If you don't do some things now, you will never do them in your life

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The prices are very cheap, a woolen coat only costs 20 yuan, and a small sofa chair only costs 50 yuan.A very new computer only costs 200 yuan, and a matchbox-sized MP3 only costs 30 yuan.If you need a rug for your living room, or an old romance novel you want, you can find it at the flea market.

One of the joys of shopping is that you can bargain in the flea market.

Come with pleasure and return with a rewarding experience.Because things are cheap, after shopping around the whole market, your backpack will bulge before you know it.Watch a flower bloom.

Perhaps, in our life, there is indeed too much helplessness and many irresistible realities.But such a day, no matter how reluctant we are, we can still live it.Of course, you can live your life sadly, or you can live happily.Exactly how you of course have your own choice.

When you feel that life is boring and similar, carefully observe every creature around you that is as humble as you are compared to the universe, such as flowers, and you will find that although the life cycle of flowers is short, it can show it when it blooms The most beautiful moment.

Maybe you want to record this natural change, then you can record it in writing, or use a camera to take pictures of the daily difference.

When you are so close to a life transition, do you ever feel that your life is different than it used to be?Will you discover the great power of nature?
When you see a flower bud from budding to tender and beautiful, you will like this kind of life.

Maybe you will learn to stop looking at those withered leaves and petals with all negative eyes, because they were once brilliant and will remain beautiful in the world forever.

Quietly reflect on this process, think about your own life, and you will find that your life should be as gorgeous as summer flowers.Read a book before bed.

Books, to some people, are like oxygen.It leads us to gain wisdom, understand life, learn to appreciate, and feel beautiful.

In the book, we can listen to the author we like speak out what we want to say in our hearts, and you can also be in the same room with him, listening to his words and seeing his deeds, sharing joys and sorrows.

As a link between people, books will make people's friendship more sincere.Two people who enjoy a book together will often find that their temperaments are similar to each other, so a book lover is never too lonely.

However, nothing is beneficial to people at any time, any place, and under any circumstances. As far as books are concerned, some are even harmful.Therefore, in all your reading plans, choose books that will benefit you.

If you want to benefit from reading and find knowledge worth remembering, you should spend more time reading excellent works and constantly draw nourishment from talented writers.

You can pick a book you've read before, or a book you've always wanted to read, or a book that just popped into your head at the last minute.Put it next to your pillow and look at it before going to bed.

What a blissful thing it is to read a book on the pillow under the lamp.

Read this book as the last thing you do for the day, and you can read until you can no longer keep your eyes open.

Then you slowly put the book down, turn off the lights, smile, and close your eyes.

After reading the book, your heart will be more peaceful and your sleep will be more sound.

Recommended books to read before bed:
1 "84 Charing Cross Road, Author: (US) Hanfu
This collection of letters, known as the "Bible for Book Lovers", records the love for books between the New York female writer Helian and a second-hand bookstore in London.It has been translated into dozens of languages ​​and circulated, and it is also loved by radio, stage and screen. The address of the bookstore - 84 Charing Cross Road has become a secret code among book lovers all over the world. For more than 30 years, people have read it, written it, acted it, and greeted and warmed each other in this legend. In the past 20 years, the fate has been saved by one side, and the distance between thousands of miles is irreversible.

2 "Orchid in the Empty Valley", author: (US) Porter, photo by (US) Johnson
Using the method of line drawing to tell the story of searching for contemporary hermits, it is free and easy, and it is very appealing.As a Westerner, his narration leads people to comprehend traditional Chinese culture from a new perspective, and the American-style humor revealed between the lines often makes people smile.

Dozens of beautiful photographs are interspersed in the book, all of which were taken by the author's friend, the famous American photographer Sven R. Johnson, at the risk of his life.

3 "Ego", author: Liang Wendao

The book "I Persevere" contains column articles written by Liang Wendao between 2006 and 2007, making the literary and artistic youths in the city follow them as if they were addicted to drugs.

4 "Walden", author: (US) Thoreau

"Walden Pond" is an extraordinary book. Serious pollution caused people to lose the tranquility of the countryside, so Thoreau's works were read and missed by the whole world.

