I came to the old unit, everything was familiar, as if I had never left. When the security guard at the gate saw me, he hurriedly beckoned: "Lao Zhang, I haven't seen you for a long time! I explained with a smile, and the security guard nodded knowingly and told me to go to work.
When I walked into the office, my colleagues were happy to see me and came up to say hello to me.
"Lao Zhang, I haven't seen you for a long time, why are you back again?" A young colleague asked me.
"I feel that being idle is boring, so it is better to continue working and give full play to my spare heat. I laughed.
"That's great, with an old employee like you, we can all learn from you. Another colleague said.
Everyone was talking a lot, and I waved my hand again and again, trying to calm everyone down.
Finally, calm returned to the office. I sat back in my seat, turned on my computer, and started my day. Although the working environment has not changed much from before, my mood is completely different. I felt so fulfilled and happy, as if I had rediscovered the meaning of life.
I worked intently, and time flew by. Occasionally, I would look up out the window and see the sky blue and the sun shining warmly in my office. I felt a sense of happiness that I had never felt before, and that happiness came from the fact that I was back to doing meaningful work.
I smiled and didn't say anything, just silently hoping that this love for work would continue until the day I really grew old.
After work, I set out on my way home. Although it was late autumn, the weather was still warm. I walked along the familiar path, the leaves on the side of the road had turned golden yellow, and the fallen leaves covered the ground with a rustling sound.
A breeze blew through it, rolling up the fallen leaves on the ground, swirling and flying in the air. I took a deep breath and felt refreshed by the crisp autumn air. I slowed down and admired the scenery along the way, filled with peace and joy in my heart.
As I walked, I met a woman pushing a stroller. When she saw me, she greeted me with a smile: "Lao Zhang, where did you come back from?"
"I just got back from work. I said.
"You're still working at your age, it's really hard for you. The woman sighed.
I smiled and shook my head: "I feel very happy at work, and I don't feel hard to be able to use my spare energy." On the contrary, if you are idle at home all day, you will feel bored and bored. "
The women nodded their heads, and after we said goodbye to each other, I continued to walk forward. I took a deep breath and felt the fresh autumn air. My heart is filled with happiness and contentment, and there is nothing better than this life.
I was reminded of my life journey. From the hard work of my youth, to the peak of my career in middle age, and now to my retirement and re-employment, my life is like an endless river, although it is tortuous and impermanent, but it is always moving forward. I'm glad I was able to have such a life, to have the opportunity to use my talents, and to enjoy my old age in peace.
I thought, maybe that's what life is all about. It's not about blindly chasing fame and fortune, it's not just about killing time, it's about working hard, but also enjoying life, and finding a balance between work and life, which is the most important thing. With this understanding, my heart is extremely reassuring.
As I walked, I found myself in the vicinity of my son's neighborhood. I was going to go straight home, but I suddenly remembered that my son hadn't come to see us in months, so I just stopped by to visit him.
I walked into the community and came to the downstairs of my son's unit. The hallway was quiet, except for the sound of my footsteps. I rang the doorbell of my son's house, and after waiting for a while, my son opened the door.
"Dad, why are you here?" My son looked surprised when he saw me.
"I just got off work and passed by here, and I wanted to come and see you. I said.
My son let me into the house, and I looked around, everything was familiar. The son's home is clean and orderly, and it can be seen that his life style is very good. I walked over to the sofa in the living room and sat down, and my son poured me a cup of hot tea.
"Dad, you're still at work?" The son was even more surprised.
"yes, I'm back hired, and I'm going to do it for another 10 years. I laughed.
The son shook his head and said helplessly: "You are so old, you should rest at home." It's too hard to work. "
"Hard? I don't think so. I retorted, "Work makes me feel happy and fulfilling, not hard at all." On the contrary, if you are idle at home all day, you will feel bored and bored. "
My son looked at me with a hint of worry in his eyes: "Then you can't force yourself too much, the body is the capital of the revolution." "
I smiled, patted the back of my son's hand, and comforted, "Don't worry, I've been in good health and can continue to work." You just let me go, I'm enjoying my life now. "
My son and I chatted for a while, and the conversation gradually shifted to other aspects. Just then, it suddenly snowed heavily. I walked to the window and looked at the snowflakes flying outside the window, and I felt a feeling that I had never felt before.
The snow was falling, and the whole world was covered in white. My gaze was drawn to the fact that I was in a quiet and mysterious world. I remembered a lot of things, and the bits and pieces of the past came to mind.
It dawned on me that maybe this was some kind of signal from heaven to me, reminding me that it was time to enjoy the rest of my life. I turned around and looked at my son, and a sense of intimacy had never been felt before. I realized that the meaning of life is not only about work, but also about family and affection. Perhaps, it's time to put down work and spend time with your family.
I looked out the window at the snowy scene, and my mind kept thinking about the past. I think of the hard work and struggle I had when I was young, and how much sweat and hard work I did not hesitate to put in for my career. I also remembered the bits and pieces of my children and grandchildren's growth, those happy and troubled times, like vivid pictures, forever fixed in my memory.
It dawned on me that maybe work wasn't the whole of my life, and that there were many other more important things waiting for me to experience and enjoy. For example, spending time with your family and watching your grandchildren grow up day by day; Another example is to enjoy life and do what you love to do instead of burying your head in work all day.
yes, I've been working for most of my life, and now it's time to relax. Instead of blindly pursuing career success, I should make the most of the rest of my life and live the life I yearn for.
