What do pine, bamboo, plum and chrysanthemum stand for?
Over the years, I have seen dozens of calligraphy and painting exhibitions, large and small. Whenever I see pine, bamboo and plum, I will stay for a few minutes before painting. Every time I look at it, it's like being baptized, and I suddenly feel empty. Ten years ago, when I was visiting the Yellow Crane Tower, I was suddenly shocked by the freehand brushwork of three friends in the cold year. The main picture of the painting is a vigorous pine tree, occupying the top and right side of the picture; Under the pine tree, the thin plum blossoms stand proudly in the gloomy and gray snow; Under the plum blossom, a green bamboo stands upright and is faintly visible. Pictures of pine, bamboo and plum are arranged from top right to bottom left. Loose and simple, plum blossoms stand proudly, and bamboo is cold and green. Whether pine, plum or bamboo are painted with hard bones, such as iron clank. Its pen and ink are just right when splashing. It can be seen that the brushwork is the kind of performance that has been suppressed in the chest for decades, and it is thick and thin, and it is not urgent at all. Looking at this painting, I can't help but be in awe. Unfortunately, I didn't bring my camera at that time, but I still regret it now.
Three kinds of plants in different families were praised by China literati in past dynasties, and became the symbol of friendship integrity, loyalty, chastity, fortitude and longevity. They were praised as three friends in cold years, and first frost was a true gentleman. For thousands of years, music and Taoism have been said to be unique and have been passed down for a long time. The reason is that pine, bamboo and plum are noble in character, proud of snow in first frost, and pure and clear in ice! Or because of its unique evergreen, exuberant life, or unyielding life characteristics, it won the recommendation of literati, and gradually evolved into a world-recognized * * * * knowledge tradition, and then it was recited, painted or carved by literati or writers, forming an auspicious totem symbolizing pine, bamboo and plum, which was widely circulated around the world and accepted and confirmed by future generations without great objection. However, pine, bamboo and plum are superior to other plants and flowers because of their unique posture and image, eclectic lifestyle and growth skills that are not affected by the environment. Fortunately, it won the favor of literati and won the title of gentleman. But Matsutakemi also surprises people at the right time, shows herself at the right time, and leaves an example for future generations to be an official, a man and a world!
When we sweat like rain in the green, toil in the hot blue customs, and usher in the climax of golden harvest in joy, we don't know how to cross or avoid the snowy white season. Is it necessary to cross or avoid the cold season? No, people without strong will will choose to cross or avoid it, but a person with perseverance and strength will definitely integrate the character and spirit of "three friends in the cold" into his body and into every minute of life. In fact, winter is a beautiful season. We can think about the new life in the coming year in the silence of winter; We can challenge our will in the cold winter; In the innocence of winter, we can find every sign of progress that the "three old friends" have given us in life. First of all, as human beings, we should learn from evergreen pine trees and inject youthful vitality into ourselves at all times. To learn to stand upright bamboo, tell yourself to stand upright, no matter in a short place (people living in the bottom or low position) or in a high place (people at a high level or high position). We should learn from Mei's strength and motivate ourselves. No matter how cold and severe it is, we must walk step by step. Secondly, when we do things, we must learn from the loose backbone and not be bent down by heavy snow. No matter what difficulties we meet, we will get through them. We should learn bamboo knots, make a summary and extend it upward, try our best to do everything well, whether it is success or failure, make a summary, summarize the experience of success and failure, and provide them with what to do in the future; We should learn from Mei's mind, ignite a fiery soul with a fiery face, and do everything well with passion. Finally, in the face of society, we should learn to be lush and grow into a towering tree, give others more opportunities to enjoy the cool (under the big tree), and give more care to others; To learn the image of bamboo, build yourself a belly as ethereal as bamboo, which can hold thousands of ships (the prime minister can carry ships in his belly); We should learn from Mei's ambition not to be afraid of the cold, but she brought the messenger of spring to give others more warmth or help in the cold, that is, not to send an umbrella after the rain, but to be a hero afterwards. Pine, bamboo and plum, the "three friends of the old cold", are the fine products of our life experience. Let's follow her through winter and life in a down-to-earth manner and usher in a bright spring.
Please remember our "Old Cold Three Friends"!
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