#头条创作挑战赛#
Among the glorious chapters of literature, along with Hamlet and Faust, is Don Quixote by the 17th-century Spanish writer Cervantes.
Don Quixote is often said to be absurd, but putting aside those appearances, we will find that he was a truly brave man.
He could have lived at home and at leisure, but instead he chose to go on an adventurous journey and pursue his dreams.
Is it worth it? The book doesn't give an answer, but he never regretted it until the end of his life.
How can a person who has achieved his ideals, a person who is respected, a person who has lived his life on his own terms, regret it?
Have the courage to step out of your comfort zone
Don Quixote, a gentleman from a prominent aristocratic family, owned a rich estate and land, and even after the death of his parents, he still lived a leisurely and worry-free life.
He has been fascinated by the world of knightly novels since he was a child, and in order to satisfy his love for these books, he even did not hesitate to sell part of his property, and even the book collection at home is full of legends of knighthood that he loves.
In his fifties, one ordinary day, an extraordinary thought struck through his heart like lightning: he longed to become a true knight.
Like the heroes depicted in those books, holding a three-foot green blade, he walks the world with a sword, seeks justice for the weak, and saves the girl from danger, so as to win an aura of incomparable glory.
From then on, this dreamlike ideal drove him to actively prepare for his own knightly journey.
Deep in the family's dusty warehouse, Don Quixote found his grandfather's legacy of ancient armor, spears, and mottled shields, which he meticulously reorganized and jumped onto the family's only lean horse to set out on his journey.
At this moment, he had a whim, thinking that a true knight should have a lover in his heart, who could have some sustenance and miss in the lonely night of the long journey. So, he transformed a simple peasant woman from a neighboring village into his sweetheart, gave her a noble name, and secretly resolved to fight for her.
At the same time, Don Quixote realized that every knight should have a loyal retinue by his side. At this time, he thought of his neighbor Sancho, who came from a poor family next door.
He promised Sancho a sum of money, promising to make him the governor of an island in the future when he became famous.
However, for Sancho, the so-called island lordship did not arouse much interest in him, and what really moved him was the hundreds of dollars that could improve the poverty of his family and bring a better life to his wife and children.
So, Sancho rode his family's only donkey and followed Don Quixote on this fantastical journey.
The age of 50 is a turning point in many people's lives.
People at this age have gone through the halfway of life, experienced many ups and downs, and have a wealth of life experience and wisdom.
At the same time, they are also beginning to face problems such as retirement and declining physical health, and need to re-examine their lives and values.
At this age, some people will choose to settle down and enjoy the rest of their lives, while others will choose to continue pursuing their dreams and goals.
For those who dare to dream and regroup, the 50s are not the end, but a new beginning.
Mr. Lu Xun once said: "Hamlet spends his whole life in meditation and hesitation, so that nothing can be achieved, while Don Quixote has achieved his ideals by himself and courageously." ”
The contrast between these two figures reflects two different choices for people in their fifties: one is hesitant and afraid of failure and achieves nothing, and the other is brave enough to pursue their dreams and goals, defying difficulties and challenges.
Of course, choosing to live the life you aspire to is not an easy thing to do. You need to leave your comfort zone behind and face unknown risks and challenges. But only in this way can you truly live your own life value and meaning.
Therefore, no matter what age we are, we should not give up on our dreams and pursuits. As long as we take the first step bravely, it is possible to realize our ideals and live the life we aspire to.
Be brave and take on your own choices
In Don Quixote's legendary life, the battle with the windmill on the field of Montiel is undoubtedly his most representative heroic moment.
As he and his loyal attendant Sancho traveled to the vast land, they suddenly caught a glimpse of a group of "giants" wielding huge swords, fierce and furious.
The brave Don Quixote did not hesitate to step forward, determined to do his own thing to eradicate the scourge for the people, but reality brutally knocked him to the ground, and his spear was broken into several pieces in the impact.
Sancho hurriedly helped him up, and with a wry smile he told his bewildered master that the so-called "giants" were nothing more than a few old windmills standing in the field.
Soon after, they were confronted by two more monks dressed in black robes, followed by a noble lady sitting on the carriage. In Don Quixote's vision, the monk was instantly transformed into a masked thief, and the noblewoman was seen as a young girl who had been kidnapped.
So, without asking why, he bravely dispersed the two innocent monks and caused them to flee in disarray.
Seeing this, the noblewoman laughed and laughed, so she had to pretend to be grateful, and at the same time sent someone to retrieve the two monks who were escorting her.
Don Quixote's generosity and kindness to others, such as rescuing helpless lambs from dry wells and helping juggle troupes earn good incomes, were regarded by him as his greatest achievements, which further strengthened his faith and self-confidence.
Throughout Don Quixote's adventures, he never flinched from mistaking a windmill for a giant or a monk for a robber. Even in the face of many crises and challenges, he resolutely chose to rise to the occasion.
