Tell two diametrically opposite stories.
The first one is a relative of mine. He is my uncle. Although we don't have much contact, he has always been very concerned about my growth. He is a legend in our big family. From a rural farmer, through unremitting efforts, he not only obtained the qualifications of journalism and law, but also went further and further on the political road step by step, and finally worked in Beijing. Whenever people mention him, they give a thumbs-up and grunt. Such a road is almost impossible for ordinary people to walk. Even though I went to a famous university and got a doctorate, I still found it too difficult to copy. Therefore, although he always gives people a very dignified feeling, I still admire him in my heart.
My uncle will retire soon. However, he is a busy man, and there are always many things to do at home, at work or in interpersonal communication. As a medical staff, I often tell him to pay attention to his health, not to be overworked, and to actively carry out health care. Because I noticed something about his body and life. For example, his body is on one side, abdominal fat accumulates, and his body mass index reaches the level of obesity. For another example, every time he eats with him, he always likes to finish all the meals and is reluctant to waste them, which may be related to his life when he was young. Most of the previous generation had similar experiences. What is particularly hard for me to accept is that he likes meat very much, and he can eat several large pieces of fat at every meal. To tell the truth, even at a young age, you can only forget the meat and sigh. I almost became a vegetarian. At this time, I always remind him that eating more fruits and vegetables is better for his health. But every time, he would smile and disdain and say to me in an educational tone, "I am old." Besides, what fun can I have? " Hearing this, I feel so reasonable and speechless.
However, something worrying happened after all.
One night, he suddenly found a lump at the root of his thigh. So he immediately consulted his doctor and found that it was probably a hernia. The next day, he quickly contacted the hospital, saw a doctor and arranged an elective operation. In fact, hernia is very common in middle-aged and elderly people, not a very serious situation, and can generally be repaired by surgery. I'm not very nervous. As long as you finish minimally invasive surgery and rest for a while, you will basically recover.
However, troublesome problems have emerged. Preoperative examination found that his blood sugar was high. Further examination confirmed that he had type 2 diabetes. Although this is hard to accept, he is still very clear that he will adjust his lifestyle in the future.
After leaving the hospital, he returned home. When I go to see him, he always smiles, looks at a table of dishes and says, "I can only live on meager food from now on, and there are a lot of complications waiting for me." Then he shook his head and buried himself in his vegetarian food.
I really want to comfort him, but I don't know what to say. I want to help him get back the fun and enjoyment of the past, but it's really difficult.
God gave him everything he loved from beginning to end. However, he only noticed the bright side. Danger is terrible, but what is even more terrible is that danger has put on a beautiful coat.
The other is my other elder. Contrary to his uncle, he is a very positive role model.
He is also a local cadre. In the early years, grassroots work was very busy. In order to get everything on the right track, he worked day and night, running around, exhausted, and finally fell into a fault. Especially the chronic pain in the neck, shoulders and lumbar spine made him uncomfortable and uncomfortable, which seriously affected his life and work. He has tried various hospitals, doctors and doctors, and different treatment methods, but nothing has improved. He felt very distressed and even fell into mild depression for a time.
However, he is a man who never gives up and doesn't want to be tortured for the rest of his life.
By chance, he learned about Tai Chi and other fitness techniques. So, he studied very hard, consulted all kinds of masters and practiced persistently. Of course, things often don't go so smoothly. He has tried several fitness exercises, but it seems that there is no obvious improvement. Later, I met a master who practiced some kind of boxing and began to learn the methods of conditioning bones and muscles in Chinese medicine, such as standing piles.
This practice is three years.
Whenever people compare the differences between Chinese and western medicine, there is always an impression that western medicine can get quick results, but it can only cure the symptoms; Although Chinese medicine is slow to take effect, it can cure diseases. The more you want a quick return, the less you may get. On the contrary, when you make unremitting efforts, quantitative change will eventually bring qualitative change. This sentence was magically verified on him. He told me that in the past three years, he stood on the pile almost every morning. From the first ten minutes, to the next half hour, and then to an hour, he insisted on standing longer and felt better and better.
Until one morning, his whole body suddenly felt a kind of dripping comfort from top to bottom, just like the second pulse of Ren Du was opened in a martial arts novel. Of course, this is just a description. From then on, the pain in the neck, shoulders and waist of the whole body became lighter and lighter, until it almost disappeared in the end. What's more, he feels that his physical fitness has been greatly enhanced, and he even dares to compete with young people twice. Of course, the benefits are obvious. He is comfortable with things at work, and he is in a good mood with things at home, and the whole person is becoming more and more optimistic.
Through this experience, he made great adjustments to his philosophy and way of life. For example, he and his wife like vegetarian food and coarse grains, which are necessary for every meal at home. He gradually reduced all kinds of dinners and wine table entertainment, and tried to adhere to a healthy and balanced diet. Until now, he still keeps exercising every day and sells his magical experience and methods to everyone.
Many people thought he was bragging when they first heard it. But I know very well that his health is much better than that of his peers, which is inseparable from his efforts over the years. I was uncomfortable at first, my legs and feet were sore and it was very hard. He tried to give up many times. However, he persisted. From the inside out, he sublimated his body and life.
God also gave him the love from beginning to end. Only this time, it is a delicious nut with thorns on its shell. He was not frightened by the terrible spikes and finally harvested delicious nuts.
Everything in the world often has two attributes. When you indulge in its beauty, you will often fall into its trap. And when you work hard on something that is not very flattering, sticking to it in the end may bring you unexpected gains.
Because you love, as you wish. Who knows more about human nature than God? He understands that there is no need to bind human beings, as long as they are allowed to play freely, people will eventually know themselves and life, and then remain in awe of the biggest law in the universe-the law of causality.