Lu You, a famous poet in the Southern Song Dynasty, was named Fang Weng. He was 85 years old. He was one of the rare longevity stars in ancient Chinese poetry. His life is also very bumpy, but why can he live a long life? This is inseparable from his unique way of life.
Optimistic health care
Lu You sees through the world, does not worry about gain or loss, thinks everything can be opened, does not complain about nature, is not pessimistic, disappointed, open-minded and magnanimous. When Lu you was young, his blood was boiling. At the age of 20, he wrote a magnificent poem: "mount the horse, attack the crazy Hu, and mount the grass army book." Lu You took the etiquette examination at the age of 30, ranking first. He was attacked by Qin Hui, the capitulation group, because of political differences, and his name was removed. Although his ambition is unfulfilled, Lu You is not depressed at all. He studies military books and practices martial arts tirelessly The life of the village is tough, but Luyou is proud of the sky and says: "last night, the wind lifted the house, and now the rain drenched the wall. Although we know that firewood and rice are expensive, we will not waste the long wild songs. " The strong wind overturned the tiles on the roof, the rain drenched the whole wall, and he had to rush for firewood, rice, oil and salt, but it could not stop Lu You's poetic interest, so he opened his throat and continued to recite
Exercise regimen
Lu You is a mountain climber. He wrote a poem "three fold rice spread in the disordered mountains": "I love mountains all my life, but I think mountains can be played. Heaven's pity is enough to satisfy his wish, but what's more to complain about in the barren mountains. In the southern poor Fujian, Guangdong and Western Shu Han Dynasties, the horse's hoof lasted for a few days and a half. Mountains and rivers cover the road to break, and Cui Wei can be a place of chaos. The spring breeze, the peach and the plum are long, and the flying stack is magnificent. But to make the body strong and the body strong, ten thousand li is only for sightseeing. "
Lu You is fond of Cuju (playing football)
"When a young man rode into Xianyang, he looked like a young man with a light body and a wild butterfly. Thousands of people look at the Cuju arena, and the swing's spring is busy. "
Lu You also likes playing chess
"He said in the early spring," smile to the mountain monk, and you have to live a game of chess If there is no time to play chess in the daytime, Lu You will fight at night with a light: "pour medicine in the morning with soapy water, and play chess at night with a light window."
Work for health
Lu You's poem "Xiaoyuan" says: "the tobacco in the Xiaoyuan is next to the family, and the shade of sangzheyin is slanting. I read Tao's poems before they were finished, and I took the drizzle to hoe melons. " "In the south of the village and in the north of the village, there is the sound of a dove, and the new shoots of water thorn are long and flat. Travel all over the world, but learn from your father. "
Lu you often does housework
His "sweeping poem" is very interesting: "a broom is always around, sweeping when you have time. It not only saves the Tang slaves, but also calms the blood. Massage and guidance, although good, also many things. It's better to sweep the floor. It's easier to extend the year. "
Lu you likes to raise flowers
He praised the poem: "when Fanglan is moved to the forest, why not plant a hairpin?". More begging two fragrant lilies, old man 70 still childlike
Vegetarianism
Lu You advocates vegetarianism. He wrote in his miscellaneous feelings: "it is said in ancient times that meat feeds the elderly. The cultivation of one's body is waiting for the end, so why to get into the gluttony. In the morning, the mountain vegetables are delicious, and in the afternoon, the stone spring is clean. Do you serve seven feet of your body? This is the skin, the body and the tongue. " "Plain rice" poem: "in the years of fangweng, there is no meat to eat, and the dish is extravagant. Song GUI soft cooking jade grain rice, acyl sauce eye near silver eggplant. " Lu You eats most cabbage, mustard, celery, bamboo shoots, leek, eggplant, shepherd's purse and tofu.
Fishing regimen
Lu You regards fishing as a great pleasure in his life. Lu you wrote many poems about fishing, such as "fishing in spring and Autumn" and "fishing in boat with leisure" "The spectator sits on the stone and catches the fish on the boat." "Light gulls in the sand and tie fishing boats by sunset bridge." Not only did he fish during the day, but he was still interested in moonlit nights. "I'm sleepy, but I want to follow the book. I'm still thinking of fishing boat after sitting for a long time." Lu You said in his poem "leisure in the middle of an accident" that "the bottom of the flower will disappear and the wine will be carried in spring, and the river side will cast a pole in the bright moon night." Lu You is intoxicated with fishing. Even if he is ill, he is "tired of thinking about illness. He can pick up his fishing rod with ease" and "deal with the line when he is ill". In his later years, Lu you did not forget to fish.
Foot washing and health preservation
Lu you wrote a well-known poem "washing feet": "the old man is no longer engaged in farming, and counting chickens and porpoises is not forgotten. It's so quick to wash your feet and go to bed. The young sun is growing up and cooking soup. " Lu You said to his family, "in spring, feet are washed, and the rising sun is firm; in summer, feet are washed, and the heat is hot; in autumn, feet are washed, and the lungs are moistened; in winter, feet are washed, and the fields are moist." Before sleeping, foot washing can stimulate acupoints, relax meridians and activate collaterals, keep Qi and blood unblocked, enhance human immunity, and prolong life.
Lu You, a poet of the Southern Song Dynasty in China, has a very simple way of keeping alive. He keeps a happy mood and keeps flowers when he is free. This is the secret of his longevity.