What others say, I do"This is not the style of our middle-aged people.
Think of the old saying, "Go your own way and let others say go." ”
This is the attitude that we middle-aged people should have.
Middle-aged, we are no longer the young people who don't know anything.
After having gone through so much, it's time to have your own set of eyes to see the world.
It's not that we can follow what others do, it's really cool to have our own opinions.
Isn't independence the way we want to learn?This is not only a life attitude, but also a demonstration of our wisdom.
In the academy of Athens in ancient Greece, Plato stood on his podium and thoughtfully expounded his philosophical thoughts.
His students listened intently, but Plato knew that his thinking was very different from the prevailing views of the time.
After a lecture, a young student walked up and asked, "Teacher, your mind is different, aren't you worried about being misunderstood by your peers or students?"”
Plato smiled and replied, "Truth does not lie in the approval of others. We must pursue independent thinking, even if it means taking a lonely path. ”
Plato's persistence led him to create a unique Platonism, a philosophy that influenced countless thinkers in later generations.
His example shows the importance of independence, even if it means being different, not losing oneself.
Michelangelo is in his studio, immersed in his latest sculptures.
Although this great artist has made a name for himself in the art world, he is constantly exploring new art forms.
One day, a patron said to him: "Michelangelo, your work is somewhat out of step with the aesthetics of our time, aren't you worried that this will affect your reputation?"”
Michelangelo replied earnestly: "It is the duty of the artist to be true to his own heart, and not to pander to the aesthetics of others." What I pursue is independent artistic creation. ”
Michelangelo's spirit of independence led him to create many outstanding works of art, such as the Statue of David and the Zenith of the Sistine Chapel, which became classics in the history of art, demonstrating the importance and value of the pursuit of independence.
In life, we all want to be recognized, especially in middle age, and want to prove that we are okay.
However, the real ability is not to please others, but to insist on oneself.
Plato and Michelangelo, both of them were people who went their own way.
No matter what others say, they just stick to their ideas. Such a person can achieve great things and make different works.
In reality, middle-aged people are often led by various voices.
But remember, other people's words are just references, and the most important thing is what you think.
The story of Plato and Michelangelo tells us that the real cow is the kind of person who dares to go his own way.
Middle-aged, don't just worry about conforming to others.
It's time to find yourself and be yourself.
No matter what others think, you have to have your own ideas and style.
In this way, you can live your life to the fullest.
In a forest in ancient Greece, a fox sees ripe grapes hanging high on a vine.
It jumped a few times, but it always couldn't reach it.
The other animals around the fox laughed at it and said, "You don't jump high enough, see how we do it." ”
They imitated the jump, but they failed one by one. Frustrated, the fox began to imitate the way other animals jumped, hoping to succeed.
However, no matter how much it tried, it could not reach the grapes.
Finally, the fox sat down wearily and said to himself, "Maybe I should find my way." ”
The story spread through the village and became a topic of discussion.
You see, this fox started following other animals, but it didn't get anything.
In the end, it understood that it could not go out of its own world in the same way as others.
Virgil sat at his desk, pondering the next chapter of his epic poem, the Aeneid.
His work was heavily influenced by Homer's epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey, but he aspired to create his own story.
One day, his friend asked him, "Is your epic just a parody of Homer?"”
Virgil replied: "Homer's influence cannot be denied, but I am trying to find my own voice. ”
Over time, Virgil gradually found his own unique narrative style, incorporating Roman mythology and history into the epic, creating a profound and unique work.
The Aeneid eventually became an iconic work of Roman culture, demonstrating the importance of individual independent thinking and creativity.
Look, Virgil is the same.
At first, his work was deeply influenced by Homer, but he continued to find his own voice, and finally achieved something extraordinary.
Both the story of the fox and Virgil's experience remind us that other people's paths can't go far beyond us.
It's the same for us middle-aged people. Follow others, imitate others, and in the end you will only find yourself lost.
