Hi!I'm a bundle of negatives.
Today we're going to talk about confusion.
Have you ever felt like you have no direction in life, you don't know what you want and what you want to do?
Have you ever been so confused, why are you always unhappy, unsatisfied, and not confident?
Do you often feel anxious and feel that you don't have enough time and ability to achieve your dreams and ideals?
If you've ever felt these things, then congratulations, you're not alone.
Many people will go through a period of confusion in life, which is a normal psychological process and an opportunity for growth.
However, if you allow these confusions and anxieties to take over all of you, then you will lose your initiative and become passive and passive.
If we want to change this state, we can read books that help us get out of the confusion of life.
Author :Hermann Hesse
Douban score: 89
This is a classic psychological **, which tells the story of the teenager Sinclair who experienced the exploration and struggle of self, society, and faith in the process of growing up, and finally found his own philosophy of life and lifestyle.
*, Sinclair meets a teenager named Demian, who is an independent, free, and intelligent soul who gives Sinclair a lot of inspiration and influence, makes him realize another side of himself, and also allows him to understand the mystery and profundity of the East.
This book has given me a lot of shock and insight, and it has made me understand that everyone has their own inner world, everyone has their own uniqueness and value, and has their own choices and judgments.
We must not be bound by the rules and expectations of the outside world, nor can we be troubled by our own fears and contradictions, we must bravely pursue our dreams and ideals, adhere to our own beliefs and principles, and live our true selves and freedom.
The book is full of words: "I want to be who I am, not what others want me to be." What a powerful statement!I hope you will be able to do the same, live like this!
Author :Miura Shion
Douban score: 85
This is a book about compiling a dictionary, which sounds a bit boring, but in fact it is a book full of warmth and wisdom.
* It tells the story of a group of publishers who strive to compile a new dictionary adapted to the times, "Dadu Hai", creating a dictionary is a complex and lengthy task.
It can take decades just to review the literature and research the materials.
It's hard to imagine how difficult it is, and many people can't stick to it.
However, the editors eventually achieved this feat.
Who hasn't had doubts about their worth at work or in life?
The key difference is that some people are stagnant in confusion, while others are fully engaged and focused.
With their continued love for their work and unwavering commitment, they persevered day after day, year after year.
This book has given me a lot of emotion and admiration, and it has made me see what a magical and wonderful thing language is, it is not only a tool for communication and expression, but also a power for thinking and creating.
One of the words in the book is: "I want to cross the sea of words with a flat boat." What a poetic and romantic phrase this is!
Author :Jack Kerouac
Douban score: 85
This is a typical Beat Generation **, which tells the story of a Buddhist follower without "understanding", the protagonist Rey roams around the country in an almost Zen monk's monastic style, and on the way he meets the forerunner Jia Fei, and follows him to roam the steep mountains and rivers.
In the process, he learns about himself and the world, and when he returns to his hometown, he volunteers to be a lonely summer volcano watcher.
Many people imagine life as complicated, longing for luxury cars, mansions, wealth and fame, and the recognition of others.
When these goals are not met, they often feel confused, anxious, and distressed.
However, this book reveals to you the existence of another way of life in the world.
It teaches you how to draw life force from the natural world and find inner peace from deep thought.
It advocates not asking for anything from the outside world, but turning to inner exploration and self-searching.
When you are able to settle your inner world, true happiness will follow.
One of the words of the book is: "I want to be on the road, looking for my Bodhidharma." ”
Author :Italo Calvino
Douban score: 91
This is an imaginative and allegorical ** about a man who, at the age of 12, rebelled against the hypocritical and cumbersome aristocratic etiquette.
climbed the tree and from then on, until he died at the age of 65.
He has never been down from the tree, he has been living in the tree, thinking, observing, writing, love stories.
During this period he experienced the decline of the aristocracy, the upsurge brought about by the French Revolution, the restoration of the empire, participated in Freemasonry, became a revolutionary, met Napoleon, met Napoleon's brother, and became acquainted with Napoleon's nephew.
*, the baron in the tree has various exchanges and conflicts with the people on the ground, as well as various understandings and misunderstandings, showing a unique perspective and world.
People are often faced with a conflict between the idea of the inner self and the outer world, mistakenly believing that being truly themselves means having to go against mainstream values.
However, this is not true.
True self-realization comes from the firmness and self-confidence of the individual.
It does not depend on what you do, but on your ability to follow your inner voice, remain faithful to yourself, and maintain the integrity of your own spiritual world.
One of the book's quotes is, "I want to see the whole world from a tree." ”
Author :Emma Reyes
Douban score: 85
Emma Reyes' life began in a forgotten corner.
She was born out of wedlock and spent her childhood in an abandoned dump that became her playground.
She witnessed the harrowing scene of her brother's abandonment, and at the age of four, she and her sister suffered the same fate.
Her upbringing was shaped by the isolated convent, and isolation, hunger, and uncleanness became her first understanding of life.
Despite these hellish challenges, she maintained a primitive love and desire for life.
Emma Reyes, the main character in the book, is also the narrator of the story.
She compiled the letters exchanged by friends into a book, telling how she struggled out of a difficult childhood and welcomed a new birth.
This book has touched the hearts of countless readers, including the famous Picasso and Márquez!
Therefore, for those who are confused and confused, Shu negative highly recommends this autobiographical **.
The true story it carries, with its volcanic enthusiasm and power, is enough to help you cut through the fog of life and encourage you to take courageous and determined steps.
One of the words of the book is: "I want to use words to record my growth." ”
The above are the five books I recommend for you that can help you get out of the confusion of life, they have given me a lot of inspiration and touch.
I hope that they will give you the same effect, so that you can find your own direction, regain your confidence, and embrace your future.
Of course, these books are not the only answers, nor are they a panacea, they are just some references and inspiration, and in the end, you still have to explore and enjoy it on your own.
So, the last thing I want to say to you is, "I want to see you and live your life in your own way." ”