Analysis of Mr. Hou's motivation for choosing to leave the bustling city and live in seclusion in the mountains
In our materialistic and money-worshipping society, people yearn for the prosperity and extravagance of the city. However, Mr. Hou, who once lived in such an environment, had the opposite idea.
Mr. Hou was originally a white-collar worker living in a big city and living a 9-to-5 job. High-rise buildings, people coming and going, this is the scene he faces every day. With a boring job and high competitive pressure, Mr. Hou often has to work overtime and hardly have any free time.
In such an environment, Mr. Hou's heart gradually became tired. He began to wonder what was the meaning of life, should he spend his life like this? He would drive to the outskirts of Mt. Jungnam, hoping to release his stress by climbing the mountain.
Along the way, the traffic turned into verdant woods. The fresh air of Zhongnan Mountain and the mountains lined up gave Mr. Hou a completely different feeling. When he sat alone on the top of the mountain, looking at the sea of clouds at his feet, his heart was more calm than ever.
At this time, a thought sprung up in his mind. Will he be able to stay forever in this trouble-free paradise and live a simple and comfortable life? This thought became stronger and stronger, so that he came to Zhongnan Mountain every week to find solace for his soul.
After careful consideration, Mr. Hou resolutely decided to leave the hustle and bustle of the city and embark on the road of retreat. He wants to live a poetic and comfortable life between the sacred mountains. This is what his heart really yearns for.
Mr. Hou's living conditions in Zhongnan Mountain in the early days of his seclusion
After choosing to live in seclusion in Zhongnan Mountain, Mr. Hou first faced the problem of survival. There is no electricity, no water, and no ready-made houses.
At first, Mr. Hou could only find a relatively dry ground among the trees and put up a simple curtain as a temporary shelter. When the weather is nice, it doesn't hurt to sleep under a tree; But in case of wind and rain, it will be directly poured on the body.
After some consideration, Mr. Hou decided to take matters into his own hands and build a small cabin using branches and planks. He carefully chose the wood so that the house was both strong and not overweight.
To protect him from rain and moisture, he covered the roof with palm leaves. Finally, a simple but functional log cabin was built.
Next, Mr. Hou cultivated a small vegetable plot on the hillside. This fertile red earth became his source of food. Every morning, Mr. Hou would come to the vegetable field to water and weed, and then pick fresh vegetables to eat.
The wild vegetable leaves cooked in clear water are the best delicacy for him.
During the day, Mr. Hou will engage in meditation, boxing, reading scriptures and other spiritual activities. In addition to meditation, he also gathers medicine, fishes, and hunts to enrich his recipes.
The night is the most peaceful time for him, with a XiXi breeze and bright stars, as if only he is left in the world.
Although his life was hard and simple, Mr. Hou's heart was unprecedentedly calm. Away from the hustle and bustle of the world is like being reborn, he finds a peace that he could not get during his working days.
Occasionally, I think of my family, and I also strengthen my determination to live in seclusion and no longer have contact with everything in the world.
Relatives went up the mountain to persuade him to return, but Mr. Hou insisted on refusing to leave
Mr. Hou has lived in seclusion in Zhongnan Mountain for many years, and his family has always been concerned about him, coming to visit him many times and persuading him to leave the mountains and return home.
The first time was when Mr. Hou had been in seclusion for three years, and the eldest son came to the mountains with the younger son, wanting to take his father back to the city. When they walked through the woods and came to Mr. Hou's wooden house, they were frightened.
My father had gray hair and a wrinkled face, which was very different from what he remembered.
The eldest son begged his father to leave the mountains and reunite with his family. The youngest son also pulled the corner of his grandfather's clothes, shouting that he missed him. However, Mr. Hou shook his head and said that he had adapted to life here, that he was peaceful and comfortable, and that he did not want to return to the hustle and bustle of the city.
The second time was when Mr. Hou's wife and daughter visited him after 10 years of seclusion. The wife tearfully begged her husband to come home, and the daughter also said that she missed her father. Mr. Hou smiled and hugged them, but still firmly said that he had found his heart and would not leave.
The family members visited one by one, but they could not make Mr. Hou change his mind. He said that he had found true happiness in the mountains and had given up the emotional ties of the world.
Although the family was in pain, they could only accept this reality and drifted away from Mr. Hou.
Mr. Hou has changed beyond recognition
In the blink of an eye, 30 years have passed since Mr. Hou's secluded life in Zhongnan Mountain. For the past 30 years, he has lived an unpretentious life and has not had any contact with the world.
