生命是一個不斷變化的過程，我們無法確定它的未來。如果找到一個能確定它未來的東西，我們也能確定它是沒有生命的物體。雖然死亡比較確定，我們能確定生命將會結束，但仍然不能確定何時、何地以及如何結束。
生命的不確定為我們帶來了很多緊張和焦慮。我們總是希望能夠預測自己的未來，並做好準備，甚至求神問卜，祈求未來行動的指引。此外，不確定也意味著不安全，這也使我們產生很多恐懼，不能安心地活在當下。
試圖尋找生命的確定性，會產生衝突的思想。正因為生命不確定，我們才能帶著新鮮感去體驗每天的生存樂趣。也由於生命不確定，我們才有可能延長壽命，甚至健康地活到一個無法確定的年齡。如果很確定在某一天會死亡，生活就不那麼美好了，因為一旦有了末日心態，我們就會變得消極。反過來，如果確定生命不會死亡，我們也會感到無聊，並且不再珍惜生命。是不確定性讓我們對生命充滿希望。
我們應該接受生命的不確定。不確定性是一件好事，因為它意味著生命繼續存在，雖然危險，但有非常多的可能。一塊石頭很確定，而且受地面的支撐，沒有甚麼危險，但也無法感受和創造。而我們生活在各種困境和災難中，經歷著生老病死，正在創造一個新世界。這是生命的奇跡，因為我們主動地影響了宇宙的發展。
如果需要確定，那麼我們應該接受危險，因為這是生命最確定的情況。接受危險意味著我們認識危險，而不是像動物那樣僅僅感到它。動物平時沒有危機感，受驚時只會本能地反應，為那些聰明的掠食者留下蹤跡。
只有接受不確定，我們才能培養真正的危機意識，在面對危險時不驚慌，不會為逃離一個危險而陷入另一個危險當中。有了這種接受，我們就不再需要那些虛假的安全感，而能擺脫因恐懼而產生的物質欲望和負擔。透過面對世界的真實情況，我們的意識就能對生命起到保護作用，使我們更好地掌控自己的命運。
不確定性只適用在大範圍的時空，而在一個小範圍的時空中，例如在一個房間裡幾分鐘，我們可以非常確定自己將會遇到的情況。因此，只要專注於活好當下，我們對未來就能有更充份的掌握。一旦明白了這一點，我們就能接受生命的不確定。
36. 了解客觀的生命意義 (上一篇)
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The path to Tranquility (37)
Accepting the uncertainty of life
Life is a constantly changing process, and we cannot determine its future. If we were to find something that could determine its future, then we would also be able to determine that it is an inanimate object. Death seems more certain, and we can determine that life will end, but we still cannot determine when, where and how it will end.
The uncertainty of life creates a lot of tension and anxiety in us. The uncertainty of life leads to a lot of anxiety and tension. We always hope to predict our future and prepare for it, even seeking divine guidance or fortune-telling for guidance for future actions. In addition, uncertainty also means insecurity, which also causes us to have a lot of fear and cannot live in the present with peace of mind.
Trying to find certainties in life creates conflicting thoughts. Precisely because life is uncertain that we can experience the joy of survival every day with a sense of freshness. And because life is uncertain, it is possible for us to extend our lifespan and even live healthily to an undetermined age. If we were certain that we would die on a particular day, life would not be as beautiful because once we adopt a doomsday mentality, we become negative. Conversely, if we were certain that life would never end, we would become bored and no longer cherish life. It is uncertainty that fills us with hope for life.
We should accept the uncertainty of life. Uncertainty is a good thing because it means that life continues to exist, albeit with danger, but with many possibilities. A rock is very certain and supported by the ground, so there is little danger, but it cannot feel or create. We live in various predicaments and disasters, experiencing birth, aging, sickness, and death, and are creating a new world. This is the miracle of life because we actively influence the development of the universe.
If certainty is required, then we should accept danger because it is the most certain situation in life. Accepting danger means that we recognize the danger, rather than just feeling it like animals. Animals usually have no sense of crisis and will only react instinctively when frightened, leaving traces for those smart predators.
Only by accepting uncertainty can we develop a true sense of crisis, not panic when facing danger, and not fall into another danger to escape from one danger. With this acceptance, we no longer need those false senses of security and are free from the material desires and burdens that arise from fear. By facing the real situation of the world, our consciousness can play a protective role in life and enable us to better control our own destiny.
Uncertainty only applies to a large space-time range, while in a small space-time range, such as a few minutes in a room, we can be very certain about the situation we will encounter. Therefore, as long as we focus on living in the present moment, we can have a more complete grasp of the future. Once we understand this, we can accept the uncertainty of life.
On June 07, 2023
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