寧靜的心跡 (21) 靈魂的本質都一樣


由於體質、生活習慣等差異,我們每個人都有獨特的自我意識。毫無疑問,我們都是世界上獨一無二的。然而,過度強調個體的獨特性可能會掩蓋人類之間的深層共通性。我們可能在外表、語言和文化背景上有所不同,但在情感、需求和生活經驗上卻有很多相似之處。例如,我們都能感受到愛的溫暖、恐懼的不安,或是想要被理解的迫切感。這些共同的情感經驗能夠超越文化隔閡,產生共鳴,這在當今多元文化融合的時代顯得更為重要。

有時候,過度自信會讓人傲慢,而缺乏自信又會讓人自卑,所以我們會在不自覺中強化自己的獨特性。但這種差異感大多來自主觀幻想,自我意識蒙蔽了我們對自己和別人的真正理解。認為自己與別人完全不同,往往展現出一些偏見,這些偏見可能來自於個人情感,也可能受到社會文化和教育的影響。在強調個人主義的文化中成長,人們傾向於突顯自我,而在重視集體的文化環境中,人們傾向於在群體中尋求相似性。了解偏見的根源是邁向真誠連結的重要一步。

為了消除偏見並實現真正的理解,我們必須突破自身獨特性的界限。這意味著我們必須以純粹的意識看待生活,不受種族、性別、宗教、國籍或文化的束縛,不被外表所困擾,不抱持先入為主的立場。當我們用心去探索生命的本質,就會發現,我們的共同點多於差異點,因為生命源自於同一個起點。透過參與跨文化交流,我們可以切身感受到人性的共鳴;培養同理心和換位思考的能力,學會從別人的角度看問題,從而超越表面的差異,深刻地理解彼此的內心。

當我們體認到這一點的時候,內心就會恢復平靜與自由,彷彿回到了孩童時期無拘無束的狀態。我們可能會想:自我是如何產生的?雖然找到明確的答案還需要時間,但我們會逐漸發現,自我只是靈魂的外殼。這個外殼是由個人的經驗、信念和價值觀構成的,所以看起來很不一樣。然而,如果我們能夠放下執著,深入靈魂深處,我們就會明白,它的本質是對愛、成長和永恆存在的追求。藝術家透過創作表達自我,教師透過教學實踐理念,但內心深處都想留下自己的印記,體現靈魂的共通性。

靈魂的核心是真我意識。雖然外殼各有不同,但真我卻緊密相連,源於宇宙整體意識,擁有無限的成長潛力和渴望。當真我覺醒,它會由內而外地影響我們的行為和存在方式,與別人產生共鳴,引領彼此突破外殼,實現深層的連結。

我們需要透過實踐來喚醒真我。例如,我們可以靜靜地觀察自己,排除情緒、習慣的干擾;記錄自己的感受和想法,探索自己真正的需求;與不同背景的人交流,傾聽他們的故事,並與他們產生共鳴。這些方法可以幫助我們觸及自己的靈魂深處,感受到深層的穩定與平和,更容易建立和諧的人際關係。

建構宇宙的未來,是靈魂的共同使命;但只有自由連結的靈魂,才能釋放出巨大的能量。當我們理解靈魂本質的一致性,就能感知彼此連結的可能性,並激發行動的勇氣。縱觀歷史,和平運動和人權倡議,都源於人們在信仰的共鳴中團結起來,改變世界。這就是靈魂連結所激發的力量。

當然,我們還是應該尊重個人的獨特性。每個人的經歷和處境不同,釋放靈魂的方式也不同:有人在藝術中尋找出口,有人在科學探索中尋找意義。明白了這一點,我們就不會再急於評判,而是共同努力創造一個更自由、更開放的精神環境。學校鼓勵學生獨立思考、勇敢表達,同時學會尊重和傾聽別人的觀點;社區舉辦文化活動或對話論壇,讓不同的人分享自己的故事,培養同情心和同理心。這些做法有助我們在尊重差異的基礎上找到共同點。

要實現自由開放的精神環境,教育和政策扮演關鍵角色。但前提是,我們必須先認識到,每個靈魂的本質都是一樣的。只有在此基礎上,教育和社會制度才能真正發展,讓每個人都能被接受和理解。當彼此的溝通加深時,靈魂就能脫去外殼,在共鳴中靠攏、連結、融合。


