China today 2025

“现在中国有高中毕业的杂工能拿到物理学硕士学位，清洁工能拿到环境规划资格证书，送货司机能学哲学，清华大学的博士毕业生最后申请当辅警……

“我梦想的工作是从事投资银行，”孙战在南京一家火锅店当服务员时说道。

这位 25 岁的年轻人最近刚获得金融硕士学位。他希望在高薪职位上“赚很多钱”，但他补充说，“我也找过这样的工作，但结果并不好。”

La Chine est aujourd'hui un pays où un lycéen bricoleur possède un master en physique ; un agent d'entretien est qualifié en planification environnementale ; un chauffeur-livreur a étudié la philosophie et un docteur de la prestigieuse université Tsinghua postule pour un poste d'auxiliaire de police…

« Mon métier de rêve était de travailler dans la banque d'investissement », confie Sun Zhan, alors qu'il s'apprête à prendre sa relève comme serveur dans un restaurant de fondue chinoise de Nanjing, dans le sud du pays.

Ce jeune homme de 25 ans a récemment obtenu un master en finance. Il espérait « gagner beaucoup d'argent » grâce à un poste bien rémunéré, mais ajoute : « J'ai cherché un tel emploi, sans succès. »

 “China is now a country where high-school hanyman has a master's degree in physics; a cleaner iqualified in environmental planning; a delivery driver studied philosophy, and a PhD graduate from the prestigious Tsinghua University ends up applying to work as an auxiliary police officer….

"My dream job was to work in investment banking," says Sun Zhan as he prepares to start his shift as a waiter in a hot pot restaurant in the southern city of Nanjing.

The 25-year-old recently graduated with a master's degree in finance. He was hoping to "make a lot of money" in a high-paying role but adds, "I looked for such a job, with no good results".”

Tariffs are going to lower living standards.

  (关税将降低生活水平。) (Les tarifs douaniers vont faire baisser le niveau de vie.)

 If anything, it's good to see the US wreck itself. It has done enough damage to so many countries and people, it is time for the US to implode and degenerate into utter stupidity. 

From Prof Jeffrey Sachs, Economist:

🇺🇸JEFFREY SACHS:

"Tariffs are going to lower living standards.

They're going to wreck the US economy, and they're being put on for unbelievably bizarre and mistaken reasons that are completely fallacious.

Let me explain.

The United States runs a large deficit in its trade in goods and services — what's called the current account of the United States — and that deficit is about a trillion dollars.

Trump says, 'Oh, that's because other countries are ripping off the United States.'

I can't even begin to say how absurd that line is.

[The word is childish.]

Running a current account deficit means — and it means precisely — that the United States is spending more than it's producing. That's what leads to a deficit. You spend more than you produce.

And we spend more than we produce because we have very low saving in this country. We have an enormous budget deficit.

So the government is like the national credit card — it runs on credit.

It transfers money, pays for wars, pays for Israel’s wars, pays for military bases in 80 countries around the world, pays for that more than a trillion-dollar-a-year military establishment, and hundreds of billions more of associated spending on the military-industrial complex.

And it gives tax cuts for the richest Americans.

It allows for tax evasion by the richest Americans — and I mean evasion, because it doesn't do audits, and it guts enforcement of the tax laws.

So we hemorrhage deficits and have rising public debt.

And because of all that, the spending of our country is much larger than our national income.

It’s a trillion dollars more than national income.

It is exactly the imbalance of our imports of goods and services over our exports of goods and services.

All of this is to say that what Trump calls a 'ripoff' is just the absolute irresponsibility of the political class in Washington.

It's a corrupt, plutocratic gangsterism that gives away the taxes and tax cuts to the richest people and goes on war after war — on credit.

And that leads to these large deficits that Trump then blames on other countries.

Now he's going to correct these deficits, he thinks, by raising tariffs.

And of course, it's going to do nothing of the kind.

The deficits are going to continue because they come from the profligacy of Washington.

They don't come from the fact that other countries are ripping us off.

So he'll raise the tariffs. Americans will shift their spending, say, from an imported automobile to domestic automobiles. That's true. They'll pay higher prices for those domestic automobiles. And our auto industry will export less abroad.

So yes — there will be fewer imports and fewer exports, and the balance won’t budge.

And none of it's going to change the fiscal recklessness.

Because what's Trump’s highest aspiration? It is to continue tax cuts for the richest Americans, which is going to cost another $4 trillion over the next 10 years in the budget.

Because these tax cuts are supposed to end, but he says, 'No, no, no — these are taxes for my rich donors, so they're going to continue.'

So he's not going to solve the budget crisis.

He's not going to solve the trade deficit — because that comes from the budget crisis.

But what he's going to do is lower the living standards of our country and the world.

Because trade is beneficial in living standards — it's called gains from trade.

We buy more cheaply. We sell goods that we have a comparative advantage in. And both sides gain from trade.

Of course, we overdo it, because we overspend — but that’s a completely different thing.

No one’s ripping off the United States by these numbers.

I don’t know whether it's just rhetoric or ignorance or confusion, but it's unbelievably bad economic policy.

It will come to no good.

And incidentally, you mentioned rightly that tariffs are, of course, a tax. So who’s supposed to have authority over taxes?

[Congress.]

And Congress has nothing to say in this. This is a one-person show.

What did we become in this country? Even King George wouldn't levy taxes without the British Parliament in the 18th century.

So what happened to this country? Trump just says, 'Oh, it's an emergency,' and now we have one-person rule — and one-person rule on completely fallacious premises that don’t pass the first day of study of what a trade deficit is.

I taught that for more than 20 years at Harvard University — what is a trade deficit, how does it relate to the excess of spending over production, how does it relate to the excess of investment in a country over a low saving rate?

Well, none of this seems to register.

No one asks a question.

There isn’t a day of hearings.

There isn’t any analysis.

It’s a one-person show based on economic fallacies that are going to wreck our economy, wreck the world trading system.

And I can tell you — all over the world, because I am talking with leaders all over the world, and recently in Asia — the words to describe this, you can’t say in polite company."

关税将降低生活水平。

 无论如何，看到美国自毁是件好事。它已经给这么多国家和人民造成了足够多的伤害，现在是美国崩溃并堕落到极度愚蠢的时候了。

经济学家杰弗里·萨克斯教授：

🇺🇸杰弗里·萨克斯：

“关税将降低生活水平。

它们将破坏美国经济，而且征收关税的理由非常奇怪，完全是错误的。

让我解释一下。

美国在商品和服务贸易方面存在巨额逆差——这就是所谓的美国经常账户——这个逆差大约有 1 万亿美元。

特朗普说，‘哦，那是因为其他国家在剥削美国。’

 我甚至无法形容这句话有多么荒谬。

[这个词很幼稚。]

经常账户赤字意味着——而且确切地说——美国的支出超过其产出。这就是导致赤字的原因。你花的比你产出的多。

我们花的比产出的多，因为我们国家的储蓄率很低。我们有巨大的预算赤字。

所以政府就像国家信用卡——它靠信用运行。

它转移资金，支付战争费用，支付以色列的战争费用，支付全球 80 个国家的军事基地费用，支付每年超过一万亿美元的军事机构费用，以及数千亿美元的军工综合体相关支出。

它为最富有的美国人减税。

它允许最富有的美国人逃税——我的意思是逃税，因为它不进行审计，并且破坏了税法的执行。

所以 我们的赤字不断增加，公共债务不断增加。

正因为如此，我们国家的支出远远超过国民收入。

比国民收入多出一万亿美元。

这正是我们的商品和服务进口与商品和服务出口不平衡造成的。

所有这些都表明，特朗普所说的“敲诈”只是华盛顿政治阶层的绝对不负责任。

这是一种腐败的财阀黑帮主义，将税收和减税政策送给最富有的人，并赊账发动一场又一场战争。

这导致了这些巨大的赤字，然后特朗普将其归咎于其他国家。

现在，他认为他要通过提高关税来纠正这些赤字。

当然，这不会起到任何作用。

赤字将继续存在，因为它们来自华盛顿的挥霍无度。

 这些变化并非源于其他国家在剥削我们。

所以他会提高关税。美国人会将他们的支出从进口汽车转移到国产汽车。这是真的。他们会为这些国产汽车支付更高的价格。而我们的汽车行业出口到国外的量也会减少。

所以是的——进口和出口都会减少，而平衡不会改变。

而这一切都不会改变财政上的鲁莽。

因为特朗普最大的愿望是什么？那就是继续为最富有的美国人减税，这将在未来 10 年内使预算再增加 4 万亿美元。

因为这些减税措施本应结束，但他说，“不，不，不——这些是为我的富有捐助者征收的税，所以它们会继续下去。”

