My name is Wang Ming, and I have been wandering in this world for many years. After retiring, I chose to return to my hometown town, which is picturesque and warm. However, one day, I suddenly had a strong desire to stop dealing with people.
This strange decision stems from the fact that I have seen three things through. The first is the trouble of family trivialities. The children are busy and it is difficult for them to get together. I longed for a warm home, but I always found myself in an empty living room, with lonely shadows reflected on the walls. The children are busy with their careers, and the grandchildren are busy with their studies, and even when they get together, they are in a hurry. Gradually, I became disillusioned with my family.
Second, there is an increase in social pressure. After I retired, I thought I would be able to live a laid-back life, but I didn't expect my social circle to become even larger. Those relatives who had been estranged and old friends who had been lost for a long time suddenly became enthusiastic. Parties, dinners, celebrations, wave after wave, I can't breathe. Gradually, I realized that these social activities did not bring me real happiness, but only added unnecessary annoyance.
In the end, I saw through the complexity of human nature. In this materialistic and utilitarian society, people will do whatever it takes for their own selfish interests. I used to believe that friendship and family could stand the test, but the reality was an eye-opener for me. The conflict of interests between relatives and the deceit between friends made me feel exhausted. It dawned on me that instead of struggling with this complex relationship, it was better to live quietly on my own.
This decision made me re-examine my life. So, I started my "reclusive life". I turned off my phone, closed my social accounts, and completely cut off contact with the outside world. I chose a small mountain village not far from the city, rented a simple cottage, and lived out my old age quietly.
Life begins to become peaceful and easy. Every morning, I go for a walk in the mountains, listen to the birds and insects, and feel the tranquility of nature. In the afternoon, I would sit in front of the hut, bask in the sun, read a book, and spend a leisurely time. Without the constraints of social interaction, I began to slowly regain my love for life.
However, everything changed on a summer evening. I was sitting in the doorway basking in the sun when I suddenly heard a knock on the door. I was a little surprised because very few people visit this place. When I opened the door, an unfamiliar face appeared in front of me.
It was a young girl with tears in her eyes and looking a little tired. She told me that she was lost and had nothing on her, and that she could only hope for help from me, a stranger. I hesitated, but eventually invited her into the house and cooked her a bowl of hot soup.
Her name is Xiaoyu and she is an employee of a large company in the city. Her parents died, and she had been working in the field, but this time she went home to visit her relatives and lost her way. There was a kind of loneliness and helplessness in her eyes, which reminded me of my own predicament.
After I helped her find her way home, she asked me why I chose to live this life and stop socializing with people. I was silent for a moment, and then said, "Because I see through the hypocrisy of the family, the impetuousness of socialization, and the complexity of human nature." I feel like the world is too noisy and I need a piece of peace of my own. ”
Xiaoyu listened silently, her eyes flashing with a light of understanding. She told me that she was once a person who sought the perfect life, but lost herself in the hustle and bustle of the city. She said she understood that true happiness does not come from external honor and socialization, but from inner peace and love of life.
From that day on, Xiaoyu would often come to me, and we would talk about family life and life. She told me that she quit her coveted job and chose a simple and fulfilling life. Together, we discovered the beauty of life and gradually regained our faith in humanity.
However, the story doesn't end there. One day, Xiaoyu suddenly told me that she had found her dream job and needed to leave this small mountain village. She looked at me with an apologetic look on her face. I smiled and said to her, "Life is a journey, sometimes we need to stay in different places for a while and then move on. ”
The light rain left, and I went back to my secluded life. However, this time life is no longer so lonely. I've learned that there are annoyances in interacting with people, but there is also warmth. In this quiet mountain village, I finally found a balance and learned the art of getting along with people.
I saw through the contradictions of the family, the hypocrisy of socializing, and the complexity of human nature. But I also understand that it is precisely because of these trivial things that we can more deeply appreciate the colorfulness and richness of life. Perhaps, life is a practice, and you need to find a balance in the complexity and find your own happiness.