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《冰心奖获奖作家书系:靠近你,靠近我》作者殷健灵冰心作为20世纪中国伟大的女作家之一,她把真诚的爱心给予了一代代“小读者”。冰心奖,以文学家冰心的名字命名。1990年由国际著名作家韩素音女士、著名儿童文学家葛翠琳女士创办。冰心奖,传承着儿童文学真、善、美的永恒精神,致力于出版、传播和奖励最优秀的儿童文学作品;致力于发现、培养和推介最具潜力的儿童文学新人;致力于支持、鼓励儿童艺术教育的普及、发展与创新。我们秉承这样的信念,推出这套书系,目的在于让中国的少年儿童亲近最纯正的儿童文学,获取精神的愉悦和人生的体验。
《落叶集》 第一章:寂静的庭院 暮色渐浓,古老的宅邸笼罩在一片沉默之中。雕花的窗棂上映着摇曳的树影,风穿过枝桠,发出低低的叹息。这里是林家老宅,一个被时光遗忘的角落,也是我童年记忆的全部。庭院里,一棵巨大的银杏树独自挺立,它的根须深深扎进泥土,仿佛与这片土地融为一体。秋风吹过,金黄的叶片如同翩跹的舞者,纷纷扬扬地落下,铺就了一条通往幽深的回廊。 我喜欢坐在廊下的石凳上,看着落叶在风中打旋,听着它们与地面亲吻时发出的细微声响。每一次落叶,都像是一个故事的结束,又似乎预示着一个未知的开始。这里没有喧嚣,没有烦扰,只有我和这寂静的庭院,以及那些在风中飘散的,属于过去的回忆。 我的童年,很大程度上是在这片庭院里度过的。外祖母,一位温婉而坚韧的女性,教会了我许多。她会教我认识院子里各种各样的花草,比如那盆常年开着紫色小花的薰衣草,她告诉我,它的香气能安抚心灵;还有那株爬满了藤蔓的蔷薇,她的刺提醒着我,美好之中也藏着锋芒。外祖母的手总是带着泥土的芬芳,她的脸上刻满了岁月的痕迹,但她的眼神却始终清澈明亮。她从不轻易对我说教,而是通过自己的言行,潜移默化地影响着我。 记得有一次,我因为一件小事而大发脾气,摔了手中的玩具。外祖母只是静静地看着我,没有责骂,也没有安慰。等我哭累了,她才走过来,轻轻地把我搂在怀里,然后带我到银杏树下。她捡起一片落叶,递给我,说:“你看,叶子掉了,但树并没有枯萎。它只是卸下了旧的,为新的生长腾出空间。我们也是一样,有时候需要放下一些东西,才能向前走。” 她的话,我当时并不完全理解,但那片金黄的叶子,却在我心中留下了深刻的印记。后来,随着年岁的增长,我才渐渐明白,外祖母用一种多么温柔而深刻的方式,教会了我什么是接纳,什么是放下,什么是生命的循环。 宅邸的另一端,有一个被锁上的房间。外祖母从不让我靠近那里,只是告诉我,里面放着她年轻时的许多物件。我曾经偷偷地尝试过打开那扇门,但锁眼太小,我根本无从下手。那个房间,成为了我心中一个充满神秘的角落,也滋生了我无数的想象。我总觉得,那里一定藏着外祖母年轻时的故事,关于她未曾言说的过去,关于那些被时光尘封的秘密。 春天的时候,庭院里的樱花会如期绽放,粉白的花瓣如云似霞,将整个宅邸装点得格外美丽。那时候,我会搬一把小椅子,坐在树下,看着花瓣随风飘落,仿佛一场梦幻的雪。外祖母会在一旁,静静地为我缝补衣物,偶尔抬头,看着我,脸上露出淡淡的笑容。她的笑容,比院子里的任何花朵都要温暖。 夏天,蝉鸣声此起彼伏,热气蒸腾。外祖母会煮上一壶凉茶,放在廊下,供我解渴。我们有时会在树荫下纳凉,听着遥远传来的人声,感受着那份难得的宁静。那个时候,世界很小,小到只有这个庭院,和身边最亲近的人。 秋天,是落叶的季节,也是我最喜欢的季节。每一次看到银杏叶铺满地面,我都会感到一种莫名的喜悦。外祖母告诉我,这是收获的季节,也是孕育新生的季节。 冬天,严寒会笼罩大地,但庭院里的松柏依然挺立,坚韧不拔。我会在炉火旁,听外祖母讲古老的故事,那些关于勤劳、关于善良、关于勇气的传说,在寒夜里,温暖着我的心。 这个寂静的庭院,是我最熟悉的风景,也是我心灵最深处的港湾。在这里,我学会了观察,学会了倾听,学会了感受。我明白了,生命的美,往往藏在那些细微之处,藏在那些不为人知的角落。 第二章:远方的回声 随着年龄的增长,我渐渐渴望外面的世界。我渴望去看看,在这座寂静庭院之外,还有怎样的风景,还有怎样的人生。考上大学,是我人生中的一个重要转折点。离家那天,外祖母只是站在门口,送我上车,她的眼神中带着不舍,但更多的是祝福。她没有多说什么,只是紧紧地握了握我的手,然后递给我一个用红线系着的荷包,里面装着几片干燥的桂花叶。 “路上小心,”她轻声说道,“凡事,量力而行。” 那是我第一次离开家,去往一个陌生的城市。起初,一切都充满了新奇和挑战。我需要学会在嘈杂的人群中找到自己的方向,学会在陌生的环境中建立自己的人际关系,学会在学习的压力下保持自己的节奏。城市的光怪陆离,人潮汹涌,与我熟悉的那个宁静的庭院形成了鲜明的对比。 我曾经以为,外面的世界是充满机遇和精彩的,但很快,我就发现,它也同样充满了竞争和挑战。我遇到了挫折,经历了失败,感受到了孤独。在那些失落的时刻,我总会想起外祖母的眼神,想起那片荷包里的桂花叶。我仿佛能闻到那熟悉的香气,感受到那份来自家乡的温暖。 我开始尝试着与不同的人交流,了解他们的故事。我遇到了有才华却怀才不遇的同学,他们因为生活所迫而不得不放弃自己的梦想;我遇到了来自不同背景的朋友,他们有着各自的苦衷和坚持。我开始明白,每个人都有自己的人生轨迹,每个人都在用自己的方式努力地活着。 我开始更加认真地对待学业,因为我知道,这是我回报家人、实现自我价值的途径。我报名参加了各种社团活动,尝试着去接触不同的领域。我曾经对文学产生了浓厚的兴趣,花了许多时间在图书馆里阅读各种书籍,从经典名著到现代小说,我贪婪地吸收着知识的养分。 在一次偶然的机会,我接触到了社会公益活动。我参与了一个帮助贫困儿童辅导功课的志愿者项目。第一次走进那些简陋的教室,看到孩子们渴望知识的眼神,我内心受到了极大的触动。我开始反思,自己所拥有的,是多么的幸运。 我花了很多时间和精力去准备每一次辅导课,去了解每个孩子的学习情况,去设计更生动有趣的教学方法。