Beijing is a big city with many interesting places. The lotus flowers in the park in summer are deliberately teasing you, each one is more colorful than the last. I like walking. No matter whether it’s sunny or rainy, when the sun shines on my head and the sun hits my face and chases my back, there’s a different feeling. If it’s cloudy, whether it’s raining or not, it feels good to run on the road. Every week, I spend a whole morning walking along the main road or at the flea market. It’s summer in Beijing, and it’s rare to find a shop. There are quite a few fat people sleeping or stall owners with squinted eyes. Seeing their sleeping looks or contemptuous expressions is the best relief from the heat in this summer. Watch an old man cut a peach into slices and chew it bit by bit, as if dealing with something extremely hard; a child cuts a watermelon into two semicircles, inserts a spoon into it, and stirs it bit by bit, as if he is stirring the whole summer. In the noisy market, bunches of crisp lotus leaves stand in front of the statue of Zhong Kui, challenging the summer to bring coolness to people. Sometimes, when I walk twice in the Summer Palace, the ducks are swimming in the water, drawing your attention to the distant mountains. Two people hugging a big mulberry tree, how many silkworms can they feed with eyes full of mulberry leaves? The vast lake has long lost any trace of winter ice, and the ups and downs call to the swallows. The cicada screams desperately, as if blaming you for ignoring it.
When you get home, it is best not to turn on the air conditioner. Think of the ancients who enjoyed the cool under the big trees and read under the bridge holes in the days before electric fans. One year, at the foot of Mount Tai, a Taoist priest spent his summer under an overpass. His Taoist robe was as dignified as his calligraphy, as if he had come to summer to find winter. Wear silky cotton clothes that absorb sweat and are comfortable. Walking on the street, there is a sense of detachment. Don't wear shorts, short coats, and slippers, like a second-rate person surrendering to summer. What you wear should be ceremonial. If you have sunglasses, it is best to shake a small paper fan. It is best to have a gift from a famous calligrapher and be stylish. Don't hold on to the civilized stick, others will say you are pretending. Clothes should be changed once a day so they are easy to wash and dry quickly. Clothes should be loose-fitting, but not too loose.
Eat a lot of food. Fruits will gather in summer, such as peaches, apricots, apples and watermelons. It is best not to put them in the refrigerator. They will cool your teeth and cause dampness. Pick a few lotus pods and noodles. Spread it on the table, peel it off from the back, and eat the lotus seeds one by one. They are crispy and fragrant, moisturize the lungs, and are said to nourish the kidneys. The surface of the lotus pod is peeled into a layer of skin and left to dry. It can be used as a bookmark, which is the best for summer. of commemoration. It is best to cook some vegetable porridge, or add a little diced potatoes to the rice and millet, and cook it until it is soft and delicious, suitable for all ages. Reading in a quiet night, with the summer breeze blowing gently, seems like a lady and a romantic scholar. It feels best to read until you can't keep your eyes open and then fall asleep naturally.
It is best to tire yourself out by walking more than 10,000 steps, with slight movements of the upper and lower limbs, sweating, taking a shower, and drying your naked body. Do not covet a mat to refresh yourself. A tired body is the weakest. Sleep when you are tired. , the feeling is the sweetest, and you will be intoxicated by the grassland in your dream. In your spare time, it would be nice to play cards or chess with three or four friends under the shade of a tree. The worst thing to do is watch WeChat videos, watch those players playing chess, and denounce the warmongers, which is also a good way to spend the summer. Don't hide in a hut, blow on the air conditioner, and enjoy yourself, nature will laugh at you for wasting your life.
Life in summer is very full. Summer is hot, and you are hotter than her, just like in winter, people are colder than cold. Calm and relax to cope with the heat of summer. The so-called "calm mind naturally cools down" tells the truth that a person should experience the beautiful life in summer in time. Don't rely on external forces to resist summer, and accept summer with integration, the taste will be better. The clothes should be casual, the food should be light, the sleep should be solid and natural, and the walking should be adapted to the temper of summer. Respecting the mentality of catering to spend the summer will give you a complete and beautiful summer. My summers have always been spent peacefully and beautifully, almost sixty years ago. (Dai Rongli)
