The influence of names on life In China, which has a history of five thousand years of civilization, the names of people in the humanities have a longer history. Names not only carry information about the rise and fall of each family, but also carry the development of society. A series of information in the process has become a microcosm of the entire national culture. Therefore, it can be said that from a person's name, we can not only get a glimpse of the prosperity of the individual and family, but also the changes and rise and fall of the entire society and nation. Therefore, Since ancient times, people have always attached great importance to names and regarded them as an important part of the traditional culture of the motherland. Mortals must have a surname and a given name. Names represent a symbol of a person. From the perspective of broad information theory, various symbols have their own inherent meanings, including the entities of the things they represent. Of course, surnames and given names not only represent these, but also It is closely related to life, its character, health and even destiny. A sage once said: Form is used to determine names, names are used to determine things, things are used to verify names, and words are correct when names are correct. In other words, to observe and distinguish things and people, you must first name them, and then you can achieve the success or failure of things. Gains and losses can also be used to test the name. In addition, there is a famous saying in ancient times: if there is a name, there must be reality, and the name is the guest of reality. That is to say, a symbol must represent a certain thing. When something exists, it will have a symbol that represents it, that is, a name. On the contrary, the content and characteristics of the thing can also be understood from the symbol or name. The so-called "the meaning is revealed when the name is attached to the reality." The book "Shuowen" mentioned that "name" is also "fate". It can be seen that since ancient times, people have believed that a person's name is closely related to and inseparable from his entire life destiny. Laozi said in "Tao De Jing" about "name" "Name" has been mentioned repeatedly: the unnamed is the beginning of all things, the named is the mother of all things, the name can be named, the unnamed and so on. The social value of a name to a person is inestimable. The name is the incarnation and symbol of a person's strength. The prerequisite for a successful person is to have a good name. In social interactions, the first thing people come into contact with is The name of the other person. A good name often leaves a very deep impression on people, and can even change the fate of their entire life. In the long history of our country, there are many stories of good luck and bad luck due to names, although they are almost absurd. , but we can get a glimpse of a very common social mentality. For example, in the 16th year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty, Xu Yuanwen from Kunshan did well in the imperial examination, but he was not excellent. This was just because Emperor Shunzhi thought the name "Xu Yuanwen" was good and he himself was dignified. , he was selected as the number one scholar; in the fifty-first year of Qianlong's reign, when Emperor Qianlong was reviewing the top ten examination papers submitted by the examiner, he suddenly discovered that there was an examinee named Hu Changling. Yuan, it turns out that the rulers of the Qing Dynasty were northern nomads, namely "Hu people", and Emperor Qianlong was already 79 years old at that time and was yearning to live a hundred years, so he took this name to seek good luck. Of course, there are also many people who are unlucky because of bad names. For example, in the 23rd year of Jiajing reign in the Ming Dynasty, Wu Qing was originally scheduled to be the number one scholar. When the emperor reviewed it, he found that "Wu Qing" meant "ruthless", so ruthlessness meant How can a person without righteousness be the top scholar? So he ordered the replacement, and Wu Qing had to be the victim of his own name. It is said that if you gain a name, you will become a dragon immediately, but if you lose one, you will become a bug immediately. This is the truth. It can be seen from this that a name means auspicious, beautiful, and elegant. A good name can not only give people a head start and give people a space for unlimited imagination, but also constantly motivate themselves to work hard, which is an important first step towards society and success. As for the surname and given name, which are closely connected and inseparable with gender, health status and the entire destiny of life, the source of this problem must be traced from the ancient and mysterious traditional culture "Book of Changes" that has been passed down from our country to this day. Let’s talk about “Xiang”, “Number” and Yin Yang and Five Elements. The "Book of Changes" is the oldest classic in our country, and is also known as the "first of the classics." Our ancestors used this first of the classics to observe astronomy, geography, and understand the emotions of all things. It is used to explain the great principles used to explore the changes in everything in the universe. The Bagua in the "Book of Changes" is an unparalleled national treasure. "Xici" mentioned: The Yi is Tai Chi, Tai Chi produces two yangs, two yangs produce four images, and four images produce Bagua. The so-called Tai Chi refers to a period when yin and yang are not distinguished and the heaven and earth are turbid. "Tai Chi" means very big, extremely big, so it is called "Tai Chi". The extremes of things must be reversed. If they are too big, differentiation will naturally occur, that is, The division of yin and yang forms heaven and earth, and also forms two rituals, with (—) yang representing heaven and (—) yin representing earth. The two lines of yin and yang form the most basic symbol of the Bagua. The yin and yang embrace each other to form the four images, and the four images give rise to the Bagua. The yin and yang are also combined to form the most basic symbol. "—" yang represents yang, strength, strength, male, and odd numbers: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, etc., symbolize positive things; "——" Yin means Yin, soft, soft, weak, female and even numbers: 2, 4, 6, 8, etc., symbolize negative things, Yin The changes with yang, odd and even numbers show the various internal connections between the "image" and "number" of things themselves. Since the mathematics of names are related to life and have an impact on a person's character and health, people may say that there are many people with the same name and surname in the world, but their life experiences are not the same because of the same name and surname. Regarding this point, I It is believed to be inseparable from everyone's innate horoscope.
