Yu Hua: They are all poor, why don't I be a free and easy poor person, and still be a poor person who works so hard.
In the contemporary literary world, Yu Hua has won widespread praise for his unique narrative style and profound social insight. His works are full of deep thoughts on life and destiny, as well as concern for the people at the bottom of society. In the face of the hardships of life, he raised a thought-provoking question: "They are all poor, why don't I be a free and easy poor person, and still be a poor person who works so hard." This sentence seems simple, but it contains Yu Hua's unique understanding of freedom and hardship.
1. Freedom in hardship.
The "free and easy poor" mentioned by Yu Hua in his question does not refer to idleness and pursuit in life, but to spiritual and ideological freedom. This kind of freedom is a calm acceptance of life, a calm response to fate, it does not need money or material decorations, only inner peace and tenacity.
In Yu Hua's view, to be a "free and easy poor" is to maintain spiritual independence and freedom. He emphasized that despite poverty, we can still choose our own way of life, maintain our love of life and the pursuit of freedom. No matter how difficult life is, as long as we maintain spiritual freedom, we can find the joy of life and self-worth in the hardships.
2. Arduous free choice.
However, "being such a hard working poor" does not mean that we should be bound by the hardships of life, but that we should have the courage to face the challenges of life and have the determination to pursue our goals. Despite poverty, we can still choose to work hard, to struggle, to pursue our dreams. This choice requires hard work, but it is worth it because it allows us to live purposefully and meaningfully.
Yu Hua believes that the value of life lies in choice, and choice means commitment. We are responsible for the consequences of our choices, whether they succeed or fail. This kind of commitment requires us to have the courage to face it and the determination to persevere. Only then can we truly own our own lives and have our own freedoms.
3. The blend of freedom and hardship.
In Yu Hua's work, freedom and hardship are not mutually exclusive, but intertwined. Through his portrayal of the underclass, he shows their resilience and freedom in a difficult life. Through their own efforts and perseverance, these characters bravely face the challenges of life, thus achieving the improvement of self-worth. Although their lives are hard, their spirits are free.
At the same time, Yu Hua also reveals the contradictions and conflicts between freedom and hardship. When faced with life's pressures and challenges, people are often tied to fixed roles and expectations, losing the right to self-choice. This predicament of losing their freedom makes their lives even more difficult. However, Yu Hua reminds us that only by bravely facing such contradictions and conflicts can we find true freedom.
Fourth, the courage to pursue freedom.
Yu Hua's words are not only a question of life, but also a reflection on self-worth. He believes that being a "free and easy poor" is not a passive escape, but a positive pursuit. This pursuit requires us to have the courage to face the hardships of life and the determination to achieve our dreams.
In this process, we need to constantly reflect on and adjust our attitude towards life. We must learn to find joy in the hardships of life and satisfaction in the realization of self-worth. We must learn to hold on to our beliefs, pursue our dreams, and never give up even in the face of difficulties and setbacks. Only in this way can we truly realize the value of our freedom.
Freedom to explore.
Overall, Yu Hua's words are the embodiment of his unique understanding of freedom and hardship. He believes that despite life's hardships and challenges, we can still choose to remain spiritually free, actively pursue our dreams, and bravely face life's twists and turns. This understanding provides us with a new perspective on life and self-worth, which not only helps us better understand the nature of life, but also inspires us to bravely pursue freedom and realize self-worth in the difficult life.