In the vast literary starry sky, Su Dongpo is undoubtedly a bright star. Mr. Lin Yutang's "The Biography of Su Dongpo" presents us with a more three-dimensional and colorful image of Su Shi, leading us into the inner world of this great literati.
Su Dongpo's life can be described as ups and downs, with twists and turns. He had a rough life, was belittled many times, and his life was through several hardships. But he always maintained an optimistic attitude and faced all kinds of misfortunes in life with an open mind. This made me feel that a person's state of mind has a crucial impact on their quality of life. As long as the mentality is good enough, there is no bitterness and happiness in the world.
In the process of reading this book, I was often impressed by Su Shi's wisdom and talent. He is not only a profound accomplishment in poetry, but also a master of prose, calligraphy, painting, etc. Whenever I read his works, I can feel the transcendent, open-minded and cheerful spiritual realm. This makes me wonder, why was Su Shi able to maintain such an optimistic attitude in such a difficult situation?
I think this is inseparable from his profound humanistic qualities and open-mindedness. Su Shi received a good education since he was a child and read poetry and books. He had an in-depth study of Confucianism, but also absorbed the wisdom of Taoism and Buddhism. This pluralistic system of thought provides it with a different perspective on life. In times of adversity, he was able to draw strength from them and look at life's ups and downs in a way that transcended the world.
In addition, Su Shi's optimism also stems from his love of life. He has a great taste and pursuit of food, beauty, friendship and art. Even in the days when he was degraded, he was still able to discover the beauty in life, and created countless touching works on this subject. This love of life has kept him positive and able to face no matter how big the setbacks are.
Reading "The Biography of Su Dongpo" made me deeply realize that the difficulties and sufferings in life are not terrible, the key is how we face them. As Su Shi said: "Life is like a dream, and one is still beautiful." "Life is short, it's like a dream. Instead of dwelling on the gains and losses and honors and disgraces in life, it is better to maintain a normal heart, cherish the present, and enjoy every beauty in life.
This book also taught me a truth: happiness is not about having material wealth, but about spiritual satisfaction. Although Su Shi has experienced ups and downs, he has always maintained his inner wealth and freedom. This spiritual abundance enabled him to transcend the bondage of material things and reach a higher state of life.
Looking back on my own life, I have experienced a lot of setbacks and confusions. But through reading "The Biography of Su Dongpo", I gradually learned to face these difficulties with a more open-minded attitude. I've learned to cherish what I have and stop worrying about trivial things. At the same time, I also try to cultivate my own interests and hobbies to make life more colorful.
The Biography of Su Dongpo is not only a biography of Su Shi, but also an apocalypse about the wisdom of life. It teaches us to face the challenges and dilemmas of life with a positive and optimistic attitude. We must cherish the present moment and enjoy every beauty in life; We must constantly enrich our humanistic qualities and inner world in order to achieve a higher state of life. This book will always be with me and be a beacon on my life path, guiding me forward.
Edit: Ancient style.