Walden is a classic essay by American writer Thoreau, documenting his life of living alone in the forest by Walden Lake for more than two years. In this book, Thoreau presents his unique perspective on nature, society, life, and philosophy, as well as his quest for simplicity, freedom, independence, and self-realization. I read this book, felt Thoreau's wisdom and courage, and also had some thoughts on my own life.
First of all, I admire Thoreau's courage to abandon the constraints of society and choose a different way of life. He does not pursue external things such as money, fame, status, etc., but pursues inner peace, happiness, and freedom. He built a hut with his own hands, grew his own food, lived in harmony with nature, and enjoyed a simple and fulfilling life. He is not disturbed by anyone, he is not bound by any rules, he is not affected by any prejudices, he only listens to his own heart. He said: "I want to live deeply, to absorb all the essence of life, to eliminate everything that is not life, not to live in a superficial way, not to live for the sake of discovering the true meaning of life, but to live for the sake of life itself." "I think it's a very noble and courageous attitude, and it's also a very rare and precious experience.
Second, I admire Thoreau's wisdom, his deep insight and understanding of nature, society, life, and philosophy. He depicts the changing seasons of Walden Lake with delicate brushstrokes, showing the beauty and mystery of nature. He used sharp language to criticize the hypocrisy and corruption of society, and exposed the weaknesses and flaws of human nature. He used philosophical speculation to understand the meaning and value of life, and put forward his own views and propositions. "A person's life should not be to find one's own existence, but to create one's own existence," he said. He said, "A man's happiness is not in how much he has, but in how much he needs." He said: "A man's wisdom does not depend on how much he knows, but in how he uses his knowledge." He said: "A man's freedom does not lie in what he can do, but in what he can do not do." He said, "A man's success is not in what he has achieved, but in what he has overcome." He said, "The value of a man is not what he is, but what he lives for." These words inspired me and gave me a clearer and more positive perspective on my life.
In conclusion, Walden is a great book to read again and again, not only as a record of life, but also as a manifesto of ideas. It allows us to see a different life possibility and also allows us to rethink our purpose in life. I hope we can be like Thoreau, live our own wonderful life and realize our dreams.