Resolving Contradictions in the Invisible

Xuefeng

Low intelligence stirs trouble, moderate intelligence competes, great intelligence appears foolish, and supreme intelligence is formless.

Wherever there is noise and conflict, it is a gathering place for those of low intelligence. In places filled with competition, people of moderate intelligence are vying for dominance. In communities where simplicity and harmony with nature prevail, great minds are quietly strategizing. And in nations marked by peace and prosperity, the true masters remain unseen, metaphorically playing with mud.

The signs of low intelligence are as follows:

Couples who frequently argue, causing distress to neighbors and friends, both display low intelligence regardless of the reason for their quarrels. Siblings and friends who bicker publicly show signs of low intelligence. The U.S. invasion of Iraq, Iran’s uranium enrichment, and North Korea’s nuclear testing are all actions stemming from low intelligence. Those who write provocatively online to draw attention are also demonstrating low intelligence. People who drift aimlessly, unfocused and impatient, are likewise of low intelligence.

The signs of moderate intelligence are as follows:

Those who engage in intense competition, whether rising to prominence or facing defeat, in fields like politics, business, war, romance, gambling, or sports, demonstrate moderate intelligence. Officials and celebrities of all types fall within this realm. Anyone who finds joy in competition, winning and losing, or contests, is a person of moderate intelligence.

The signs of great intelligence appearing foolish are as follows:

Nobel Prize winners, masters in various fields, and philosophers generally display great intelligence that may seem foolish to others. Such individuals stand at a height and view life from a broader perspective. They are unmoved by trivial gains or immediate disputes and assess situations with long-term vision. Once they decide on a path, they don’t turn back unless they have no choice, which can make them appear somewhat foolish.

The signs of supreme intelligence being formless are as follows:

The Greatest Creator manages the universe without form; the laws of physics discovered by scientists operate invisibly. The laws of nature, the workings of Tao, and the ways saints resolve conflicts—all of these occur without form.

Resolving Contradictions in the Invisible

The most skilled doctors do not treat diseases directly; they prevent illnesses from arising, curing sickness at its root, invisibly. The most adept generals do not command armies; they turn enemies into friends, rendering armies unnecessary, achieving victory invisibly. The wisest kings do not govern by laws; they govern the hearts of their people, ruling invisibly. The best merchants do not merely trade; they cultivate relationships, gathering talent to themselves, accumulating wealth invisibly. The most capable officials do not publicly wield power; they empower others, orchestrating everything from behind the scenes, governing invisibly. The wisest scholars do not simply study; they attain enlightenment by understanding the “books without words.” They grasp what others can and cannot, attaining wisdom in the formless realm.

Lifechanyuan seeks to unify all teachings, allowing nations, religions, political parties, and families to dissolve, ushering in humanity’s long-desired Lifechanyuan Era. Can anyone detect such changes?

Practitioners seeking the Tao must resolve all contradictions invisibly, starting with balance—balancing relationships, mental and psychological states, and physiological harmony. Avoid contention, arguments, disturbances, fighting, obsession, and extremism.

In daily life, attend to your responsibilities, respond swiftly to emergencies, and handle relationships thoughtfully, whether with superiors, subordinates, family members, or neighbors. Show respect when required and maintain humility when needed. Avoid disputes, remain calm, and wait for the right moment to resolve disharmonies invisibly, allowing everything to unfold naturally.

What is the secret to resolving myriad contradictions invisibly?

The answer lies in thought. Thinking is a form of spiritual power—an invisible force. Use this invisible power to resolve all visible conflicts and contradictions.