The traditional Chinese saying is to deduce the "eight characters" of life based on the year, month, day and time of birth, which are the symbols of the heavenly stems and earthly branches, that is, the good or bad fortune of "destiny". Although it sounds a bit superstitious, it is still There are reasonable parts that can be used for reference and application. Modern physiological medicine research shows that the month a person is born does have an impact on life's personality and health. For example, people born in winter are different from people born in summer in many aspects. In addition, there used to be It is believed that the appearance and body shape of parents can be inherited to offspring, but personality, intelligence and knowledge cannot be inherited. Modern genetic research shows that intelligence and personality can be inherited. From the perspective of general information theory, the specific time and space when each person is born It has an influence on the growth of life. The comprehensive effect of this influence is a person's innate condition. Some people would say, isn't this similar to the traditional "horoscopes" and "destiny"? If the "Xiang" and "Number" methods of the "Book of Changes" can deduce various changes and developments in nature and human society, and the principles of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements can deduce the dialectical relationship between the development of things, then methods such as "Bazi" and "Xiangshu" can also be used. Symbols or representations are used to deduce the internal changes and development of things, but this method (including the "Book of Changes" itself) is wrapped in a solid superstitious shell, so it is regarded as superstitious by ordinary people. Now this superstitious shell is being gradually broken by science and technology. Names and innate conditions, that is, names and horoscopes are like human body and spirit. horoscopes are like human bodies and names are like spirits. Although there are differences, they exist in one. A strong spirit means a strong body, and a weak spirit means a weak body. If the spirit lasts, the body will live, and if the spirit disappears, the person will die. Therefore, if the congenital conditions are good, the name and mathematics must be consistent to have a good life. If the congenital conditions are lacking, the mathematics of the name can play a supplementary role. , can also create a better life. In short, if we talk about a person's destiny, innate horoscopes are indeed unchangeable, while the numerology of a name is acquired. Therefore, it can be said that the influence of the numerology of a name can create destiny. The same name with different horoscopes, or the same horoscope with different names will lead to different lives. The name that suits the horoscope will be successful, otherwise the opposite will be true. If there is any inevitable connection between names and life, some people will definitely say that they are making a mountain out of a molehill. The reason is very simple, "Names are just symbols that distinguish people from others. How can they affect life?" To clarify this issue, we must first make it clear. What does "life" mean? "Life" can be simply explained as a person's life, but now what we want to pursue is not just survival, but quality of life. Not only health, safety, and longevity, but also career development and success. This is the real Life can be called a happy life. Please take a look at these examples: Mao Zedong's name is extremely wonderful. "Mao" is the surname, which is the imprint of the family. "Ze" means "moistening", and "东" means the entire East. The moist East has the rejuvenation of the earth and is full of sunshine. This idea created Mao Zedong’s great ambition. Zhou Enlai, according to the book "The Leader" written by former US President Richard Nixon, means "the coming of grace", "This is a name that concisely depicts his image and character", and this name gives him "the blessing of the earth" His mission reminded him that he should be with the people anytime and anywhere, understand the people's sentiments, and discuss state affairs in a thorough manner. Yue Fei, whose courtesy name is Pengju, means "to travel thousands of miles, to fly high." He has a broad mind and great ambitions. Coupled with his mother's upbringing of "loyalty to the country", he has created a generation of national heroes. Liao Chengzhi, Cheng Siyuan, Mei Lanfang, Xu Beihong, Zhu Ziqing... Every name infiltrates a kind of "information" - ambition, character, luck, etc. A good name is poetic and picturesque, with endless aftertaste, like a novel , summarizes a person's life and makes you have endless associations. Chinese characters pay attention to "sound, shape, and meaning." Names and surnames as symbols or words will also give people different associations. Some pursue grand ambitions, some pursue elegance, some have open-minded names, some have poetic names, but some only pursue personal wealth and glory. We cannot underestimate the motivation and implicit effects of names and symbols on ourselves. A good name is a "motto and a motivation" that will accompany you throughout your life. "Heaven will entrust great responsibilities to this people, and I will search for them high and low." Instead of naming a newborn baby with a "symbol" at random, it is better to think carefully and carefully so that it has a sense of destiny or connotation, resounding in the sky and shaking on the ground, like the magnificence of mountains and rivers, the beauty of rosy clouds, uprightness, and the demeanor of a gentleman. As the fixed symbolic information of each person, the name has a certain value after it becomes an indispensable tool for people to survive and develop in society. Li Yi, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, wrote a joint sentence: "Ask your surname and you will be surprised when you first meet; call your name to recall your old appearance." In just ten words, the voices and smiles of the two friends reunited are vividly and accurately described. Friends who reunited after being apart for many years thought they had just met each other after exchanging surnames. Only when the names were mentioned, the old voices and smiles of the friends came to mind one by one, vividly. It can be seen that names and people are closely linked. Just like when people mention Lei Feng, they will think of the young communist warrior who was willing to help others. When people mention "Bao Gong", people will think of the black-faced Bao Qingtian who is not afraid of power and is pure and honest. . Since ancient times, people have said many things about names, including famous, world-famous, famous, famous, etc. In the eyes of ordinary people, the most common requirement is "leave a name when a person passes by, and leave a voice when a goose passes by." This has a positive meaning, and there are also derogatory meanings, such as: "the name does not match the reality, and the person is not as famous as the person who meets him, etc."
With the progress of society, people's material and spiritual living standards are constantly improving, human interactions are becoming more and more frequent, and the role of names in people is becoming increasingly important. However, people find that there are too many regrets in the name culture. These regrets have a direct or indirect negative impact on the owner of the name. It left an indelible shadow in my heart. As the saying goes, "Articles are like people, and people are like their names; if the name is not correct, the words will not go smoothly, and if the words are not right, things will not happen." Names accompany people throughout their lives, and to some extent they are the epitome of a person's life. The information reflected from a person's name can reveal the family's hopes, personal interests, level ambitions, sentiments and ambitions, etc. Regarding the structure of name culture, many experts and scholars have discovered through research that in addition to the superficial meaning of each person's name, there is also a potential message that directly affects a person's mood, personality, attitude towards life and career achievements. Therefore, since ancient times, the "naming ceremony" in traditional customs has been very grand.