《The Way of Balance》English Version: The Series of Oriental Wisdom, #5

By Sun WeiZe

Balance is a core concept that runs through traditional Chinese culture. The path of balance, from the laws of the universe's operation to the survival of individual life, from maintaining social order to expressing artistic aesthetics, is like an invisible thread that closely connects many aspects of traditional Chinese culture, profoundly influencing the way of thinking and value orientation of the Chinese nation.

 

The theory of yin and yang is the basic framework for ancient Chinese people to understand the world, and it is also the most primitive manifestation of the way of balance. The statement in the Book of Changes that "one yin and one yang is called the Tao" reveals that all things in the universe are composed of two opposing yet unified forces, yin and yang. The two are interdependent and transform each other, jointly maintaining the balance of the world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sun WeiZe
• Release date: Oct 3, 2025
• ISBN: 9798232069476

Sun WeiZe

孙维择，富仁文化传媒董事长、私享会创始人，兼跨界作家、画家、音乐制作人。 商业领域，他以行业洞察力引领文化产业突破，搭建高端交流平台；创作领域，其文学作品以东方智慧与自悟为核，画作与音乐则聚焦能量疗愈，以多元艺术形式传递宁静力量。             Sun Weize is the Chairman of Furen Culture Media, Founder of the Private Salon, and a cross-border writer, painter, and music producer. In the business sector, he leverages his industry insight to drive breakthroughs in the cultural industry and build a high-end communication platform. In the creative field, his literary works are centered on Oriental wisdom and self-realization, while his paintings and music focus on energy healing, conveying the power of tranquility through diverse artistic expressions.  

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Volume 5《The Way of Balance》English Version

Balance is a core concept that runs through traditional Chinese culture. The path of balance, from the laws of the universe's operation to the survival of individual life, from maintaining social order to expressing artistic aesthetics, is like an invisible thread that closely connects many aspects of traditional Chinese culture, profoundly influencing the way of thinking and value orientation of the Chinese nation.

The theory of yin and yang is the basic framework for ancient Chinese people to understand the world, and it is also the most primitive manifestation of the way of balance. The statement in the Book of Changes that one yin and one yang is called the Tao reveals that all things in the universe are composed of two opposing yet unified forces, yin and yang. The two are interdependent and transform each other, jointly maintaining the balance of the world.

The alternation of day and night, the cycle of the four seasons, are all natural manifestations of the growth and decline of yin and yang. When yang qi rises, all things grow; When the Yin energy gradually increases, living beings become dormant. The balance of this natural law was regarded by ancient people as an unbreakable way of heaven.

As stated in the Huangdi Neijing, Balance between yin and yang leads to physical health; imbalance between yin and yang leads to the proliferation of diseases. In the eyes of ancient people, the human body was a microcosm of the universe, and balance between yin and yang was the foundation of life. This concept still holds a central position in traditional Chinese medicine theory to this day.

The balance of yin and yang is not static equivalence, but dynamic harmony. Just like water and fire, seemingly opposed but able to interact under certain conditions: fire can boil water, water can extinguish fire, and the two reach a new balance through interaction. This kind of complementary wisdom is precisely the profound insight of traditional Chinese culture into the way of balance.

The Confucian doctrine of the mean extends the concept of balance to the levels of social ethics and personal cultivation. 'Zhong' means impartiality, 'Yong' is the common way, and 'Zhongyong' emphasizes grasping the appropriate scale in dealing with people, avoiding extremes, and pursuing a state of balance that is just right.

Confucius advocated the principle of going too far is not enough, believing that doing things beyond limits and not meeting standards are equally unacceptable. For example, between courage and cowardice, a true gentleman should achieve bravery in the face of justice rather than ordinary courage, and maintain rationality while adhering to principles, which is a balance.

In interpersonal relationships, Confucianism advocates harmony in diversity, which respects each other's differences and allows for harmonious coexistence. It does not blindly agree or stubbornly hold onto one's own views. This kind of wisdom in dealing with the world is the embodiment of the principle of balance in social communication.

The Doctrine of the Mean is not a compromise of compromise, but a rational balance based on the principle of propriety. The norms for the relationships between monarchs and ministers, fathers and sons, and spouses in the Book of Rites are essentially achieved by clarifying their respective responsibilities and boundaries, in order to achieve a balance in social order.

This balance is not about suppressing individuality, but about placing individuals in their respective positions within the social framework and jointly maintaining overall harmony.

The concept of unity of heaven and man embodies the traditional Chinese culture's pursuit of balance in the relationship between humans and nature. The ancients believed that humans are a part of nature, not its rulers, and that the two should coexist harmoniously and maintain balance.

Taoism advocates the principle of following the laws of nature and emphasizes that humans should conform to the laws of nature and not forcefully intervene. The realm depicted by Zhuangzi, where heaven and earth coexist with me, and all things are one with me, is the ultimate yearning for the balance between heaven and man.

In agricultural society, people follow the law of spring plowing and summer plowing, autumn harvest and winter storage, and arrange production according to seasonal changes. This practice of following the weather is precisely to maintain the balance between humans and nature and achieve sustainable development.

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Traditional Chinese garden art is a vivid carrier of the concept of harmony between man and nature balance. Landscape designers emphasize the principle of although created by humans, it opens up from the heavens, condensing natural landscapes into a limited space and integrating artificial buildings with natural scenery. The layout of pavilions and towers, as well as the combination of flowers, plants, and trees, all pursue harmony with the natural environment, avoiding deliberate carving, reflecting respect for the beauty of nature, and the pursuit of balance between humans and nature in harmonious coexistence.