所以他不会解决预算危机。

他不会解决贸易逆差——因为这源于预算危机。

 但他要做的是降低我们国家和世界的生活水平。

因为贸易有利于提高生活水平——这被称为贸易收益。

我们以更便宜的价格购买。我们出售具有比较优势的商品。双方都从贸易中获益。

当然，我们做得过火了，因为我们超支了——但那是完全不同的事情。

没有人从这些数字上欺骗美国。

我不知道这只是夸张、无知还是困惑，但这是令人难以置信的糟糕经济政策。

这不会有什么好处。

顺便说一句，你正确地提到关税当然是一种税。那么谁应该对税收有权力呢？

Les tarifs douaniers vont faire baisser le niveau de vie.

[国会。]

国会对此无话可说。这是一场单人秀。

我们在这个国家变成了什么样子？ 即使是 18 世纪的乔治国王，如果没有英国议会，也不会征税。

那么这个国家怎么了？特朗普只是说，“哦，这是紧急情况”，现在我们实行一人统治——一人统治建立在完全错误的前提上，在第一天的贸易逆差研究中根本无法通过。

我在哈佛大学教了 20 多年——什么是贸易逆差，它与支出超过生产有何关系，它与一个国家投资超过低储蓄率有何关系？

好吧，这些似乎都没有说明问题。

没有人提出问题。

没有一天听证会。

没有任何分析。

这是一场基于经济谬论的单人秀，它将摧毁我们的经济，摧毁世界贸易体系。

我可以告诉你——在世界各地，因为我正在与世界各地的领导人交谈，最近在亚洲——在礼貌的场合，你不能用言语来描述这一点。”

Les tarifs douaniers vont faire baisser le niveau de vie.

Il est plutôt encourageant de voir les États-Unis se ruiner. Ils ont causé suffisamment de dommages à tant de pays et de personnes qu'il est temps pour eux d'imploser et de sombrer dans la stupidité la plus totale.

De la part du professeur Jeffrey Sachs, économiste :

🇺🇸JEFFREY SACHS :

« Les droits de douane vont faire baisser le niveau de vie.

Ils vont ruiner l'économie américaine, et ils sont imposés pour des raisons incroyablement bizarres et erronées, totalement fallacieuses.

Je m'explique.

Les États-Unis accusent un important déficit commercial de biens et de services – ce qu'on appelle le compte courant des États-Unis – et ce déficit s'élève à environ mille milliards de dollars.

Trump déclare : « Oh, c'est parce que d'autres pays arnaquent les États-Unis. »

 Je ne peux même pas commencer à exprimer à quel point cette affirmation est absurde.

[Le mot est puéril.]

Un déficit courant signifie – et cela signifie précisément – que les États-Unis dépensent plus qu'ils ne produisent. C'est ce qui conduit à un déficit. On dépense plus qu'on ne produit.

Et nous dépensons plus que nous ne produisons parce que l'épargne est très faible dans ce pays. Nous avons un énorme déficit budgétaire.

Le gouvernement est donc comme la carte de crédit nationale : il fonctionne à crédit.

Il transfère de l'argent, finance les guerres, finance les guerres d'Israël, finance des bases militaires dans 80 pays à travers le monde, finance plus de mille milliards de dollars par an pour l'armée, et des centaines de milliards de dollars supplémentaires de dépenses connexes pour le complexe militaro-industriel.

Et il accorde des réductions d'impôts aux Américains les plus riches.

Il permet l'évasion fiscale des Américains les plus riches – et je dis bien l'évasion, car il ne procède pas à des audits et il sape l'application des lois fiscales.

Nous Les déficits s'accumulent et la dette publique augmente.

Et de ce fait, les dépenses de notre pays sont bien supérieures à notre revenu national.

C'est mille milliards de dollars de plus que le revenu national.

C'est précisément le déséquilibre entre nos importations de biens et services et nos exportations de biens et services.

Tout cela pour dire que ce que Trump appelle une « arnaque » n'est que l'irresponsabilité absolue de la classe politique à Washington.

C'est un gangstérisme ploutocratique et corrompu qui distribue les impôts et les réductions d'impôts aux plus riches et multiplie les guerres à crédit.

Et cela conduit à ces déficits importants que Trump impute ensuite à d'autres pays.

Il va maintenant corriger ces déficits, pense-t-il, en augmentant les droits de douane.

Et bien sûr, cela n'aboutira à rien de tel.

Les déficits vont perdurer parce qu'ils sont le résultat de la prodigalité de Washington.

 Elles ne viennent pas du fait que d'autres pays nous arnaquent.

Il augmentera donc les droits de douane. Les Américains réorienteront leurs dépenses, par exemple, d'une voiture importée vers des voitures nationales. C'est vrai. Ils paieront des prix plus élevés pour ces voitures nationales. Et notre industrie automobile exportera moins à l'étranger.

Donc oui, il y aura moins d'importations et moins d'exportations, et l'équilibre ne bougera pas.

Et rien de tout cela ne changera l'insouciance budgétaire.

Car quelle est l'aspiration la plus profonde de Trump ? C'est de poursuivre les baisses d'impôts pour les Américains les plus riches, ce qui va coûter 4 000 milliards de dollars supplémentaires sur les dix prochaines années, selon le budget.

Parce que ces baisses d'impôts sont censées prendre fin, mais il dit : « Non, non, non ! Ce sont des impôts pour mes riches donateurs, donc ils vont continuer. »

Il ne résoudra donc pas la crise budgétaire.

Il ne résoudra pas le déficit commercial, car cela découle de la crise budgétaire. 

Mais ce qu'il va faire, c'est abaisser le niveau de vie de notre pays et du monde.

Car le commerce est bénéfique pour le niveau de vie – c'est ce qu'on appelle les gains commerciaux.

Nous achetons moins cher. Nous vendons des biens pour lesquels nous avons un avantage comparatif. Et les deux parties gagnent au commerce.

Bien sûr, nous exagérons, car nous dépensons trop – mais c'est une toute autre histoire.

Personne ne se moque des États-Unis avec ces chiffres.

Je ne sais pas s'il s'agit de rhétorique, d'ignorance ou de confusion, mais c'est une politique économique incroyablement mauvaise.

Cela ne mènera à rien.

Et d'ailleurs, vous avez mentionné à juste titre que les droits de douane sont, bien sûr, une taxe. Alors, qui est censé avoir autorité sur les impôts ?

[Le Congrès.]

Et le Congrès n'a rien à dire là-dedans. C'est une affaire personnelle.

Qu'est-ce que nous sommes devenus dans ce pays ? Même le roi George V n'aurait pas levé d'impôts sans le Parlement britannique au XVIIIe siècle.

Alors, qu'est-il arrivé à ce pays ? Trump se contente de dire : « Oh, c'est l'urgence », et nous voilà maintenant au pouvoir d'une seule personne, sur la base de prémisses totalement fallacieuses qui ne résistent pas à la première journée d'étude sur ce qu'est un déficit commercial.

J'ai enseigné cela pendant plus de 20 ans à l'Université Harvard : qu'est-ce qu'un déficit commercial, quel est son lien avec l'excédent des dépenses sur la production, quel est son lien avec l'excédent des investissements d'un pays par rapport à un faible taux d'épargne ?

Eh bien, rien de tout cela ne semble passer inaperçu.

Personne ne pose de question.

