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Overcoming Adversity and Discovering New Horizons |
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A stream meanders through valleys and mountains, winding its way through
countless twists and turns, only to exclaim when it rushes towards the azure
sea, "Oh, the vast ocean has been right ahead all along."
A seed nestles in a narrow crevice, exploring east and west, until it reaches up
to embrace the blue sky, then exclaims, "Oh, the boundless heavens have been by
my side all along."
A snail clings to a towering cliff, ascending and descending, until its antennae
touch the summit, then exclaims, "Oh, the pinnacle has been above my head all
along."
Gazing at the eight corners of the world, surveying the vast wilderness, which
breeze grasped does not carry a profound poetic sentiment? Thus, I gradually
understand that life is a dark room, with a hidden iron door, leaking an eerie
aura that oppresses and suffocates. However, as long as we open our bewildered
eyes and unlock our ethereal hearts, we will discover that the door has always
been open.
A Jewish boy born in Prague, introverted and timid, sensitive and melancholic,
always feeling oppressed and threatened by the world around him, lacking any
trace of masculinity. The strict and harsh discipline from his father only
further plunged him into despair, even shattering the last bit of confidence he
had. Since then, he has lived in the dark room of his mind, with melancholy and
fear as constant companions. Yet, he did not give up. A flame of perseverance
and struggle ignited within him, transforming these so-called character flaws
into a literary sword. Carrying this sharp sword, he approached the iron door,
and suddenly, he glimpsed a ray of light. With hope in his heart, he opened it,
revealing a brand-new literary world before his eyes. In this literary
atmosphere, he gained a deeper understanding and comprehension of the world and
life. You, this greatest writer of the 20th century, Kafka from Austria, created
your own fairy tale and demonstrated a kind of vitality, a kind of elegance.
This is the famous "Law of the Dark Room." Life is never perfect. In fact, each
person has their own dark room, which is an obstacle on the path of life. We are
easily mesmerized by its confined space and blinded by its gloomy atmosphere,
firmly believing that the iron door is tightly locked. However, as long as we
dispel the fog of life and look with our hearts, we will discover that the door
has always been open. So, stand tall, move forward, push open the door, and the
pinnacle that awaits you will be your dreamland.
Monet did not paint lifelike towers, but he believed that the door has always
been open, so that glimpse of heavenly light remains eternally in the hearts of
people.
Beethoven lost the privilege of hearing, but he believed that the door has
always been open, so that majestic composition forever resonates in the ears of
people.
Nalan did not find tranquility for his soul, but he believed that the door has
always been open, so his line "If life only resembled the first encounter" has
moved countless hearts.
"The door has always been open" is a belief, a persistence. It is the courage
with which Shi Tiesheng measures life from a wheelchair and the anticipation
with which Helen Keller welcomes light amidst darkness. It is the twin oars of
the sail of victory and the wings of the soaring eagle. By picking it up, even
if our lives are filled with thorns, we can still catch the fragrance of
flowers. |
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Answer |
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This passage reflects on the concept of the "Law of the Dark Room,"
emphasizing that everyone faces obstacles in life. It uses metaphors of a
stream, a seed, and a snail to convey the message that the path to success
is often obscured but accessible with determination. The story of a Jewish
boy from Prague, who faces personal struggles and lives in a metaphorical
dark room, exemplifies the theme. Despite his difficulties, he harnesses his
experiences to create literary works, discovering a new world of
possibilities. The passage concludes with examples of renowned figures like
Monet, Beethoven, and Nalan, who believed in the openness of the door to
success despite their own challenges. The overall message encourages readers
to persevere and embrace opportunities, even when faced with adversity. |
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