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Features: Play, entertainment is the essence. Recently, this word has become particularly trendy. "Play literature," "play art," "play companies," "play technology," "play theory," "play football," "play mahjong," "it's all about the thrill" and so on. A single "play" carries a rich connotation—casual, not serious, not, effortless—adding color to life and a touch of fun to the mundane. In reality, those who enjoy "play" often do so out of a carefree relaxation, facing life's challenges with a serene attitude, expressing their carefree spirit. To dare to honestly tell others that they are "playing" while everything goes smoothly is a sincere way of navigating the world, requiring the courage to face ridicule. And those who bring the joy of "play" to others are even more considerate, thinking of others. Famous writers are like this—they elevate the emotion of "play" to a higher level. Not only do they find pleasure for themselves, but they also record their pursuit of spiritual joy. You feel their genuine and candid playfulness, yet also recognize the preciousness of "play." When you open articles by famous writers about "play," you can admire how they transform the mundane into something interesting, lively, and beautiful.
For example, kite flying. "It's a fun thing. In life, confined within a small circle, who doesn't wish to soar high? Going on trips isn't always possible, but when flying a kite, holding a string, watching it rise slowly, then hover high in the sky, it feels as if you're flying with it. Gazing down at the mortal world, you feel content and at ease. I think this might be a kind of self-satisfaction when you can't actually fly, a twisted form of fulfillment."
For example, playing mahjong. "A Chinese person feels stifled, two Chinese people can make things work, three Chinese people can't accomplish anything, and four Chinese people play mahjong. Four people gather together—it's meant to be, what else can you do but play mahjong?" "The joy of mahjong lies in quick thinking and swift moves. At the same time, you must play with skillful ease, as if commanding armies with a smile."
For example, playing chess. "A gentleman avoids competition, but chess demands it. When you give your opponent a serious threat, their forehead flushes with anger, beads of sweat like soybeans appear, or they weep with forced smiles, pout like they're eating excrement, scratch their heads, shout, sigh deeply, blame themselves, mutter to themselves, hiccup endlessly, or turn red like Guan Yu—such expressions are endless. At such times, if you have 'extra strength,' you can light a cigarette or sip a cup of tea and quietly enjoy your opponent's torment."
For example, fishing. "A blade of grass, a leaf of duckweed, a tiny bubble, a small ripple, even the faint tremor of shadows in the water—I see beauty and feel infinite joy. I almost forget that I'm fishing."