In this era of rapid development, there seems to be a big difference between the views of Chinese people and the West on the choices and pursuits of life. A netizen once said with emotion: "We Chinese, are we tired of living?"This is a pun, which is not only a question of our way of life, but also an admiration for our industrious spirit.
Children stay up late to study and Xi, and for the sake of a better life in the future, they do their best, sacrificing the carefree nature of their childhood. The adult world is full of "996" work system, and long overtime seems to have become a default norm. Some people are envious, some people are tired, but it is undeniable that behind the prosperity of our country, the result of the joint efforts of countless hard-working people.
Europeans are puzzled by this, they feel that we value money too much and ignore the joy of life. In their eyes, the true meaning of life is not about the amount of money, but about happiness and freedom. They pursue the enjoyment of the present, while we value the stability of the future and the education of our children.
However, such a statement is somewhat one-sided. We are looking for money in order to give our children a better future and a better education. However, when children lose their happy childhood under heavy academic pressure, should we reflect on whether our pursuit has truly achieved their happiness?
There are so many ways to live that we can't simply measure the happiness of all people by one standard. The hedonism of Westerners may not be suitable for everyone, but we cannot completely deny their way of life. We should find our own way of life, neither overdoing the pursuit of money nor completely neglecting the joy of life.
In this pluralistic world, we should respect everyone's choices and find our own balance. After all, the meaning of life is not only about money, but also about how we enjoy every moment and how we find our own happiness in busyness. Only in this way can we truly realize the value of life and find our own happiness.