2025.03.17 - Waiting for Spring, Better to Go Seek It

2025.03.17 – Waiting for Spring to Arrive? Better to Go Find It

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In the third month of spring, the world awakens; heaven and earth give birth, all things flourish. One should rise early, walk broadly in the courtyard, let the hair loosen and the body relax, so that the mind can revive. Live without killing, give without taking, reward without punishing—this is the response of spring energy and the way of nurturing life. Going against it harms the liver; summer then becomes a cold transformation, and the elderly receive less. — Su Wen, Chapter on Regulating the Four Seasons and the Spirit

Waiting for Spring to Arrive? Better to Go Find It

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Seeking spring and strolling in the countryside has been a ritual for centuries. Dream of the Lian Record records: “On the fifteenth day of the second month, the Flower‑Morning Festival is held; in Zhejiang customs this marks the true middle of spring, when a hundred flowers compete to bloom—perfect for outings.” This enchanting spring scenery not only intoxicates travelers but also made the scholar Zhu Xi, buried in his books, sigh, “Days spent buried in scrolls are endless; better to cast them aside and go seek spring.”

Where should one look for spring? Why do people make a point of seeking it? It’s the middle of the second month of spring—let’s seize the radiant sunshine and embark on a quest for spring together.

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Decoding Spring’s Emotional Code: Why Does Spring Make Us EMO? Find the Cause and Refuse to Be “Roped In”

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Recently, the phrase “spring spike in mental illness” has sparked heated discussion on social media. At the same time, many friends report that after spring arrives, they—or those around them—experience mood swings, depression, irritability, anxiety, and even sleep problems. Why does spring turn emotions into a roller coaster? We think it may be linked to the season’s volatile weather, which disrupts the natural flow of feelings. How can we maintain a steady mindset while welcoming spring’s vigorous vitality, and avoid being “driven” by the season? In today’s article we’ll explore that together.

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The Two Sessions Conclude, Ten New Education Policies Unveiled! These Changes Will Deeply Impact Your Child’s Future!

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Over the past few days—from the premier’s report to ministerial briefings, from delegate proposals to journalists’ questions—education has become the nation’s focal point. After the sessions ended, I summarized ten major new education measures. I believe these policies are not only a barometer of governmental direction but also directly affect every family and child’s future.

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Fu Peirong: To Be Born or To Enter the World? At a Certain Age Everyone Must Understand This Zhuangzi Quote

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Zhuangzi once said a profoundly wise line: “外化而内不化” (to outwardly conform while remaining internally unchanged). In simple terms, “外化” means blending outwardly with others; “内不化” means one’s inner self stays completely unchanged. “外化” refers to adopting the same habits, speech, and manners as those around you—essentially, to ask the locals how they live, to follow local customs, and to respect others’ ways so as not to draw unwanted attention.

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“I Am Here” vs. “I Am Everywhere”

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Much of the health advice circulating online leaves us confused, and many of us now lack the ability to think independently. One expert says one thing today, another says something else tomorrow, but there is no universal standard that applies everywhere. Whether something is good or bad for you, what impact it has, whether it suits you—only personal experience can tell.

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Originally written by Ping Xia (平侠) and published in Chinese on 拾一集 (Weekly Reflections). Translated and adapted for DriftSeas with permission.