The improvement of material life and the nostalgia of the sixties and seventies
In contemporary society, we enjoy an unprecedented material life, but many people still miss the era of material scarcity in the sixties and seventies. How can this phenomenon be explained?
First of all, the sixties and seventies were a special period when people went through difficult and difficult years together. At that time, shortages were a common phenomenon, and everyone was in the same predicament. People support and help each other, forming a special bond in the midst of misery. This mentality and emotion is called "Qi Poor", and people resonate and unite because they face difficulties together, and this sense of unity makes people nostalgic for that special period of history.
However, with the development of the times, socio-economic conditions have improved, and material life has also been greatly improved. Unfortunately, some people have not kept their promises, some have even become billionaires, while others are still struggling to make ends meet. This stark contrast has sparked people's dissatisfaction and thinking about the current society.
Second, the improvement of material life has not brought about the improvement of ideals, beliefs, and moral sentiments. In the past, when people faced material scarcity, their hearts tended to pursue spiritual sustenance and dependence. Now, material comforts have become dominant, and people are increasingly chasing money and wealth while moving away from their inner pursuits and visions. This makes many people feel empty and bored, and the mental stress is increasing as a result.
The ratio of happiness to money and material things is not simply proportional. In contemporary society, the improvement of material living standards has brought more choices and opportunities, but at the same time, it has also brought greater pressure and challenges, making us fall into the vortex of pursuit and anxiety. In the pursuit of material things, we may ignore what our hearts really desire, which makes us feel unsatisfied and unhappy in the accumulation of wealth.
In addition, there are many fond memories and precious human touches of that era in the sixties and seventies. Compared to today's society, which focuses on efficiency and speed, people at that time paid more attention to interpersonal relationships and emotional exchanges. The years of material scarcity make people more cherishing and grateful, and they still maintain a sincere and friendly attitude in the midst of all kinds of hardships and hardships. The time people spent together also formed a deep emotional bond that cannot be replaced by contemporary society.
However, the fast-paced and highly competitive environment of modern society has made relationships more aloof and distant. With the improvement of material living standards, people's pursuit and satisfaction of personal interests have become the main goal, leading to social differentiation and a sense of alienation between people. Today's society is more utilitarian and self-centered than it was in the sixties and seventies, and that period of material scarcity made people open up and pay more attention to each other's feelings and care.
In addition, the rapid development of modern technology has also made people gradually lose their attention to and explore the inner world. The rise of social media has left people overly reliant on the virtual world, immersed in external appearances and show-offs, and neglected to know what they really feel about themselves and others. The improvement of material life certainly brings convenience and enjoyment, but it also makes people lose themselves in the illusion of appearance, become more impetuous and pursue superficial achievements.
Therefore, despite the unprecedented material life we have in contemporary society, we also inevitably lose something precious. Nostalgia for the sixties and seventies when there was material scarcity is a kind of yearning and nostalgia for the past, and a yearning for simplicity and real life. Only when we return to our hearts and re-examine our pursuit of happiness can we regain our spiritual balance and inner satisfaction. By recasting relationships and focusing on spiritual pursuits, we can achieve true happiness and fulfillment in modern society.
In conclusion, the period of material scarcity in the sixties and seventies is remembered because it was a time when people were united by a common predicament, forming a special kind of emotion and bond. However, with the changes of the times, the improvement of material living standards has not brought about the improvement of people's ideals, beliefs, and moral sentiments, and people feel spiritual emptiness and increased pressure. Therefore, while our material life is improving, we should also pay attention to our inner pursuits and look for more things that can truly make us feel happy and satisfied.