我发现,当我全身心地投入到一件有意义的事情时,内心的充实感是无法用言语来形容的。那些孩子们纯真的笑容,成为我最大的动力。 在这个过程中,我结识了许多志同道合的朋友。我们一起讨论如何更好地帮助孩子们,一起分享生活中的喜悦与烦恼。我第一次体会到,与一群人为了共同的目标而努力的感觉,是多么的振奋人心。 我也经历了一些感情的波折。曾经,我以为爱情是轰轰烈烈的,是理所当然的。但我后来才明白,真正的感情,往往是平淡而坚韧的,它需要双方的共同经营和相互理解。一次失败的感情经历,让我更加深刻地认识到,爱不仅仅是激情,更是一种责任和陪伴。 在离家后的这些年里,我经历了从青涩到成熟的蜕变。我学会了独立,学会了担当,学会了如何在这个复杂的世界里找到属于自己的一席之地。我明白,外面的世界虽然广阔,但内心深处,始终有一个声音,在呼唤着我,那是我对家乡的眷恋,也是我对亲情的珍视。 每一次回到老宅,我都会发现一些新的变化。银杏树依然挺立,但它的叶子似乎比以前更加金黄。外祖母的头发,也增添了更多的银丝,但她的笑容,依旧那么温暖。我不再只是那个坐在廊下,静静听风的孩子,我有了自己的故事,我的生命中也增添了新的色彩。 我开始思考,生命的意义究竟是什么。是在物质上获得巨大的成功?是在名利场上争取一席之地?还是在人生的旅途中,留下一些温暖的痕迹?我没有找到确切的答案,但我知道,我不能只是被动地接受生活,而是要主动地去创造,去体验,去感受。 第三章:心灵的归途 years passed, and life's currents carried me further from the familiar shores of my childhood. The ancient family home, though still holding a special place in my heart, became a destination visited rather than a constant dwelling. My journey led me through the labyrinthine streets of professional life, each turn presenting new challenges and opportunities. I learned to navigate the intricate dance of ambition and compromise, of striving for excellence while holding onto my core values. I found myself drawn to work that involved understanding people, their motivations, their struggles, and their triumphs. It was in these interactions, in the quiet conversations and shared moments of vulnerability, that I discovered a profound sense of purpose. I realized that true fulfillment often lies not in grand gestures, but in the subtle art of connection, in offering a listening ear, a word of encouragement, or a helping hand. My understanding of the world deepened with each passing year. I witnessed the fragility of life, the resilience of the human spirit, and the intricate web that connects us all. I saw how seemingly small acts of kindness could ripple outwards, creating waves of positive change. I learned that compassion is not a passive emotion, but an active force that requires courage and commitment. There were moments of quiet reflection, often during late-night walks under the vast expanse of the sky. In those moments, I would often find myself revisiting the memories of the old house, of my grandmother's gentle presence, and the wisdom she imparted. Her teachings, once abstract notions, now resonated with a profound clarity, guiding me through the complexities of adult life. I began to appreciate the beauty of imperfection, the grace of vulnerability. I understood that striving for an unattainable ideal could be a source of unnecessary