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Misalignment and Repetition in Time

Oriental Union Chemical Corporation Petrochemical (Yangzhou) / Guo Yanshan
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415400101        Life is like a winding river, sometimes calm like a mirror, sometimes turbulent. In this river, everyone is a small boat, floating with the current, experiencing wind and rain, and savoring the sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy flavors. In the long journey, sometimes life temporarily enters another track, giving us a lot of time to think and miss.

        415400102        Standing in the present moment and looking back at the past, I find that every stage of my life is like a painting scroll, some colorful and some dull. Some of those times were carefully cherished by me, while others were unintentionally wasted by me. Similarly, those people, some of whom have entered the depths of my heart and become indispensable beings in my life; Some people have just passed by in a hurry and disappeared from my sight.

        People always yearn for 'good on top of good', always fantasizing about how great it would be if they could reinterpret life! However, 'reinterpretation' is not as easy and comfortable as time travel novels, because in this life, you are still you, the plain and unremarkable you with joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, and the life you have started over is just tasting the hardships you have never experienced before one by one.

        Looking back on the past, I can't help but think of some absurd things I have done before. For a little vanity, I secretly took fifty cents from my mother's wallet and bought a bag of fish skin peanuts at the school gate to share with my classmates. At that moment, I felt like I had become the center of attention for the whole class, and the envy and praise from my classmates made me feel satisfied. However, when my mother found out that I was short of money and asked me, I lowered my head in shame, filled with regret. At that moment, I understood the price of vanity.

        The day when the final exam results are released always makes people both nervous and excited. But I had evil thoughts due to poor grades, so I imitated the teacher's handwriting and changed the red grade report to black. Looking at that 'perfect' transcript, I thought I was smart, but paper couldn't contain fire, and the teacher quickly discovered the situation. I have received severe criticism and education, and I deeply realize my mistakes. At that moment, I understood the importance of honesty.

        In the years of youth, we will always encounter those who make us heart flutter. We are willing to sacrifice everything, even our own dignity and bottom line, in order to pursue each other. However, when we look back at the past from the perspective of adults, we cannot help but ask ourselves: did we really understand what love was back then? Perhaps it is only because the fur on the mouth has not yet grown fully that one is so impulsive and blind.

        I have also pretended to wander freely among various crowds, trying to conquer this world with my little tricks. However, the high-ranking person saw through my little trick and just smiled lightly. At that moment, I felt my own insignificance and powerlessness, and understood that I needed to work harder to improve myself in order to truly establish myself in this world

        These absurd things have now become the most precious wealth in my life, teaching me how to face setbacks and failures, and how to cherish the opportunities and beauty in front of me. As the ancient saying goes, 'When I suffer a setback, I gain wisdom.' It is these experiences that have made me more mature and wise.

        Of course, every stage of life has its unique meaning and value, and those wasted time and missed people are not entirely bad things. It is precisely because of these experiences that I cherish everything I have now even more. Although I cannot go back to the past and reinterpret my life, I can improve myself through reflection and summarization.

                Nowadays, I am no longer the naive and ignorant young man, but an adult with rich experience and profound insights. I understand my life goals and development direction, and have developed practical and feasible plans to achieve them. I believe that as long as I continue to persevere and work hard, I will be able to create my own wonderful life.

        In this rapidly changing era, everyone may face a reinterpretation of life. But please remember, no matter how life changes, you should maintain a calm mind. Only in this way can one stabilize their rudder and grasp their own direction in the torrent of life. At the same time, we should also learn to cherish every minute and second in front of us, and not let ourselves have any regrets or remorse. Because time will not stop because of our nostalgia, nor will it turn back because of our regrets, so we should cherish the present, grasp the present, and let our lives shine with more brilliant brilliance.

        Finally, what I want to say is: life is like a journey, everyone is a traveler. During the journey, we will encounter various difficulties and challenges, and also appreciate various beautiful scenery and wonders. But no matter what you encounter, you should maintain a positive and uplifting heart in order to truly enjoy the joy of travel and gain growth and wisdom.

        Life has temporarily entered another track, which may be a test or an opportunity. But no matter what, it gives us an opportunity to re-examine ourselves and reflect on the past. Let us cherish this opportunity, strive to become better ourselves, and make our future selves grateful for the efforts we have put in now!

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