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目錄



The path to Tranquility (21)
The essence of the soul is the same


Due to differences in physique, living habits, etc., each of us has a unique sense of self. There is no doubt that we are all unique in the world. However, over-emphasizing individual uniqueness may obscure the deep commonality among human beings. We may differ in appearance, language and cultural background, but we have many similarities in emotions, needs and life experiences. For example, we can all feel the warmth of love, the uneasiness of fear, or the urgency of wanting to be understood. These common emotional experiences can transcend cultural barriers and resonate, which is even more important in today's era of multicultural integration.

Sometimes, overconfidence can make people arrogant, while lack of confidence can make people feel inferior, so we will unconsciously strengthen our uniqueness. But this sense of difference mostly comes from subjective fantasy, and self-consciousness blinds our true understanding of ourselves and others. Thinking that we are completely different from others often shows some prejudices, which may come from personal emotions or may be influenced by social culture and education. Growing up in a culture that emphasizes individualism, people tend to highlight themselves, while in a cultural environment that values ​​the collective, people tend to seek similarities in the group. Understanding the root causes of prejudice is an important step towards sincere connection.

In order to eliminate prejudice and achieve true understanding, we must break through the boundaries of our own uniqueness. This means that we must look at life with pure consciousness, without being bound by race, gender, religion, nationality or culture, without being troubled by appearances, and without holding preconceived positions. When we explore the essence of life with our hearts, we will find that we have more in common than differences, because life originates from the same starting point. By participating in cross-cultural exchanges, we can personally feel the resonance of human nature; cultivate the ability to empathize and think from the perspective of others, learn to see things from the perspective of others, so as to transcend superficial differences and deeply understand each other's hearts.

When we realize this, we will regain peace and freedom in our hearts, as if we have returned to the unfettered state of childhood. We may wonder: How did the self come about? Although it will take time to find a clear answer, we will gradually find that the self is just the shell of the soul. This shell is made up of personal experiences, beliefs and values, so it looks very different. However, if we can let go of our attachments and go deep into the soul, we will understand that its essence is the pursuit of love, growth and eternal existence. Artists express themselves through creation, and teachers practice ideas through teaching, but deep down they all want to leave their own mark and reflect the commonality of the soul.

The core of the soul is the consciousness of the true self. Although the outer shells are different, the true self is closely connected, originating from the overall consciousness of the universe, and has unlimited growth potential and desire. When the true self awakens, it will affect our behavior and way of existence from the inside out, resonate with others, lead each other to break through the outer shell, and achieve a deep connection.

We need to awaken our true self through practice. For example, we can observe ourselves quietly, eliminating the interference of emotions and habits; record our feelings and thoughts, explore our real needs; communicate with people from different backgrounds, listen to their stories, and resonate with them. These methods can help us touch the depths of our souls, feel deep stability and peace, and more easily establish harmonious interpersonal relationships.

Constructing the future of the universe is the common mission of the soul, but only souls that are freely connected can release tremendous energy. When we understand the consistency of the soul's essence, we can perceive the possibility of connecting with each other and inspire the courage to act. Throughout history, peace movements and human rights initiatives have all originated from people uniting in the resonance of faith to change the world. This is the power inspired by soul connection.

Of course, we should still respect individual uniqueness. Everyone has different experiences and situations, and different ways to free their souls: some people seek an outlet in art, while others seek meaning in scientific exploration. Understanding this, we will no longer rush to judge, but work together to create a freer and more open spiritual environment. Schools encourage students to think independently and express themselves bravely, while learning to respect and listen to other people's views; communities hold cultural activities or dialogue forums to allow different people to share their stories and cultivate compassion and empathy. These practices help us find common ground on the basis of respecting differences.

To achieve a free and open spiritual environment, education and policy play a key role. But the premise is that we must first recognize that the essence of every soul is the same. Only on this basis can education and social systems truly develop so that everyone can be accepted and understood. When communication between each other deepens, souls can shed their shells and move closer, connect, and merge in resonance.


On May 21, 2023


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