Beginning: Today we are not going to talk about any major political matters. It's about a common weed you've definitely seen but may not care much about—the lettuce. It grows on the roadside, in the fields, in obscurity. But this seemingly ordinary little thing is full of the philosophy of life.
Let's listen to a blogger's memories of the mochi.
Text: The blogger has eaten the seed since he was a child. In the 70s of the last century, their family lived in rural Sichuan, living in poor conditions. Due to material deprivation, there is simply not enough food to eat. My mother often had to take the tips of the worms from the field home, wash them, chop them finely, and cook them in porridge. In addition to feeling the aroma of grass, it is more of an inexplicable bitterness when you eat it. For children at that time, eating mochi was like eating grass, and it was almost hard to swallow.
Today, 50 years later, when the blogger walks to work, he accidentally sees the dense growth of the roadside again. Memories of his childhood came to mind, and he suddenly had the idea of reliving the taste of the seeds. So when he got off work, he brought a handful of scissors and cut them home. Stir-fried with lard and accompanied by millet porridge, the seeds exude a unique aroma, the taste is refreshing and delicious, and after eating two bowls, there is still some unfinished taste.
50 years ago, it was to live, but 50 years later, it has become a kind of enjoyment of life. This contrast makes the blogger deeply emotional: our living standards have undergone earth-shaking changes. From eating the seeds to satisfy food and clothing to now eating the seeds, I miss the past and yearn for the pastoral life. People's ideas of life have been completely different.
We live in a modern society. Although the problem of food and clothing has long been solved, too many people are still trapped in the cage of work, mortgage, and life pressure. The lesson of the animal is that don't always overcomplicate life, but live in the moment, and simple life is the truth. The lotus brings us not only the blessing of the mouth, but more importantly, the abundance of the soul.
It also makes us realize that the changes of the times have indeed changed a lot of things. For example, eating is no longer about living, but about enjoying life. Survival is no longer a goal, but a quest for how to live better. People's lives are no longer passive, but actively created and chosen. This shows that society is progressing, and people's ideas and concepts are being renewed.
Although it is small, it has left a valuable inspiration for the survival and development of human beings. As we run for rations, it reminds us that simple living is the truth; In our pursuit of material life, it tells us that the spiritual life is equally important. Every seemingly mundane thing may hide a rich philosophy. We can only capture these bits and pieces of life with an open eye. Life will give us endless inspiration.
Conclusion: Life is actually very simple, but we are always blinded by something. The mounds are a testament to this. With an ordinary heart, you can see the extraordinary in the ordinary.