The language of "Walden Lake" is astonishing, the words are shining, refreshing and touching.In the dead of night and when there is no sound, this book is not obscure and clear, and after reciting it, I can't help being fascinated by it.

5 "My Spiritual Homeland", author: Wang Xiaobo

What is presented before us is a feast of ideas.Taking empiricism and liberalism as his source of thought, Wang Xiaobo, standing from the perspective of common people, using common people's writing style and sharp critical consciousness, showed us a pure spiritual homeland, brought a lightning bolt to the world, and illuminated Brightened the hearts of many people.We walked through his spiritual home, felt his sincerity to thoughts, to himself, and to writing, wandering in it, we clearly heard his laughter from heaven and his witty and witty whispers.

6 "Elegant House Essays", author: Liang Shiqiu

Liang Shiqiu's proses and essays cover a wide range of life and the world, and are very rich in connotation.

There are those who recall the past, describe personal experiences and living environment, including nostalgia for childhood family life, study life and impression of the old capital Beiping. This kind of prose vividly describes the social outlook, cultural customs at the beginning of the Republic of China, everywhere. Filled with touching thoughts of home and country.

7 "I Love to Ask Lian Yue", author: Lian Yue
Lian Yue answers readers' questions. It is suitable for people with emotional problems, and also suitable for people who like to watch people lively. Read it before going to bed, laugh, and then go to sleep.

8 "When I was a child", author: Sangge

This is a story of a little girl growing up.They are all scattered little stories, numbered by the author, and recorded one by one.These entries may not have much connection with each other, but they are related to each other. Many people can't help laughing after reading it.Before winter comes, knit a scarf.

Perhaps we should be thankful for today's modern life, where we can buy everything without worrying about food and clothing, which relieves people from housework.One of the costs of modern life is that there are fewer and fewer small pleasures in life, and more and more girls can't do any manual work.Women in ancient times could embroider, our mothers could knit, cut, sew... some of us can't even sew buttons.

For a while, knitting was considered outdated, especially girls, who demanded independence. Who would work with a needle and thread all day long?
However, the situation will slowly change.In recent years, the word "handmade" has gradually appeared more and more in people's vision.

Now, if you wear Converse shoes and jeans, and sit on a green wooden chair in the park with two needles and knitting, you will be regarded as a fashionable and warm person.

If you are pursuing something different, you might as well give it a try, and you will definitely have a surprise return rate.

In fact, doing manual work is a good way of psychological adjustment.When knitting woolen yarn, one stitch at a time hones the inner beauty.

The woman knitting wool looks careful and peaceful, with a soft light surrounding her body.In the eyes of others, you will be a beautiful girl with a naturally virtuous and kind heart.Because skillful weaving is the natural expression of a woman's heart.

Needlework is another kind of spiritual charm of a woman, and it is a woman's nature.

Of course, there is no need for you to do handwork just for the sake of handwork. Winter is coming, and you can do a practical and easy needlework—weaving a scarf and giving it to your lover or father.

In the rows of needles and threads, you enjoy the beauty and peace.Knit a scarf for your loved one, let him feel your love, and make this gift special.

Travel far by boat, to the middle of the sea

Someone once said that a life without seeing the sea is incomplete, because the sea is the largest place on the earth where we live, and the source of human evolution is there.And only by setting sail for a long voyage can one truly get close to the sea.

The blue sea has its charm, but also its almost irregular changes, which are both fascinating and frightening.Only by taking a boat to the middle of the sea can you truly feel the vastness of the sea.

Therefore, some people say that ocean-going crew members are a group of uniquely charming people. They have a broad vision, a broad mind, and a peaceful and clear life, because they have experienced a unique kind of happiness, which is beyond the reach of people who have lived on land for a long time. experiential.

So, if you have a chance, you can go on a long-distance voyage. You can join the cruise tour of the tour group, or you can try to find a job as a crew member in an ocean-going company.Float at sea for a few days, or even longer.

