When the pendulum of life comes to a halt, everyone wants a dignified goodbye that is consistent with their beliefs and traditions. In our land, there is no end to the discussion of the afterlife, especially for the elders, which is not only a cultural inheritance, but also a belief deeply rooted in their hearts. Today, let me take you into Grandpa's world and listen to how this old man in his old age has to say his deepest worries and expectations.
Grandpa is forty years old this year, with gray hair and traces of time engraved in the corners of his eyes. When night falls, he likes to sit in a rocking chair and look through the stars outside the window, as if looking for something. Not long ago, at a family dinner, he suddenly raised his concerns about cremation policy. "Children," he said, in a trembling voice, "I know that cremation now saves land. But ah, in my heart, being buried in my homeland is the final destination. "
There was a sudden silence at the dinner table. We see tears glistening in Grandpa's eyes – it is an emotional release of respect for tradition and the recognition of the end of life.
I would say that grandpa is not alone. He represents countless elderly people who have embraced the traditional way of burial. They see it not just as a choice of farewell, but as a symbol of the continuity of their identity and cultural memory.
Just as natural as spring goes to autumn, the sun rises and sets, we respect the laws of nature to give life a beginning and an end, and we should respect everyone's right to choose the world after death. Changing traditional Xi is not an easy task; it touches the softest and strongest part of every family.
Some people may say that cremation is more environmentally friendly and space-saving, but have you ever considered the feelings of inadequacy and frustration that cannot accept cremation? Sometimes there is cold logic and numbers games behind the policy: expensive cemetery fees, graded cremation furnaces...... Is the feelings of the people really taken into account?
I can't help but think back to the silent graves next to the old houses – they bear witness to the family history and carry the memories of the ancestors. And now many old people may no longer be able to enjoy such a resting place.
Through the fierce and complex contrast between burial and cremation, it is clear that there is a huge gap between social change and individual needs. We cannot simply describe the impact of this change on the elderly as 'deprivation', it is more like a ruthless struggle without the smoke of gunpowder – a struggle that loses respect and respect for the past.
I remember hearing my son ask my grandfather, "Do you really mind being cremated?" Grandpa was silent for a while, and then choked up and replied, "Son...... I just want a simple, peaceful exit from this world. "
Today, I stand up to share these stories, not to stir up controversy or rebellion against the status quo, but to arouse our inner thoughts and discussions about the dignity of life and cultural inheritance.
So, what do you think about the current question of how to deal with the afterlife, and do you understand the complex ambivalence of the old people who want to follow the traditional way of saying goodbye?
Would you like to join us in a discussion on how to balance tradition and innovation in the modern world?
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