The fisherman and the turtle
My name is Ah Hai, and I am a fisherman who lives by the sea. On that day, as usual, I sailed alone in a small boat, casting a net on the surface of the sea to catch fish. The sea is sparkling and the breeze is gently blowing, with a slightly salty and wet smell. I cast the net and felt heavy, as if I had caught something big.
I struggled to pull the net onto the boat, and found that it was not an ordinary fish, but a huge old turtle. This old turtle is huge, with a black back armor that shimmers mysteriously in the sun. I was shocked, such a big old turtle, I'm afraid it's a little old.
"Old turtle, old turtle, I'm afraid you've cultivated to perfection, right?" I said to myself.
The old turtle suddenly opened his eyes, and looked at me with a fierce gaze, as if he could understand my words. In my heart, this old turtle is really extraordinary.
"Fisherman, if you let me go, I will repay you. The old turtle suddenly spoke, and his voice was low and powerful.
I was startled, but quickly calmed down. I know, I've met the legendary spirits.
"You...... How will you repay me?" I asked tentatively.
"You let me go, and I'll give you a magical soybean. The turtle replied, "This soybean can fulfill one of your wishes." ”
I hesitated for a moment, but I was a little shaken when I thought that such a big old turtle could be exchanged for a lot of money if it was sold. However, the old turtle seemed to see my thoughts, and said, "Fisherman, money is something outside the body, and it is not brought with you in life or in death. You let me go, and what I give you is an endless riche. ”
I thought about it and finally decided to let it go. The turtle spit out a golden soybean from its mouth and handed it to me. I held the soybeans, and I only felt that my hands were heavy, as if I held endless hope.
"Remember, fisherman, you can only make one wish. The old turtle advised, "Don't be greedy, or you will regret it." ”
After saying that, the old turtle slowly crawled back to the sea. I returned home with the soybeans, excited and apprehensive. I knew I had what I could have in my hands as a turning point in my life.
That night, I sat at the table and pondered for a long time over the soybeans. I thought of many wishes, wealth, power, fame...... But in the end, I chose the simplest and most immediate desire – I wanted a fishing boat that could catch more fish.
I made a wish to the soybeans and fell asleep. When I woke up the next day, I found a brand new fishing boat moored outside, much larger and more advanced than my previous boat. I was ecstatic and couldn't wait to take it for a test drive.
Sure enough, the new boat was faster, more stable, and easier to fish. I quickly caught a boatload full of fish, a catch I had never had before. I happily transported the fish to the market and sold them in exchange for a good reward.
However, human desires are always endless. With a new boat, I started wanting more again. I want to be the richest fisherman in the village, I want to have a bigger house, a better life...... So, I made a second wish for soybeans.
This time, my wish came true, but I felt a little uneasy. Because I disobeyed the old turtle's admonition and made a second wish. I began to wonder if this would have any bad consequences for me.
Sure enough, it wasn't long before my new ship was caught in a storm during an outing and nearly killed me. Although I survived, the new ship was badly damaged. It dawned on me that this might be the price of greed.
I regretted it and decided not to use the soybean again, but to work my own. However, it didn't end there. I've found that my luck has been getting worse and worse since I made my second wish for soybeans. When fishing, there is always little catch, and even several times I almost died in the sea.
I realized that this soybean had turned into a cursed soybean that had brought endless doom to my life. I decided to throw it away, but oddly enough, no matter how much I tried to discard it, it always magically returned to my pocket.
I began to feel hopeless and didn't know how to get rid of the curse that this soybean brings. Until one night, I dreamed of the old turtle. It said to me, "Fisherman, fisherman, I warned you not to be too greedy. Now you have to pay for your greed. ”
I woke up to find the soybean lying quietly at the head of my bed. I suddenly understood a truth: greed is an endless abyss, it can make people lose their reason and judgment, and eventually fall into a situation from which they will never recover.
So I decided to put the soybean back into the sea and return it to the old turtle. The next morning, I went to the beach, held the soybean tightly in my hand, prayed silently for a while, and then threw it into the depths of the sea.
Strangely, since I threw away the soybeans, my luck has started to improve. When I go out fishing again, I always come back with a full load and even catch some precious fish. I know it's the old turtle forgiving me and blessing me.
Since then, I have become more cherished in my current life, no longer coveting insatiable wealth and power, but working hard with my feet on the ground. My life has also become better and more fulfilling.
Until one day, I met the old turtle again. It looked at me, smiled and said, "Fisherman, you have finally understood the price of greed and learned to cherish the life you are living now. I'm glad to see you grow into a more mature and sane person. ”
I looked at the turtle gratefully and said, "Thank you for teaching me such an important truth." I will always cherish this lesson and continue to strive for a better life. ”
After saying that, I returned to the shore in the boat, full of gratitude and satisfaction. Since then, I have lived a simple and happy life, and I have become friends forever with the old turtle.
However, the story doesn't end there. One day, a mysterious merchant came to the village, and he bought all kinds of rare seafood at a high price. When I heard about it, I was thrilled to think that if I could catch some precious fish, I could get a lot of money. So, I decided to go out to sea again in search of those rare fish.
The sea was rough and rough, but I didn't care about it that much, I just wanted to catch more rare fish. However, things didn't go so well. I drifted at sea for days and found nothing.
Just when I was disappointed, I suddenly saw the old turtle. It swam to my boat, looked at me and said, "Fisherman, here you go again." Are you trying to get more money this time?"
