In 2024, the Year of the Dragon is approaching, and the streets and alleys have not yet had a taste of the New Year. Looking back on the past, you can see red paper and gold characters everywhere at this moment, and the flavor of the year is very strong. It is said that there is a reason for the New Year's Eve now. Modern life, in particular, has taken away our countryside, leaving behind only infinite nostalgia.
I am a mortal man, living in a bustling city, running around every day to make a living. The past year has been like a dream and fleeting. Looking back on the past, how many joys and sorrows, how many gains and losses, all turned into faint clouds in my heart. At this moment, I am looking at the fireworks outside the window, but I have no joy in my heart to welcome the New Year.
Couplet. As the saying goes: "The year and the time pass, and the meaning goes with the day." Yes, time flies like a white horse, slipping through your fingers without noticing. When we were children, we looked forward to the Chinese New Year because it meant eating good food, receiving red envelopes, and having fun. And now, when we grow up, in the face of the growth of years, the innocence and expectation in our hearts have long been polished by the years.
The dragon has been a symbol of China since ancient times, the embodiment of strength and wisdom. This year, we are all descendants of the dragon. But at some point, I began to wonder if the spirit of this dragon still exists in our bloodline. In this materialistic society, people are running for fame and fortune, and gradually forget their original intentions. What exactly are we after? Is it money, status, or peace of mind and contentment?
Good fortune. Looking at the dust that gradually accumulated on the table, I remembered that when I was a child, my grandfather always said, "It's the New Year, you have to sweep away the old dust and welcome the new year." "At that time, I didn't understand the meaning, but now I understand that this is not just as simple as cleaning the room, but also a ritual to cleanse the soul and start anew.
Heaven and earth are heroic, and the autumn is still graceful. On this special day, perhaps we should all stop and think about it: what are we really after? Is it material abundance or spiritual abundance? Only by understanding this can we find our own direction in the new year.
FLM. I hope everyone can find their own direction and live their own wonderful life in the new year. Don't be trapped by fame and fortune, and don't be disturbed by gains and losses. Let's welcome this 2024 lunar Year of the Dragon together and welcome a new self.