人類的進步，不僅源自於對未知真理的孜孜追求與不斷突破，更依賴在熟悉中凝聚的穩定力量。正是這種探索精神推動了文明的飛躍，並給予我們對未來的希望。當我們渴望嘗試新菜餚、探索新環境、體驗前所未有的感受時，新鮮感就像指南針，指引我們前進。然而，在探索未知的道路上，熟悉感始終伴隨我們，給予我們安全的港灣，以及掌控每一次冒險的力量。熟悉感與新鮮感看似對立，但在生活中卻互相滋養、交疊。正是這種微妙的平衡，構成了我們豐富多彩的生活。
當我們旅行時，異國的街道、獨特的食物和陌生的風景常常會激發創造力和靈感。那一刻，新鮮感從感官蔓延至心靈，讓生活充滿可能。然而，當我們的日程終於恢復正常時，我們可能會驚訝地發現，熟悉的生活似乎失去了昔日的光彩。這不是因為重複本身沒有價值，而是因為我們常常把重複與平庸和懶惰劃上等號。其實，即使每天早晨的那杯咖啡形狀相似，它的溫度、光線，甚至我們當下的心情都在無形中發生變化。這些細微的差別，都是生活中隱藏的新鮮事，等待我們用心去品味。
習慣常常會讓我們對身邊的風景變得麻木：每天走同樣的路線上班，最終會讓我們忽略沿途生動的變化。當我們試著改變路線，或是留意平常不注意的細節時，心中的新鮮感就會悄悄復甦。科學證明，當大腦受到新事物的刺激時，就會釋放多巴胺，這是我們感到愉悅和新鮮的化學基礎。因此，新鮮的體驗就像點燃創造力的火花，而熟悉感則是創造力持續燃燒的基礎，讓我們在探索未知的同時保持清醒。
重複並不是消極的；它使我們能夠在日常生活中累積經驗並提高技能，從而降低錯誤率和壓力。熟悉的早晨可以為一天奠定平靜的基調。解決方法在於主動的改變——在固定的模式中註入細小的變化，例如在烹飪舊菜式時嘗試加入異國風味的香料，或者改變家裡的裝飾和音樂，讓一切熟悉的事物在不經意間散發出另一種光彩和活力。
古希臘哲學家曾說：「人不能兩次踏入同一條河流」。它不僅提醒我們生活在不斷變化，而且隨著時間和環境的變化，即使是最熟悉的風景也會呈現出新的面貌。文化上，有的觀念崇尚傳統、堅持，強調在延續中尋找內心的平靜；而其他觀點則鼓勵打破規則、勇於創新。正是在這兩種思維方式的交會中，我們發現了一種既擁抱新體驗又保留我們的根源和傳統的智慧。
熟悉感與新鮮感的交織，其實反映了我們對探索和穩定的共同需求。當我們剛學習一項新技能時，探索新事物的動力會鼓勵我們勇敢地踏出第一步；而隨著不斷的練習，新鮮感逐漸變成熟悉感，成為生活中堅實的支撐。如果盲目追逐最新潮流，我們可能會感到焦慮和疲憊；但如果固守舊的方式，我們就會停滯不前，錯過無數精彩的時刻。旅行的時候，我們可以大膽地擁抱世界上的新鮮事物；當我們回到熟悉的家時，我們也可以靜靜地反思、整理旅途中的感悟，讓心靈得到更深層次的積累和提升。
人生中，一小塊巧克力，或是一首熟悉的旋律，往往能勾起童年的回憶和情感的共鳴。或許，與老朋友一次看似平常的閒聊，卻常常能發掘出彼此意想不到的新鮮感，讓這份如兄弟般熟悉的關係再次煥發光彩。我們帶著熟悉感來到這個世界，在新舊事物的交替中成長，最終成熟為永遠新鮮的意識。
新鮮感之所以吸引人，在於我們早已習慣於追求新鮮感的過程，對新鮮感的期待與體驗已內化為一種本能。更深層次的原因是，我們剛來到這個世界時，最先感受到的便是新鮮，而本質上，新鮮感是我們最熟悉的感覺。新事物往往包含我們熟悉的元素，因此探索新事物就像重新發現熟悉的自己。這種深層的熟悉感，營造出堅實的安全感，讓我們能夠大膽地追求新事物。
當無聊或沉悶悄悄襲來時，我們不妨問問自己：「下一刻我怎樣才能有不同的感受？」無論是改變一條行走路線，重新欣賞一本書，還是嘗試用不同的視角看待熟悉的人和事，每一個小小的改變，都可能成為激發內心新鮮感的機會。只要懷抱愛與好奇，我們就會發現生活有無限的可能性，可以讓每一刻都充實而有趣。
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The path to Tranquility (2)
Make every moment fulfilling and interesting
Human progress not only comes from the diligent pursuit and continuous breakthroughs in unknown truths, but also relies on the stable force condensed in familiarity. It is this spirit of exploration that has driven civilization forward and given us hope for the future. When we are eager to try new dishes, explore new environments, and experience unprecedented feelings, freshness is like a compass, guiding us forward. However, on the road to exploring the unknown, familiarity always accompanies us, giving us a safe haven and the power to control every adventure. Familiarity and freshness seem to be opposites, but they nourish and overlap each other in life. It is this delicate balance that makes up our colorful life.