I turned my gaze to my son, and I saw him looking at me worriedly. I realized that my son was genuinely good for me, and he didn't want me to work hard at this age. And I should also cherish the time I spend with my son.
I turned around and said to my son, "Son, I've changed my mind, I'm not going to continue working." "
The son was a little surprised: "Why did you suddenly change your mind?"
"Looking at the snow outside, I suddenly realized that I should enjoy the rest of my life instead of burying my head in work all day. I said, "I've been working for most of my life, now is the time to relax and spend more time with your family." "
A hint of relief flashed in my son's eyes, and he stepped forward and hugged me, his tone full of gratitude: "Dad, you finally figured it out, I'm really happy for you." You've worked hard all your life, and now it's time to enjoy life. "
After saying this, I felt more relaxed and relieved than ever. My brow furrowed, and a smile appeared on my face that I hadn't seen in a long time. I walked up to my son, patted him on the shoulder, and hugged him hard. My son also hugged me back, and our father and son were immersed in this warm embrace for a long time.
The corners of my eyes couldn't help but moisten, and a warm current welled up in my heart. Yes, the company of family is the most precious, more important than fame and career. I decided that from now on, I would cherish every moment I spent with my family and enjoy my life for the rest of my life.
From that day on, I completely quit my work and started to enjoy a quiet retirement at home. Every morning, I would sleep until I woke up naturally, and then I would get up and do morning exercises. After the morning exercises, I went for a walk in the community and enjoyed the scenery along the way.
There are a lot of elderly people of my age in the community, and we are in groups of three or five, talking and laughing in the park. We talked about our grandchildren, and we talked about new things in society. Everyone thinks that living this kind of idle life is much happier than working all day.
At noon, I would go home and have a nice lunch with my wife. My wife carefully prepared a variety of delicious dishes, and we talked about everything while eating. My wife is always happy to see me so happy, and she says I look much younger now than I did at work.
"Wife, don't you think I'm quite happy now?" I said to my wife with a smile.
The wife nodded, and there was a look of relief on her face: "Yes, seeing that you are so happy now, I am also happy for you." You've worked for most of your life, and now you can finally get some rest. "
"Isn't it?" I sighed, "It would have been a shame if I had been working all the time." Life is not just about work, there are many other more important things waiting for us to experience. "
The wife smiled and said nothing. I know that she fully agrees with me. Yes, the meaning of life is not only about working, but also about enjoying life and cherishing the moment.
After lunch, I take a nap and then go downstairs or for a walk in the nearby park. Looking at the children playing in the park, my heart is always filled with joy. I often wonder if I had been working all the time, I would have missed out on so many good times.
Yes, life is indeed short, we should cherish the present and make good use of the limited time to experience the beauty of life. Work is important, but it would be a shame to waste your life by focusing only on work.
In addition to my own life, I also began to integrate more into the life circle of my son's family. Every weekend, I would visit my son's house and spend time with their family.
On weekend mornings, I would come to my son's house early to make a delicious breakfast for my grandchildren. Seeing them eat sweet and delicious, my heart will be filled with warm joy.
After breakfast, we would go to the park as a family. The park is full of children frolicking and my grandchildren can't wait to join in the game. Looking at their innocent appearance, in addition to joy, my heart also has an unprecedented sense of happiness.
"Dad, you're such a happy person. "Once, my son watched me and my grandchildren frolicking and said from the bottom of my heart.
I smiled and didn't answer immediately. After a while, I said, "yes, I'm very happy now." But if I had been working, I would have missed out on all this good stuff. "
The son nodded and said approvingly, "You made the right choice in the first place. Life is not just about work, there are many other more important things, such as family and affection. "
"That's right. I sighed, "Now I am happier and happier than before." I hope I can stay that way until the last moment of my life. "
As time went by, I became more and more aware of the meaning and value of life. Life is short, we should cherish the present and strive to appreciate the beauty of life.
And just like that, I started to live a new life. During the day, I would do housework at home, or go for a walk in the neighborhood and do tai chi. Occasionally, I would get together with other senior friends to play chess and chat. We, the elderly, are like a big family, loving each other and having fun.
When night falls, I sit on a recliner at home and quietly savor the tranquility of the night. Sometimes, I would be alone in the courtyard to enjoy the shade, enjoy the starry night sky, and feel the magnificence and magic of nature.
Sometimes, I would invite my old friends to the park for a walk. We were in groups, talking about interesting topics. Everyone is like a family, intimate and happy.
Life is so good. I often think that it would be a shame if I had been working all the time. Life is short, we should cherish the present and strive to appreciate the beauty of life.
Work is important, but it would be a shame to waste your life by focusing only on work. There are many other more important things in life, such as family, affection, friendship, and so on. It is only when we find a balance between work and life that we can truly feel the taste of happiness.
I'm glad I made the right choice, quit my job, and started enjoying life. Now I am happier and happier than before. I hope I can stay that way until the last moment of my life.
The meaning of life is not only in the achievements in work and career, but also in living and living well. We should cherish the present moment and strive to appreciate the beauty of life, instead of burying our heads in work all day and abandoning life.
It is only when we find a balance between work and life that we can truly feel the taste of happiness. There are many other more important things in life, such as family, affection, friendship, and so on. We should cherish these precious things and manage and maintain them with our hearts.
Let's work together to pursue the meaning and value of life. When we grow old, we look back and don't regret missing too many good times. Life is short, the present is the most precious wealth, let us cherish it together, and strive to live the way we want.