Since ancient times, the courtyard has been a pure land in the hearts of literati and artists.
Bai Juyi once said: "Occasionally, when you have a quiet place, you forget the worldly heart." In the dead of night, I will think of the countryside far away from the hustle and bustle, and the dream of a small yard in my heart.
After retirement, I will go back and create a small world of my own, looking for my heart in the sound of the piano, understanding life in the chess game, expressing my feelings in calligraphy and painting, tasting nature in the fragrance of tea, expressing my emotions in poetry, and enjoying the joy of family.
01. It doesn't need to be too big, the yard is home
The ancients said: "The house takes the situation as the body, the spring water as the blood, the land as the flesh and skin, the grass and trees as the hair, the house as the clothes, and the portal as the crown belt." ”
The small yard in my heart does not have to be luxurious, but it must blend in with nature and conform to nature.
In the center of the yard, I will design a clear pond, the water is not rippling, but it can bring agility to the whole yard.
As Zhu Xi said: "As soon as the half-acre square pond is opened, the sky and clouds and shadows wander together." Next to the pool, I will carefully select the stones and lay a winding path that will lead people deep into it and explore every corner of the yard.
Around the courtyard, I will set up some quaint tables and chairs.
The tables and chairs are made of wood, without excessive embellishment, and retain the original grain and colour of the wood. Sitting here, you can feel the leisure and tranquility of "picking chrysanthemums under the east fence and leisurely seeing Nanshan".
02, although it is made by people, it is like opening from heaven
Greenery is an indispensable element in the yard.
I will draw on the ancient concept of gardening "although it is made by man, it is like the opening of heaven", and plant ornamental flowers and trees all over the yard.
- When spring comes, "the grass is green and willow is yellow, and the peach blossoms are chaotic and the plum flowers are fragrant";
- In summer, "the duckweed green brocade pond, the summer warbler is a thousand roses";
- In autumn, "the autumn leaves of Jinjing Wutong are yellow, and the bead curtain does not roll up the frost at night";
- In winter, "the snow is known to be spring, and the cold plum is dotted with Qiong branches".
Each season, the courtyard has a different scenery, like a flowing picture.
In addition, I will also open a small vegetable plot in the corner of the yard to experience the farming life of "Morningside is desolate, and the moon and lotus hoe return".
Isn't it a kind of happiness to cultivate, sow and harvest by yourself, so that your family can taste fresh and healthy farm food?
03, taste the tea, enjoy the moon and listen to the wind
In order to make the yard more colorful, I will also incorporate some classical elements to create leisure and entertainment facilities.
On the other side of the courtyard, I will build an antique pavilion, "outside the long pavilion, by the ancient road, the grass is green", where you can invite friends to taste tea, discuss the road, admire the moon, and listen to the wind.
At the same time, I will also hang a couplet in the pavilion to add to the cultural atmosphere.
In addition, I will also set up some classical fitness equipment in the yard, such as Tai Chi push hands, plum blossom piles, etc.
These facilities not only allow families to exercise and stay healthy, but also experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture during sports.
04. The thatched eaves are long sweeped, and the flowers and trees are furrowed
In the process of creating a small courtyard, I will try to retain the original style of the countryside and incorporate classical charm.
The fence of the courtyard will be built with green bricks or bamboo fences, forming a scenery of "the thatched eaves are long and clean without moss, and the flowers and trees are planted by hand".
At the same time, some agricultural tools and classical furniture, such as stone mills, waterwheels, Taishi chairs, etc., are placed in the courtyard as a carrier of decoration and memories.
These objects not only bear witness to the development process of the countryside and the profound heritage of traditional culture, but also carry the childhood memories and cultural feelings of our generation.
05. Quiet life, floating alone in the atmosphere
Finally, I hope that my small courtyard can create a quiet living atmosphere of "living in the human environment, without the noise of cars and horses".
Here, "the sun rises and the sun sets", I can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the quiet country life and the influence of classical culture.
Wake up in the morning to the song of birds; In the evening, sit in the courtyard and drink a cup of tea and read an ancient book; At night, you can look up at the starry sky and listen to insects and frogs......
This kind of life is picturesque, "there is a true meaning in this, and I have forgotten to distinguish it."
The dream of a small yard after retirement is my yearning and pursuit of a better life.
I believe that one day this dream will come true. At that time, I will spend the most comfortable and peaceful time in this small courtyard full of classical charm, "idle clouds and wild cranes, at ease".