On the other hand, in real life, we often meet many people who are full of pride and fearlessness in the pursuit of their ideal life.
However, when difficulties do come, some people begin to regret their original choice, choosing to use fear as a shield to escape reality, or to compromise and surrender to difficulties in a passive attitude.
Don Quixote's story sets a vivid example of facing challenges head-on and never giving up.
In life, no matter which path you choose, it will not be smooth sailing.
Now that we have made choices for our lives, we should be held accountable for the decisions we have made.
This is not only a sign of bravery, but also the only way to break through the difficulties and move towards a broader future.
Because only after going through the wind and rain can we appreciate the incomparably gorgeous rainbow.
Dare to face setbacks
On this day, Don Quixote and his loyal attendant Sancho were on their journey when a brave man calling himself the Knight of the Mirror suddenly appeared and challenged them.
Don Quixote was undaunted by the sudden duel, and he rode forward with determination, showing great bravery.
This scene happened to be witnessed by the Count's retinue passing by, who saw the Knight of the Mirror as young and powerful, and the Knight of the Mirror as young and mighty, while Don Quixote looked old and frail, and the disparity in equipment between the two sides was so obvious that everyone thought that the outcome of the contest would undoubtedly favor the Knight of the Mirror.
However, at the critical moment, the Mirror Knight's mount escaped out of fear and was unable to move an inch, leading to an unexpected defeat. The matter was recounted in detail by the retinue, and reached the ears of the count.
When the Count heard this, he took a keen interest in the fearless Don Quixote and decided to invite him to his castle to add a touch of fun to his ordinary life with a game of difference.
This invitation became a pivotal point in Don Quixote's fate, and he was able to rise to the top and truly enter the knighthood. The Count ordered Don Quixote and Sancho to be blindfolded, and made them ride on a stationary wooden horse, and described the "perilous danger" around them in vivid pictures.
The Count snickered as he watched their nervous but genuine reactions. The imaginative Don Quixote, on the other hand, constructs dangerous scenes vividly in his mind, blending seamlessly with the story carefully woven by the count.
When the Count was satisfied, he was so impressed by the old knight's sincerity and straightforwardness that he officially canonized him as a true knight and invited him to enjoy a carefree life in the castle.
At the same time, Sancho fulfilled his dream of becoming a veritable governor of the island.
Fifty-something, for many people, may be an important stage in life.
At this age, you may already have a stable career and family, but you may also be experiencing changes such as retirement and declining physical health. However, this does not mean that they are already without dreams and pursuits.
At this age, some people may choose to settle down and enjoy the rest of their lives, while others will choose to continue pursuing their dreams and goals. They may leave their comfort zone behind, regroup, and bravely pursue their dreams.
Don Quixote is a good example. Although his family was not worried about his situation and designed to let him go home to spend his old age in peace, he still insisted on his ideals and pursuits.
Even if he was ultimately defeated, he kept his oath and returned to his hometown.
If the ideal is only an imagination, it will never be realized. The real brave man is the one who dares to think and dare to do, and fights for his ideals at all costs.
Whether it can be achieved or not, half of it is handed over to the mandate of heaven, and half is held in the palm of the hand. This is the spirit of courage that Don Quixote demonstrated.
Therefore, no matter what age we are, we should not give up on our dreams and pursuits. As long as we take the first step bravely, it is possible to realize our ideals and live the life we aspire to.
No matter how many difficulties and challenges we face, we should maintain a positive attitude and optimism, and strive to create our own value and meaning in life.
Once upon a time, we lived with fiery aspirations and lofty ideals, but how many people have truly put their ideals into practice and are unswerving?
Time flies, how many people have lived in a comfortable comfort zone for a long time, and gradually lost the courage to challenge themselves.
There are also those who have chosen to retreat from the deep fear of failure, to be content with the status quo, and to spend their days in dullness.
There are also some people, although their hearts are full of yearning for ideals, but they have never been able to muster up the determination to take the first step, and can only dream in fantasy and blame themselves in regret.
I was deeply touched by a quote that said, "If the realization of a dream is likened to a flight into the sky, then it does not need any complicated reason to support it."
We hesitate because we have too many stumbling blocks, and we look for excuses just to give ourselves peace of mind when we don't try. Flying is originally light and free, why does it become so heavy and oppressive in our hearts?
Even if one day I will be exhausted and exhausted, I will use my scarred hands to pluck the seemingly unreachable stars.
This may not be a statement of ambition, but it is undoubtedly the most inspiring word: Whenever fate gives us, is it not the courage that has not yet faded?
I hope that every heart that loves life can set off for the ideal, go all the way, and harvest the self that is both pleasing to the eye and intoxicating along the way.
Let us work together to encourage and move forward.