Everyone can be a king

Liang Heng

When it comes to power and enjoyment, the king can be regarded as the best in a country. The whole world is the land of kings, the wealth of a country is at their disposal, and the people of a country are at their service. Therefore, the throne has been the goal pursued by people throughout the ages, and the king's life has also become the highest standard pursued by ordinary people.

But don’t forget the old saying: A ruler is short, an inch is long. Although it has great benefits, it cannot take all the glory. For example, both are units of length. It is possible to measure a distance in terms of "li", but not in terms of the size of a house. It is possible to measure the size of a room in terms of "foot", but it is difficult to measure the thickness of a book or even a piece of paper. . Both are observation tools. Telescopes can see miles or dozens of miles away, but they cannot see microorganisms. At this time, the microscope is used freely. Therefore, even the best of all mirrors, the astronomical telescope, will never say that with it, there is no need for a micromirror, and there is no need to feel inferior to a microscope. In terms of human beings, those with great power and status, such as kings and emperors, also have their limitations. For example, they cannot enjoy the happiness of villagers and the interests of common people. Just like a telescope can never know what the microbial kingdom looks like. Sister Feng in "A Dream of Red Mansions" said it well, "There are great difficulties." In "Journey to the West", Sun Wukong understands the benefits of small things, and gets into the belly of Princess Iron Fan to achieve great things. Even in a society with a monarchy system, the throne is not everyone’s choice. Zhu Zai (Tujiayu, Yinyuyu), the sixth grandson of Emperor Renzong of the Ming Dynasty, went to court seven times and finally resigned from his title. He devoted his life to the study of music and mathematics. After the twelve equal temperaments he discovered were spread to the West, they had a huge impact on European music. The Frenchman de Broglie, who made contributions to quantum theory, also came from a ducal family, but he did not want fine clothes and fine food, and finally occupied a place in the history of science. It is said that the current Queen of the Netherlands is also very concerned about the heir, because none of her three children are interested in the throne.

In modern society, especially under the operating rules of the market economy, people's interest orientations, value orientations and ways of realizing them have become greatly diversified. Every successful person can enjoy the reverence of "Long Live the Mountain", flowers and red carpet. There are many "kings" in society who enjoy the worship of their subjects in their different kingdoms. You see, singers and football stars are the kings of groupies; writers and painters are the kings of their readers; scholars and professors are the kings of their academic fields. Aunts in kindergartens and teachers in elementary schools enjoy the support of children all day long, and they act like kings - kings of children. Even the shepherds, whipping their whips and singing loudly under the blue sky and white clouds, still have the feeling of being the king of heaven and earth.

Things always have two sides. Only by not doing something can you do something; if you lose something, you will gain something; if you lose something, it is not a blessing. Everyone can get a king's reward as long as they work hard. When a person's ambition is hard to achieve or his talent is not met, this is probably the lowest point in life and the most helpless. But even in this state, he still has followers and can still turn defeat into king. Liu Yong in the Northern Song Dynasty, Song Renzong did not like him. He failed several exams and was not even qualified to be a minister. He had to become a "min", and he was a down-and-out citizen. But in the kingdom of singing houses, brothels, and Goulanwashi, he is the king and the king of lyrics. The singers and listeners, such as the singing prostitutes and the citizens, are his subjects and support him sincerely. In the kingdom of art, he competes with the emperor in the Golden Palace and has nothing to do with each other. "Wherever there is well water, there are willow poems." Look at how big his kingdom is. Lin Zexu was demoted to Yili, Xinjiang by the Qing government for advocating a ban on smoking. However, for such an "imperial prisoner", officials and people along the way visited the guesthouse, shed tears in the pavilion, presented him with clothes, food, horses and carriages, all vying to see his face. After arriving at the place of residence, people went to express condolences and ask for words. So much rice paper to be written on piled up like a mountain. He is busier than the emperor going to the palace. In the kingdom of personality, Lin Zexu was elected king. In adversity like theirs, anyone with a small living space can be a king, and in normal life, everyone can be a king. But we don’t have to mind the size of the kingdom or the longevity of the throne.

I watched a concert. The singer was not well-known. People have forgotten him now, but at that time he was really king. The girls in the audience shouted "I love you" without shame. After the concert, There was a brief interview, and fans rushed to the stage to ask for autographs and hugs. He was quickly escorted out by the staff, and the girls who were not allowed to kiss the king went to kiss the chair he had just sat on. I thought, this is not a "king", he is simply a pope. Once when I was climbing Xiangshan Mountain, on the grassland at the foot of the mountain, a young man made small animals such as grasshoppers and deers out of straw. He stuffed a load full of them, which made the children and parents form several thick circles around them, and there were some supporters. The dignity of self-respect. When we reached the middle of the mountain, we saw many people crowded together to watch something. When we separated from the crowd, we saw an old man playing with a three-section stick. He held a thin stick in each hand and kept flipping the third section up and down. He performed various tricks, and the more people cheered him, the more proud he became. At this time, even the hillside above was full of people watching the excitement. While he was nervous about the operation, he was willing to use the corner of his eyes to pay attention to the reactions around him and enjoy himself to the fullest. She cast a surprised look at him, feeling very proud. In this small kingdom of three-section sticks temporarily formed on the hillside, he is the king.

There are three spiritual enjoyments of a king: first, a sense of accomplishment; second, freedom; and third, following. As long as you do these three points, no matter you are the Queen of England in Buckingham Palace or a street artist playing the violin, you will have the same spiritual satisfaction. It’s not difficult to do this, just be honest and diligent. Because although you do not have a successful career as a king, you will always have success in your career; although you do not have the freedom of power, you have the freedom of body and mind; although you do not have subjects to follow you, you must have friends, popularity, and possibly admirers. I don’t know you.” Therefore, everyone can be a king, and no one needs to feel inferior or proud.

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