - \( TR = \max(\text{Today's High ...

After more than a decade of rapid development, platform-based e-commerce giants like Tmall and JD.com have captured a large share of the Chinese market. However, as the market becomes saturated and competition intensifies, the growth potential for platform-based e-commerce is becoming limited. Meanwhile, private domain e-commerce, as an emerging business model, is gradually gaining prominence and showing immense growth potential. This article will explore the development prospects and potential advantages of private domain e-commerce. Growth Bottlenecks of Platform-Based E-commerce Market Saturation Platform-based e-commerce has developed a vast user base over the years. Platforms represented by Alibaba and JD.com dominate the market. However, as the number of users stabilizes, the growth of new users slows down, leading to market saturation. This makes it difficult for platform-based e-commerce to replicate the high growth rates of its early years. Rising Traffic Costs In the fiercely...

In the stock options trading market, there are various trading strategies, among which the two most common are left-side trading and right-side trading. These two strategies each have their own merits and are suitable for different types of investors and market environments. Let's take a look at their advantages and disadvantages to help you better understand and choose the trading method that suits you best. Left-Side Trading Left-side trading, also known as contrarian trading, refers to buying stocks during a price decline or at a low point, or selling stocks during a price rise or at a high point. The core of this strategy is to predict the market trend reversal and act in advance. Advantages Buy Low, Sell High: The biggest charm of left-side trading is the ability to buy at a low price and sell at a high price. If the prediction is accurate, the returns can be very substantial. Price Advantage: When market sentiment is low and stock prices are falling, you can buy stocks at a l...