In the complex modern life, have you ever felt like a lost little mouse, trapped in a labyrinth of pain?
Hey, don't sigh in a hurry, let's first listen to how Zhuangzi, the master of "Getaway" more than 2,000 years ago, used the story of three witty mice to give us a vivid life philosophy lesson, which is guaranteed to make you suddenly open up and the corners of your mouth rise!
Act 1: [The "Rancid Mouse" of a Greedy Relative]
Imagine that you have such a relative, who usually calls him a brother, but once it comes to "Grandpa Mao", he immediately changes his face.
is like the "rancid mouse" in the story, in order to protect that little cheese, nervous, for fear that others will touch its cheese mountain.
Zhuangzi is shrewd, he tells a story of a big bird and an owl, and tells you: how can a real master, such as the big bird with wings spread high, compete with an owl guarding a dead mouse?
If it comes to us, don't let those scheming relatives and friends become a stumbling block to your happiness. Money, as long as it is enough to spend, friendship is the most precious. Don't lose your good mood and health for a little money, it's not cost-effective!
Act II: [The Insatiable "Water Drinking Rat"]
Have you ever tried it, it's already good, but you always stare at other people's big houses and luxury cars, and your heart is itching?
It's like the mouse in the story who stupidly wants to drink the whole river, and his stomach is bursting, but the river is still flowing.
In the Zhuangzi era, there was a hermit named Xu You, who let the emperor be inappropriate, so he wanted to be quiet and comfortable. Isn't that the other way around, you say?
But savor it, this is called wisdom! In life, we must learn to "break away", not to ask for everything, but to ask for something. Happiness is sometimes the satisfaction of a glass of water and the restful sleep of a bed.
Don't let endless desires drag down your boat, contentment and happiness are the last word!
Act III: [The "Little Lucky Mouse" Who Transcends Wisdom]
Finally, let's talk about this most spiritual "wisdom mouse".
It knows that it is small, but it does not feel inferior, but lives a leisurely life. In its eyes, no matter how big the world is, I have a world of my own.
It's the same for us, don't always think about saving the world, first run your own one-third of an acre of land. Admit that you are not superhuman, imperfect, but you can still live a wonderful life.
Keep a normal heart and fight the wind and rain with a smile, and you will find that life is not that complicated. A little happiness is waiting for you to discover and cherish it on every ordinary day.
Conclusion: Zhuangzi's "Philosophy of the Mouse"
Look, Zhuangzi used three little mice to teach us a humorous and profound life lesson.
Pain often stems from the "stupidity" in our hearts - too much concern about the fame and fortune that cannot be taken away, and too much neglect of the truth, goodness and beauty around us.
Let go of those heavy burdens, learn to appreciate your own insignificance, and enjoy the small blessings of the moment, and you will find that life is a wonderful adventure, not a hard labor.
Remember, it is we who control life, not the other way around. Come, take a deep breath, and from today, let's be wise and happy "free rats"!