Life is an arduous journey, and the journey to mental maturity is quite long.
In the book " The Road Less Traveled ", the author M. Scott Pike uses his words to help every reader explore the nature of love.
He made us understand that when you can start to face your own problems bravely, you will also begin the journey of spiritual growth and mental maturity.
This book is also like a "psychotherapist". The reading process seems to be doing psychological therapy for oneself, helping readers to explore the essence of the problem.
There are many classic sentences in the book. Here, Yanmo shares 10 with you to encourage us together.
01
Self-discipline is the most important tool to solve problems in life, and it is also the most important way to eliminate pain in life.
What is self-discipline? The book says: The so-called self-discipline means actively requiring oneself to bear pain and solve problems with a positive attitude.
We will encounter various problems in life, such as wanting to lose weight and continuing to do something valuable, which all require self-discipline.
There are four principles of self-discipline, namely: postpone gratification, take responsibility, be loyal to the facts, and maintain balance. In the author's opinion, love is the driving force behind these principles.
02
Parents' love determines the quality of family education. Family education full of love brings luck, while education lacking love can only lead to misfortune.
The role of parents is crucial to the growth of children. They choose appropriate education methods, examine their children's needs, give them the love they need, and promote the healthy development of their children's minds.
03
Our concept of reality is like a map. With this map, we can understand the topography, landforms and ravines of life and guide our own path.
No matter what situation you are in in life, seeking truth from facts is a principle that needs to be followed. Only when you see the facts clearly will you be more able to solve problems.
04
Love cannot stay in words, but must be put into action; love cannot sit back and enjoy the fruits, but must give sincerely. When we love ourselves or someone, we must continue to work hard to help ourselves and others grow together.
05
True listening means paying attention to others, which is a concrete expression of love. The listener needs to temporarily put aside personal thoughts and desires and try to understand the speaker's inner world and feelings.
06
To achieve self-improvement, enjoy the happiness brought by good interpersonal relationships, and make true love the focus of life, you must be fearless and dare to make changes instead of sticking to the rules.
07
One of the important characteristics of love is that neither the lover nor the beloved is an accessory to the other. People who give true love should always regard the object of love as an independent individual and always respect the independence and growth of the other person.
08
The essence of love is to expand oneself, and one of the risks of love is that it must enter unknown territory. We must give up our backward and outdated selves, step on our outdated cognitions, and abandon our narrow outlook on life.
09
As we age, physical aging is an inevitable result, but throughout a person's life, the mind can continue to evolve and even undergo fundamental changes.
10
Spiritual growth and mental maturity require continuous efforts, and it must be an arduous process. It must confront the laws of nature and run counter to the natural tendency to follow the rules.
is written at the end:
A person’s growth is a process of continuous cultivation. In this process, we need to constantly "fight monsters and upgrade" to achieve the goals we want to grow.
Mr. Lu Xun said: There is no road in this world, but when there are more people walking, it becomes a road.
Life will always present us with some problems. Even if no one cares about some roads, it is necessary for you to walk. Then go on bravely towards the direction of your heart.
After reading the book "The Road Less Traveled" and thinking about it based on my own experience, I will feel a sudden enlightenment.
I hope you will also like this book.