I lowered my head and said with some shame, "Yes, I am blinded by greed again. I want more wealth and fame. ”
The old turtle sighed and said, "Fisherman, fisherman, when will you understand that greed is a bottomless pit?
I listened to the old turtle's words, and my heart suddenly brightened. Yes, I already have a lot of good things, so why should I covet more wealth and fame, and can these things outside of my body really bring me happiness?
I looked at the turtle gratefully and said, "Thank you for waking me up again." I decided that I would no longer covet the insatiable wealth and fame. I want to cherish my current life and the people around me. ”
With that, I turned the bow of the boat and sailed back to shore. Since then, I have lived a simpler and happier life, and my friendship with the turtle has become deeper. Whenever I encounter difficulties or confusion, I always think of the old turtle's admonition and blessings to me, so that I can regain the direction and meaning of life.
However, life is always full of unknowns and uncertainties. Just when I was determined to settle for the status quo and enjoy the simplicity of life, an unexpected news shattered the peace of the village - a mysterious treasure island had been discovered in the adjacent sea.
It is said that there are countless treasures of gold and silver buried on that island, and it is only necessary to find the right entrance to make a fortune overnight. The news spread like the wind throughout the village, and everyone was eager to discover the legendary treasure.
I'm no exception, and although I've decided to stop coveting wealth, the lure of treasure still appeals to me. I began to hesitate whether I should go to sea again to find that mysterious treasure island.
Just when I was struggling inside, the old turtle suddenly appeared in front of me. It looked at me with deep eyes, as if it had read through my inner thoughts.
"Fisherman, do you want to find that treasure island again?" asked the old turtle straight to the point.
I lowered my head and was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes, I admit that my heart is moved." However, I also know that greed is a bottomless pit and I don't want to get caught up in it anymore. ”
The old turtle smiled slightly and said, "Fisherman, you have enough wisdom and courage to face this temptation. However, you have to remember that the real treasure is not gold and silver treasures, but peace and contentment in your heart. ”
I took a deep breath and shook my head firmly, "You're right, old turtle. I've had a lot of it, and I don't want to lose my existing happiness anymore because of greed. ”
After hearing this, the old turtle nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, fisherman." You made the right choice. Remember, true happiness is not about how much wealth you have, but about how you cherish and enjoy the life you have. ”
I looked at the turtle gratefully, and my heart was full of gratitude and respect. I know that it was the wisdom and teachings of the old turtle that allowed me to find the true meaning of life.
However, it didn't end there. That mysterious treasure island still hangs in everyone's heart like an enticing fruit. The people of the village have formed groups to go out to sea in search of the legendary treasure.
I watched them set off hopefully, and my heart was mixed. I know that many of them will be disappointed and may even pay a heavy price. However, I also understand that everyone has their own dreams and pursuits, and even if there are thorns ahead, we must be brave enough to pursue them.
As the days passed, the people of the village came back one after another. Most of them came home empty-handed, with loss and exhaustion written all over their faces. However, there are also a few people who find the entrance to the treasure, but fail because they do not have enough wisdom and courage to face the challenges inside.
As I watched their experiences, I was even more determined in my choice. I know that the true treasure is not gold and silver treasures, but peace of mind and contentment. I don't want to lose my existing happiness and goodness because of greed.
At this time, the old turtle appeared in front of me again. It looked at me and smiled and said, "Do you see, fisherman? And you, because you stick to your heart, you have gained inner peace and satisfaction. ”
I looked at the turtle gratefully and nodded: "Thank you for your continued teachings and help." It was you who made me understand the true meaning and value of life. ”
After saying that, we looked at each other and smiled, my heart was full of tacit understanding and joy, since then I cherish the existing life and the people around me even more, no longer driven by greed, but to feel the beauty and happiness of life with my heart.
However, life is always full of unknowns, and just when I thought that life would go on so peacefully, a sudden news broke the silence - a ferocious sea monster appeared in the sea near the village, wreaking havoc on fishing boats and nets.
When I heard about it, I immediately decided to go out to sea to deal with the sea monster, I knew that it was my duty and obligation as a fisherman, and I wanted to contribute something to the village.
When I came to the sea in my boat, I saw the ferocious sea monster from afar, its huge body churning in the water and making huge waves, and I cautiously approached it and tried to catch it with a fishing net and harpoon.
However, the sea monster was unusually fierce and nimble in the water to avoid my attacks, and I tried again and again but could not catch it, and just as I was about to give up, the old turtle suddenly appeared next to me.
"Don't give up, fisherman!" encouraged the turtle, "this sea monster is fierce, but it also has its weaknesses, and if you can find its weaknesses, you can defeat it." ”
After hearing this, my confidence was greatly increased, and I continued to fight the sea monster, and finally in a fierce confrontation, I discovered the weakness of the sea monster and successfully hit it with a harpoon.
The sea monster let out a deafening scream and gradually lost its ability to resist, so I took the opportunity to catch it with a fishing net and bring it back to the village.
I felt so proud and satisfied that the people in the village were cheering and applauding me when they saw my booty, and I knew I had made the right choice and looked at their smiling faces.
Since then, I have strengthened my faith and courage, no longer intimidated by difficulties and challenges, but bravely faced and overcome them, and the turtle has always been by my side, giving me endless wisdom and strength, so that we can face the challenges and opportunities in the future together.
The days passed day by day in peace and happiness, and I am grateful for the company and teachings of the old turtle, and I am also grateful for my courage and wisdom that allowed me to find the true meaning and value of life. And that soybean has also become an eternal friendship between me and Lao Turtle, witnessing the adventures and challenges we have experienced together.