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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! ...