人生就像一艘船，在浩瀚的大海中航行。雖然我們是船長，握著方向盤，看似掌控著方向，但大海永遠不受控制。狂風怒吼，暗流湧動，未來總是籠罩在迷霧之中。這就是生命的不確定，既真實又深刻。
人類的演化就是這種不確定的體現：從海洋到陸地，從荒野到文明。不確定並不是詛咒，而是大自然的禮物。它是科學家的指南針，是藝術家的靈感，引領我們奔向未知的星空。
從小，我們就被教導要訂定計畫、追求目標：高分、名校、穩定的職業、成功的人生。儘管藍圖曾經清晰，但現實往往難以預測。一次考試，一次情緒的起伏，都可能讓我們偏離初衷，陷入迷惘與痛苦。
人們常常害怕不確定，因為它意味著失去控制和風險。我們制訂計劃、購買保險、祈求保護，只是為了尋求那種確定。雖然死亡是生命中唯一確定的事情，但其發生的時間、方式和環境卻是我們無法控制的。結果，我們沉湎於過去，擔憂未來，難以安於當下。
事實上，生活中的不確定是不可避免的。既然我們無法控制一切，為甚麼不選擇接受呢？接受並不意味著忍受或放棄，而是放下對"絕對控制"的執念。這就是勇氣──敢於回答那些看似沒有答案的問題；這也是智慧──在迷霧中找到方向，在風暴中掌舵。
不確定性不僅是生命的特性，也是人類進步的動力。當面臨災害、疾病等挑戰時，它迫使我們尋找出路，挖掘自己的潛力。即使是一塊沉默的石頭，透過我們的努力，也能成為地基的一部份，支撐起高樓大廈。
早期人類在充滿不確定的環境中生存：食物的取得、氣候變遷、野生動物的威脅，都促使人類思考、發明和聚集。農業革命和工業革命，都是人類對未知世界的回應。面對不確定，我們真正學會了做出選擇、承擔責任和堅持不懈。不確定就像一把鑿子，雕刻著人類的命運。
哥倫佈在迷霧中揚帆起航，發現新大陸；阿波羅11號冒險登陸月球，揭開了宇宙新的篇章。不確定是這些旅程的伴侶，也是成功的前奏。每一次挑戰，都會在人類心中播下成長的種子。
量子力學的誕生，是科學家面對微觀不確定的結果，它顛覆了舊的宇宙觀，奠定了現代科技的基礎，並催生了晶片和電腦。不確定就像海風，推動科學的航船駛向遠方。藝術家在空白的畫布前擁抱未知，企業家在變化的市場中抓住機遇，學生在不知道考試結果的情況下努力學習——因為不確定，他們才能夠創造奇蹟。
面對外在的不確定，我們可以透過內在的確定來應對：確定自己的價值觀、信念和方向；專注當下，找出自己真正需要的東西。過往的經驗和教訓，也可以轉化為面對挑戰的力量。這些，都是讓我們在暴風雨中保持穩定的錨點。
真正的危機意識，來自冷靜地接受不確定。這意味著我們不再追求虛假的安全感，而是坦然面對挑戰，守護好自己的生命，主動創造自己的未來。我們關注的時間和空間越小，獲得的確定性就越高。這就是我們與不確定共舞的方式，以及享受當下的能力。探索事物發展規律，就是把未知轉化為意識的智慧。
當計畫遭遇阻礙時，我們需要像水一樣靈活地調整；當失敗來臨時，則應把它看作是一次起航的嘗試。透過練習專注於自己的呼吸和心跳、分享恐懼並與別人連結，我們可以在波濤洶湧的大海中點燃希望的燈塔，增強到達目的地的信心。
生命的美妙之處在於，它在不確定中將未知與意識交織在一起。人生就像一場即興演奏，沒有固定的樂譜，卻因每一個出其不意的音符而動人。當我們願意接受不確定，才真正開始生活──活在現實中，而不是幻想中。
在不確定中理解存在的意義，就是獲得最深的確定。不確定與確定本質上是一樣的，都是宇宙機率法則的體現。因此，只有放下對絕對控制的執念，幸福才會悄悄降臨。透過擺脫對不確定的恐懼，我們才能成為自由的存在，登上宇宙意識之船，飛越無限的可能性，穿梭在不確定與確定之間。
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The path to Tranquility (37)
Accepting the uncertainty of life
Life is like a ship sailing in the vast ocean. Although we are the captain, holding the steering wheel and seemingly in control of the direction, the ocean is never under control. The wind roars, the undercurrent surges, and the future is always shrouded in fog. This is the uncertainty of life, which is both real and profound.
