Book 22 Chapter 23

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六十四. Reflections on the Secret of the Three Talents

I got it! I finally got it!

I finally realized the secret of the Three Jewels: the place of enlightenment was in the bathtub, and the time of enlightenment was while bathing, but please don't call it invalid because it wasn't while meditating in a temple. There is no time or place for enlightenment; it can happen while you're sitting in the back room, or while you're curled up in bed reading a storybook. I'm in the bathtub right now, jumping out of it to write this post. Please excuse the smudges, they are dripping from my hair. I must have forgotten to wipe myself down, and now I'm naked. It looks like I've run quite a distance…… Well, let's not sweat the small stuff!

Rather, it is the three talents. It is the three talents of heaven, earth, and man. It is the three talents of swordplay. It is the three talents of striking with a bell, slashing and stabbing transversely. It is the three talents of (-), (ㅡ), (ㅣ), heaven and earth. Once again, I realized the secret of the three arts. As the sage in the faraway country of the West exclaimed, I want to exclaim here and now, "I have seen it!

I saw it!

The secret of the Three Jewels is connected to the Great Spirit. We must redefine the concepts of the minor and major heavens. We have long forgotten the secret of the true Great Jiu Chen. It is not a matter of being able to activate the Lin Dok Yang vein or the doorway to life and death, and then being able to channel qi there. No matter how much effort you put into it, it's only a small amount of qi that you can channel within your body, within that limited space. You can't approach the Great Spirit as such. The secret of the Great Spirit is hidden in the Three Treasures. I will tell you the secret now.

The key to the secret of the Three Realms is man. Everything is a human problem. War, hunger, and crime are almost all caused by humans. Oh, I've gotten sidetracked again. Let's get back to the point. So, human is like 'family'. What is 'fruit' is 'woman'. What is between the heavens and the earth? There is 'and'. A bad joke? Maybe it used to be. But I'm serious now. Because human beings are like this "and," or "woman." So…….

Puck!

"Yuck!"

Pfft!

"Boo, ma'am……."

Pfft!

"Why, why, what is it with your ass? I am obliged to preach enlightenment now. What is an ass to the truth?"

Puck-puck-puck! Click! Click! Click!

"Ah, ouch! Ah, okay, I'll go change right now, and of course I'll dry off, and I'll apologize to everyone. So… stop slapping my ass. My ass is on fire……."

* The manuscript is unfinished due to the author's circumstances. There are water marks here and there.

<The Twelve Laws of Zen

-Mo Yonghui, author of The Seven Deadly Sins

一. The armor is definitely

Wear an apron and head covering when cleaning, if possible. If it's dusty, strongly consider wearing a mask. Don't be silly and get covered in dust just because you don't like it.

二. The tasks are ordered by

Ventilate, organize, separate laundry, dust, sweep, mop, clean, and organize your tools. Sloppy work leads to regret.

三. The direction is top to bottom, inside out

Dusting and organizing must be done from the top down, and sweeping and mopping must be done from the inside out. This is the same way that water flows from the top down, and a sprout grows from the inside out.

四. All objects must match the five and ten.

A disorganized mind is a disorganized body, so don't forget to keep the little things in line and organized.

五. Beware of the invisible dust

Don't forget the hard-to-see areas, such as on top of high furniture or under beds. Just as unseen enemies are more dangerous, unseen dust can eat away at your respiratory system.

六. The broom is made of high-quality horsehair, and the

Use a good quality broom with a soft, durable bristle. A cheap broom will only blow up dust and won't be able to remove microscopic contaminants. If you want to get clean, invest.

七. The mop is always white

Don't assume that a mop can be dull or dirty because it's a mop. A mop is a barometer of cleanliness in a room. Wiping with something dirty will only transfer dirt.

八. A resting rag is as fluffy as a downy

Damp mops are the mother of odors and germs. Keep mops that are on standby or at the end of a job fresh by sunlighting them.

九. Finishing touches

Be sure to wash and sanitize the day's cleaning tools, including aprons and towels, before calling it a day. Tomorrow is tomorrow's cleaning.

十. Don't forget to bring a spare pair of shoes

Always keep a spare set of cleaning tools on hand for emergencies.

十一. Turn strong water into sweet water

Choosing the right water for washing and cleaning is important. River or rainwater is best, while hard water, such as well water, will only agglomerate dirt. If that doesn't work, try boiling the water and turning it into sweet water. If that doesn't work, try dissolving a pinch of pumice powder in water and turning it into sweet water.

十二. All-knowing God, familiarize yourself with the old and learn the new

There are no rules in cleaning. Be diligent and stick to the basics every day, but always keep your eyes and ears open for new things. New tools and technologies are opening up new horizons in the world of cleaning.