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Adaptation is another struggle

By CareyPublished 2 years ago 5 min read
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David H. Barlow, a professor of psychology at Boston University, lived for a while on a farm in the countryside with a forest in front of it. One day, Professor Barlow was walking by the woods and found that the thickest and strongest redwood tree was full of ants. Apparently, the ants use the redwoods as their comfort zone. Professor Barlow hated these little guys so much that he decided to drive them away from the tree. On the tree trunk, the professor found the ant nest. He first plugged the tree hole firmly with wet mud. However, the next day, the professor came to see that the ants had bitten a hole from another place, and the mud was useless to them. The professor found stronger wooden wedges, but as a result, still couldn't stop the gang going in and out happily. Later, the professor heard people say that ants are afraid of glue and mothballs. The professor mixed glue and mothballs and applied it to the mouth of the ant's hole. This trick seems to have some effect, and the ants dare not pass through the new hole. However, a week later, the professor sadly discovered that the ants had reopened a hole in the tree trunk away from the mothballs.In the contest with the ants, the professor was defeated. What makes these small animals survive in the harsh environment created by humans? The professor quickly found the answer: it is the super adaptability of ants to the environment. Back at Boston University, the professor told the students about this personal experience in class. He said: "Many times, we are misled by struggle, thinking that struggle must be indomitable and courageous. In fact, we humans are extremely small in the face of society and the entire nature. Ants also need struggle to survive in tree holes, but They were not misled by struggle and did not fight against powerful humans, but chose to adapt. When they knew that they could not change the fact that the entrance of the cave was blocked, they quickly adapted. Compared with animals such as lions and tigers, whose living conditions were precarious Than, ants seem to know the other meaning of struggle better, that is adaptation." Adaptation is actually another kind of struggle. Conserving strength in the face of difficulties, and re-opening the battlefield to deal with life, will have a greater chance of winning.

I will accept my "Learning is the spring breeze, soothing our young hearts. Cherish the current study life, start from now, study hard, and lay the foundation for the future life path, which can reflect the meaning of study and life. My study Life My study life is colorful, and it brings me endless fun. The learning in the classroom is carried out by the teacher with us. The classroom atmosphere is very active, which adds color to my study life. In addition to the study in the classroom, my study life is also colorful in the extracurricular time. For example, in the dormitory, the dormitory is not only a place to rest, but also a good place to study, especially before the lunch break. After lunch every day, I have a roommate He turned out various books to read like a magic trick, some borrowed from the library, some rented from the bookstore, some bought with his own money, it can be said that the source is wide. These books teach people how to maintain self-esteem "Jane Eyre" in "The Overlord of Western Chu", which describes Xiang Yu's struggle for power,There is "Wu Zetian" that shows the style of a generation of queens... The world famous books are wonderful, and the all-encompassing magazines are also admirable. We watch "Girlfriend" that belongs to us, and watch the "Golden Age" that describes us. We also see that it has passed us by. When you are in a bad mood, look for "Friends". When you are frustrated in dealing with people, look for "Life and Life", witness the style of your idol in "Popular Movies", and create the future in "Science Fiction World". A good book is in hand, and all troubles are left behind. Because of the book, I read it during my lunch break and when I go to bed at night. I have used the flashlight to hide under the bed and read it countless times, and I even took the risk of lighting a candle to read it. But I was repeatedly knocked on the door by the dormitory inspector. I read a good book, and I always hope that someone will share it with you. Every night, we talk about books the most during the time of "squatting talk". We comment on the four major Chinese The literary value of famous works, on Collins' famous work "The Woman in White", and on "General Huangpu",An analysis of the status of "Red and Black" in literature... Even the protagonists in the works should have their own opinions. We talk about Wu Sangui, comment on Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, praise Wu Zetian, and scold the Empress Dowager Cixi. The old saying goes: The book has its own golden house, and the book has its own Yan Ruyu. But we do not read for the golden house, nor for Yan Ruyu. What we seek is knowledge, a kind of knowledge that cannot be learned in the classroom. , Use it to broaden our horizons, arm our minds, and enrich our spiritual world. My study life" Since I was sensible, I was sent to kindergarten, and I am still a student today, so I can do the same Say: My study life is my whole life. Thinking of the years of study and life, thousands of tastes come to my mind. If I want to explain the experience of these years, I am afraid that three days and three nights will not be enough. Here is just one of them, that is, my experience of studying poetry.

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