A few short poems

2022-04-06

Embracing Work -- Reflections on "Gan Fa"

To live a fulfilling life, you only have two choices: "Do what you love," or "Love what you do." I was deeply moved by this sentence from Inamori Kazuo's book "The Living Way." Fifteen years ago, at the age of 30, I was the production and R&D manager of a cosmetics company. My daily work was repetitive and tedious. The company was in its early stages, with no decent experimental equipment and no supervisors or mentors to guide me. I wondered if life would go on like this day after day, so I prepared to resign and change careers. The company president said to me, "You can take some time off to sort out your thoughts. If you still love this job, we welcome you back anytime." During that time off, I often asked myself: Am I really a lazy person? Do I really dislike my previous job? Were there no exhilarating moments in my work? The answer was no. So I quickly asked to return to my job. This time, as the book says, I tried to change my mindset, find fun in my daily work, and rejoice in every small breakthrough. Gradually, I mastered and became familiar with the adjustment of cosmetic formulas. In my spare time, I also extensively explored new raw materials and technologies, bringing new products to the company. Although the company later added production management to my responsibilities, I didn't feel it was an extra burden; instead, it complemented the product design and production application. I embraced my work and became immersed in it, a stark contrast to my previous feelings. When I left the company, I could proudly say that I had experience with all types of wash-and-care cosmetics and could talk about any brand for a long time. As Inamori Kazuo said, "Immerse yourself in your work and learn to love it." I did it. A vocation is not something that appears by chance; it is something you create yourself. People are willing to endure hardship for what they love, considering it worthwhile. Looking back on that experience, although my best years were spent there and it didn't bring me much wealth, I have no regrets. I understand that the hardships of youth are worth paying for; a life without hardship is incomplete and meaningless. Let's consider these hardships as dark clouds. As long as we maintain a positive attitude and move forward, as Inamori Kazuo said, and work hard at all times, even those dark clouds will have a different look. You will find that those clouds are brilliantly angry and violently turbulent. After the clouds, there will be a rain of white, a vast expanse of blue sea and green mountains, a bright moon in the sky, and stars shining everywhere. Moreover, I cultivated my will, refined my character, and accumulated knowledge and experience in my work, which will greatly benefit my future life. As the saying goes, heaven and hell are next to each other. If you view work as a pleasure, life is heaven; if you view work as an obligation, life is hell. Work often feels dull and boring, often causing feelings of depression and anxiety. This is the experience of most people. Under the same circumstances, the attitude towards work is determined by one's inner subjective attitude. Setting aside lofty ideals, work is primarily about making a living. When survival becomes difficult, everything is an illusion. Since you've taken on the job, do it well. Do your best each day. Since you're wearing this robe, you should strike the bell well, striking it differently. To quote Inamori Kazuo: "The other side of hard work is a beautiful life." Friends, let's be down-to-earth, starting from the present, finding work we love, even if the process is full of hardships, like searching for a castle in the sky. Rather than pursuing fantasies, it's better to start from the present and gradually learn to love the work at hand. Achieving success in our current work is not also the blossoming of the flower of life?

2022-04-06

Reading experience of "Autumn Song - For Nuannuan"

I first encountered this poem during my junior or senior high school years, when it was included in our curriculum. It shattered my preconceived notions of autumn, transforming the usual sense of bleakness into a feeling of warmth, leaving a lasting impression. The poem opens with imagery of falling leaves, reeds, the sound of pounding clothes, and departing geese—a scene of fading flowers, broken melodies, and an autumn seemingly devoid of anything positive, evoking a sense of profound sadness in the poet. However, the simple lines, “Only leaving a warm warmth, only leaving a warm warmth, everything is left behind,” introduce a warm and hopeful expectation. It seems the poet believes that as long as warmth remains, everything remains. This sparks endless speculation, prompting reflection on the identity of "Warmth." This warm, feminine name raises questions. Initially, I imagined "Warmth" to be a family member, a steadfast companion offering unwavering support during difficult times, allowing the poet to endure the lonely autumn and patiently await the spring. Later, I considered the possibility that "Warmth" is not a real person but a symbol, an ideal, a steadfast belief in the poet's heart. Even amidst the desolation of autumn, "Warmth" would not fade with the autumn wind. Even amidst life's ups and downs, when spring arrives, everything will remain. Now, I wonder if "Warmth" is simply "Warmth," like a kindness from a stranger during a rainstorm, or a light illuminating a home after a tiring day. As long as we have experienced it, we possess "Warmth." As the poet says, the world is cold enough; let us warm each other with our body heat.

