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With every turn, life changes. The wind carries
transformation as one pivots, and time flies by, bringing with it the
seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter. The sun turns into a sunset,
black hair turns into white, love turns into marriage, and poetry turns into
prose. Even a flock of sheep can turn into a cozy sweater. One turn can
bring about many things, and the sky and the sun will never be the same as
they were before.
For Lu Xun, a turn away from the medical profession and towards writing
marked a significant transformation in his life. Witnessing the callousness
of his fellow Chinese towards the atrocities in their country, Lu Xun left
medicine to become a writer. Through his pen and his words, he exposed the
darkness of the feudal society and awakened the people to their ignorance.
With each word, his writing shattered the masks of hypocrisy and pretension,
and his works became treasures of Chinese literature and invaluable
spiritual wealth.
Similarly, Tao Yuanming turned away from the political scheming of
officialdom and embraced the beauty of nature. His life became peaceful, and
his writings became elegant and serene. "Picking chrysanthemums by the
eastern fence, gazing at the southern mountain in leisure" epitomized the
tranquility of his new life. Through his turn towards nature, Tao Yuanming
found fulfillment and contentment.
Turning and transforming may not always be easy, but they are necessary for
growth. Just as not every caterpillar can become a butterfly, not every
eagle can soar to the sky after turning. Yet, as we turn and embrace change,
we can reap the rewards of transformation. From dandelion fluff floating on
the wind to seeds deeply rooted in the soil, we can witness the beauty of
growth and change. One turn, one moment of transformation, can bring a
lifetime of change. |
