Feng Tang, a renowned contemporary Chinese writer, poet, doctor and business manager, says:
"People must go out and have fun more often. Staying at home for a long time will sap one's vitality and leave one physically and mentally exhausted."
Modern people are trapped in the steel and concrete prison:
- Sitting at the desk for eight hours, their shoulders and necks become stiff like iron;
- Lying on the sofa on the weekend, scrolling through their phones, they feel more and more tired as they lie down;
- Even though they haven't done anything significant, they always feel listless;
- The body issues silent warnings, but we mistakenly take it as normal.
This is not an isolated phenomenon – the latest data shows that the average urban resident spends less than 1.5 hours outdoors each day.
"The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic" is the earliest and most influential medical text still existing in China, and it is revered by later generations as the "supreme authority in the field of medicine".
The three dangers of spending a long time indoors：
The wisdom of "The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic" transcends time and space and strikes at the core of modern people's concerns:
《"The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic" " is the earliest and most influential medical text still existing in China, and it is revered by later generations as the "supreme authority in the field of medicine". 》
- Sitting for too long harms the flesh
- Pelvic tilt, lumbar muscle strain, stiff shoulders and neck... Behind these "awards" of the office are the crises of stagnant qi and blood. Just like stagnant water will stink, a static body will inevitably decay.
- Lying down for too long can deplete one's energy.
- Is lying around on the weekend actually making you more tired? According to traditional Chinese medicine, spending too much time in bed can deplete one's vital energy. Just like an unused iron will rust, a sedentary body will also "rust".
- Being cooped up and stressed
- The constant temperature in air-conditioned rooms deprives us of the ability to perceive the four seasons. The blue light from electronic screens dulls our eyes that are observing nature. Vital energy is quietly dissipating within the WIFI signals.
The wisdom of survival in Chinese characters：
When our ancestors created characters, they had already embedded life codes:
"休" ，represents a person standing next to a tree, leaning against it and taking a 15-minute rest under the tree. This is better than spending 2 hours watching short videos on the sofa. In the dappled shade of the trees, the tense nerves naturally relax.
"仙"， when combined with the mountains, it's when people stand on the mountain top. The free and easy breathing while ascending is the most luxurious experience in the city. At that moment when standing at a high place, the trivial troubles suddenly seem insignificant.
Modern research has confirmed that: In a forest for one hour, cortisol levels drop by 16%; exposure to natural light for 20 minutes significantly boosts serotonin levels; microorganisms in the soil can enhance immunity.
Three steps to restart your "natural system"：
Return to nature. There's no need for long vacations or earth-shattering experiences.
A simple getaway plan. Get off the bus one stop earlier at work; go to the rooftop of the office building to bask in the sun during lunch break; reschedule coffee dates to park benches.
Energy replenishment on weekends. Take a deep breath of the fresh air in the nearby mountains and forests, and feel the earthy scent; hiking poles are more stress-relieving than game controllers; having a picnic by the river is more nourishing than takeout food.
Deep natural healing. Choose a secluded scenic spot and let your mind completely relax.:
Move, and there will be luck.. ：
The ancients said that "having luck" is by no means accidental.
When the body stretches out among the plants and the soul becomes clear in the sunlight, the blood and qi naturally surge like rivers.
The ancients spoke of "走运" (move and then luck ) precisely because "moving" is the beginning of "luck" - taking a step forward, connecting with the qi of heaven and earth, the energy of life can then flow anew, and good luck naturally follows like a gentle breeze.
Nature never stops moving; it is only we who are stuck in the four directions of the universe who are stagnant.
Pushing open the door of the house is like pushing open the door to luck. Your body inherently belongs to the universe.
