Chapter 90 writer's style

Mr. Xu Xu, a writer living in Hong Kong, said in an interview during his lifetime that as a writer, he must sacrifice many things, and be willing to live a poor life and keep his interest in writing, so that he will never be invaded by material desires.As far as he himself is concerned, he has given up many better career opportunities, but he doesn't feel sorry because he is still a writer. Mr. Xu's confession may also make many domestic writers feel the same way, and the feeling in it is not something outsiders can understand.From a secular point of view, the word "poor" is always attached to the word "poor". Therefore, "poor writer" becomes an adjective for writers. Especially in today's extremely materialized society, writers have lost their due status, and the long-standing culture The source is very disproportionate, which is not only the writer's sorrow; but in terms of the writer's own spirituality, the richness of his spiritual life is far beyond what money can measure.

No matter how little professional writers are in China, or even not recognized by the society, in essence, writers are still one of the free professions. In order to engage in writing, they are willing to lead such a poor life, and the many sacrifices and prices paid, It is much better than any freelance job, and the real writer's style lies in being able to stick to one's own character, ignoring wealth and glory, and keeping one spotless. However, a writer's spiritual values ​​are not all from himself, but that his works and his thoughts can be passed on and appreciated by later generations, and they must always stand the test of time.In the world, no matter ancient or modern, Chinese and foreign, there are many immortal works and writers' names coexisting, but how about those rich people whose money can be immortal?And most of them go with their decayed body, leaving no trace in the world, where is the meaning and value of their life?If it is said that he is satisfied with enjoying the happiness of money during his lifetime, but what is happiness?The philosopher Schopenhauer said: Happiness is a feeling, and feeling is an emptiness that cannot be seen or touched.Even in terms of a feeling, this feeling is self-conscious and subjective, and the writer is willing to live a life of poverty, he feels that it is a kind of happiness, so why not?And why is it not recognized by the world?Don't you just wait to be sunk by material desires!

Since ancient times, there have been many great literary and artistic writers in the world (in a broad sense) who ended up in poverty, including China’s Cao Xueqin, etc., too numerous to mention. They all only know how to concentrate on completing one or another good work. Taking into account other things, although they sacrificed many things and endured many tortures, their works and lives are immortal. The true style of a writer lies in being able to create silently with peace of mind, clinging to his aspirations and beliefs, leaving behind his mental journey, and not always seeking for a momentary display.

Writers have to sacrifice many things.Sincerely, it's just a prosperous material desire.But this strength of character has almost faded away, will there be a day when we can see it again?