Il n'y a pas une seule journée d'audience.

Il n'y a aucune analyse.

C'est un spectacle solo basé sur des erreurs économiques qui vont ruiner notre économie et le système commercial mondial.

Et je peux vous dire – partout dans le monde, car je discute avec des dirigeants du monde entier, et récemment en Asie – que les mots pour décrire cela sont difficiles à prononcer en bonne compagnie.

wealth is enough to be happy财富足以让人快乐

 What level of wealth is enough to be happy?

Beyond the level of meeting your immediate and necessary needs in life the amount of money that you earn, or have, is relatively independent of your “happiness” or contentment with your life. Naturally, very poor people are unhappy with their lives because of the stress of their struggle for daily existence. Even so, it is not the money that they need. It is the necessities of life that they could buy with that money that would relieve their stress.

It is not logically true that if having a given amount of something is good that possessing a whole lot more of it would always be better. At some point you have enough and more will actually make things worse. Think of things like air, water, food, salt, etc. along those lines and you will see what I mean. You absolutely need them, but only up until some point. After you hit that point, all bets are off. Well, money works the same way. Having too much money can be, and often is, actually detrimental to your mental well-being.

Over the last few decades there has been many attempts by psychologists and sociologists to study the effect of financial income on the emotional quality of people’s lives. Almost all of those studies show that the unhappiest segment of society, as you would expect, are the very poor. Poverty has a devastating impact on people’s mental state. Nevertheless, the wealthiest people in society are, in general, less happy with their lives than as compared to those in the upper middle class. Overall these studies show that wealthy upper-class people have a much higher per capita percentage of divorce, alcoholism, depression, drug abuse, suicide, etc. than as compare to upper middle-class people do. Contrary to popular opinion, it is not rare for wealthy people to work much longer hours in pursuit of even more money. They are usually not just sitting in the sun around their swimming pools sipping martinis. They tend to be workaholics. I have personally witnessed this in the Silicon Valley while working as an engineer at Apple. Steve Jobs, for example, worked horrendous hours and never really stopped to enjoy his wealth. He was not alone in being that way.

That begs the question that I think you were really asking. What income puts you in the upper middle-class category? That varies from country to country and even from State to State in the U.S. While the definition can vary, a common benchmark for upper-middle-class income in the U.S. is between roughly $106,000 and $150,000 annually. To use one regional example, in Los Angeles, an income of roughly $149,854 to $192,668 is generally considered upper-middle class, representing the top third of incomes within the middle-class range.

财富足以让人快乐

 什么水平的财富足以让人幸福？

除了满足您生活中的即时和必要需求之外，您赚取或拥有的金钱数量与您的“幸福”或对生活的满足感相对独立。当然，非常贫穷的人由于日常生活的压力而对生活不满意。即便如此，他们需要的也不是钱。他们可以用这些钱购买可以缓解压力的生活必需品。

如果拥有一定数量的东西是好的，那么拥有更多的东西总是更好，这在逻辑上是不正确的。在某个时候，你拥有的已经足够了，而更多的东西实际上会让事情变得更糟。想想空气、水、食物、盐等，你就会明白我的意思。你绝对需要它们，但只在某个时候。达到那个点之后，一切都将不复存在。好吧，金钱也是一样。拥有太多的钱实际上可能会损害你的心理健康，而且往往确实如此。

 在过去的几十年里，心理学家和社会学家曾多次尝试研究经济收入对人们生活情感质量的影响。几乎所有这些研究都表明，正如你所预料的那样，社会中最不幸福的群体是穷人。贫困对人们的精神状态有着毁灭性的影响。然而，与上层中产阶级相比，社会上最富有的人对生活的幸福感普遍较低。总体而言，这些研究表明，富裕的上层阶级的离婚、酗酒、抑郁、吸毒、自杀等的比例远高于上层中产阶级。与普遍的看法相反，富人为了追求更多的钱而长时间工作的情况并不少见。他们通常不会只是坐在游泳池边的阳光下喝着马提尼酒。他们往往是工作狂。我在硅谷担任苹果工程师时亲眼目睹了这一点。 例如，史蒂夫·乔布斯工作时间非常长，从未真正停下来享受财富。他并不是唯一一个这样的人。

这引出了我认为你真正想问的问题。什么样的收入让你成为中上阶层？这在不同国家甚至在美国不同州都有所不同。虽然定义可能有所不同，但美国中上阶层收入的共同基准是每年大约 106,000 美元到 150,000 美元。举一个地区性的例子，在洛杉矶，大约 149,854 美元到 192,668 美元的收入通常被认为是中上阶层，代表了中产阶级范围内收入的前三分之一。

la richesse suffit pour être heureux

Quel niveau de richesse est suffisant pour être heureux ?

Au-delà de la satisfaction de vos besoins immédiats et essentiels, la somme d'argent que vous gagnez, ou possédez, est relativement indépendante de votre « bonheur » ou de votre satisfaction. Naturellement, les personnes très pauvres sont malheureuses en raison du stress de leur quotidien. Pourtant, ce n'est pas l'argent dont elles ont besoin, mais les biens de première nécessité qu'elles pourraient acheter avec cet argent qui soulageraient leur stress.

Il n'est pas logique de dire que si posséder une certaine quantité de quelque chose est bon, en posséder beaucoup plus le serait toujours. À un moment donné, en avoir suffisamment et en plus ne fera qu'empirer les choses. Pensez à des choses comme l'air, l'eau, la nourriture, le sel, etc., et vous comprendrez ce que je veux dire. Vous en avez absolument besoin, mais seulement jusqu'à un certain point. Une fois ce point atteint, tout est perdu. Eh bien, l'argent fonctionne de la même manière. Avoir trop d'argent peut être, et c'est souvent, préjudiciable à votre bien-être mental.

 Au cours des dernières décennies, de nombreux psychologues et sociologues ont tenté d'étudier l'effet des revenus sur la qualité de vie émotionnelle. Presque toutes ces études montrent que, comme on pourrait s'y attendre, les plus démunis constituent le segment le plus malheureux de la société. La pauvreté a un impact dévastateur sur l'état mental. Néanmoins, les personnes les plus aisées sont, en général, moins satisfaites de leur vie que celles de la classe moyenne supérieure. Globalement, ces études montrent que les personnes aisées de la classe supérieure présentent un pourcentage par habitant de divorces, d'alcoolisme, de dépression, de toxicomanie, de suicides, etc. bien plus élevé que les personnes de la classe moyenne supérieure. Contrairement à l'opinion populaire, il n'est pas rare que les personnes aisées travaillent beaucoup plus longtemps pour gagner encore plus d'argent. Elles ne se contentent généralement pas de bronzer au bord de leur piscine à siroter des martinis. Ce sont généralement des bourreaux de travail. J'en ai personnellement été témoin dans la Silicon Valley lorsque j'étais ingénieur chez Apple. Steve Jobs, par exemple, travaillait des heures exorbitantes et ne prenait jamais vraiment le temps de profiter de sa fortune. Il n'était pas le seul à être ainsi.

Cela soulève la question que vous posiez, je crois : quel revenu permet d'appartenir à la classe moyenne supérieure ? Cela varie d'un pays à l'autre, et même d'un État à l'autre aux États-Unis. Bien que la définition puisse varier, le revenu annuel moyen de la classe moyenne supérieure aux États-Unis se situe généralement entre 106 000 et 150 000 dollars environ. Pour prendre un exemple régional, à Los Angeles, un revenu compris entre 149 854 et 192 668 dollars environ est généralement considéré comme appartenant à la classe moyenne supérieure, représentant le tiers supérieur des revenus de la classe moyenne.

WHY AND HOW TO PRAY IN LIFE

QUESTIONS OF LIFE

Our motivation can also be a hindrance to getting what we ask for. Not every request for a new Porsche gets answered !

You want something but don't get it...You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures (James 4:2-3).

