Are you looking for a book that will bring you spiritual revelation? Do you want to learn about a simple and unpretentious way of life? Do you aspire to think deeply about the relationship between humans and nature? Are you wary of emerging technologies? Do you want to live a poetic life, with respect for all life, with a reflective spirit on everything? If your answer is yes, then I highly recommend reading Thoreau's collection of essays, Walden.
Recommended index: five stars
Reason for recommendation:
First of all, Walden is a collection of essays in the true sense of the word, and it is different from other books that are like chicken soup for the soul, with its amazing sentences, flashing words, refreshing, and fascinating. Walden is a collection of essays written by Thoreau, which records his life of living alone on the shores of Walden Lake for more than two years, which is full of deep reflections on life, reverence for nature, and analysis and understanding of human nature.
Secondly, the simple and unpretentious way of life depicted in this book made me yearn for it deeply. Thoreau chose to get back to nature and try to live a simple life, building a log cabin on the shores of Walden Lake to enjoy a peaceful life. This way of life makes me feel the essence of life, cherish every minute and every second, live a solid, simple life, and weed out the content that does not belong to life.
Moreover, the way of thinking and acting in this book is instructive for modern people. Thoreau believed that to live a poetic and free life, it was necessary to have respect for all life and to have a reflective spirit on everything. This kind of thinking can lead us to inner peace and tranquility, allowing us to pay more attention to our inner world and pay more attention to our way of life.
Famous sentence sharing:
One of the things I always tell my friends is that if a person wants to live like a human being, he must perceive, experience and explore by himself. This quote is from Walden, and it made me realize that the path of life needs to be walked by ourselves, and we cannot rely on others or external forces.
There is also a saying: I live by my deeds, not by words. Thoreau believed that we should not change ourselves by preaching alone, but that we should influence others through our actions. This sentence made me realize that we should be cautious in what we say, but we must be decisive and resolute in our actions.
In closing, I would like to say that Walden is a great book that deserves to be read again and again. Every time we read, we will bring different feelings and enlightenment, so that we can have a deeper understanding and perception of life.
Summary:
If you're looking for a book that will give you spiritual inspiration, Walden is the place to be. The simple and unpretentious way of life, the reflection on the relationship between human beings and nature, the vigilance against emerging technologies, and the understanding of the essence of life in this book are all worthy of our deep thinking and learning. At the same time, the famous sentences in the book will also benefit you a lot and let your mind get a deeper baptism.