Human evolution is the embodiment of this uncertainty: from the ocean to the land, from the wilderness to civilization. Uncertainty is not a curse, but a gift from nature. It is the compass of scientists and the inspiration of artists, leading us to the unknown starry sky.
Since childhood, we have been taught to make plans and pursue goals: high scores, prestigious schools, stable careers, and successful lives. Although the blueprint was once clear, reality is often unpredictable. An exam or an emotional ups and downs may cause us to deviate from our original intentions and fall into confusion and pain.
People often fear uncertainty because it implies loss of control and risk. We make plans, buy insurance, and pray for protection just to seek that certainty. Although death is the only certainty in life, we have no control over when, how, and under what circumstances it will happen. As a result, we dwell on the past, worry about the future, and have difficulty in being at peace with the present.
In fact, uncertainty in life is inevitable. Since we cannot control everything, why not choose to accept it? Acceptance does not mean to endure or give up, but to let go of the obsession with "absolute control". This is courage - the courage to answer those questions that seem to have no answers; this is also wisdom - to find the direction in the fog and steer the ship in the storm.
Uncertainty is not only a characteristic of life, but also a driving force for human progress. When faced with challenges such as disasters and diseases, it forces us to find a way out and tap our potential. Even a silent stone can become part of the foundation and support a tall building through our efforts.
Early humans lived in an environment full of uncertainty: food availability, climate change, and the threat of wild animals all prompted humans to think, invent, and gather. The agricultural revolution and the industrial revolution were both human responses to the unknown world. In the face of uncertainty, we truly learned to make choices, take responsibility, and persevere. Uncertainty is like a chisel, carving the destiny of mankind.
Columbus set sail in the fog and discovered the New World; Apollo 11 ventured to land on the moon and opened a new chapter in the universe. Uncertainty is the companion of these journeys and the prelude to success. Every challenge will sow the seeds of growth in the hearts of human beings.
The birth of quantum mechanics is the result of scientists facing microscopic uncertainty. It overturned the old view of the universe, laid the foundation for modern technology, and gave birth to chips and computers. Uncertainty is like the sea breeze, pushing the ship of science to the distance. Artists embrace the unknown in front of a blank canvas, entrepreneurs seize opportunities in a changing market, and students study hard without knowing the test results - because of uncertainty, they can create miracles.
In the face of external uncertainty, we can respond through internal certainty: determine our own values, beliefs, and direction; focus on the present and find out what we really need. Past experiences and lessons can also be transformed into strength to face challenges. These are the anchors that keep us stable in the storm.
True crisis awareness comes from calmly accepting uncertainty. This means that we no longer pursue a false sense of security, but face challenges calmly, protect our own lives, and take the initiative to create our own future. The smaller the time and space we focus on, the higher the certainty we get. This is how we dance with uncertainty and our ability to enjoy the present. Exploring the laws of development of things is the wisdom of transforming the unknown into consciousness.
When plans encounter obstacles, we need to be flexible like water and adjust; when failure comes, we should regard it as an attempt to set sail. By practicing focusing on our own breathing and heartbeat, sharing fears and connecting with others, we can light a beacon of hope in the stormy sea and strengthen our confidence to reach our destination.
The beauty of life is that it interweaves the unknown with consciousness in uncertainty. Life is like an improvisation, without a fixed score, but it is moving because of every unexpected note. When we are willing to accept uncertainty, we can truly begin to live - live in reality, not in fantasy.
To understand the meaning of existence in uncertainty is to gain the deepest certainty. Uncertainty and certainty are essentially the same, both are manifestations of the law of cosmic probability. Therefore, only by letting go of the obsession with absolute control can happiness come quietly. By getting rid of the fear of uncertainty, we can become free beings, board the ship of cosmic consciousness, fly across infinite possibilities, and shuttle between uncertainty and certainty.
On June 07, 2023
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