人生问题

我们的动机也可能成为我们得到所求之物的障碍。并不是每一份关于新保时捷的请求都会得到回应！

你想要某样东西，但却得不到……你得不到，因为你没有向上帝祈求。你们求也得不到，因为你们怀着错误的动机祈求，想要浪费你们所得的，享受你们的宴乐（雅各书 4：2-3）。

A famous example of a prayer riddled with wrong motives is that of John Ward of Hackney*, written in the eighteenth century:

一个充满错误动机的祷告的著名例子是哈克尼的约翰·沃德（John Ward of Hackney）* 在十八世纪写的祷告：

O Lord, thou knowest that I have nine estates in the City of London, and likewise that I have lately purchased one estate in fee simple in the county of Essex ; I beseech thee to preserve the two counties of Essex and Middlesex from fire and earthquake; and as I have a mortgage in Hertfordshire, I beg of thee likewise to have an eye of compassion on that county, and for the rest of the counties thou mayest deal with them as thou art pleased.

O Lord, enable the bank to answer their bills, and make all my debtors good men. Give a prosperous voyage and return to the Mermaid ship, because I have insured it; and as thou hast said that the days of the wicked are but short, I trust in thee, that thou wilt not forget thy promise, as I have purchased an estate in reversion which will be mine on the death of that profligate young man, Sir J. L.    Keep my friends from sinking, and preserve me from thieves and house breakers, and make all my servants SO honest and Faithful that they may attend to my interests, and never cheat me out of my property, night or day.

Sometimes prayers are not answered because what we are requesting is not good for us. God only promises to give us good gifts' (Matthew 7:11). He loves us and cows what is best for us. A good human father does not always give his children what they ask for. If a five-tear-old wants to play with a carving knife, hopefully a pod father will say 'no'! God will answer 'no' if the things we ask for are 'either not good in themselves, or not good for us or for others, directly or indirectly, mediately or ultimately, as John Stott has written.

The answer to our prayer will either be 'yes', 'no' or sometimes 'wait', and for this we should be extremely pateful. If we were given carte blanche we would never dare pray again. As the preacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones put it, I thank God that he is not prepared to do any-thing that I may chance to ask him...I am profoundly grateful to God that he did not grant me certain things for which I asked, and that he shut certain doors in my face,  Any Christian who has been a Christian for some time will appreciate this sentiment. Ruth Graham (married to Billy Graham) told an audience in Min-neapolis, 'God has not always answered my prayers. If he had, I would have married the wrong man-several times. Sometimes we will not know during this life why the answer was 'no'.

That is why the promises in the Bible that prayers will be answered are sometimes qualified. For example, John writes, 'If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us' (1 John 5:14, italics mine). The more we get to know God, the better we will know his will and the more our prayers will be answered.

(*Biography.

John Ward of Hackney, a wealthy and unscrupulous business man, who appears to have been a Whig under Anne, was returned unopposed for Weymouth in 1722, after standing unsuccessfully for it in 1710 and 1713, and for Aldeburgh in 1718. He made his only reported speech on 21 Feb. 1724, against a petition from the subscribers to the Bahama Company (see Guise, John). Next year he became involved in a dispute with the executors of the late Duke of Buckingham, from whom he had leased some alum works in Yorkshire for 19 years in 1705. The lease entitled Ward to require the Duke to buy up to 740 tons of alum a year at £10 a ton, the normal price being £15. Ward’s practice was to require the Duke to take up his full quota of alum each year on the ground that there had been a slump in the market for it; to persuade him to store the alum so purchased at Ward’s works pending a recovery in the price; and to sell it himself on the open market, thus being paid twice over for it, once by the purchaser and once by the Duke. Before the fraud was discovered the Duke had been cheated out of over £70,000, of which only £10,000 was recovered from Ward.

When the lease expired the Duke’s executors, acting on behalf of the new Duke, a minor, instituted proceedings in Chancery against Ward for failing to comply with a covenant requiring him to leave 351 tons of alum on going out. Ward’s defence was that he had been released from this covenant by a note from the Duke, which was proved to relate to another matter but to have been altered by Ward to suit his purpose. On losing his case he set up a claim to parliamentary privilege. When this claim was rejected by the Commons he appealed against the Chancery decree to the House of Lords, who not only rejected his appeal but ordered the attorney-general, Sir Philip Yorke, to prosecute him for forgery. He was convicted, expelled from the House of Commons, and, after evading justice for eight months by absconding, was brought up and sentenced to a fine of £500, to stand in the pillory for an hour, and to give security for his good behaviour for nine years. A large crowd, including many members of both Houses, gathered in Palace Yard to witness his ordeal, at the end of which, though protected from pelting by a strong body of constables, he was taken down bleeding at the mouth and senseless for some hours. A few weeks later he had recovered sufficiently to write to Yorke that he had instructed his solicitor to retain him in an impending case, adding that he freely forgave him.

Ward’s subsequent career is summarized in Pope’s note to the line bracketing him with another contemporary scoundrel, Colonel Charteris:

He was suspected of joining in a conveyance with Sir John Blunt, to secrete fifty thousand pounds of that director’s estate, forfeited to the South Sea Company by Act of Parliament. The company recovered the fifty thousand pounds against Ward; but he set up prior conveyances of his real estate to his brother and son [Ralph and Knox Ward] and concealed all his personal, which was computed to be one hundred and fifty thousand pounds. These conveyances being also set aside by a bill in Chancery, Ward was imprisoned, and hazarded the forfeiture of his life, by not giving in his effects till the last day, which was that of his examination. During his confinement, his amusement was to give poison to dogs and cats, and to see them expire by slower or quicker torments. To sum up the worth of this gentleman, at the several eras of his life, at his standing in the pillory he was worth above two hundred thousand pounds; at his commitment to prison, he was worth one hundred and fifty thousand, but has been since so far diminished in his reputation as to be thought a worse man by fifty or sixty thousand.

He died 30 July 1755, predeceased by his only son, Knox Ward, Clarenceux king of arms, an office purchased for some £3,000 in 1725, when Ward was salting away his assets from his creditors. )

How should anyone pray to Almighty God?

God wants to hear what is on our hearts 💓 

Use this mnemonic ACTS.

A ≈ adoration 

       praising God for who He is 

and what He has done.

C ≈ confession

       asking God's forgiveness for anything that we have done wrong.

T ≈ thanksgiving 

      for health, family members, friends, everything, etc.

S ≈ supplication 

      praying for ourselves, for our friends, neighbours, and for others. 

    

任何人应该如何向全能的上帝祈祷？

上帝想听到我们心中的声音💓

使用这个助记符 ACTS。

A ≈ 崇拜 

       赞美上帝，赞美他是谁

以及他所做的一切。

C ≈ 忏悔

       为我们所做的任何错事祈求上帝的宽恕。

T ≈ 感恩 

     为健康、家人、朋友、一切等。

S ≈ 恳求 

     为我们自己、我们的朋友、邻居和他人祈祷。

    

(French)

Comment prier Dieu Tout-Puissant ?

Dieu veut entendre ce que nous avons sur le cœur 💓

Utilisez ce moyen mnémotechnique : ACTES.

A ≈ adoration

       louer Dieu pour qui il est

et ce qu'il a fait.

C ≈ confession

       demander pardon à Dieu pour tout ce que nous avons fait de mal.

T ≈ action de grâce

      pour la santé, la famille, les amis, tout, etc.

S ≈ supplication

      prier pour nous-mêmes, pour nos amis, nos voisins et pour les autres.

(German)

Wie sollte man zum Allmächtigen beten?

Gott möchte hören, was uns auf dem Herzen liegt. 💓

Verwende diese Eselsbrücke: HANDLUNGEN.

A ≈ Anbetung

Gott preisen für das, was er ist

und für das, was er getan hat.

C ≈ Sündenbekenntnis

Gott um Vergebung für alles bitten, was wir falsch gemacht haben.

T ≈ Danksagung

Für Gesundheit, Familie, Freunde, alles usw.

S ≈ Flehen

Für uns selbst, unsere Freunde, Nachbarn und andere beten.

