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Speaking too much can deplete one's vital energy, which is why the wise often speak little. The union of male and female essence can give birth to new life. Both men and women possess kidney essence; in males, it is called semen, and in females, it is referred to as white turbidity. We continuously expend kidney essence through our daily activities such as speaking, moving, and thinking. Our kidneys contain a certain amount of this essence, and our bodies are likened to oil lamps, with the essence being the oil inside. Indulging in excessive sexual desires will certainly deplete the essence faster than it can be replenished, leading to the consumption of the innate essence. Once the innate essence is depleted, the essence of the spinal cord is consumed, followed by that of the brain. When the spinal cord's essence is consumed, symptoms such as back pain and weak legs may arise. When the brain's essence is consumed, one might experience memory loss, sluggish thinking, slow reactions, stuttering, and a deficiency of both Yin and Yang. A person in this state will appear haggard and listless, unlikely to achieve anything, and may even be looked down upon by others. They may also suffer from severe illnesses or premature death. It is akin to a computer without electricity; no matter how high its specifications, it is useless without power. The depletion of kidney essence can ruin an entire family, leading to inferior quality among its members. Therefore, positive education and moral norms encourage restraint in sexual desires. Staying up late and poor lifestyle habits can also severely damage the essence. One must follow the laws of nature and sleep when it is time to sleep; otherwise, it is going against the natural order. Each organ requires proper rest for metabolism, nutrient delivery, waste removal, and blood renewal. These processes occur during deep sleep. Each organ has a schedule for rest, and if they cannot rest, the body will mobilize vital energy to protect itself. Kidney essence is like the oil in a lamp; if we only light the lamp without replenishing the oil, it will eventually run out. Without kidney essence, there is no vital energy or spirit. What are essence, energy, and spirit? Essence refers to all the nutrients in the human body, divided into innate and acquired essence. Innate essence is inherited from parents, and acquired essence comes from diet, mainly managed by the kidneys, often referred to as "kidney essence." "Life begins with essence," and essence is not only the basic element that constitutes the human body but also governs the entire process of growth, development, reproduction, and aging. Energy is the subtle substance necessary to maintain life activities in the human body and is the driving force behind the functions of the body's organs and tissues. It is both a term for material and a manifestation of function. Energy has important functions in the body such as promoting metabolism, warming organs, defending against external pathogens, consolidating essence and blood, and transforming nutrients. "Life depends entirely on this energy." As long as energy flows continuously, like a cycle without end, the body remains healthy. Spirit refers to a series of mental consciousness and thinking activities, primarily governed by the heart. The heart is the supreme commander of the body, and the spirit occupies the primary position. A healthy heart ensures a sufficient spirit, and a sufficient spirit makes the body strong. If the spirit is scattered, the body becomes weak. "The heart is the great master of the five viscera and six bowels, and the dwelling place of the spirit. If the heart is injured, the spirit leaves, and if the spirit leaves, death follows."