When we travel, exotic streets, unique foods, and unfamiliar landscapes often spark creativity and inspiration. At that moment, the freshness spreads from the senses to the soul, making life full of possibilities. Yet, when our routines finally return to normal, we may be surprised to find that familiar life seems to have lost its former luster. This is not because repetition itself has no value, but because we often equate repetition with mediocrity and laziness. In fact, even if the shape of the cup of coffee every morning is similar, its temperature, light, and even our current mood are changing invisibly. These subtle differences are all new things hidden in life, waiting for us to savor them carefully.
Habits often make us numb to the scenery around us: taking the same route to work every day will eventually make us ignore the vivid changes along the way. When we try to change our route or pay attention to details that we usually don’t notice, the sense of freshness in our hearts will quietly revive. Science has proven that when the brain is stimulated by something new, dopamine is released, which is the chemical basis for our feelings of pleasure and freshness. Therefore, fresh experiences are like sparks that ignite creativity, while familiarity is the basis for creativity to continue burning, allowing us to stay awake while exploring the unknown.
Repetition is not negative; it allows us to build experience and improve skills in our daily lives, which reduces error rates and stress. A familiar morning can set a calm tone for the day. The solution lies in proactive change - injecting small variations into fixed patterns, such as trying to add exotic spices when cooking old dishes, or changing the decoration and music in the home, so that everything familiar can inadvertently exude another kind of brilliance and vitality.
An ancient Greek philosopher once said: "You cannot step into the same river twice." It reminds us not only that life is constantly changing, but also that even the most familiar landscapes can take on new aspects as time and circumstances change. Culturally, some views advocate tradition and persistence, emphasizing finding inner peace in continuity; while other views encourage breaking the rules and being innovative. It is in the intersection of these two ways of thinking that we find a wisdom that embraces new experiences while still preserving our roots and traditions.
The interweaving of familiarity and novelty actually reflects our common need for exploration and stability. When we first learn a new skill, the motivation to explore new things encourages us to take the first step bravely; and with continuous practice, the novelty gradually turns into familiarity and becomes a solid support in life. If we blindly chase the latest trends, we may feel anxious and exhausted; but if we stick to the old ways, we will stagnate and miss countless wonderful moments. When traveling, we can boldly embrace the new things in the world; when we return to our familiar home, we can also quietly reflect and organize our insights from the journey, allowing our minds to accumulate and improve at a deeper level.
In life, a small piece of chocolate or a familiar melody can often evoke childhood memories and emotional resonance. Perhaps, a seemingly ordinary chat with old friends can often discover unexpected new things about each other, making this familiar brotherly relationship shine again. We come into this world with a sense of familiarity, grow in the alternation of the old and the new, and eventually mature into an ever-fresh consciousness.
The reason why freshness is attractive is that we have long been accustomed to the process of pursuing freshness, and the expectation and experience of freshness have been internalized into an instinct. The deeper reason is that when we first come into this world, the first thing we feel is freshness, and in essence, freshness is the feeling we are most familiar with. New things often contain elements that are familiar to us, so exploring new things is like rediscovering our familiar selves. This deep sense of familiarity creates a solid sense of security that allows us to boldly pursue new things.
Deep relationships, such as love, are also rooted in a mixture of freshness and familiarity. When we first meet, the seeds of love are planted due to the freshness, and as we get more familiar with each other, the flowers of passion bloom. Then, through the little bits of care in daily life, we can cultivate a strong and sincere relationship. The warm greetings in the morning and the gentle tacit understanding during dinner injected a familiar and solid force into the relationship between each other, giving birth to endless laughter and topics. The heartbeat of our lives, in its seemingly repetitive rhythm, also contains unique rhythms and surprises; as long as we pay attention to the changes in our lives, we can constantly discover new things in the cycle.
When boredom or dullness creeps in, we might as well ask ourselves: "How can I feel differently in the next moment?" Whether it is changing a walking route, appreciating a book again, or trying to look at familiar people and things from a different perspective, every small change may become an opportunity to stimulate inner freshness. As long as we embrace love and curiosity, we will find that life has infinite possibilities and can make every moment fulfilling and interesting.
On May 2, 2023
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