MEN LEARN THESE 8 LESSONS IN 6 YEARS ,BUT TAUGHT IN 6 MINUTES ( YOU CHOOSE TO TEACH YOURSELF )

  男人需要 6 年才能学会这 8 个教训，但只需 6 分钟即可学会（您选择自学）

LES HOMMES APPRENNENT CES 8 LEÇONS EN 6 ANS, MAIS ENSEIGNÉES EN 6 MINUTES (VOUS CHOISISSEZ DE VOUS ENSEIGNER VOUS-MÊME)

1. As a man you must never run out of options

No matter if it is in dating or business opportunities.

Build yourself up and make yourself irreplaceable,

That's how as a man you can be part of 1%.

2. Never let other people kill your dreams

Never give control of your life to someone else,

You will need up nowhere.

You need to realize that people don't want you to surpass them,

They want you to stay with them where they are and live an average comfortable life.

3. Stop waiting for the right opportunity

If opportunities don't come,

Go out and hunt for them because not everything in life goes as planned.

And nothing is going to happen,

When you don't take any action towards your goal.

4. Focus on progress not perfection

The path you will be on is full of fear, depression and anxiety.

Have no expectations and just keep going.

Take each step day by day and enjoy the process,

The reason BILLIONS of people lose is because all they think about is being perfect in every situation.

5. Stop complaining about the results

People always complain about the results that they should have,

But they don't realise that they haven't put in the work in the first place.

They need to realise that if they are working 6 hours a day,

Somebody else out there is working 12 hours a day.

6. Use your brain to your advantage

You can learn to store billions of memories in your brain,

So use it rather than filling it up with junk.

Start reading books because you can gain decades of knowledge in some hours,

The more you learn in your journey the more you will realise that you know nothing.

7. Never chase women let them chase you

Remember that she is part of the GAME and not the whole GAME,

Never let her 10$ beauty distract you from your purpose.

Make yourself so valuable that low value women can't afford you,

Women chase men who chase their purpose.

8. Stop relying on motivation

90% Man needs to get into the zone so they can start doing their work,

A high value man doesn't need to watch motivational reels to start his work.

He knows that no one is coming to pay his bills and he has to do everything by himself,

Remember that motivation is temporary and discipline is permanent.

1. As a man, you must never run out of options 作为男人，你必须永远不要失去选择 En tant qu'homme, vous ne devez jamais manquer d'options

No matter if it is in dating or business opportunities.

无论是约会还是商业机会。

Peu importe qu'il s'agisse de rencontres ou d'opportunités commerciales.

Build yourself up and make yourself irreplaceable, 

That's how , as a man , you can be part of 1%.

建立自己，让自己变得不可替代，这样，作为一个男人，你才能成为 1% 的一部分。

Construisez-vous et devenez irremplaçable. C'est ainsi qu'en tant qu'homme, vous pouvez faire partie du 1 %.

2. Never let other people kill your dreams 永远不要让别人扼杀你的梦想 Ne laissez jamais les autres tuer vos rêves

Never give control of your life to someone else,

You will need up nowhere.

永远不要把你的生活控制权交给别人，你将无处可去。

Ne donnez jamais le contrôle de votre vie à quelqu'un d'autre, Vous n'aurez besoin de rien.

You need to realize that people don't want you to surpass them,

They want you to stay with them where they are and live an average comfortable life.

你要意识到，人们并不希望你超越他们，

他们希望你留在他们现在的位置，过着普通舒适的生活。

Vous devez comprendre que les gens ne veulent pas que vous les surpassiez.

Ils veulent que vous restiez avec eux là où ils sont et que vous viviez une vie confortable.

3. Stop waiting for the right opportunity

停止等待合适的机会 Arrêtez d'attendre la bonne opportunité

If opportunities don't come,

Go out and hunt for them because not everything in life goes as planned.

如果机会没有到来，

就出去寻找，因为生活中并非一切都按计划进行。

Si les opportunités ne se présentent pas,

sortez et partez à leur recherche, car tout ne se passe pas comme prévu dans la vie.

And nothing is going to happen,

When you don't take any action towards your goal.

当你不采取任何行动去实现目标时，什么也不会发生。Et rien ne se passera si vous n'agissez pas pour atteindre votre objectif.

4. Focus on progress, not perfection

关注进步，而不是完美

Concentrez-vous sur le progrès, pas sur la perfection

The path you will be on is full of fear, depression and anxiety.

你将要走的道路充满恐惧、沮丧和焦虑。

Le chemin que vous emprunterez sera rempli de peur, de dépression et d’anxiété.

Have no expectations and just keep going. 不抱任何期望，只管继续前行。

N’ayez aucune attente et continuez simplement.

Take each step day by day and enjoy the process,

The reason BILLIONS of people lose is because all they think about is being perfect in every situation.

每天迈出每一步，享受这个过程，

数十亿人失败的原因是他们只想着在每种情况下都做到完美。

Avancez jour après jour et profitez du processus.

La raison pour laquelle des MILLIARDS de personnes perdent, c'est parce qu'elles ne pensent qu'à être parfaites en toute situation.

5. Stop complaining about the results

不要抱怨结果 Arrêtez de vous plaindre des résultats

People always complain about the results that they should have,

But they don't realise that they haven't put in the work in the first place.

人们总是抱怨自己本应得到的结果，

但他们没有意识到自己从一开始就没有付出努力。Les gens se plaignent toujours des résultats qu'ils devraient obtenir, mais ils ne réalisent pas qu'ils n'ont pas fourni les efforts nécessaires.

They need to realise that if they are working 6 hours a day,

Somebody else out there is working 12 hours a day.

他们需要意识到，如果他们每天工作 6 小时，其他人每天就要工作 12 小时。

Ils doivent comprendre que s’ils travaillent 6 heures par jour, quelqu’un d’autre travaille 12 heures par jour.

6. Use your brain to your advantage 充分利用你的大脑 Utilisez votre cerveau à votre avantage

You can learn to store billions of memories in your brain,

So use it rather than filling it up with junk.

你可以学会在大脑中储存数十亿的记忆，

所以要好好利用它，而不是用垃圾填满它。

Vous pouvez apprendre à stocker des milliards de souvenirs dans votre cerveau.

Alors, utilisez-les plutôt que de le remplir de déchets.

Start reading books because you can gain decades of knowledge in some hours,

The more you learn in your journey, the more you will realise that you know nothing.

开始读书吧，因为你可以在几个小时内获得几十年的知识，

你在旅途中学到的越多，你就越会意识到你一无所知。

Commencez à lire des livres, car vous pouvez acquérir des décennies de connaissances en quelques heures.

Plus vous apprendrez au cours de votre voyage, plus vous réaliserez que vous ne savez rien.

7. Never chase women let them chase you  永远不要追逐女人，让她们来追你 Ne courez jamais après les femmes. Laissez-les vous courir après.

Remember that she is part of the GAME and not the whole GAME,

Never let her $10 dollars beauty distract you from your purpose.

记住，她是游戏的一部分，而不是整个游戏，永远不要让她价值 10 美元的美貌分散你的注意力。

N'oubliez pas qu'elle fait partie du JEU et non du JEU dans son ensemble.

Ne laissez jamais sa beauté à 10 dollars vous distraire de votre objectif.

Make yourself so valuable that low value women can't afford you,

Women chase men who chase their purpose.

让自己变得有价值，让低价值的女人买不起你，女人会追逐那些追求她们目标的男人。

Faites-vous tellement valoir que les femmes de faible valeur ne peuvent pas se le permettre.

Les femmes courent après les hommes qui poursuivent leur but.

8. Stop relying on motivation 

8. 停止依赖动力

8. Arrêtez de compter sur la motivation

90% Man needs to get into the zone so they can start doing their work,

A high value man doesn't need to watch motivational reels to start his work.

90% 的男人需要进入状态才能开始工作，

高价值的男人不需要看励志片才能开始工作。

90 % des hommes doivent se mettre dans l'ambiance pour pouvoir commencer à travailler.

Un homme de grande valeur n'a pas besoin de regarder des vidéos de motivation pour commencer son travail.

