Break free from the prison in your heart - Public psychological counseling

Author: Pan Rui / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Let Yourself Enjoy the Leisure Moments in Life
People tend to fall into attachment, often living in prejudice, bias, and stereotypical notions. In contrast, we live in an ever-changing reality, where life is uncertain and dynamic. Especially in modern society, where life is fast-paced, if one clings to past emotions, attitudes, and beliefs, it becomes difficult to adapt to life. Therefore, we must face reality with wisdom, solve problems with creativity, and approach the meaning and value of life with a clear mind. We must free ourselves from greed, hostility, ambition, pleasure-seeking, and indulgence; allow our wisdom to operate naturally, and live a clear and effective life.
Modern people live in severe emotional pollution, with their inner blueprints distorted because they treat life as a means and work and possession as the purpose. As a result, life becomes monotonous, emotions decline, and physical and mental health suffers. I deeply understand the spiritual struggles of modern people and believe we can find the key to a happy life for them.
I once visited a museum and saw a hand-copied manuscript from the Ming Dynasty. Those yellowed pages, though a bit brittle, still had clear ink. The scent of paper and ink mingled in the sunlight, evoking a sense of distant nostalgia. Amidst the vast sky and earth, looking around, I realized how distant those people were, leaving only mountains and rivers stretching endlessly. Faced with these papers and ink from centuries ago, people gain a profound understanding of the length of life.
When we live in the city, busy with life and work all day, even in chaos, seeing the hurried crowds and traffic on the streets, this questioning turns into a harsh self-examination. All dreams gradually fade away in the roughness of life. Waking up in the middle of the night, we often terrifyingly realize that we have lost our youth in the exhausting struggle. Days may be calm, but precisely because of this calm, people feel the numbness and fatigue of the soul.
However, life must go on. Later, I suddenly understood that all help ultimately comes from oneself. One summer day, I went to Haidian early in the morning to handle some business. When the task was finished, I stepped out of the office building at the peak of the morning commute. Every car was packed with people, and everyone was in a rush. Standing on the overpass, I felt the summer sun warming my skin as the city buzzed with activity.
At the corner of the overpass, I saw a KFC, and stepping inside, a blast of cool air greeted me. I ordered a hot coffee and a hamburger. Sitting by the window, watching the flow of traffic and the elegant figures passing by, I forgot when my last leisurely morning was. That morning, as I left, I heard a melodious and relaxed song, and that moment gave me the same sense of being disconnected from time.
That morning, as I remerged into the crowd, I felt a serene certainty in my heart. Days remained rushed, still filled with chaotic details. But I understood. There would always be mornings, evenings, and those fleeting moments when we see our true existence in life. There would always be the sound of pigeons soaring freely in the wind beneath the blue sky.
Life is a river we cannot control, but the sand and gold settled in our hearts must be carefully examined under the moonlight and clear wind. Even counting our wounds is a form of self-awareness. Thus, in the brief moments waiting for a bus, I learned to enjoy the sunshine and breeze. I learned to savor the taste of a cup of coffee. In the busy days, I learned to watch the sunset over the Western Hills, how it gradually paints a breathtaking painting. I also learned, no matter how many excuses there were, to never forget to call my family and friends for a simple greeting.
In truth, life is a one-way journey without a return ticket. On the rushed path, besides driving carefully, there are many things worth savoring. Every scene passing by the bus window, every moment waiting for a bus, every passenger I boarded—these are all part of this journey. And every such leisurely moment gives you a clear mind, teaching you to better understand yourself, others, and your irreplaceable journey.
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