Joyful Hurrying

The book Zai Xin Zai Ben: Experiencing the Good Life of the Chinese People presents the changes in individuals and families as they learn and practice excellent traditional Chinese culture across dozens of households. The first part unfolds with a focus on rural China, illustrating the nourishment derived from one's hometown and family traditions. The second part documents the author's feelings about life and their existential state. The third part narrates the fateful encounters with traditional Chinese opera, elucidating the ritual and moral education embedded within. The fourth part delves into some traditional customs preserved in rural China. This book integrates the spirit of filial piety and fraternal love, the way of husband and wife, and the art of parenting into daily life, making days smoother and more filled with Chinese flavor, contributing to a more harmonious and happy society. These essays not only blend the author's personal insights and experiences from practicing traditional culture but also, through the author's firsthand accounts, make traditional culture accessible, vivid, and endearing.