Life, like the three trees in the Zhuangzi, each has its own unique destiny.
When you feel that the world is isolated from you, it may be the time to grow freely.
Perhaps we can learn the philosophy of Zhuangzi, draw the wisdom of life from these three trees, and the way to grow freely in solitude.
Be a "useless tree" and grow freely
In "Zhuangzi: The World", there is a big tree with a huge crown, but it is identified as a "community tree" because it is crooked.
One day, the carpenter took his apprentice to cut wood, but he was dismissive of the tree, thinking that it was crooked and could not be used to make wood. So, they chose to leave.
At night, the tree gave a dream to the carpenter, telling him that it was because of its crookedness that it was not cut down and that it was free to grow.
In the dream, the tree said: "My crookedness has made me useless to the society, so I can grow freely, live a long life, and protect people from the rain and shade." ”
In relationships, if you are isolated, it may be because you are not understood or recognized in the same group
This is not a failure, but an opportunity.
Just like the social tree, if you are crooked, you may be able to find your own soil elsewhere and grow freely.
is not a social person, and there are almost a few of themYour uniqueness will be your strength, allowing you to thrive in your new environment.
Sometimes, in order to grow up, we need to leave our environment
Just as the transplantation of trees requires leaving the old soil in order to flourish on the new land.
Don't be afraid to leave, leave the old group, don't break or stand, new opportunities and recognition may be waiting ahead.
Being isolated is just a momentary loss, don't give up because of it. As long as you keep growing, you will shine
Just like that social tree, on the road of free growth, you will become stronger and stronger, and achieve yourself.
Be a "tall tree" and build your own platform
Zhuangzi, a philosopher who did not want to be restrained, was summoned by the King of Wei in tattered clothes. The king of Wei asked him about his dress, but Zhuangzi used the big tree as a metaphor and mentioned tall trees such as Nan, Zi, Yu, and Zhang.
On these trees, there are not only monkeys climbing, but also shrubs that rely on large trees in low places.
In relationships, being isolated may be because you seem less ordinary and different. Like a tall tree, your strength and independence make the people around you feel stressed.
When a person is strong, it is sunny and snowy, and there is no one to follow around
It's not a loneliness, it's your personal strength.
Zhuangzi was not detained by the King of Wei, nor was he moved by the official position. He insisted on being himself, and eventually led his students to write books and became a generation of grandmasters.
In the same way, when you are isolated, there is no need to be afraid, because you yourself are the "platform".
Plant your own plane tree, and you will have a phoenix;Have your own meadow and don't worry about running out of good horses
You are not gold, but as long as you keep growing, you will find that your originally isolated self is the best platform.
Make a "dry tree" and carve it into a vessel
In Zhuangzi's Shanmu, Confucius is trapped between the states of Chen and Cai, without eating for seven consecutive days.
At this time, he picked up the dead wood, struck the sound of musical instruments, and sang the ballad of the Shennong era.
The sound of dead wood is clear and the singing voice is moving, expressing Confucius's inner tenacity and struggle.
The pain of being isolated is not despair, but a process of carving.
Just as dead wood is to musical instrumentsAll the pain is here to cross you and make you reborn
Isolation is a profound reflection of your character and character, which you need to experience and cherish.
Promote the strengths and avoid the weaknesses, and throw away the excessWhen you are isolated, you need to look at yourself and find out where you are lacking.
Just as dead wood knocks out a melodious **, you can also carve yourself, remove the excess parts, and promote your strengths and avoid weaknesses.
It's not about pandering to others, it's about being a delicate work of art in your own world.
Looking at Zai Yu, he was criticized for his love of sleeping lazy"Rotten wood cannot be carved".。However, through his hard work, he eventually became one of the ten philosophers under Confucius.
After being isolated, you can become a talent. The pain in the process of carving will eventually turn into achievement.
The philosophy of Zhuangzi
In the story of Zhuangzi, we see it"Ten years of trees, 100 years of people".philosophical point of view.
Being isolated is not the end of life, but the beginning of a new life.
In isolation, you can cling to uselessness and grow freely;Strive to be strong, with its own stage;Carving yourself, there is a give-and-take
As Zhuangzi said:"A single branch is also springBeing isolated by others is an inevitable experience in life.
In this process, you may feel pain, maybe you will feel lonely, but please believe that this is only the only way to grow.
is not a social person, and there are almost a few of themAs you thrive in new soil, your past isolation will become a part of your splendid life.
So, don't be afraid of isolation, because in that lonely land, the opportunity to grow freely may be waiting for you.
Because you are the useless tree, the tall tree, the dry tree, destined to carve a unique and wonderful in the wind and rain