Be brave enough to walk your own path, even if you are lonely, you must stick to your choice and find the sky that truly belongs to you.
In 17th-century Paris, the famous playwright Molière was preparing for the premiere of his new work, The Hypocrite.
In this satire, he depicts a society of vanity and comparison, in which the characters constantly compare themselves to others.
One evening, backstage at the theater, Molière said to his friend: "Look at these characters, they are always so busy comparing themselves and others that they forget their true worth." ”
The friend nodded in agreement and replied, "Yes, they have lost themselves and are swayed by the evaluation of the outside world." ”
Looking at the characters in "Hypocrite", one can't help but think.
Those who are always comparing themselves are actually losing themselves.
We middle-aged people are the same, if we always stare at others, we will only lose ourselves in the end.
Deep in the forests of ancient Greece, there was a beautiful young man named Narcassos.
He is proud of his handsome appearance, always obsessed with comparisons with others, and even ignores the love of Iris, the goddess of love.
One day, Narcasos saw his reflection by a pool of clear water and was attracted by his beauty.
He couldn't take his eyes off his reflection and gradually lost sight of the world and life around him.
Eventually, he turned into a daffodil and stayed by the pool forever. The story was widely circulated in Greek villages and became a warning against excessive self-comparison.
The tragedy of Narcassos teaches that indulging in self-comparison and ignoring the true meaning of life can only lead to self-destruction in the end.
The story of Narcasos is like a reminder to us not to always compare ourselves with others, to compare and compare, and finally not even to know ourselves.
At our age, it is important to understand our own value, rather than blindly pursuing the approval of others.
Middle-aged, don't always think about comparing yourself to others.
You see, both Molière and Narcassos tell us that blind comparisons are only disoriented.
We must have our own judgment and go our own way in order to find true happiness and satisfaction.
In Athens, ancient Greece, Socrates was known for his unique philosophical way of thinking.
He often converses with people in markets and squares, asking profound questions and leading people to self-reflection.
Socrates' methods and views were often contrary to the prevailing ideas of the time, causing dissatisfaction among some politicians and intellectuals.
One day, Socrates said in his midstrums, "Truth and wisdom are far more important than following the people." ”
This independent thinking sparked controversy and even led to him being accused of disrespecting the gods and corrupting the youth.
At trial, Socrates was faced with the choice of abandoning his philosophical views in order to survive.
But he said firmly: "An unexamined life is not worth living." Even in the face of the threat of death, he did not abandon his position.
The story of Socrates is thought-provoking. He would rather take a lonely path than go against his convictions.
This is a good lesson for us middle-aged people.
It's not necessarily right to follow someone else's path.
Sometimes, we need to be brave enough to go our own way.
When people reach middle age, it is easy to fall into a fixed pattern of life. But Socrates reminds us to dare to question, to dare to explore, even if it means going a different path. Only in this way can we maintain our inner freedom and independence.
When we reach middle age, we all have to learn to follow our own path, don't we?
Just like the philosophers of ancient Greece, they were not afraid to take a single-plank bridge, nor did they blindly follow the trend.
Think of Plato, who insisted on his own ideas and didn't care what others thought.
Michelangelo is the same, his art is his own voice, not the shadow of others.
Think for yourself, it doesn't matter what others say: your way, you come, don't always think about what others think.
Don't compare yourself all day long: * What is better than others, is it tired or not?It's good to be comfortable.
Change and try: times have changed, and we have to change too. It's not okay to be stubborn, you have to learn to improvise.
Middle-aged, to put it bluntly, is to find your own rhythm and go your own way.
We don't have to chase other people's shadows, and we don't let those endless torture ourselves.
Find your own position and adapt to the changes of the times, this is the wisdom of our middle-aged people.
Let's go, go ahead, go your own way, see your own scenery.
Follow me and let the rhythm of words compose the music of life;
"Nightingales leap in the moonlight, their feathers shimmering with silvery light. Its singing voice was like a wonderful **, which touched my soul deeply. "