In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.
A vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.
Worlds and particles, bodies and beings, time and space: All are transient expressions of the Tao.
If you can find true contentment, it will last forever.
If you correct your mind the rest of your life will fall into place.