Another day as a frequent flyer — just touched down at the airport.
But the heart-to-heart exchanges with my brothers and sisters must continue. Inspiration struck mid-flight: rather than writing a full article, why not simply lay out the key points directly? That works just fine.
Things to do more of — the high-energy practices:
Exercise, early to bed and early to rise, movies, music, singing, dancing, calligraphy, travel, tea drinking, savoring fragrance, flower arranging, sitting in stillness, reading, practicing calligraphy from models, appreciating paintings, copying scriptures, playing the qin, burning incense, growing flowers, moon gazing, listening to rain, stargazing, sunbathing, enjoying snow, birdwatching, watching fish, hot spring bathing, foot soaking, mountain hiking, gazing into the distance, looking out from great heights, walking, rowing a boat, wandering through mountains, playing in water, finding warmth in winter, escaping summer heat, following the natural flow, letting go of worries, doing good deeds, fitness training, yoga, meditation, cooking, relaxing, taking a bath, tending to your mental wellness, chatting, photography, handicrafts, swimming, laughter, creating, loving cats, getting fresh air, donating, collecting books, rock music, taking a nap, clearing your mind, humming songs, screenwriting, a light drink, running, comics, building blocks, reciting poetry, art books, picking fruit, hugging, aromatherapy, eating sweets, playing ball sports, fishing, watching dramas, embroidery, admiring flowers, wall climbing, playing with toys, camping, visiting galleries, visiting museums, petting cats, piano, brewing tea, abstract art, hugging trees, gourmet dining, ice cream, doodling, playing instruments, online gaming, visiting gardens, honoring ancestors, lighting lanterns, hide-and-seek, foot baths, cooking meals, eating fish, archery, climbing trees, spontaneous visits to friends, seeking out new flavors, reading poetry, dance, writing letters, hugging dogs, deep contemplation, appreciating the artistry in paintings, performing music, craftsmanship, pottery, massage.
Things to do less of — the low-energy drains:
Lying in bed scrolling through your phone, staying up late, smoking, heavy drinking, binge drinking, binge eating, overworking, watching horror films, consuming negative news, long hours on your phone, gossiping, blaming others, complaining, selfishness, stinginess, losing your temper, ruminating, procrastinating, anxiety, jealousy, laziness, indifference, money worship, constantly comparing yourself to others, being overly critical, mockery, slander, verbal abuse, quarreling, short-sightedness, willful ignorance, provocation, shirking responsibility, arrogance, pessimism, being slack, avoidance, overconsumption, waste, gaming addiction, vanity, harshness, staying in bed all day, low self-esteem, self-indulgence, being too lazy to learn, breaking promises, missing appointments, being excessively dependent on others, excessive suspicion, opportunism, wallowing in bad habits, indecisiveness, idleness, mood swings, social climbing, saying one thing and meaning another, blaming heaven and everyone around you, extremism, restlessness and agitation, greed, stubbornness, overconfidence, perfectionism, always looking to take advantage, lacking ambition, aimlessness, neglecting your duties, mindlessly following the herd.