Diverting emotions means overcoming emotions and changing the directionality of emotions to get rid of distracting thoughts and depression and to change bad emotions and habits. When met with depression, one might as well "read books to divert oneself from boredom, listen to music to dispel melancholy." In addition, the musical instrument, chess, painting and calligraphy may be utilized to divert emotions and mould one's temperament. More information, please read Causing Certain Diseases.