BOASTING AND HUMILITYIn life, we often meet two kinds of people: those who show off, and those who are discreet.This difference hides a profound rule about stability and endurance.Think of a tree.A tree has two parts.The part we see is the branches, the leaves, and the flowers.The part we don’t see is the roots, buried deep in the earth.Everyone knows that the tree’s true strength lies in its roots.Ancient philosophy calls the visible part Yang, and the hidden part Yin.Nature’s law is simple: to stand strong, the Yin part—the inside—must always be stronger than the Yang part—the outside.The boastful, showy person has too much Yang. They are like a tree that spreads lush branches but neglects to feed its roots. With shallow roots, even a strong gust of wind can knock them down.On the outside, they seem impressive and powerful.But spending time with them, and you’ll notice their relationships are shallow, and their careers easily shaken.What they show outside is far bigger than their true inner strength.What you see is all they have.That’s why their friendships and careers often don’t last.On the other hand, the quiet, profound person has strong Yin.They nurture their roots silently—their ethics, wisdom, and perseverance.With deep roots, they stand firm through life’s storms.They rarely speak about themselves.Their talent, virtue, and resilience reveal themselves slowly, over years, through shared experiences and challenges.These are the people who create lasting things—careers, friendships, families.When they make a promise, they are deeply trustworthy, because their words are backed by their strong inner core.They have no need to show off, because they already feel whole within themselves.They don’t need others’ approval to feel worthy.When they form relationships, their love is genuine.It comes from a sincere soul, not from shallow exchange.When they build something, it is solid, resting on wisdom and quiet perseverance.So, when you want to grow as a person, ask yourself:Are we spending our energy on branches and leaves, or are we quietly nurturing our roots?#Buddha, #Buddhism, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #Blessing, #Goodblessing