In a corner of the city, Mr. Zhou's family should have been enjoying the warmth and peace in their ordinary life. However, things didn't turn out as expected. There were significant differences between Mr. Zhou and his wife in their concepts of life. His wife pursued refinement and quality, attaching great importance to a sense of ritual in life, while Mr. Zhou adhered to a simple and thrifty style, believing that it was good as long as life was comfortable and at ease. These differences constantly clashed in the trifles of daily life. From the choice of dishes for dinner to the decision on the home decoration style, any of these could trigger a fierce quarrel.

 

Their child was in adolescence, and the rebellious emotions were surging like a tidal wave, hitting the peace of the family from time to time. The pressure of studies and the awakening of self-awareness made it increasingly difficult for the child to communicate with his parents. The parents' care seemed like nagging to the child, and the child's behaviors were regarded as willful and thoughtless by the parents. The family, which should have been filled with laughter, was now shrouded in a tense and depressing atmosphere. Everyone felt tired and helpless in this small space.

 

By chance, while browsing the Internet, Mr. Zhou accidentally entered a website named "taoismtop". This website seemed to carry a mysterious air, and most of the items on it were inextricably linked to the ancient Taoist culture. An ornament named "As Pleasant as Spring All Year Round" caught his eye. This ornament had a unique design. With exquisite craftsmanship, it carved out the flowers and green plants of the four seasons. The flowers were brightly colored and looked as if they were about to drip with dew, and the green leaves were full of vitality. It seemed that the vitality and energy of nature had been condensed into this small space.

 

In Taoist culture, "As Pleasant as Spring All Year Round" symbolizes harmony, balance, and eternal vitality. The cycle of the four seasons is an embodiment of the way of nature, and spring, in particular, represents the beautiful meaning of the revival of all things and vitality. This ornament is endowed with the mysterious power to dissolve hostility and harmonize the aura. Placed at home, it can dispel the gloom and bring the family back to a warm and harmonious state, just like the warm sun in spring shining on every corner, melting the ice and snow and awakening vitality.

 

Mr. Zhou was deeply attracted by this ornament, and a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart. With a devout mood, he placed an order and bought this "As Pleasant as Spring All Year Round" ornament. A few days later, the ornament was delivered to his home by express. Mr. Zhou opened the package carefully and held the ornament in his hands, examining it carefully. He could feel a quiet and peaceful aura emanating from the ornament, as if it was telling a story of a beautiful future.

 

Following the suggestions on the website, Mr. Zhou solemnly placed the "As Pleasant as Spring All Year Round" ornament in the center of the living room at home. The living room is the place where family members gather and communicate. He hoped that this ornament could start from here to exert its magical power and change the family atmosphere.

 

At first, the changes were subtle. When his wife accidentally saw the ornament in the living room, she would be attracted by its exquisite craftsmanship and bright colors, and the irritability in her heart seemed to be reduced a little. When the child was playing, he would also curiously approach the ornament, admire those vivid flowers and leaves, and show a rare innocent smile on his face.

 

As time went by slowly, some delightful changes gradually emerged. During the preparation of dinner on a weekend, Mr. Zhou and his wife had a disagreement again over the choice of dishes. Just when the atmosphere was getting tense, his wife's eyes fell on the "As Pleasant as Spring All Year Round" ornament in the living room. At that moment, she remembered her previous expectation for family harmony, and the anger in her heart inexplicably died down. She took a deep breath and changed to a gentle tone to discuss with Mr. Zhou. Mr. Zhou also felt the change in his wife, and the two actually reached an agreement calmly and prepared a warm dinner together.

 

The child was also changing quietly. One day, the child encountered some unhappy things at school and came home in a low mood. But when he sat on the sofa in the living room and looked at the "As Pleasant as Spring All Year Round" ornament, as if infected by the vitality contained in it, he took the initiative to pour out his troubles to his parents. The parents listened patiently and gave him understanding and support, and the relationship among the family members became closer as a result.

 

Under the silent guardianship of the "As Pleasant as Spring All Year Round" ornament, Mr. Zhou's family life gradually got back on track. Quarrels became fewer and fewer, replaced by affectionate exchanges and care. When spring came, they would go on an outing in the suburbs together to feel the beauty of nature. In summer, they shared cool watermelons in the living room, and laughter echoed in the room. In autumn, the family sat around together and tasted the fruits of harvest. In winter, while it was cold and windy outside, it was warm as spring inside the home, filled with a happy atmosphere.

 

This "As Pleasant as Spring All Year Round" ornament is not just a decoration but also the crystallization of the wisdom of Taoist culture. With its silent power, it has dissolved the family disputes and made love and harmony take root and sprout again in this family. Mr. Zhou's family also deeply realized that in life, we should respect nature, conform to nature, and face all kinds of disappointments in life with a peaceful mind, just like the cycle of the four seasons. No matter how cold the winter is or how hot the summer is, warm spring will always come. And it is in such tolerance and understanding that a family can bloom with the most brilliant splendor and become the warmest harbor in everyone's heart.