As the sun set, Lao Quan sat alone on a park bench, looking into the distance. The wrinkles on his face were even deeper, and his eyes had lost their former brilliance. For a long time, Lao Quan let out a long sigh, as if releasing the depression in his heart.
His mind drifted back to his childhood, when Lao Quan was full of ideals, dreaming of becoming a scientist when he grew up, to be able to study new missiles and spacecraft, or to be an astronaut to be able to go to the space station and see the Earth from space once.
However, as the years passed, the ideal wings were shot down again and again, and now Lao Quan is just an ordinary old man.
More than 70 years of wind and frost have destroyed Lao Quan's flesh and bones, and also smoothed his edges and corners. Looking back on life now, Lao Quan's achievements are nothing more than working hard to build a family and feed a family, without any earth-shattering achievements.
Once upon a time, I also thought about achieving a great cause, even if it was to leave a glimmer of honor for my children and grandchildren, but after all, I still went further and further on the ordinary road, leaving regrets in vain.
Lao Quan couldn't help but slander himself, if he was less indulgent and less fun when he was young, maybe he would be able to achieve some ideals, even a little bit. However, time is irreversible, and missed opportunities are difficult to make up.
What is the use of regret and regret at this moment? Lao Quan smiled self-deprecatingly, got up and walked out of the park slowly. There is not much time left for him, maybe he should live in the moment and enjoy the last moments.
Lao Quan suddenly realized that for ordinary people, although the sense of achievement and ideals are important, the most important thing is family.
Lao Quan recalled that when he was young, his husband and wife separated for the sake of his career, and he missed the bits and pieces of his children's growth. Now that the children are away from home and starting a business, Lao Quan can only listen to some news on the phone.
How much he misses the days of family reunion, even if it is just an ordinary homely meal, he feels very warm.
Especially for his wife Liu Qing, Lao Quan cherishes and attaches great importance to him. Married for many years, Liu Qing has always been a husband and children, and takes care of housework. She endured loneliness and often encouraged Lao Quan to succeed in her career.
Now Lao Quan understands that the support and companionship given by his wife are far more precious than success.
Thinking of this, Lao Quan couldn't help but shed tears. He still remembers that when his wife took her last breath in the hospital bed, she held his hand tightly as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she only had time to say "I'm sorry".
Lao Quan regretted a lot, if he could go home early, even if he could accompany Liu Qing for one more day, it would be better than the time he was looking forward to every day but couldn't get back.
Now Lao Quan can only guard Liu Qing's and mutter. He seemed to see his wife smiling at him, and his face was full of happiness. Lao Quan knows that the existence of his wife will always live in his heart, which is a treasure that can never be exchanged in this world.
Lao Quan wiped away his tears and decided to dedicate the rest of his time to his family. He should cherish the time spent with his children; He also has to take good care of his parents, fulfill his filial piety, and no longer let those gray-haired old people worry about him.
Life is short, and Lao Quan finally woke up to the fact that the affection of his family is the most important sustenance in this life.
After Lao Quan realized the true meaning of life, he was determined to live, see more of the world, and feel the meaning of life.
He began to travel all over the world, admiring the great rivers and mountains. The vastness of the plateau, the distance of the river, and the magnificence of the sea all shocked and moved the old spring. The beauty of this world is far more than the city where he once lived.
Lao Quan also learned to appreciate the little moments around him. He would quietly watch the flowers and trees and observe their growth; will stand on the bank of the river and feel the rushing of the water; Will look up at the sky and watch the white clouds change in a thousand ways.
Lao Quan found that as long as he put his mind to it, it turned out that the trivial things in life were worth fascinating.
Once, Lao Quan stood in front of the grave, looking at the tombstone of his parents, unable to leave for a long time. The wind blew and the fallen leaves in the cemetery were fluttering, and he suddenly realized that birth, old age, sickness and death are common sense in the world, and he is just a leaf, which will eventually wither in the wind.
Now Lao Quan is finally relieved, and he no longer regrets his dull life. He is just an ordinary leaf, and he also has his own spring, summer, autumn and winter. Lao Quan must learn to cherish the passage of time and be grateful for every moment given by life.
Lao Quan's state of mind seems to have become peaceful, and he is no longer afraid but full of anticipation for the rest of his life. He wants to live in the moment and enjoy life, which is the motivation that Lao Quan has regained to live.
Through this self-reflection, Lao Quan finally saw the meaning of life.
He understands that for ordinary people, family and love are the most important sustenance in life. As long as you work hard, take good care of your family, and live a lifetime with your lover, it is the greatest success.
Lao Quan let go of his past pursuit of fame and achievement and turned his attention to his family. He began to visit his parents often to make them feel filial and caring.
Lao Quan also often talks with his children on the phone, talking in detail about their work and life. Hearing that his children were out but everything was fine, Lao Quan felt relieved and happy.
Lao Quan no longer envies those successful people, because no matter how successful a person is, he can't get the company of his family. And this point, Lao Quan already has. He felt that his life was complete and that he was the happiest person in the world.
Lao Quan taught himself not to lose his fighting spirit because he was ordinary. Everyone is playing their part, and Lao Quan's duty is to take care of his family, and this is enough.
Today's Lao Quan has a busy but fulfilling day: running and exercising in the morning, preparing meals at noon, chatting with his parents or reading the newspaper in the afternoon, and spending time with his wife in the evening.
The simple life is already a paradise for Lao Quan.
Treating old age with a normal heart and being grateful for every day is the meaning of ordinary people's lives that Lao Quan finally realized through the vicissitudes of life.