Life is actually much simpler than people think

In his book "Walden", Thoreau recorded in detail his daily life and thoughts for two years. He cultivated land next to his cabin. , sow in spring and harvest in autumn, self-sufficient. He is a son of nature. He admires nature, makes friends with nature, talks to lakes, forests and birds, observes animals and plants in the forest, plays the flute on the boat, fishes by the lake, and writes down himself in the cabin at night. observations and reflections. Away from the hustle and bustle, he wanted to find an authentic state of existence in the tranquility of nature and a more poetic life. He pursued spiritual life and paid attention to the growth of the soul. He proudly declared: "Everyone is the king of his own kingdom. Compared with this kingdom, the Tsarist Empire is just a humble country, like a small snowball in the ice and snow." Thoreau His practical actions tell us that most of the luxuries and most of the so-called comforts that people pursue are not only unnecessary, but also a great hindrance to human progress. If you are simple, the world will be simple, and you will discover the beauty of simple life.

Confucius said: "There is nothing in the world except for people who disturb themselves." Hegel said: "The greatest truth is the simplest; similarly, the simplest people are also the greatest." Looking back at the current situation, modern high-rise buildings Rows of trees, pedestrians with hurried faces, endless traffic, noisy night scenes, singing and dancing, show the busyness and prosperity of the city. In this city, people work like machines and are entangled in all kinds of trivial matters every day. There are always so many things that they can't let go of, including the rich material life, the delicacies of mountains and seas, and the various temptations. Over time, the remaining There is only fatigue and boredom. People become numb and busy. They are so busy that they forget to think about the meaning of busyness, forget to see if their own hearts are willing to accept such busyness, and forget to think about how to turn their hearts away from the hustle and bustle. Peel away from your daily life and see the natural undertones. At the same time, we often hear people with some life experience say to young people who have never experienced anything in the world. Life is much more complicated than you think. So young people learn to look at the world with complex eyes and learn to "talk to people when they meet." "Think twice before making decisions," deliberately keep distance from others, and put up defenses everywhere. As Yu Qiuyu said: "Our history is too long, our strategies are too deep, our tactics are too deep, our black boxes are too big, our inside information is too thick, our words are too greedy, our vision is too complex, and our predictions are too risky, so we are 'over-conceiving' everything. Many people spend their lives in excessive imagination, which adds a lot of disillusionment, chaos and waste to life."

Chernyshevsky said: "Life can only be seen by dull people. It is empty and tasteless. "Goethe said: "All truly good and beautiful things, no matter how they appear, are simple and similar." The world is simple because of your simplicity. Give yourself a share. In An Tian's state of mind, you will find that a flower or a leaf is so beautiful, and the scenery in the world exists for those who understand it. Simple life is never in distant stories or distant dreams, but is around you and me. I still remember the early morning in the countryside when I was a child. The crystal dewdrops were still dotted among the green and golden trees. One or two loud rooster crows made the countryside lively. People woke up from their deep sleep and went to work in the fields. In front of the house The vegetable garden behind the house is only two or three sections of land, but your parents are like embroidery, filled with vegetables of all seasons and raising more than a dozen chickens and ducks. Your parents always like to ask you to pick eggs from the haystacks and touch them by the river beach. The warmth of duck and chicken eggs makes you feel the breath and temperature of life. Especially when I go home from school and throw down my schoolbag, I go to the river to catch fish and shrimps, climb trees to dig out bird eggs, eat cypress jujubes, and catch cicadas. When I’m tired, I lie down under a big tree and take a good nap, with the sun slowly shining between my fingers. It flows slowly, the cat lies at your feet with its eyes narrowed, and the puppy plays beside you. Now that I think of it, I still deeply feel the unforgettable taste of happiness. As Thoreau said: "Simple, simpler!" Simplicity is an original beauty. As long as you observe carefully, you will find that the most beautiful works of art in the world are often the most concise and lengthy. The rendering is no more convincing than a short, punchy sentence.

Emerson said: "Nothing is as simple as "great"; in fact, being simple is great." Lao She said: "All kinds of calculations are no match for a simple heart." Since ancient times, So far, those who are simple and straightforward are always more likely to be happy than those who are complex and sophisticated. For example, one day more than two thousand years ago, Alexander the Great, who led 100,000 cavalry to conquer Eurasia, met the impoverished philosopher Diogenes. Alexander asked: "I have conquered the whole world. You can ask me for any gift you want." Diogenes, who was taking a nap in the barrel, stretched and replied: "Mr. Alexander, I am resting. Please don't block my sunshine." This is the most famous dialogue between the "Princess Prince" in Greek history. It is said that Alexander sighed afterwards: "If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes." For another example, Steve Paul Jobs, CEO and founder of Apple in the United States, was successful in his career at the age of 27 and became one of the As a billionaire, a famous photographer took a picture of him that year and was surprised to find that his home was extremely simple. Jobs said lightly: "All I need is a cup of tea, a light and a music player." Apple's simplest design stems from the simple lifestyle of its leader.

For example, in 1990, when Mandela left the prison where he had served 27 years, he said this meaningful sentence: When I walked out of the prison door, I had already left hatred and anger behind. Otherwise, I would Will keep himself in jail. After being released from prison, he devoted himself to national mediation and negotiation, and was elected as the "Greatest South African" in 2004. His legendary experience illustrates this truth: treat the complex world with a simple mentality, and the simple world will eventually become simple for you.

Shelley said: "Those who are clear-minded and practical are the simplest, and the future will definitely belong to those who think simply." Tennyson said: "The greatest people are noble only because of their simplicity." The world seems to be complicated, with all kinds of people, and there are too many disturbances in our lives. That is because we think too much. In fact, life itself is like a cup of boiled water, people give it color and flavor; the essence of life It's simple, but people think of it too complicated. There is no peaceful life, only peaceful people. The more stories a person has, the calmer and simpler he is. Life is simple, like a few lines in a painting, with a sparse and clear indifference, and a cool and cool tranquility. The complexity of life is like the ink splashed on rice paper, which exaggerates the city and sophistication, but cannot get rid of the noise and confusion. Some people are very simple and can see the bottom like clear water at a glance. That is because they have a pure soul. Some people, shrouded in clouds and mountains, seem to have a very deep city. That is not the depth of the soul, but the complex intertwining of human nature, and the heart is no longer clear. There is no need to beat around the bush in being a human being, just be more sincere and less clichéd, just be yourself. The great beauty of heaven and earth can be found in simplicity. Those ordinary lives are better than the bluff life, those quiet days are the warmest embrace that time can give. Life is just a passer-by in the time tunnel. Extraneous things not only take up your limited time and space, but also make you exhausted physically and mentally, lose yourself, and weaken the value of life. Throw away all unnecessary burdens and pursue a simple life, which is a precious, lovely, real and beautiful life. May we be simple people with inner time and space, and inhabit the earth poetically.