2022-04-06

Women's brilliance

People often say "women are not inferior to men" and "women can hold up half the sky." These sayings are vividly demonstrated in the Quality Assurance Department. More than 90% of the department's employees are women. They are mainly responsible for the analysis of company processes, raw and auxiliary materials, finished products, and R&D projects, as well as product preparation, shipment, and inspection. Don't underestimate this inspection work; it's difficult to complete without a meticulous mind. Each inspection task has its particularity and importance. Process inspection is the "eyes" of the equipment operation, diagnosing "diseases" in the equipment and providing targeted treatment to ensure the safe and stable operation of the equipment. Raw and auxiliary material inspection ensures that the "food" entering the equipment is safe and reliable. Finished product inspection lays the foundation for the company's sales, preventing unqualified products from entering or leaving the company and improving customer satisfaction to meet the needs of enterprise development. A glimpse into a day in the Quality Inspection Department reveals a vibrant and energetic team. They are constantly challenged by heavy workloads and the difficulty of analyzing samples. However, throughout their busy day, they work with clear division of labor, positive attitudes, rigorous output, and calm problem-solving. Everyone performs their duties according to the plan, working in an orderly and efficient manner. The continuous development of the enterprise places higher demands on employees' skills, making continuous learning of theoretical knowledge and improvement of operational skills urgent. Given the heavy analysis workload and to meet the needs of various positions, the department has implemented diverse training methods. Self-directed learning is our most important approach, further improving everyone's skills. For a rapidly developing enterprise, the addition of fresh blood is essential. Regarding the training of new employees, the department adheres to the company's principle of "old employees mentoring new employees." Experienced employees unreservedly share their accumulated experience with new employees, enabling them to gradually take on the work of their positions. The good and harmonious work atmosphere makes everyone happy and encourages mutual assistance, which has become commonplace in the department. Everyone actively coordinates and works overtime to complete inspection work within the stipulated time when faced with suddenly added analysis tasks. In addition to their regular duties, they also handle tasks such as disposing of waste liquid and collecting kerosene and alcohol. In the hot summer, the sight of these slender women carrying buckets of waste liquid weighing dozens of kilograms into the sewage pool, their smiles radiant, is unforgettable. They are a beautiful landscape in the plant, shining brightly in their ordinary positions. Most of the women in the department are of an age where they have both elderly parents and children to care for. They not only play important roles at work but also bear the responsibilities of wives and mothers in life. The double burden of career and family weighs heavily on them, but they have not retreated. With a positive and optimistic attitude and unique wisdom, they balance the two, achieving a "win-win" situation. The company provides them with a platform for skill improvement, economic independence, and value realization, and they contribute to the company's development with their diligent hands and wisdom. Their families provide them with a safe haven, and they give their children a warm and harmonious family. In their prime, they are independent, strong, striving, and meticulous. They are proactive in their work and strive for excellence in life, shouldering half the burden of work and life, and spreading positive energy. Like plum blossoms blooming in the cold winter, they exude their unique charm, captivating all who see them.

