In life, everyone is unique. Because we are all different, we inevitably feel lonely. WhileZhuangziTell us that it is this uniquenessLonelinessMake people stand out. The strong walk alone, like lions, while the weak come in herds, like cattle and sheep. Loneliness is not a withering, but a flower like no other. Loneliness brings us not only silence and loneliness, but also growth and strength.
ZhuangziA story about the Turtle is told to explain the value of loneliness. State of ChuThere is a turtle that lived for 3,000 years, and after his death, he was enshrined in the temple and worshipped. ZhuangziQEmissaryFor this turtle, is it happier to be worshipped after death, or is it happier to wag its tail freely in muddy water? EmissaryHe replied that it was more comfortable wagging his tail in muddy water. ZhuangziSmiled and said, then please go back, I also want to wag my tail in the muddy water. ZhuangziThrough this story, we are taught that to enjoy solitude is to sacrifice one's feelings at the expense of oneself without pandering to others. Sometimes, freedom of mind is more important than fame and fortune. Learn quality solitude, tooEnjoy lifeA kind of practice.
ZhuangziTake Hui Shi as an example to tell us that solitude can ennoble a person's soul. WhenZhuangziWhen I went to visit Hui Shi, someone provoked Hui Shi and saidZhuangziIt was to replace him as the prime minister. Hui Shi immediately sent people to search for himZhuangzi, butZhuangziInstead of being afraid, he went straight to Hui Shi and told him a story. The parrot in the story is only thereSycamore treesIt dwells in the place of the bamboo fruit, and only the luscious spring water is drunk. Once, when the owl was caught by an owl, it looked up and saw the flying bird, so it made a "drink" sound from its throat to protect its food. ZhuangziThrough this story, tell Hui Shi that he doesn't threaten his thoughts, he just wants to wag his tail in the muddy water and enjoy the freedom of life, not fight for power and status. Hui Shi was ashamed after hearing this, and expressed his willingness to cooperateZhuangziPursue ideals and self-cultivation together.
ZhuangziThrough the story of Hui Shi, we are told that loneliness can ennoble people's souls. in the face of the outside worldStressWhen we are in harmony, we need to maintain our inner independence and autonomy, not be swayed by the voices of the outside world, and pursue what our hearts truly desire. Only in this way can we have a noble soul and pursue truth and beauty.
ZhuangziIt is believed that the source of wisdom comes from loneliness. If a person is always in the company of others, there will not be much breakthrough and innovation in his thinking and behavior. It is only in solitude that we can think quietly, think deeply, and thus open up the boundaries of our thinking. As suchZhuangzisaid: ".LonersQuiet, the quiet judge, the judge clear. ”
ZhuangziTo take what is there and give up what is not to emphasize the source of wisdom of loneliness. ZhuangziIt is believed that people often lose themselves and lose their true self in the process of pursuing power and status. It is only through solitude that we can let go of the useless and pursue what is truly valuable. So, solitude is the real wealth. ZhuangziWe are warned not to blindly pursue external material wealth, but to pursue the spiritualTranquilityand the nourishment of wisdom.
In short,ZhuangziTell us that loneliness is not terrible, but rather a kind of power to walk on the top of others and enjoy freedom and freedom. It is only in solitude that we can find our true selves and elevate our souls and wisdom. Loneliness makes people different, makes people more noble and unique. So, let's embrace solitude and discover the joy and value in it.