He knows that no one is coming to pay his bills and he has to do everything by himself,

Remember that motivation is temporary and discipline is permanent.

他知道没有人会来付他的账单，他必须自己做所有事情，

请记住，动力是暂时的，纪律是永久的。

Il sait que personne ne viendra payer ses factures et qu'il devra tout faire lui-même.

N'oubliez pas que la motivation est temporaire et que la discipline est permanente.

Eye 👁 🧐 Bags

17 Ways to Get Rid of Bags Under Your Eyes

Medically reviewed.

● Tea bags

● Cold compress

● Neti pot

💧 Water

● Antihistamines

● Retinol

● Lightening

● Sunscreen

● Procedures

● Nightly routine

● Elevation

● Sleep

● Collagen

● Iron

● Salt

● Alcohol

17. ● Smoking

FAQ

Takeaway

You may be able to reduce the appearance of eyebags long-term with specific lifestyle changes like getting enough sleep and staying hydrated.

Although many products claim to help de-puff and lighten the under-eye area, they don’t always work. This is especially true if your eye bags and dark circles are genetically inherited.

Other common causes include:

●allergies

●eczema

●chronic fatigue

●pigmentation issues

●sun exposure

●aging

Keep reading to learn how to reduce the appearance of under-eye bags.

1. Apply tea bags

You can use caffeinated tea bags under your eyes to help with dark circles and bags.

The caffeine in the tea contains powerful antioxidants and may increase blood flow to your skin. It’s also said to protect against UV rays and potentially slow the aging process.

Green tea, in particular, has potential anti-inflammatory effects, according to a 2020 review of research.

To try it:

Steep two tea bags for 3 to 5 miutes.

Let the tea bags chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Then, squeeze out the extra liquid and apply it to your under-eye area.

Leave the tea bags on for 15 to 30 minutes.

2. Use a cold compress

You may be able to find relief from dark circles with a cold compress. Applying cold to the area can help the blood vessels constrict quickly for some temporary relief.

Although you can purchase a cold compress at the store, do-it-yourself methods can work just as well.

Some DIY options include:

●chilled teaspoon

●cool cucumber

●wet washcloth

●bag of frozen veggies

Before applying, wrap your compress with a soft cloth to protect your skin from getting too cold. You only need to apply the compress for a few minutes to see results.

Prevent macular degeneration

3. Clear out your sinuses using nasal irrigation

Using a Neti Pot may help relieve under-eye bags and dark circles. A Neti Pot is a device you fill with a saltwater (normal saline) solution. You place the spout in your nose and irrigate your sinuses, removing mucus and other debris.

Learn how to use a Neti Pot.

Only use a Neti pot with safe water

Water can contain tiny germs that may cause a deadly brain infection. To keep yourself safe when using nasal irrigation, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends boiling your water (and then allowing it to cool) before using it in a Neti Pot or buying sterile or distilled water to use with nasal irrigation systems.

4. Stay hydrated

Dehydration can contribute to under-eye bags. About half of people worldwide don’t meet the daily water recommendations.

How much water is enough? Recommendations range from 6 to 12 cups and may vary based on many factors, including:

● age

● activity level

● climate

● sex assigned at birth

● whether or not you are pregnant

Don’t like water? The good news is that all fluids count toward your daily total. Try sparkling waters, flavored waters, or even water infused with fruit. Hot or cold herbal decaffeinated tea is another good choice.

5. Take an antihistamine

Allergies can cause puffy dark circles under your eyes. You may also experience discoloration or watery, itchy eyes. This reaction is caused by your immune system’s response to something that irritates it, or allergens.

If you feel your under-eye bags might be allergy-related, ask a doctor about taking over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medications. Some brands include:

● diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

● cetirizine (Zyrtec)

● loratadine (Claritin)

It’s also a good idea to avoid potential allergens whenever possible.

If you’re having trouble identifying the cause, consider keeping a diary to see what substances or other things cause the most reaction. If this is a chronic problem, talk with a doctor about allergy testing.

6. Add retinol cream to your routine

You may have used eye creams in the past, but concentrating on specific ingredients is key. Retinol creams have been used for a variety of skin issues, including:

● acne

● psoriasis

● aging

This ingredient is related to vitamin A, and it comes in cream, gel, or liquid form.

When applied to the skin, retinol can improve collagen deficiency. Concentrations of retinol may vary among different OnTheCounter products, but stronger creams require a prescription from a dermatologist. Certain retinol products shouldn’t be applied under the eyes. When choosing a product, look for something intended for use under the eyes.

Experts typically recommend applying retinol to the skin once daily, about a half hour after washing your face.

If you’re pregnant or nursing, doctors usually recommend avoiding retinol creams and extra vitamin A.

7. Products for hyperpigmentation

Skin-lightening creams contain hydroquinone, an ingredient that interferes with the production of melanin in the skin. This can help reduce the appearance of dark bags or under-eye circles.

You can get hydroquinone by prescription from a dermatologist. You’ll need to use these products regularly to see lasting results.

It’s important to note that the positive effects of hydroquinone are reversed when the skin is exposed to sunlight, so it’s generally applied in winter months at night and accompanied by sunscreen during the day.

Some people also experience side effects, such as:

● dryness

● irritation

● mild skin issues

If you have a reaction, stop using these products.

8. Wear sunscreen every day

Protecting your skin against sun damage can help with a number of dermatological issues, like:

● premature aging

● skin cancer

● discoloration

Wearing sunscreen may also help with your under-eye bags and dark circles.

The American Academy of Dermatology Association recommends that everyone wear sunscreen. Broad-spectrum sunscreens offer protection against both UVA and UVB rays. The Association recommends choosing a formula that is SPF 30 or higher and water-resistant. Reapply as necessary or as directed by the package instructions.

You can also avoid the sun’s harmful rays by:

● sitting in the shade

● wearing protective clothing

● avoiding tanning beds

● using caution around water, snow, and sand, which can increase your risk of sunburn

9. See a derm

A dermatologist may offer other long-term solutions, like prescription creams or cosmetic procedures that work to reduce swelling, discoloration, and pigment issues like dark circles and under-eye bags. Options can include:

● microneedling

● laser therapy

● chemical peels

● injectable fillers to treat puffy eyelids

You may need to repeat these treatments for the best results.

10. Wash your face before bed

Improving your nightly routine may also help you avoid bags under your eyes. It’s especially important to wash your face before bed each night, especially if you wear makeup.

If you sleep with mascara or other eye makeup on your eyes, you may:

● irritate them

● experience an allergic reaction

● develop an infection that creates discoloration, puffiness, or other symptoms

When you sleep in makeup, you’re exposing your skin to free radicals. This has the potential to create what’s called oxidative stress, which may cause your skin to show signs of aging earlier.

11. Stay elevated while you sleep

Try elevating your head with extra pillows while you sleep. Using two or more pillows or a wedge pillow should do the trick.

Elevating your head helps to prevent fluid from pooling in your lower eyelids and creating puffiness while you sleep.

If propping up your head hurts your neck or you can’t fall asleep, you may also consider elevating the entire top end of your bed by a few inches. You can use bricks under the bed posts or use special bed risers that are specifically made for this purpose.

12. If you can, get at least eight hours of sleep

Although limited sleep may not actually cause under-eye circles, getting little sleep may make your complexion paler. Any shadows or dark circles you have may be more obvious as a result.

Experts recommend that most adults aim to get between 7 and 8 hours of sleep each night.

If you’re having trouble settling down to rest, try improving your sleep hygiene by:

● creating a sleep schedule, or a regular bedtime and wakeup time, even on the weekends 

● avoiding nicotine in the hours before bedtime avoiding caffeine for 8 hours before bedtime 

● avoiding beverages containing alcohol before bedtime, as they can affect your sleep quality

● avoiding eating large meals a few hours before bedtime

● completing all strenuous exercise a few hours before bedtime

● avoiding screens, such as televisions, cell phones, and other electronic devices, for 1 hour before bedtime taking a hot bath or shower before bed or using other relaxation techniques making your room dark and cool, if you can.