Floating on the sea, you can't see the land at all, only the boundless sea and the endless sky.Feel the sea in the middle of the sea, you can see a rising sun while sailing; you can also lie on the deck, covered with starlight, watching the moon, floating on the silent sea.If you are lucky, you may also see groups of dolphins or whales jumping out of the sea.Maybe you will experience typhoon, huge waves, high temperature, sun exposure, seasickness, pirates and so on.

Maybe this difficulty is exactly what you want. Maybe your life is just like in the middle of the sea, where you can’t see the edge, can’t tell the direction, and are at a loss. After you really endure the tempering of the sea, you may be relieved immediately and firm up.If you're bored, why not learn a musical instrument?
If you feel that life is boring, why not try to learn a musical instrument?

Music is the common language of human beings. It is the easiest to touch our hearts and bring us the most beautiful enjoyment.

For an ordinary person, maybe you didn't have the opportunity to touch musical instruments when you were young, and you didn't have the opportunity to take any training courses.But you can still learn a musical instrument according to your preferences when you are an adult, and it will become your lifelong friend.

Learning a musical instrument can keep young people from thinking about it.

Usually, people who play a musical instrument are less likely to feel empty and bored.Learning a musical instrument can cultivate one's morality, and the process of practicing is itself a process of meditation.

If you can play an instrument, the music you play can help you relieve your sadness, and the type of music you like can also cultivate your unique temperament.

Music makes people see the world from another perspective.When you talk to your instrument, you also learn to talk to "things".

No wonder people say that no one who really understands music is really bad.

Find a monastery and listen to the master's speech
I have an American friend who often comes to China. He doesn’t like clubbing or places of interest. He likes to go to the mountains to find hermits, or go to monasteries to talk to the master.

Once, I went to a monastery in the southern city of Beijing with him. When I walked in, I was stunned, because I couldn’t imagine such a clean and peaceful place, which was located in a busy city. After cooling down for several degrees, I walked around under various old trees, and my heart slowly calmed down.

My friend said that he likes to listen to the master's lectures because the master's cultivation level is higher than his.Listening to the master's explanation is a kind of respect for the master and a humble academic attitude.Finding time to listen to the master's teachings is of great help to people's outlook on life.

Whether it is for work, study, or family affairs, people in modern cities often feel at a loss or have bottlenecks that cannot be broken through. The reminder may enable you to jump out of the pain and face life with a more open mind.

Pay attention when going to the temple to listen to lectures

When going to the monastery, the clothes should be neat and tidy, and don't wear flashy or fancy clothes.Not to mention wearing short skirts, shorts, and vests with bare chests and backs.

When you go to the monastery, you should not walk around and peep around, even if the windows of the room are not closed, you are not allowed to visit.To find someone, one should wait in the living room.When asking directions, please speak politely and softly, and don't laugh loudly.

When visiting Master, one should knock lightly on the door of the room first, and only after obtaining Master's permission can one enter.If there is a door curtain, it should be lifted slightly when entering and leaving, and then lowered gently.

In front of the master, you must clean up your dignity, don't be contemptuous and abrupt, and don't play or make noise.

If you have doubts, ask Master for advice. If you are criticized by Master, you should not feel angry and should reflect on yourself.

Don't talk about useless things or talk about others' right and wrong in front of the master.

Don't scratch your itch in front of Master, if you yawn.We should always ask teachers and fathers to read the scriptures for wisdom.Every time you listen to Master's lectures, you should pay your respects and thank you.

When addressing a master by his name, you should not call him by his name directly. Generally, you should address a certain dharma master, not by his dharma name alone. Senior monks should be respected as "elder", "master" or "dharma master".

When listening to lectures, sit upright, hold your head up and chest out, sit upright, don't look left and right, let alone lie down on the table, and don't whisper.

Focus on listening to the lecture and clarify your thinking, so that you won't waste time going there in vain.

Some monasteries allow visitors to eat fast, and when they go to the fasting hall to eat, they have to give way to the elders.When eating, sit upright, accept it sincerely, and don't complain about eating.After fasting, wash your bowls and chopsticks carefully.

Another point to note is: Do not smoke in the temple.

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