The theory of the Five Elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth) further enriches the connotation of the path of balance. It explains the balance mechanism of mutual restraint and promotion among all things through the interdependent relationship of the five elements. Xiangsheng reflects the synergy of the system: wood generates fire, fire generates soil, soil generates metal, metal generates water, water generates wood, forming a cyclical energy chain; Xiangke reflects the constraint of the system: wood restrains soil, soil restrains water, water restrains fire, fire restrains metal, and metal restrains wood, preventing the excessive development of a certain element. This kind of relationship of mutual generation without mutual harm, mutual restraint without mutual destruction ensures the dynamic balance of the entire system.

In traditional medicine, the five elements correspond to the five organs of the human body, and the interdependent relationship between the five organs has become the basis for diagnosing and treating diseases. If a certain organ is dysfunctional, it may be caused by an imbalance in the constraints of the relevant organs. Treatment should adjust the overall balance, rather than simply treating the head and feet. This holistic and balanced view is the essence of traditional Chinese medicine.

Chinese traditional art is also permeated with the aesthetic pursuit of balance. In calligraphy, the intensity, density, and dryness of strokes need to complement each other. The concept of counting white as black makes blank space equally expressive as brush and ink, creating an artistic conception through the balance of reality and virtuality; Painting emphasizes the principle of sparse but flowing horses, dense but not breathable, and achieves visual balance and tension through the contrast of white space and ink in composition.

The combination of virtual and realistic in traditional Chinese opera performance is a manifestation of the balance. Actors use concise movements to depict complex scenes, such as swinging whips instead of horses and paddling instead of boats. The audience fills in the gaps through imagination and achieves aesthetic balance between reality and virtuality.

The blending of emotions and scenery in poetry creation is also a balance between emotions and scenery. It is neither hurt by scenery nor harmed by emotions, but rather allows the two to interact and form a harmonious artistic whole.

The way of balance in traditional Chinese culture is not simply 'eclecticism', but a profound system thinking and dialectical wisdom. It emphasizes seeking unity in opposition, grasping stability in change, and establishing harmonious relationships between individuals and the whole, nature and humanity.

In today's society, the rapid development of technology has brought about an imbalance between humans and nature, a disconnect between material and spiritual aspects, and physical and mental exhaustion in fast-paced life. These issues precisely highlight the importance of regaining balance. Drawing on the wisdom of balance from traditional Chinese culture, learning to balance protection in development, maintaining cooperation in competition, and nourishing the soul while pursuing material things, may provide useful insights for us to cope with the challenges of modern society.

The path of balance is a precious spiritual wealth bestowed upon us by traditional Chinese culture. It not only shapes the cultural character of the Chinese nation, but also provides Eastern wisdom for humanity to solve contemporary problems. Only by understanding this wisdom and inheriting this philosophy can one find their own balance point in a changing world.

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Regarding the Preface

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Symbiosis of Topic and Balance

1. The Nature and Resonance of the Connection of All Things

2. How to Stabilize Yourself in Countless Variables

3. Talent Mission is Your Unique Connection with the World

4. The Natural Formation Principle of the Reincarnation System

5. Daily Introspection Gradually Clears Your Inner Voice

6. Inspiration Leads the Topic as a Mirror and Continues to Follow

7. Slowly Understand Yourself on the Path of Unlocking the Topic

Chapter 2 The Nature and Cognition of Divine Consciousness

1. From Consciousness Connection to Civilization Transition

2. The Spread and Invisible Damage of Negative Energy

3. The Role is the Unique Leap Forward Path of the Soul

4. The Choice of Life is Never Defined by Others

5. The Inner Machine that Continues to Nurture Wisdom

6. The Gradual Guide from Perception to Action

7. Reflecting the Origin Perspective of Existence Truthfully

Chapter 3 How to Realize Consciousness The Leap Forward of Quality

1. The theory of karma originates from the explanation and construction of life.

2. The automatic allocation logic that grows from self realization.

3. The irreversible covenant engraved in the depths of the universe.

4. How to decipher the code of inner wisdom.

5. The information landscape read at lightning speed.

6. The speed of quantum leap beyond the time scale.

7. From transcending concepts to cognitive innovation.

Chapter 4 How to Analyze the Confusion of Life.

1. The cognitive state replaced in self realization variables.

2. Let the knowledge system break out of the rigid state.

3. The internal law of energy balance between positive and negative poles. 4. The deep meaning and role of emotional bodies.

5. The deep logic pursued between the two poles.

6. The root cause of the difficulty in balancing material desires and spirit

7. Practical guidelines for withdrawing negative states

the Divine Conclusion

Regarding the Preface

In this era of information overload and efficiency supremacy, it seems that we are always chasing something. Some people chase the peak of success and fame, some indulge in the carnival of instant gratification, and some are trapped in the anxious vortex. In a hurry, they often forget to ask themselves: are we walking on an unbalanced path?

The word 'balance' may sound simple, but truly understanding and practicing it requires an internal 'self-awareness awakening'. It is not a rule imposed by the outside world, nor is it a dogmatic theory in books. It is the clarity that arises from chaos when we suddenly stop at a turning point in life, look back at the past, and examine our inner needs; It is a glimmer that emerges from confusion after experiencing paranoid bumps and extreme pains.

We may have all had this experience: staying up late to work exhausts our bodies, thinking it's a struggle, but in some sudden exhaustion, we realize that health is the cornerstone of everything; Suppressing