The way of the weaker: to exist in harmony with the Way, to achieve greatness through gentleness.

I deeply believe that the true meaning of "the use of the weak" in the "Tao Te Ching" does not refer to inherent weakness, but rather to the core wisdom of applying the Tao. By taking "weakness" as the path, aligning with the Tao through softness, and consuming with low entropy in accordance with the laws, one can endure for a long time and ultimately achieve its fruit. This is consistent with the original logic of "from non-being comes one, from one comes all things": all things share the same origin and body; their evolutionary laws are never based on rigid confrontation, but rather on compliance as the foundation and gentleness as the path, just as the universe progresses from chaos to order, not by resisting but by gradually advancing along the balance of forces.

From a macro perspective, the wisdom of existence between heaven and earth is hidden in "gentle use": water takes shape when it meets a square, and becomes round when it meets a circle, penetrating rock and breaking stone with its soft nature, ultimately forming the power of rivers and seas; the branches of trees must be flexible to withstand strong winds and heavy rain, rather than being rigid and easily broken; the balance of ecosystems is not dominated by the strong, but rather the weak coexist and thrive with minimal consumption and adaptability, which is the manifestation of the evolution rule of "one" in the macro world—those who are rigid often suffer from excessive consumption and early decline, while those who are gentle thrive in accordance with the rules.

On a microscopic level, this kind of "weak use" wisdom also aligns with the essence of science: in the quantum world, particles do not exist in a confrontational manner, but rather maintain system stability through entanglement sensing and opportunistic transitions; the law of conservation of energy in the physical world essentially reflects the concept of "low-consumption adaptation". Any energy consumption that goes against the trend will eventually be countered by the laws of nature. When mapped to the trading arena, this is the vivid practice of "weak use". For example, if I use 1 million as margin, but choose to enter the market with 100 in a light position and low leverage, it is not due to a lack of capital advantage, but rather a deliberate alignment with a "weak posture". Forgetting the obsession with large principal amounts and trading with a mindset of "having nothing" is, in fact, a way to actively reduce cognitive entropy increase, avoiding the urge to increase leverage out of greed or panic and blindly stop-loss out of fear.

All of this determines the inevitability and effectiveness of "weak utilization". From a philosophical and logical perspective, the homogenous essence of "one" predestines that all hard actions against the laws will ultimately be dissolved, while the actions of "weak utilization" that comply with the laws will ultimately resonate with the Dao. The transformation of matter and energy must follow the mass-energy equation, and the balance of trends and existence must also adhere to the path of "weak utilization": light position allocation in trading is the physical layer of "weak utilization", strengthening the defense for existence; the "poor mindset" on a psychological level is the cognitive layer of "weak utilization", clearing obstacles for rationality. This resonates with Laozi's wisdom of "bending leads to completeness, being crooked leads to straightness"; it may seem like "showing weakness", but in reality, it is a reverence and compliance with the laws, which is the core essence of "the usage of Dao".

Therefore, the breakthroughs in trading and the advancements in life are never derived from hard confrontations and greedy acquisitions, but rather begin with a profound understanding and practice of the "use of the weak." Breaking free from the inertia of the mindset that "the strong always win," we should adapt with a gentle and accommodating attitude to market fluctuations, and accumulate trial-and-error opportunities in a low-cost and steady manner. Essentially, this aligns with the law of "the movement of the counter" and returns to the fundamental principle of "one." Those seemingly accidental profits are, in fact, a natural manifestation after aligning with the path; the long-lasting existence is the ultimate proof of the wisdom of "weak use."

Throughout our lives, whether in the games of trading or the journey of life, we are merely practicing the truth of "the weak use of the way" in the face of adversity—overcoming the strong with softness, for it is only through softness that one can prevail; preserving oneself with weakness, for without weakness one cannot endure. This is not a passive compromise, but an active alignment with the way, a conscious choice made after understanding that "all things originate from the same source and that the laws are supreme." Ultimately, by adhering to these laws, we gradually approach the ultimate truth of "born from harmony, achieving success by following the trend." #TradingReflections
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