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仰恩大学 - 《仰恩大学报》

About Writing

作者:Chen Wenxin    
2024-11-01    

In the vast river of human civilization, writ‐ ing stands like an eternal lighthouse, illuminating the path of thought and enabling emotions and wisdom to transcend the boundaries of time and space, passing down through the ages. It is not only a means of expressing personal emotions but also an important vehicle for cultural inheri‐ tance and the exchange of ideas. In my mind, writing is an art, a practice, and a bridge to selfawareness and growth. Writing is the release of emotions. All aspects of lifejoy, anger, sorrow, and happinesscan flow through the pen. Writing serves as a direct expression of our innermost feelings. In moments of joy, words dance with happiness, like a spring breeze brushing our faces, gentle and tender; in moments of sorrow, they move with melancholy, like the steady au‐ tumn rain, cold and damp. Through writing, we pour out our most delicate and sincere emotions, finding solace within our hearts. Writing be‐ comes a silent companion, one that caters to our feelings and accompanies us through every mo‐ ment of loneliness or celebration. Writing is the tempering of ideas. Thinking is the source of writing, and writ‐ ing deepens our thinking. In the process of con‐ ceptualizing ideas and organizing language, we must ponder and carefully consider the message we wish to convey. This process, like sharpening a blade on a whetstone, refines and clarifies our thoughts. Through writing, we learn how to ex‐ press our viewpoints coherently, how to extract key ideas from complex information, and how to strike a balance between logic and emotion. This development not only matures our writing, but it also sharpens and deepens our reasoning. Writing is the inheritance of culture. Throughout history, countless sages have preserved their wisdom and emotions through words, creating invaluable legacies for future generations. From the freshness and novelty of The Book of Songs to the depth and complexity of A Dream of Red Mansions, from Shake‐ speare's plays to Hemingway's novels, these clas‐ sics transcend time and space, passing on the es‐ sence of human civilization. Writing plays a cru‐ cial role in this process. Through it, we can re‐ cord our experiences, thoughts, and emotions, leaving a valuable spiritual legacy for future gen‐ erations. Meanwhile, we constantly enrich our own inner world by actively reading and learning from the works of those who came before us. Writing is the deepening of self-awareness. In the act of writing, we often find our‐ selves examining and reflecting on our inner thoughts. This process of introspection helps us gain a clearer understanding of ourselvesboth our strengths and weaknesses. Writing allows us to document our emotional journeys and per‐ sonal growth, enabling us to recognize our changes and progress over time. Moreover, writ‐ ing serves as a dialogue with ourselves, allowing us to listen to our inner voice and better under‐ stand our desires and needs. This deepening of self-awareness not only helps us understand and accept who we are, but also enables us to inte‐ grate more fully into society and engage more meaningfully with others. In short, writing is a captivating art that al‐ lows us to freely express ourselves in the world of words. Through writing, we release emotions, sharpen our ideas, deepen our self-awareness, and contribute to cultural inheritance. In this fastpaced era, we should remain true to our original intent: to persist in writing, recording the mo‐ ments of life, the sparks of thought, and the growth of our souls. Writing is not merely a form of expression; it is an attitude towards life and a pursuit of the spirit