灯叔、方大树：说文解字

静字有个争
稳字有个急
争时要静
急时稳住心

忙里有个亡
贪字近于贫
看淡名利
得失要宽心

一念一因果
一叹一花落
世间本无对错
何必把心锁

一笑一洒脱
半生就匆匆过
尝遍人间苦乐
方知我是我

愁字心上秋
思绪惹烦忧
命里无时
莫须强求

一念一因果
一叹一花落
世间本无对错
何必把心锁

一笑一洒脱
半生就匆匆过
尝遍人间苦乐
方知我是我

一念一因果
一叹一花落
世间本无对错
何必把心锁

一笑一洒脱
半生就匆匆过
尝遍人间苦乐
方知我是我

*Shuowen Jiezi* (Etymological Insights)
By Deng Shu & Fang Dashu

The character for "stillness" (静) contains the element for "contention" (争).
The character for "steady" (稳) contains the element for "hurry" (急).
When facing contention, remain still.
When facing urgency, steady your heart.

The character for "busy" (忙) contains the element for "death" (亡).
The character for "greed" (贪) is close to "poverty" (贫).
Take fame and fortune lightly,
And keep an open heart toward gain and loss.

Every thought bears a cause and effect;
Every sigh sees a flower fall.
In this world, there is inherently no absolute right or wrong—
Why lock up your heart in bondage?

A single smile brings ultimate ease;
Half a lifetime rushes quickly by.
Having tasted all of human sorrow and joy,
Only then do I truly know who I am.

The character for "sorrow" (愁) places "autumn" (秋) upon the heart.
Fleeting thoughts stir up vexation and worry.
If it is not destined in your life,
There is no need to force it.

Every thought bears a cause and effect;
Every sigh sees a flower fall.
In this world, there is inherently no absolute right or wrong—
Why lock up your heart in bondage?

A single smile brings ultimate ease;
Half a lifetime rushes quickly by.
Having tasted all of human sorrow