2022-04-06

Forge ahead, live up to the best years of our lives

More than a decade ago, you may not have known Kopperchem, or even heard of it. Today, Kopperchem is a well-known star enterprise in the industry. The deepest impression Kopperchem gives people is its magic. Today, Kopperchem has developed into a shining star in the global field of mining functional chemicals and specialty surfactants. People can't help but ask, what force has enabled Kopperchem to develop from an unknown enterprise to an industry leader in such a short time? To answer this question, we must start with the history of the struggle of Kopperchem people. Kopperchem's unique experience has created a spirit of daring to struggle and innovate among Kopperchem people, and at the same time created a vibrant corporate culture, which is an important internal driving force for the development and growth of Kopperchem. Kopperchem's predecessor was a pharmaceutical company. In 2009, the company decided to adjust its development strategy, shifting from pharmaceuticals to the production of metal extractants. Although the refined production and management methods in pharmaceutical production were applied to the production process of extractants, and the quality control of extractants was guaranteed to a certain extent, good products alone were far from enough for a new extractant enterprise. Different industries are like different mountains. In terms of production, operation management, and sales, metal extractants are very different from pharmaceuticals. The previous experience in pharmaceutical production and sales could not meet the requirements of metal extractants. Therefore, in the initial period, the market was not effectively opened, and Kopperchem faced great difficulties and poor efficiency. As a result, people's hearts changed, and some people left. However, fortunately, the senior management of the company did not give up, and the Kopperchem people with dreams did not give up either. During that time, Kopperchem people continuously learned new knowledge, constantly summarized experience and lessons, and learned from each other, forming a good learning atmosphere within the company. The team's technical level quickly improved, overcoming one difficulty after another. After two or three years, the situation finally improved. Kopperchem's extractant products were recognized by more and more customers, and customers had a new understanding of our technical service level. They gained more benefits from cooperating with us and established long-term cooperative relationships with Kopperchem, including many Fortune 500 companies. Kopperchem then entered the fast lane of development, gradually grew stronger in international competition, and became a shining star in the international metal extractant field. Today, it is the world's third-largest copper extractant supplier. The special development process has forged the Kopperchem people's tenacious perseverance and spirit of fearlessness, daring to innovate, and establishing an open, inclusive, academically free, and eclectic corporate academic culture, which has laid a good foundation for the development and growth of Kopperchem. Today's Kopperchem has gathered many talented people, both young and old, domestic and foreign industry elites and insightful people gather here to work together for development, striving to build Kopperchem into a high-level international R&D and service platform. This "technology starship" of Kopperchem is speeding towards the vast ocean of stars. Kopperchem's scientific research achievements have been frequently reported and fruitful. It possesses the most complete range of metal extractant products and unique formulas for the flotation of refractory minerals, globally leading acid mist inhibitors, advanced organic synthesis technology, and independently developed the advanced Simula-SX copper extraction simulation software, etc. It has also made many pioneering achievements in resource recovery technology, such as the development of new cobalt and nickel extraction technology, which can greatly simplify the recovery process of cobalt and nickel, improve product quality while reducing costs. In addition, it also possesses new lithium battery recycling technology, urban mine recycling technology, new energy material preparation technology, and other excellent scientific research achievements and patented technologies. Despite its fruitful scientific research achievements, Kopperchem's scientific research and development has never stopped. Every year, it will carry out some valuable scientific and technological projects according to the development trend of the industry. Through the implementation of major scientific and technological projects, Kopperchem's core competitiveness has been further enhanced, and the team's scientific research capabilities and cohesion have been further strengthened, allowing Kopperchem's scientific and technological innovation tree to remain evergreen. Dedicated efforts will eventually be rewarded. Kopperchem's achievements have been widely recognized by the local government and all sectors of society, and it has won honors such as a national high-tech enterprise, a national intellectual property advantage enterprise, an engineering technology center recognized by Chongqing Municipality, and a "small giant" enterprise in Chongqing Municipality. In addition, in 2021, Kopperchem was authorized by Chongqing Municipality to establish a postdoctoral research workstation and a regional industrial research institute, and it has cooperated with scientific research institutions to undertake some major scientific and technological projects. Currently, the construction of the postdoctoral workstation and industrial research institute is proceeding in an orderly manner. It is believed that in the near future, Kopperchem will surely create more miracles. More than ten years of glorious years, every step forward has condensed the hard work and dedication of Kopperchem people, and Kopperchem people have used their hard work and wisdom to compose one Kopperchem legend after another. Time flies, and everything is constantly updated and changing. In the current global market economy, market competition is like the waves washing away the sand, and enterprises are like grains of sand. Fine "sand" will be washed away by waves, and only those with weight can be preserved. Kopperchem has strengthened its internal skills and continuously increased its own "chips", enabling it to survive and continuously develop and grow in fierce market competition, presenting a vibrant scene. In the ever-changing development process, some factors of Kopperchem have remained unchanged: the spirit of innovation and forging ahead of Kopperchem people has not changed, and Kopperchem's pursuit of excellence and the construction of a sustainable development ecological chain and the development of the industry have not changed. It is precisely because of the persistence of these "unchanged" things that Kopperchem can always be full of vitality in the fierce market competition, forge ahead, constantly overcome difficulties, create one brilliant achievement after another, and become a shining star in the global field of mining functional chemicals and specialty surfactants. To this day, every Kopperchem person who has worked hard can proudly say: "Bound to Kopperchem, no regrets in life!"

2022-04-06

A few short poems