Life is like a dream, the years are like a song, Journey to the West is a bright light in this long journey of life, illuminating our way forward. It is not until we are about forty years old that we can truly understand its meaning. As children, we may have thought of it as a mere myth, fearful and disgusted by the demons and hardships in it. However, as the years go by and life grinds, we begin to understand and appreciate the philosophy behind those tribulations.
Journey to the West is not only a literary work, but also a philosophical masterpiece containing wisdom. Every character and plot seems to tell us the true meaning of life. Monkey King, the omnipotent and imaginative hero, is a portrayal of ordinary people in the depths of each of us. His seventy-two changes symbolize the fickleness and complexity of the human heart, even if it is ever-changing, it can never get rid of the inner troubles and disputes.
And that magic number 108,000 is full of deep meaning. A heel bucket can turn over 108,000 miles, representing the freedom and infinite possibilities of thought; The journey to the west is also exactly 108,000 miles, which seems to tell us that the meaning of life is not the destination, but the scenery and experiences along the way. Although Sun Wukong can soar into the sky, he can't get rid of the gravitational pull of the earth after all, which is also a portrayal of our life: even if there is more imagination and longing, after all, we must experience and experience it in a down-to-earth manner.
In the end, the theme of Journey to the West boils down to four words - self-redemption. This is not only a requirement for individuals, but also an expectation for the entire human society. In the journey of life, we are all constantly seeking redemption and growth, striving to become a better version of ourselves. And the beginning and end of all this lies in our own hearts.
Let us continue to move forward on the road of life with a deep understanding of Journey to the West. May we continue to grow and progress in the process of experiencing wind and rain, pain and happiness, and finally achieve self-redemption and transcendence.