On this day, the former family members came to Zhongnan Mountain again to visit the old man who had lived in seclusion for many years. At first, they hesitated at the foot of the mountain. I'm worried about how I will feel when I see my father, who is already in his old age.
Gritting his teeth, he still mustered up the courage to start the journey through the mountains and mountains. After several inquiries, I finally came to Mr. Hou's wooden house. Pushing open the hidden door, an old man in ragged clothes sat in the center of the room.
Is this Mr. Hou? They looked at each other in disbelief. His white hair was gray and his face was wrinkled, completely different from what he remembered. If it weren't for the old clothes they were wearing, they wouldn't have recognized this as their father.
Thirty years of seclusion have changed Mr. Hou's appearance beyond recognition. But when he looked up and looked at his family, the tranquility and wisdom in his eyes showed that his heart was still there.
After catching up, Mr. Hou continued to stay in the mountains, and his family understood and accepted his choice. When they walked out of the wooden house and looked at the white clouds on the top of the mountain, they couldn't help but be impressed by their father's persistence and wisdom.
Mr. Hou was awarded the title of "The First Hermit of Zhongnan Mountain".
30 years of seclusion not only changed Mr. Hou's appearance, but also allowed him to gain rich life experience. Through his own efforts, he has won the reputation of "the first hermit of Zhongnan Mountain".
During his seclusion, Mr. Hou read Taoist classics and learned many secret recipes of Chinese medicine. He was also diligent in collecting herbs and mastered the uses and effects of various medicinal herbs. Once, the villagers under the mountain were sick with a strange disease, and they consulted various famous doctors to no avail, and finally turned to Mr. Hou for help.
Mr. Hou prescribed the right medicine and was soon cured. Since then, the villagers have called him a miracle doctor.
Mr. Hou also fishes by the lake, hunts in the mountains, and collects wild fruits. He studied the nutritional value of food and conditioned his body accordingly, so he was healthy. The villagers felt that he seemed to know everything, and that he was a generalist with great powers.
Many seekers and tourists come to visit Mr. Hou and ask him to answer the puzzles in his life. Mr. Hou's enlightenment has helped many people who have lost their way to find inner strength.
The master's wisdom also makes the visitors awe of him.
As a result, Mr. Hou became famous and was respected by the surrounding villagers and tourists as "the first hermit of Zhongnan Mountain". He became the spiritual mentor of the seekers on the Jungnam Mountain, and he was also a man of God in everyone's minds.
Cautionary tale and revelation
For most people, Mr. Hou's decision to abandon city life and live in seclusion in the mountains for 30 years is incomprehensible and unacceptable. But in fact, his story also gives us many warnings and inspirations.
First of all, it warns us not to pursue the prosperity and material life of the city too much. Being drunk on paper will only make your heart empty, and you should keep a simple heart. Mr. Hou found a free and peaceful life, which is exactly what we should Xi.
Secondly, it inspires us to cherish the love and love of our loved ones. After years of seclusion, Mr. Hou missed the opportunity to reunite with his family, which was his failure. We should be actively involved in life and enjoy the joy of family.
Furthermore, it tells us that the meaning of life is not only in the pursuit of fame and fortune. We need to actively seek inner peace and choose our favorite lifestyle like Mr. Hou, and should not be bound by external Xi.
In the end, the outer material things bring temporary satisfaction and happiness at best, while the inner peace and insight are the most precious. We should pay attention to the uplifting and sublimation of the soul, wash away the dust and find wisdom like Mr. Hou.
Mr. Hou's story is thought-provoking and admirable. I believe that as long as we can correctly understand his secluded life, we can get the guidance of life. We don't have to follow in his footsteps, we draw on the essence of his wisdom.
Conclusion
To sum up, 30 years ago, in order to seek spiritual freedom, Mr. Hou chose to leave the bustling city life and live in seclusion in the deep mountains and old forests of Zhongnan Mountain.
In a humble environment, he lived a simple and regular life. Living in seclusion honed his will and allowed him to gain inner peace. He gained the reputation of "the first hermit of Zhongnan Mountain" and became a master in the minds of many people.
Today, 30 years later, seclusion has changed Mr. Hou's appearance, but it has not changed his quiet and intelligent heart. The lesson of his story is that we don't have to indulge in material desires, but should seek the pure land of our hearts.