Enlistment: The fate of me and my two comrades-in-arms in 1981, one succeeded in counterattacking and the other fell into a desperate situation.
In 1981, with full of enthusiasm and excitement, I stepped into the military career of Taihe County, Jiangxi. At that time, the 247 teenagers of our recruit company, 18-year-old youth and longing were intertwined into the most beautiful youth. In this foreign land, we have formed a deep comradeship because of our military uniforms, and the best of them are Chen Xueli and Zhu Jincheng.
Chen Xueli, that eloquent guy, can make the entire company smile. Zhu Jincheng is a diligent and hard-working old man, who is like a fish in water in the position of workshop director. The three of us often get together to talk about life and imagine the future. That innocent teenager cultivated our strong will and the quality of daring to take responsibility in the army.
After gathering less and leaving more, we each rushed to the voyage of life. However, fate has twists and turns, and the story of the two comrades-in-arms deeply shocked me.
The first experience of enlistment: full of enthusiasm and youthful enthusiasm.
In 1981, a group of 18-year-old teenagers stepped into the military and defended the territory of the country without hesitation. The entire recruit company is full of vitality, and the tacit understanding and affection we have established with each other because of our military career has become the driving force for us to move forward tenacity. Unexpectedly, this initial passionate period made my two comrades-in-arms and my two completely different lives.
Chen Xueli: The sinking behind the scenery.
Chen Xueli, the leader among us, the success of his career used to be his pride. After being discharged from the army, he found a foothold in a village-run business, and with his eloquence and business acumen, his career climbed repeatedly. However, the good times did not last long, and a failure to invest in real estate cost him a huge fortune. He was unable to extricate himself from the whirlpool of fame and fortune, and was finally sentenced to life imprisonment, and his property was lost. Chen Xueli's life fell from the peak into the abyss of no return, which makes people feel the impermanence of fate.
This has caused heated discussions on social **, and some people lament the impermanence of life and think that the excessive pursuit of fame and fortune is too expensive. Some netizens also bluntly said: "This is the reality, this society is ruthless, sometimes the more desperate you want to win, the easier it is to lose." ”
Zhu Jincheng: Stick to the original intention, but get lost because of desire.
Compared with Chen Xueli's downfall, Zhu Jincheng's fate has a different turn. His fledgling success stemmed from hard work and perseverance, but an indulgence in middle age led to the collapse of his career and the shattering of his family. He gave up his career accumulated over the years for the pleasure of the moment, and finally chose to disappear. After this bad news spread, there was a lot of discussion on the Internet, some people sighed that "the original intention is not up to the original, and the middle-aged are at a loss", and some people warn that "the road to fame and fortune sometimes really makes people lose themselves".
Fate Meets: Two Friends' Reversed Life Trajectories.
These two former comrades-in-arms, one lost himself because of fame and fortune, and the other gave up his heart because of desire. The intersection of their destinies at this turning point gave me a deep reflection on life.
Netizens also left many comments on social platforms, some people sighed that "everyone is chasing their dreams, but the results are so different", and some people said with deep feelings: "Behind the seemingly success, how many people have endured many tests, do we really understand?".”
Philosophy of life: contentment and happiness, cherish the present.
The story of these two comrades-in-arms taught me that success and failure are not the only values in life. Zhuangzi once said: "Take advantage of the righteousness of heaven and earth, and the debate of the six qis, to swim endlessly." This kind of free and easy philosophy of life is the goal we should pursue. While pursuing a career, cherishing every moment of life and treating others with fraternity is the true way to success in life.
As Rabindranath Tagore said, "Let us not be burdened by fame and fortune, and find back the beauty of life like summer flowers." "Success and failure are just passers-by on the road of life, we must learn to stop in moderation and be content and happy. No matter how the external changes, the inner nature and quality are the foundation of life.
My military career: indifferent to fame and fortune, guarding the original intention.
Compared with the twists and turns of the life of my two comrades-in-arms, my life in the army was calm and indifferent. Getting up every day and lining up for drills, although the military regulations are strict, it has cultivated my discipline. The simple joy of teamwork and helpfulness is what I have always maintained. In 1999, I retired from active duty and returned to my hometown, where I lived an ordinary and quiet life.
I don't pursue excessive power and money, and every time I complete a task, I feel grounded and fulfilled. In life, the more tranquil the state of mind, the more you can grasp yourself. I will remember the lessons of my two comrades-in-arms and maintain humility and simplicity. No matter how the outside changes, the inner nature remains the same, which is the real success in life.
Life Choice: Live in the moment and cherish every moment.
Life is a long road, and everyone has their own choices. I choose to be indifferent to fame and fortune and maintain peace of mind. The story of the two comrades-in-arms taught me not to lose my way because of momentary gains and losses. As the ancients said: "There is a confidant in the sea, and the end of the world is like a neighbor", while we pursue our dreams, we must cherish the people around us and every moment.
Success and failure are only part of life, and we need to learn to approach it all with a peaceful mind. Living in the present and enjoying simplicity and beauty is the best scenery in life. I will continue to work hard, adhere to the path of justice, and cherish every bit of life. Because the real success of life lies not in the external glory and wealth, but in the inner peace and kindness.