13. Eat more collagen-rich foods

As you get older, the muscles and tissues that support your eyelids weaken. This means that your skin may begin to sag, including the fat that’s usually around your eyes.

Upping your vitamin C intake can help your body absorb more hyaluronic acid. This essential acid is naturally found in the body, but the amount stored decreases with age.

Foods rich in vitamin C and amino acids can also help with collagen production by increasing hyaluronic acid levels, creating healthier skin.

Good sources of vitamin C can include:

🍊 oranges

● red peppers

● kale 

● Brussels sprouts 

● broccoli 🥦 

● strawberries 🍓 

14. Eat more iron-rich foods, too

Iron deficiency anemia is a condition where the blood is lacking red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen to tissues in the body. Iron deficiency can cause dark circles under the eyes and even pale skin. Other symptoms can include:

● extreme fatigue

● cold hands and feet

● brittle nails

A doctor can check for anemia with a blood test. Depending on the severity, they may recommend eating more iron-rich foods or taking iron supplements to increase your levels.

Iron-rich foods include:

● red meat, pork, and poultry

● seafood

● beans

● leafy green veggies, like kale and spinach

● raisins, apricots, and other dried fruits

● iron-fortified foods, like cereals, breads, and pasta

● 🫛 peas

15. Cut back on salty foods

Eating too many salty foods may contribute to under-eye bags. Salt affects your body’s fluid retention and can make you puffy overall. It may also lead to other health issues, like heart disease and stroke. Do not use bleached white table salt. Use natural harvest sea salt or Himalayan Pink salt. 

The American Heart Association recommends consuming 2,300 milligrams (mg) or less of salt each day. Ideally, adults should consume no more than 1,500 mg of salt each day.

Read packages carefully to see how much salt is in your favorite snacks. One way to immediately lower the salt in your diet is to avoid eating packaged, processed foods. Instead, try eating a diet based more on whole foods, including fresh fruits and veggies, where you can control the salt content.

16. Cut back on alcohol

Drinking alcohol contributes to dehydration, and dehydration may lead to bags and dark circles under your eyes.

If you’re craving a special drink, try grabbing flavored sparkling water or infusing regular water with fruit.

17. Quit smoking, if you smoke 🚬 🚭 

Nicotine depletes your body’s stores of vitamin C, which is the vitamin responsible for creating healthy collagen in your skin. Smoking can contribute to worsening:

● wrinkles

● discoloration

● under-eye bags

● dark circles

Quitting smoking also helps with a host of other health issues. You can add years to your life and reduce your chances of developing many health conditions and diseases.

Doctors typically recommend tools or programs to support smoking cessation. Medications or other products may help you manage any nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

Frequently asked questions about under-eye bags

What gets rid of bags under the eyes fast?

You may be able to reduce the appearance of under-eye bags by applying a cold compress or steeped and chilled green tea bags.

Can eye bags go away?

While you may not be able to get rid of eye bags, you may be able to reduce their appearance with some practices and topical products. These can include getting enough sleep, sleeping elevated, quitting smoking if you smoke, and applying sunscreen. Topical products containing retinol may also help.

What causes bags under the eyes?

You may develop under-eye bags due to genetics, aging, allergies, and skin conditions such as eczema or pigmentation issues.

What is the new procedure for under-eye bags?

Nonsurgical procedures for smoothing the under-eye area include:

Filler: This treatment injects a filler, typically hyaluronic acid, under the eye to create a smoother appearance.

Laser resurfacing. This procedure uses a laser to remove the top layers of the skin beneath the eye, stimulating new collagen growth.

Chemical peel. A chemical peel treats under-eye skin by removing the older, top layer of skin cells, revealing tighter, brighter skin beneath.

Surgical options include a lower eyelid lift, which is called a blepharoplasty.

How can I tighten the skin under my eyes?

You may be able to reduce puffiness under the eyes with some lifestyle changes, such as sleeping elevated, staying hydrated, and reducing your intake of salty foods and alcohol.

If you have allergies, treating that condition or avoiding triggers may reduce the appearance of puffiness.

Takeaway

Having dark under-eye circles typically results from genetics. But you may be able to reduce their appearance with lifestyle changes like getting more sleep, applying topical products, and habits like wearing sunscreen.

Cosmetic procedures performed in a dermatologist’s office may also help — but they may need to be repeated to maintain the effects.

How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Permanently

Takeaway

Dark circles can happen due to fatigue or aging. You can try reducing their appearance with cold compresses, tea bags, and other home remedies, or get treatment from a dermatologist.

Are dark circles a serious health problem? Not really, but many people feel that dark circles under their eyes make them look tired, older, or unhealthy.

There are a number of methods — both natural and medically prescribed — that people use to get rid of or lessen the appearance of, dark circles under their eyes. Although not all of these treatments are permanent, with maintenance and consistency they will help reduce the appearance of dark circles.

Why do I have dark circles under my eyes?

Although dark circles under your eyes are most commonly caused by fatigue, there are other causes as well, including:

allergies

allergic rhinitis (hay fever)

atopic dermatitis (eczema)

contact dermatitis

heredity

pigmentation irregularities

scratching or rubbing eyes

sun exposure

Another cause of dark circles is the natural aging process. When you age, you tend to lose fat and collagen, and your skin often thins. This can make the reddish-blue blood vessels under your eyes more prominent.

Also, as people age, they commonly develop puffy eyelids or hollows under their eyes. Sometimes these physical changes cast shadows that can appear to be dark circles under the eyes.

What gets rid of dark circles the fastest?

There are a number of ways that people report they’ve eliminated or reduced the appearance of dark circles under their eyes. Everybody is different, so some of these remedies might not work for you.

As with any treatment, it’s always a good idea to review your plans with your doctor before testing them out on yourself.

Sleep

Fatigue and a lack of sleep can cause dark circles under your eyes. It can also make you look paler, which might make your dark circles appear darker. Make sure you’re getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night and practicing good sleep hygiene.

Elevation

When you sleep, try extra pillows under your head to lessen the puffiness of fluid pooling in your lower eyelids.

Cold

Sometimes dilated blood vessels can darken the area under your eyes. A cold compress can cause the blood vessels to constrict, which may result in a lessening of the dark circles.

Sun

Reduce or eliminate sun exposure to your face.

Moisturizers

There are a number of over-the-counter moisturizers that might help you with the dark circles under your eyes. Many of them contain caffeine, vitamin E, aloe, hyaluronic acid, and/or retinol.

Cucumber

Proponents of natural healing suggest chilling thick slices of cucumbers and then placing the chilled slices on the dark circles for about 10 minutes. Then rinse the area with water. Repeat this treatment twice a day.

Almond oil and vitamin E

Natural healing advocates suggest mixing equal amounts of almond oil and vitamin E and then, just prior to bedtime, gently massaging the mixture into the dark circles. In the morning, wash the area with cold water. Repeat the process nightly until the dark circles disappear.

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Vitamin K

A 2015 studyTrusted Source showed that placing a pad (which contained a mixture that included caffeine and vitamin K) under the eye resulted in a reduction in wrinkle depth and dark circles.

Tea bags

Natural healers suggest soaking two teabags — use caffeinated tea — in warm water and then chilling the bags in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Place a bag on each eye. After five minutes, remove the teabags and rinse the area with cold water.

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What your doctor might suggest for dark circles

Your doctor might offer a medical option, depending on their diagnosis of the cause of the circles under your eyes. That recommendation might include the following.

Skin-lightening cream

To lighten under-eye hyperpigmentation, a dermatologist might prescribe a skin-lightening cream with azelaic acid, kojic acid, glycolic acid, or hydroquinone. Some of these creams, in formulas with lower percentages of the active ingredient, are available over the counter.

Laser therapy

Laser treatments use heat energy to vaporize damaged cells. The darker pigment under the eyes can be targeted. Along with lightening darker skin tones, laser therapy may induce new collagen formation.

