SOMETHING ABOUT THE ASTRONAUTS.

New Roman">It is said that all astronauts back from the space suffer from some kind of mental disorder. They either take to drugs to relieve their anxiety, or free themselves from the deep despair in the insignificance of our human beings on the earth.

Tonight all the astronauts, chiefly Yang Liwei, Nie Hailong and other members, came up on CCTV, to accept the respect of all Chinese. From their appearance I couldn’t discern any signs of despair or depression. When they were accepting bundles of flowers from the students they gave their warm smiles and thanked them. Perhaps they are very healthy both physically and mentally, or they just didn’t want to show people the weakness in their character.

Watching TV, I imagined what a scene it would be if I would be sent into the universe. Everything around me would be as dark as could be. I would peep through the window and look far deep into the darkness, however with nothing to be seen it would be. Looking at the direction of the earth, I would be musing over what a tiny size the earth itself was. At the very moment all the ideology and philosophy of life would be shattered. The idea, the same as what has been preached in Bible that all life is meaningless would come to me. I can only imagine. But certainly attitudes towards a lot of things would take a drastic turn in the astronauts’ life.

Que sara sara---what would be would be. We can only stay on the plant for such a short time. No use to think of too much more than due. Just stick to the present life style and try to seek pleasure from the common daily life is the best way of life I think.