Thinking Self-Cultivation (3)

Xuefeng

December 26, 2012

In Thinking Self-Cultivation (2), many brothers and sisters actively participated and responded thoughtfully, which brought me great comfort. Since this is about self-cultivation, you must personally engage in the process. My thinking cannot always substitute for yours; otherwise, you will merely become followers, and followers cannot embody Xuefeng. Your thinking must be unique. Do not simply echo others or adhere rigidly to conventions. Practice thinking from multiple perspectives, and do not let your thinking be confined by others’. Even if your perspective is mistaken, take a moment to think from a different angle. This is what “thinking self-cultivation” truly entails.

Regarding the idea of building a bird park, the discussions were excellent. Having perspectives clash with mine is even better; if you can refute me, that’s ideal.

Topics for Further Thought

1.Food Consumption Is the consumption of food driven primarily by physiological needs, psychological needs, or habitual behavior?

2.Alternative Ways of Living Beyond traditional lifestyles and the lifestyle of the Second Home, are there other ways of living?

3.Natural Law and Human Behavior Wolves eating sheep is considered part of natural law. Does this mean that humans eating sheep is also part of natural law? Humans have domesticated wild animals, such as deer and ostriches. Does this violate natural law? Are human actions themselves not within the scope of natural law?

4.Bird Park and Natural Law If my plan to build a bird park violates natural law, does that imply human actions can transcend natural law? If human actions cannot transcend natural law, then building a bird park must also align with it, correct?

5.Preferences and Natural Law If a woman does not like men, or a man does not like women, does this violate natural law? Why or why not?

6.Opinions About Men The saying “There’s no good man in the world” is often heard. What is the primary reason behind this sentiment? Do you prefer a partner who is loyal or one who is flirtatious?

7.Wealth and Relationships Why is it said that “Poor couples are the most loving”? Once a poor couple becomes wealthy, why do affairs and infidelity often arise? Is this human nature?

8.Suitability for Different Lifestyles What kind of person finds life in secular society unbearable? What kind of person struggles to live in the Second Home?