Rural Little Miracle Doctor: Starting in the Provincial Capital

Chapter 100 A Focused Transformation and Steady Advancement

I. Cultivating one's character through daily practice

Day after day, he sat in the clinic to see patients and listened to Chen Shanhe's careful guidance and teachings.

Each time he accompanied the medical team to observe the diagnosis and treatment of acute and critical illnesses, he would calmly review the entire process and examine his own medical practice for errors and omissions upon returning home.

Through continuous daily study and practice, Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming's medical skills have steadily improved without them even realizing it.

The two of them grew up little by little, slowly transformed, shed their old appearance and took on a new look, and their whole being underwent earth-shattering changes.

The two sat side by side under the corridor of the clinic, taking advantage of the quiet time when there were no patients to quietly reminisce about the journey they had taken.

Zhou Deshan's expression was calm, and the sharp arrogance of the past was long gone from his eyes. He slowly and softly expressed his feelings.

"When we first became disciples, we still had the arrogance of a renowned doctor that we had accumulated over most of our lives, and we couldn't let go of our pride in any way."

"Now that I sit in clinics and study every day, and observe and review every day, I realize that the path of medicine can never tolerate the slightest impetuosity or arrogance."

Xu Jingming nodded slightly, his eyes filled with peace and clarity, and he softly echoed in a calm tone.

"In the past, we were arrogant because of our seniority and had been practicing medicine for half our lives. Now we realize that there is no end to learning and no limit to the way of medicine."

Through long periods of refinement and reflection, the two have gradually calmed their minds, shedding all their restlessness, and are now peacefully cultivating themselves every day.

As evidenced by the poem

Cultivating one's true nature through daily practice

I have gained a deep understanding of medicine through daily practice.

All the ostentation and arrogance have vanished.

All that remains is humility and the pursuit of the Way.

Second, shed arrogance and embrace humility.

Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming have completely shed their former arrogant and impetuous nature, which relied on their half-life of medical experience. All their outward sharpness has been washed away.

He could no longer find any trace of the arrogance and self-restraint of a renowned old doctor in the provincial capital, and he would no longer stubbornly insist on his own opinions and act willfully based on his years of accumulated old experience.

The arrogance and sharp edges that he had developed from years of holding high positions and being respected and admired have now completely vanished, and his temperament has become more calm, composed, peaceful and serene.

He always maintains humility and modesty in his dealings with others, and his words and actions are gentle and respectful. He has completely let go of his past status, fame, and seniority obsessions, and is single-mindedly devoted to cultivating the medical profession and seeking truth and enlightenment in a calm mind.

Looking back on their years as doctors, the two were always impulsive and hasty in dealing with matters, relying solely on their existing experience and old prescriptions to hastily draw conclusions about patients.

Stubborn and rigid in nature, he would not listen to any advice or different dialectical views, and would stick to his own set of old ideas and refuse to change.

Now, after daily practice in clinics and careful guidance from their master, the two have long since overcome their former impatience and can now calm down and think things through carefully when faced with problems.

He acts calmly and steadily, always thinking things through before acting, and will never again be impulsive or rashly make diagnoses.

They completely calmed down, no longer eager for quick success or reckless advancement, but instead took one step at a time, steadily and practically making progress on their medical journey.

Now, the two of them diligently work at the clinic every day, treating every ordinary citizen who comes to them for medical help with care.

He patiently inquires about patients' conditions and carefully takes their pulses, treating each consultation with utmost care and never neglecting or being perfunctory with any patient.

Every time Chen Shanhe lectured on medical principles and pointed out common diagnostic errors, the two of them would listen attentively and carefully, remembering every word and phrase, not daring to miss anything.

In my spare time, I quietly reflect on what I have learned and understood each day, and calmly review the gains and losses during my consultations.

Do not covet quick medical skills, do not pursue worldly fame and fortune, eliminate all distractions and impetuosity, and wholeheartedly and quietly consolidate your medical foundation and steadily improve your medical skills.

As evidenced by the poem

Shed the glitz and glamour, and abandon the arrogance.

Be humble, respectful, and maintain a unified mind.

Not striving for fame or fortune, nor being impetuous.

Quiet your mind and immerse yourself in enlightenment.

Third, a deep understanding of medical principles and their origins.

Through daily practice in clinics, attending lectures, observing emergency cases, and refining their skills in private, Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming gradually accumulated knowledge and made significant progress, thoroughly understanding the core principles of traditional Chinese medicine.

The two gradually understood the cyclical movement of Qi throughout the human body, and figured out the flow of Qi and blood between the five internal organs.

Having gradually come to understand the pathological logic of how external pathogens spread and penetrate from the surface to the interior and from the shallow to the deep after entering the body, one will no longer make a one-sided diagnosis by only focusing on the symptoms that appear on the body surface.

Having thoroughly grasped the essence of TCM's diagnostic principles of different prescriptions for the same disease and different diseases with the same prescription, I will no longer be rigid and inflexible, using the same ancient prescription to treat all patients.

