Thomas Edison
Sand-Covered Gold is a type of Nayin in the Five Elements philosophy, corresponding to the Chinese Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches Jiawu and Yiwei. It symbolizes the spirit of refining gold from sand—unyielding perseverance, growing through repeated trials, and eventually shining bright after overcoming setbacks.
The representative figure of this spirit is Thomas Edison. He refused to give up after thousands of failed attempts, finally inventing the electric light to illuminate the world. With numerous practical inventions, he transformed human life, turning the impossible into the ordinary with patience and persistence.
Many of us also start to doubt ourselves when we see no results after repeated efforts, become discouraged in the face of failure, and lack the courage to try just one more time.