suffering. Instead, I learned to embrace the messy, unpredictable nature of life, finding beauty in its imperfections and strength in its challenges. My relationships evolved. Some friendships, forged in the fires of youthful exuberance, naturally faded with time and distance, while others deepened, becoming pillars of support and understanding. I learned the value of genuine connection, of being truly seen and accepted for who I am, flaws and all. I also discovered the profound satisfaction of contributing to something larger than myself. Whether through my professional endeavors or my continued involvement in community initiatives, I sought to leave a positive mark on the world. I found that by focusing on the well-being of others, I also nurtured my own inner peace. The concept of "home" began to transform in my mind. It was no longer solely defined by a physical location, but by a sense of belonging, of connection, and of inner peace. I realized that true home is a state of being, cultivated through self-awareness, gratitude, and a commitment to living a life aligned with one's values. As I continued to grow, I found myself drawn to the simple, profound aspects of existence. The changing seasons, the quiet beauty of nature, the warmth of human connection – these became the sources of my deepest joy. I learned to be present in each moment, to savor the ordinary, and to find wonder in the everyday. The initial anxieties and uncertainties of youth had gradually given way to a quiet confidence, a sense of inner strength. I no longer sought external validation or chased fleeting trends. Instead, I focused on cultivating a rich inner life, on understanding myself, and on living authentically. The distant echoes of my childhood, once a faint whisper, had become a guiding melody. The lessons learned in the quiet courtyard, the understanding gained from observing the falling leaves, the resilience fostered by the changing seasons – all these experiences had woven themselves into the fabric of my being. I realized that the journey of life is not about reaching a final destination, but about the continuous process of growth, of learning, and of becoming. It is about embracing the present moment, acknowledging the past with gratitude, and facing the future with a spirit of openheartedness. The path forward, though perhaps less defined than the familiar roads of my youth, was one I now walked with a sense of purpose and a deep appreciation for the unfolding tapestry of life.