He gradually mastered Chen Shanhe's unique approach of integrating military strategy with medicine, understanding that treating illness is like waging war, with direct attacks and roundabout solutions, and that there are rules for both offense and defense, and he grasped the most fundamental philosophy of this medical approach.

Zhou Deshan slowly unfolded his medical notes, which he had copied and organized with him. His fingertips gently traced the densely written characters on the paper, his eyes filled with a clear and enlightened look. He slowly opened his mouth and sighed softly.

"The circulation of Qi in the human body has its own natural rhythm of rise and fall. When the Qi flows smoothly and harmoniously, the five internal organs are at peace and no diseases arise. Once the Qi flows in reverse and becomes disordered, pathogenic toxins will invade the body and cause various diseases."

"We have spent half our lives practicing medicine, only knowing how to treat patients and prescribe medicine, completely failing to understand the most fundamental principles and origins of the Tao. We have truly lived half our lives in a daze."

Xu Jingming looked down at the military strategy and medical diagnostic principles recorded in his notes. The confusion of the past had faded from his eyes, leaving only a clear understanding. He sighed from the bottom of his heart.

"The myriad diseases in the world are all based on the same principle. Even for the same ailment, the constitutions of men, women, young and old are different, so the medication cannot be generalized."

"For acute and dangerous illnesses, we must launch a strong attack to eliminate the pathogens; for chronic and serious illnesses, we must gently regulate and strengthen the body's foundation. The correct approach to treatment is to prescribe the right medicine according to the symptoms and be flexible in adapting to the situation."

At this moment, the two of them had completely broken free from the constraints of old-fashioned formulas and the shackles of their past fixed mindsets.

When practicing medicine, one should understand how to differentiate syndromes and prescribe medicine according to individual conditions, rather than rigidly following medical texts.

They were able to easily see through the illusory appearance of external symptoms and find the hidden root of the disease deep inside the internal organs. In a short period of time, their medical knowledge and diagnostic vision were completely different from before, and they had already steadily embarked on the orthodox path of traditional Chinese medicine.

As evidenced by the poem

Observe the rise and fall mechanism of the air ventilator.

Clearly understand the nature and depth of the disease.

A thorough understanding of dialectics leads to knowledge of the origin.

Only then can one understand the wondrous principles of traditional Chinese medicine.

IV. Diligently comprehending the Tao to achieve new life

Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming completely eliminated all remaining restless thoughts in their hearts, calmed their minds and let go of all past obsessions, and wholeheartedly focused on comprehending the long-standing path of medical practice.

They calmly and steadily accumulate their knowledge each day, improving their skills step by step. They are humble and composed in their conduct, studying medicine at a measured pace, taking each step on their medical journey with steadfastness and solid foundation, never rushing or being greedy.

The two of them have completely transformed, bidding farewell to their former stubborn, rigid, and old-fashioned doctors, and truly becoming humble, devout, and devoted students, completing a perfect transformation.

Along the way, through hands-on clinical practice, in-class guidance, observation of emergency cases, and private self-reflection and review, the two have steadily improved their character and medical skills, completely shedding their old impetuous shells and ushering in a new transformation and rebirth in their medical practice.

Looking back, the two had spent half their lives practicing medicine in a rigid and outdated way, trapped in old and fixed medical thinking, and unable to break free from their misconceptions for half their lives.

Now, however, he is willing to empty his mind, completely reset all his past learning, put aside all qualifications and pride, humbly listen to Chen Shanhe's teachings, and calm down to comprehend the great principles of medicine.

The two of them were constantly refining themselves, growing and transforming every day. They never clung to past achievements or fame, nor did they dwell on the mistakes they made in their previous medical practice. They were wholeheartedly dedicated to following Chen Shanhe to delve into medical theory and hone their solid medical skills.

From being impetuous and arrogant in the past to being calm, peaceful, humble and respectful now;

From the rigid adherence to old ways and blindly copying ancient prescriptions in the past, to today's flexible adaptation and tracing back to the source and dialectical analysis.

The two are completely different from before, having undergone a complete transformation, with their inner character and medical understanding being entirely renewed.

In the years to come, they will continue to stay true to their original aspirations, remain focused and dedicated to their clinics, practice medicine and conduct research every day, and constantly reflect on their experiences to identify and address any shortcomings. They will walk steadily and practically on the orthodox path of medical practice.

Throughout his life, he devoted himself to understanding the Dao and practicing medicine, remaining humble and eager to learn, never failing the kindness of his teacher Chen Shanhe who painstakingly imparted knowledge and skills, nor failing the millions of ordinary people in the world who suffer from illness and come to him for medical treatment.

As evidenced by the poem

Devoting oneself to enlightenment and shedding old habits

Steadily advance on the path of medicine.

Both psychological and medical skills will grow.

The original intention will not change to Qihuang.