If given the choice, everyone wants to live the life they want. Some people pursue wealth and glory and desire to be looked up to, while others yearn for a simple life and are not bound by the world. Only when you are clear about what you want can you truly enjoy the process with peace of mind. Those who seek wealth and fame must put in the hard work and continue to maintain these achievements after they have obtained them. On the contrary, if you want to live a simple and free life from the beginning, you don't need to pay much for it. Know how to be content, live a life of food and clothing, and the rest of the time can be quietly enjoyed in life. Such a choice is often not valued in the world and may be ridiculed. But people who choose comfort and freedom do not mind the eyes of others, they seek to be comfortable and transcend all rules. Most of the hermits in ancient times lived a life of poverty, self-sufficient, not greedy for fame and fortune, and did not care about the eyes of others, because they knew what they were seeking. Let's read a poem by Wu Chengen today.
Expansion: Everyone's pursuit of a better life is different. Some people want to achieve their pursuit through success, and they will continue to struggle, fight, and eventually achieve success. However, this pursuit often requires a lot of effort and sacrifice. Others, on the other hand, pursue a simple and free life, where they are uninhibited and focused on pursuing the true needs of their hearts. Although they were snubbed or ridiculed in society, they lived the life they wanted, finding satisfaction and peace from within. Such a choice requires courage and perseverance, but it is also an understanding and pursuit of life.
Wu Chengen is the author of the four famous novels of the Ming Dynasty, "Journey to the West". His father was a businessman, and his ancestors were farmers for two generations, so he especially hoped that he could gain fame, especially Wu Chengen showed superhuman intelligence since he was a child, and he became famous very early. However, he took the imperial examination many times, but he was never named Sun Shan. In 1527, at the age of 23, Wu Chengen married the great-granddaughter of Ye Qi, the head of the household department, and formed his own family. But two years later, Wu Chengen lectured at the Longxi Academy founded by Ge Mu, and was appreciated by Ge Mu, the prefect of Huai'an, thus beginning his imperial examination road. However, the first time I participated in the township test of Nanjing Jiangnan Gongyuan, I regrettably failed. So, Wu Chengen decided to start traveling the rivers and lakes, and took the exam again three years later, but failed again. Three years later, he took the exam again, but the results still did not make the list. So, Wu Chengen came to Nanjing Guozijian to study hard, and it was not until he was 46 years old that he got the identity of a year-old tribute student, hoping to enter Beijing and wait for the official, but unfortunately he was not selected. At that time, it was the time of the invasion of the Japanese invaders, Wu Chengen was discouraged, and planned to put pen to paper, but in the end he failed to do so. However, when he was 52 years old, his fate suddenly changed and he was named Changxing County Cheng, although the official position was not large, but at least he realized his dream. However, after only two years in office, he was imprisoned for being falsely accused, and after his release, he returned to his hometown to live in seclusion. It was at this time that Wu Chengen began to create "Journey to the West", which took three years to complete.
Expansion: Wu Chengen's life has experienced hardships and ups and downs, and he has participated in the imperial examination many times, but has never succeeded. After being sealed as an official, he was implicated and imprisoned, and experienced a low point in his life. However, he was not defeated, but created "Journey to the West" during this time, which became a classic work that shook the world. Wu Chengen's life experience is closely related to his creation. His experiences and state of mind are integrated into the words, expressing his attitude towards a free and leisurely life.
"Butterfly Loves Flowers" is a poem written by Wu Chengen. The words describe a tranquil and comfortable state of life. In this environment, no longer pursue fame and fortune, and leisurely pick flowers and grasses. The scenery by the river is also pleasant, with sand gulls flying and reeds swaying in the wind. Sleep peacefully at night, wake up only to listen to the wind and waves, and have no trouble with fame, fortune and troubles. Through this poem, Wu Chengen expressed his yearning and understanding for a free and peaceful life.
Expansion: The poem "Butterfly Loves Flowers" shows a quiet and comfortable attitude to life with beautiful words. In this poem, Wu Chengen combines the natural landscape with his personal state of mind, expressing his pessimism for fame and fortune and his yearning for freedom. The sentences in the lyrics, such as "cleanse the mind and wash the heart of fame and fortune" and "sleep peacefully, no honor, no humiliation, no troubles", express the author's pursuit of freedom, appreciation of nature's state of mind and peace of mind.
By appreciating the works of the lyricist, we can feel Wu Chengen's attitude and state of mind in pursuit of freedom and care. He chose to live a simple and free life with his wife. Although Wu Chengen experienced many difficulties and setbacks in his life, he always adhered to his beliefs and bravely pursued the freedom in his heart. Through the creation of great works such as "Journey to the West", he has shown his unique views on life, and has also become a cultural inheritor admired and admired by future generations.
By understanding Wu Chengen's experience and creation, we can learn from his attitude and lifestyle of pursuing freedom and leisure. Whether we pursue wealth or a simple life, we should choose according to our inner needs and values, and persevere in the pursuit of freedom in our hearts. Only by clearly understanding what you want and working hard for it can you truly find your own happiness and satisfaction in the pursuit. Don't go with the flow and be swayed by the eyes and expectations of the outside world, but stick to your dreams and pursuits, and bravely pursue a free life that suits you.