I will take care of my body in order to
live longer.(頤性養壽)
During China's Western Jin dynasty, there
was a famous official who was also a renowned poet, musician and literary
leader. His name was Ji Kang, and his story is well documented.
The Three Kingdoms period in China was
divided into three kingdoms: Cao Wei, Eastern Wu and Shu Han.
In 263 AD, the Cao Wei army captured the
Shu Han capital, leading to its fall.
In 266 AD, a Cao Wei minister seized power
and established the Jin Dynasty, which coincided with the fall of the Wei
Dynasty.
Ji Kang lived during this turbulent era. He
was a high-ranking official in Cao Wei during its final years. At that time, a
minister named Sima Zhao held power in the kingdom and sought to seize control
of it.
Ji Kang was deeply loyal to Cao Wei,
however, and refused to cooperate with Sima Zhao, who then framed him. In 263
AD, Ji Kang was arrested, imprisoned and sentenced to death. Before his death,
he wrote the following poem.
The general content of lines 69 to 86 of
the poem is as follows: He concludes the poem as follows:
'I finally understand that in this world, I
will encounter many troublesome and trivial matters which will disturb my
mood.'
I am reminded of Shi Fen, a minister in
China's Han Dynasty. He was a respectful and cautious man. He adhered to the
norms of etiquette and morality, and his four sons followed his example,
becoming equally humble and polite. The king trusted him and his sons, who all
held important positions in the central government of the Han Dynasty.
Shi Fen's family was cautious and thorough,
so they did not encounter any danger. They prospered and enjoyed a good
reputation.
Shi Fen's life story has taught me that even
when you are safe, you must maintain a sense of crisis. Even when things are
going well, it is important to remember that failure can happen at any time. If
you can maintain this vigilance, you can enjoy eternal prosperity and peace.
Like the dazzling Ganoderma lucidum mushroom, one can flourish continuously and
bloom three times a year.
I know these worldly truths, and I
earnestly pursue them, yet I cannot achieve my desired goals. I now feel deep
regret and shame. I reflect on my mistakes and know that I must correct and
avoid them. I must learn from them.
If I successfully navigate this great
crisis, I will leave the centre of power and return to the countryside. I will
follow the example of the virtuous people of ancient China and live in
seclusion in the mountains. I will no longer pursue fame and will live an
ordinary life.
If I am given the chance to successfully
navigate this great crisis, I will cherish my body and soul. I will do things
that bring me joy and take good care of my body to prolong my life.
Ultimately, Ji Kang could not escape this
disaster. He was killed shortly after writing this poem, at the age of 39.
This idiom means I will take care of my
body in order to live longer.
It is used to describe someone who achieves
longevity through physical training and inner peace.
Dear friends, what insights or thoughts
have you gained from this story?
Have you ever realised the value of
something only after losing it? Do you pursue a peaceful or a luxurious life?
I hope this story brings you new insights.
頤性養壽(I will take care of my body in order
to live longer.)
中國的西晉王朝有一個著名的官員，他也是一個著名的詩人與音樂家，他還是當時著名的文學領袖，他的名字叫做嵇康，歷史書上記載了他的故事。
中國的三國時代的三個王國，分別是曹魏王國與東吳王國與蜀漢王國。
西元263年，曹魏王國的軍隊攻下蜀漢王國的首都，蜀漢王國滅亡。
西元266年，曹魏王國的一個大臣奪取了曹魏王國的政權，這個大臣在西元266年宣布建立晉王朝，這一年曹魏王國滅亡。
嵇康就生活在這個非常混亂的年代，他是曹魏王國的重要的官員，他生活在曹魏王朝末年，當時曹魏王國中的權力被一個名字叫做司馬昭的大臣所掌握，司馬昭想要奪取曹魏王國的政權。
嵇康對曹魏王國非常的忠誠，他拒絕與司馬昭合作，所以司馬昭便設計陷害他。
西元263年，他被捕入獄後被判處死刑，在他臨死前，他寫了下一首詩。
這首詩的第69句到第86句的大概內容如下。他在這一段中做了這首詩的結尾。
我終於明白，我活在這個世界上，我會遭遇到很多很麻煩很瑣碎的事情，這些事情會擾亂我的心情。
我想起中國的漢王朝有一個名字叫做石奮的大臣，他是一個態度恭敬且做事謹慎的人。他遵守禮儀與道德的規範，他的四個兒子學習他的榜樣也非常的謙遜有禮貌，他與他的兒子都被當時的國王所信任，他與他的四個兒子都擔任漢王朝中央政府內的重要職務。
石奮一家人的個性都很謹慎與周密，所以他的家族沒有遭遇到危難，他們的家族非常的興盛而且有很好的名聲。
石奮的人生故事讓我學習到一個人在安全的時候要有危機意識，一個人在順利的時候的時候要提醒自己失敗隨時會出現，如果一個人可以保持這種警醒的態度，那麼這個人就可以永遠的享受順利與平安，這個人就能夠像是光采奪目的靈芝一樣，一年可以三次開花，可以持續地保持興盛。
我知道這些人世間的真理，我也確實地去追求，但為何我無法達到我想要的目標呢?我現在感到非常的後悔與慚愧，我反省我所犯下的錯，我知道我必須要改正我的錯誤避免再犯，我必須從錯誤中吸取教訓。
如果我有機會可以順利的度過這次巨大的危難，那麼我一定要離開權力中心回到鄉下，我要學習中國古代的那賢德的人一樣隱居在山上，我不會再追求名聲，我要過一種平凡的生活。
如果我有機會可以順利的度過這次巨大的危難，那麼我一定會好好的愛惜我的身體與靈魂，我會做我的靈魂感覺到開心的事，保養照顧自己的身體讓自己可以變得更長壽。
(嵇康)終究沒有逃離這場災禍，他在寫完這首詩後不久被殺，享年只有39歲。
這句成語的意思是保養照顧自己的身體讓自己可以變得更長壽。
這句成語被用來形容一個人通過修練身體與保持內心平和來達成長壽的目的。
親愛的朋友，你聽完這個故事有怎樣的啟發或有怎樣的想法呢。
你是否曾經失去那些東西之後才發覺這件東西的可貴呢?你這一生想追求過著平靜的生活還是奢華的生活呢?
我期待這故事能讓你產生一些新的收穫。
出處為晉-嵇康-幽憤詩
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