Chemical peels

A dermatologist might suggest a light chemical peel to lighten dark pigmentation under the eyes. Commonly these will include glycolic acid, retinoic acid or hydroquinone. Your dermatologist might also suggest a Jessner peel, which includes a combination of salicylic acid, lactic acid, and resorcinol.

Blepharoplasty

Fat can be surgically removed in a lower lid blepharoplasty by a plastic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, or dermatologic surgeon. The procedure can decrease the shadow cast by your eyelid, which can decrease the appearance of dark circles.

Fillers

A hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler such as Restylane or Juvederm can be injected into the tissue under the eye by an ophthalmologist, dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or specially trained healthcare provider. Fillers help with volume loss under the eye, which can cause dark circles.

Frequently asked questions

When should I see a doctor?

If swelling and discoloration appear under only one eye, you should talk to your doctor about it, especially if it appears to get worse over time.

Is it possible to remove dark circles permanently?

There are different solutions — both natural and medical — to remove or prevent dark circles from appearing under your eyes.

This includes simply making sure to get enough sleep, but also things like vitamins, oils, tea bags, or a procedure like a chemical peel.

While none of these treatments provide long-lasting results, if you do them consistently, they may help you lighten the look of your dark circles.

How do dermatologists treat dark circles under the eyes?

There are various medical treatments for dark circles under the eyes. These can be topical medications like tretinoin (Retin-A), laser treatments, or in some cases dermal fillers.

What deficiency causes dark circles?

Under-eye circles can have many causes, but researchTrusted Source suggests low iron or vitamin B-12 might play a role.

Takeaway

Although having dark circles under your eyes typically isn’t a health concern, you might want them to disappear for cosmetic reasons.

There are a number of home remedies and medical treatments for removing or reducing the appearance of dark circles. You should check with your doctor to see which one is best for you.

Removing Dark Circles Under Eyes for Men

In most cases, dark circles under your eyes are more of a cosmetic concern than a health issue.

Some men may think dark circles under their eyes make them look older, less youthful and energetic, or in need of more sleep.

Many men aren’t comfortable wearing makeup to conceal dark circles. So, what are the alternatives for men who want to get rid of the dark circles under their eyes?

How men can treat dark circles under their eyes

There are several things you can try to get rid of your dark circles without the use of makeup:

Get more sleep

A lack of sleep typically won’t cause undereye dark circles, but it might make you pale which can make any dark circles or shadows appear more obvious.

Change your diet

Along with drinking enough water to stay hydrated, eat foods that support collagen. According to a 2014 study, hyaluronic acid will support collagen production.

Foods rich in vitamin C and amino acids that can increase collagen and hyaluronic acid include:

oranges

broccoli

strawberries

Brussels sprouts

kiwis

cauliflower

Treat your allergies

Hay fever and other allergies can cause puffiness and swelling of the skin under your eyes. This can result in a darkening of the skin. Your doctor might recommend antihistamines like cetirizine and loratadine.

Stop smoking

Tobacco smoke damages the skin on your face. Among other things, it can break down collagen.

Add an extra pillow

When you lie flat, fluid can pool in your lower eyelids and cause your eyes to be puffy. Consider elevating your head with an extra pillow or two.

Calm your eczema

Eczema can thin your skin. Talk to your doctor about what triggers your eczema — household cleaners, fragrances, wool — and if you need prescription topical medications such as:

cortico steroids

PDE4 inhibitors

calcineurin inhibitors

Get more exercise

Exercising more often and for a longer period of time will boost circulation, leading to benefits for your complexion.

Stop rubbing your eyes

Rubbing your eyes can damage the small blood vessels in your eyelids and the skin under your eyes. Those broken blood vessels can appear as dark circles.

Wear sunscreen

UVA rays can penetrate deeply into your skin and cause damage to the elastin and collagen that keep your skin youthful.

Home remedies for treating dark circles

Shrink your blood vessels

Consider using a cold compress on your eyes for about 20 minutes. The cold may reduce puffiness and help shrink blood vessels. This can result in a diminishment in the appearance of dark circles.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties and moisturizing and antiaging effects on skin. Before going to bed, consider massaging aloe vera gel under your eyes and leaving it on for about 10 minutes before cleaning with a clean cloth or cotton pad. Advocates of natural healing suggest that this might help reduce the appearance of dark circles under your eyes.

Coconut oil

The moisturizing properties of coconut oil promote skin health. Natural healers suggest treating dark circles under your eyes by massaging a few drops of virgin coconut oil under your eyes before going to bed and then leaving it there overnight.

Tomato juice

According to a 2012 studyTrusted Source, the phytochemical lycopene found in tomatoes is beneficial to skin.

Proponents of natural healing suggest mixing equal parts tomato juice and lemon juice and then applying this mixture under your eyes for around 10 minutes before washing it off with cold water. You can apply the mixture twice a day for two to three weeks.

Prevent macular degeneration

Two untreatable causes of dark circles

Heredity

You might be genetically predisposed to dark circles under your eyes since your genes influence your skin’s level of pigmentation.

Aging

As you age, your skin tends to get thinner and lose collagen and fat. When that happens under your eyes, the blood vessels are more obvious and may cause your skin to appear darker.

Takeaway

Unless the dark circles under your eyes are hereditary or the result of advanced age, you have a number of different options to reduce — or even get rid of — their appearance.

If you’re still concerned or home 

Do Cucumbers Improve Undereye Skin?

Cucumber juice has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help treat the skin under your eyes. You can apply them for about 15 minutes at a time.

Putting cucumbers over your eyes to treat dark circles and puffy skin is probably one of the best-known beauty remedies. There are plenty of people who swear by this remedy, and the evidence for using cucumbers on eyes is more than anecdotal.

There is some science that supports this treatment as a natural and gentle way to make your skin look and feel better. The key is in the unique hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties of the cucumber. Keep reading to find out what you should know about using cucumbers on your eyes.

What the science says

Studies have shown that the juice of the cucumber can reduce swellingTrusted Source, soothe damaged skinTrusted Source, and stimulate antioxidant activityTrusted Source.

The cooling effect of the cucumber juice can also help give skin a refreshed look and feel. Cucumbers are rich in vitamin C and folic acidTrusted Source. Vitamin C can “wake skin up” and stimulate new cell growth, while folic acid stimulates antioxidants that help your skin fight off environmental toxins that can make eyes appear puffy or tired.

Since cucumber has such a highTrusted Source water content, it can also moisturize the area under the eyes when it’s used as a treatment. One clinical trial indicatedTrusted Source that cucumber juice would be an effective ingredient in products used to prevent wrinkles because it helps restore skin’s natural elasticity.

Much of this evidence is based on what we know about the contents of cucumber, and the fact that people have been relying on it for centuries as a way to heal and hydrate the skin underneath the eyes. We don’t currently have clinical trials that measure the way cucumber slices can help the skin around your eyes. There are multiple causes of under-eye inflammation and circles, and it’s possible that some people will respond better to this treatment than others.

How to use it

To use cucumbers as a beauty remedy, make sure to have chilled cucumbers on hand in the refrigerator. Start with clean, dry skin and prep an area of your home where you can lay down undisturbed for at least 15 minutes.

Cut off one end of the cucumber and discard. Then cut two slices off the cucumber, about half an inch thick. It’s important not to slice the cucumber too thin. You may want to peel the cucumber skin off, as it could contain pesticides that you don’t want near your eyes.

Set a timer nearby for 15 minutes or so. In a reclining position, place one cucumber slice over each eye and relax while the cucumber’s natural acids soak into your skin. If one side of the cucumber becomes warm against your face, flip it over and enjoy the cooling sensation all over again.

You can perform this remedy as much as you’d like, as many times as you’d like to try it. But if you don’t see any results from this remedy, you may want to consider speaking to your doctor about dark circles or excessive puffiness under your eyes. While rare, these symptoms could be an indicator of another health condition that should be diagnosed and treated.

You can also find products that use cucumber extracts to treat puffy eyes and dark circles. These products are fairly easy to find and available in most drug stores. Keep in mind that using a real cucumber is probably the most natural and simple way to get the benefits of cucumber for your eyes.