The ancients had a saying: "If you don't do three things when it's dark, there will be no disasters at home", this sentence tells people not to do three things when it's dark. Although it may sound superstitious, there is actually some truth to it. In modern society, despite the development of science and technology, we still need to live cautiously. This article will reinterpret this proverb from three aspects and think about it in light of the actual situation.
In ancient times, people had a deep superstitious belief that night was a very dangerous time of day. They believe that the evening is the time for the activity of the ** power, so at night, people are afraid to go out and are even more afraid to do something bad. That's the first thing that "don't do when it's dark" – don't do bad things at night. By doing so, you can avoid getting into some bad things and keep yourself safe.
Expanding: The reason why the ancients did not dare to do bad things at night was because of their distrust of the darkness. In the dark, hearing and vision are limited, and it is easy to be disturbed by the surrounding environment, and it is impossible to detect danger in time. In addition, the social order in ancient times was relatively chaotic, thieves were rampant, and the night was the time of high incidence for their haunts. If you do something bad at night, you will not only be more likely to get retribution, but you will also be more likely to get into trouble. Therefore, not doing bad things at night became a way for the ancients to protect themselves.
In ancient society, there was a strict hierarchy and feudal concept, and people respected traditions and paid attention to various rules. Therefore, people know how to avoid conflict and not provoke others easily. This is the second thing that "don't do when it's dark" - don't provoke others. Doing so will avoid unnecessary quarrels and strife and keep the family in harmony.
Expansion: In ancient times, there was a strict hierarchy in society, and people needed to maintain relatively harmonious relationships with others to avoid causing conflict and unnecessary trouble. In the evenings, people usually get together to eat, chat or go for a walk, which is a time for everyone to relax. But if there is a mischievous child who does something bad at this time, then the family atmosphere will become tense and discordant. The ancients understood this and taught people not to cause trouble at night and avoid family conflicts.
In ancient societies, especially in poor families, people's sense of security was weak. Night is a dangerous time to encounter, and it is easy to encounter dangers such as thieves and evil spirits. As a result, people tend to stay at home after dark and don't go out easily. This is the third thing that "don't do when it's dark" - don't go out casually. By doing so, you can keep yourself safe and avoid danger.
Expansion: Ancient society lacked modern security measures, and people's security awareness was relatively weak. Going out at night, especially when you are alone, is prone to some dangers. Thieves may take advantage of the darkness to steal, evil spirits may appear at night, and they may encounter unfriendly people. In order to protect their own safety, people often choose to stay at home at night and do not go out easily.
Although the concept of the ancients is different from that of modern times, there is still truth to the saying that "if you don't do anything when it's dark, there will be no disaster in your home". In modern society, we may no longer be superstitious about those old ideas, but we should still be wary of potential dangers in dark times. Whether it's not doing bad things at night, avoiding provoking others, or not going out easily, it's all about keeping yourself and your family safe. Therefore, we should live cautiously, especially at night, to avoid unnecessary risks, to maintain family harmony and personal safety.