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Performances of Dancers For a dancer, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of stepping onstage to perform. Full of anticipation, a dancer will look out over the awaiting audience as the first few notes of music begin to fill the air. Music that the dancers have come to know is like the back of their hands thanks to hours of practices. The lights come up. The dancers assume their first positions, and then they dazzle the crowd. Though performing can be like magical, rewarding, and fulfilling, it, indeed, takes great amounts of time and preparation for dancers to feel confident enough to enjoy the experiences of performances. According to the information, there are five strategies to implement well on stage as follows: 1.     Maintaining a regular rehearsal schedule 2.     Encouraging rest and nutrition 3.     Combating stage fright 4.     Creating a pre-performance checklist 5.     Dancing happily       First of all, in order to perform successfully, dancers must know that they have to spend a lot of time for many rehearsals. This helps dancers to stay motivated, gain confidence, and learn how to work together as a team. Thus, rehearsals become a very important part of the performances. For effective rehearsals, dancers should stick to a regular schedule, such as setting the timetable, starting on time, and following the directions of dances. Normally, dancers need to warm up and cool down their bodies before and after class. Except for routine practices, the dancers usually spend extra time exercising more in terms of performances. In this sense, it is truly efficient to emphasize the power of repetition because repeatedly working through small mistakes will lead to a more polished final performance. Rehearsing is, really, of the utmost importance before a big performance. However, we have to notice one thing, i.e., there’s no need to overdo it, especially, in the last few days or hours before the dancers take to the stage. We should be carefully mindful of dancers that too much rehearsing might lead to burnout, self-doubt, and even physical injury.        Secondly, for dancers, they should be encouraged to take a rest and paid attention to good nutrition. Performing is physically demanding. Taking care of their bodies has to be a priority at all times, specifically if they want to do their best on stage. In general, dancers ought to eat foods containing protein and carbohydrates which provide them with the energy in dancing. Moreover, in addition to fueling their bodies with nutritious foods, the dancers also need to get great sleep. In other words, they, by all means, would strive to make healthy sleep habits in the highest place. Thirdly, for the performances, stage fright might be a big roadblock for dancers. Very often, we invite experienced dancers to share their stories about overcoming stage fright in class. Sometimes, hearing from peers about stage fright experiences does help new dancers know that they’re not alone to be anxious about dancing on stage. Even the best, most well-known dancers have messed up on stage every once in a while. Therefore, it’s common to talk about stage fright. After all, dancers should prepare for everything, and get ready for the situations before performances. The urgent thing for them to do, right now, is that they could find the best ways to overcome stage fright as much as possible.       Fourthly, the dancers must create a pre-performance checklist of tasks they’re responsible for completing before the performances. This includes costumes, accessories, makeup, and dance shoes. Putting all the things in one place ahead of time will ensure that no dancers are missing hair bows or shoes on the day of the performance. That is, in any situations, dancers need to allow ample time for them to arrive at the performance venue earlier and get dressed. They should calm down and take it easy to check whether it is perfectly available for everything or not. At last, we, undoubtedly, welcome happy dancers. Genuinely, performances are important because they let dancers show off what they’ve learned in their classes. Performances, actually, open up new and exciting doors of opportunities for the dancers in the world of dance. However, one single experience on stage won’t define someone’s entire dancing career. That’s the reason why it’s very imperative for the dancers to stay positive, and focus on enjoying the experiences of performances. We surely want our dancers to come out of every performance feeling excited to return to class and the stage. As a dancer, we do hope that he/she has a wonderful time doing what he/she loves under the bright stage lights.       Last but not least, when we have accomplished something that took a lot of effort and energy, it is a priceless feeling. Having reached this point, we, truly, strengthen our self-esteem, sense of achievement, and sense of accomplishment. For this moment, we think that we have accomplished something. It, certainly, gives us a boost of confidence that helps us to keep going. Thus, we are more likely to take risks and push ourselves harder when we have past positive experiences to draw from. Moreover, a sense of achievement can also be a great source of satisfaction, making us proud of our work and encouraging us even to do more. Because the feeling of achievement is such a strong motivator, it, in fact, helps us bring out the best in our careers and lives. For most dancers, performing, perhaps, is nerve-wracking, but it can also be incredibly empowering. Successfully executing performances in front of the audience, indeed, boosts the dancers’ self-esteem and confidence. These feelings could extend beyond the stage, positively impacting other areas of their lives. In other words, standing on stage and showcasing their hard work can make the dancers feel, deeply, proud of their achievements. No wonder most dancers enjoy the applause and performances. Dance is a form of emotional expressions. During performances, dancers might display their joy, sadness, or excitement in movements, allowing them to connect with the audience. At the same time, the applause and recognition from the audience do bring the dancers a sense of achievement that is exceptionally motivating. Such positive reinforcements, unquestionably, encourage the dancers to pursue their passion for dance and strive for excellence. Simply put, performances are the ways of presentation for the dancers to captivate the audience’s attention when they are on stage. It’s about commanding attention and showing confidence and ease. What’s more, it is, undeniably, the greatest joy for the dancers to demonstrate their expertise. Powered by Firstory Hosting

神奇的同頻 根據知識和理論，一切物質都是由原子，或比原子更細小的物質組成，如電子、中子和質子。而化學反應，都是以原子為最小結構進行的。化學是在原子、分子層次上，研究物質的組成、結構、性質及變化的科學。化學研究的對象，涉及物質之間的相互關係，或物質和能量之間的關聯。最早的化學，是人類對火的研究，對當時的人來說，火可以將一種物質，變成另一種物質，如果沒有火，人類將不會發現到鐵和玻璃的煉製方法了。原子是由原子核和外圍帶負電荷的電子所組成，原子核是由質子和中子組成。電子帶負電荷，質子帶正電荷，數目相同，會使得電荷平衡，令原子呈現電中性。物質有時是液體，有時是固體或氣體，這些叫做物質的相態。化學反應，就是將物質轉變為另一種物質的過程，其中涉及原子的轉移、形成或消失。以化學反應來說，原子的變化，是「1+1不直接等於2」的特性，且可能等於3或更多，例如，我們將氫與氧結合變成水，它確實發生了不同於兩者簡單相加的改變，可能是蒸氣或能量，且可以被紀錄、歸納、理解，及成功複製。世界上所有的東西都是化學物質，我們呼吸的氧氣、呼出的二氧化碳、飲用的水、吃下的碳水化合物等等，全部都是化學物質。概括之，宇宙中所有的生物，都需要利用化學反應去運作，以製造物質與能量。譬如，我們早餐的咖啡因「C8H10N4O2」可以提神；麵包的碳水化合物「C6H12O6」，讓人增加體力；每天吃鹼性食物，可以減少血液中的尿素、乳酸；豆腐和菠菜不能同時吃，菠菜中含有豐富的草酸，豆腐中則有大量的鈣鹽，兩者一起食用，會產生草酸鈣；我們的服裝材料，是天然纖維，那是透過化學反應合成的有機化合物，即使是純棉、純羊毛等天然纖維，也是用羊毛和棉花，經過化學處理製成的。當然，我們的人造棉、人造絲和人造羊毛，也是經由一系列的化學加工而得來的。再者，我們服藥時，應選擇溫水代替茶水，因為茶葉中的鞣酸，會與多種藥物發生化學反應，從而降低藥效；抗生素的藥劑，也應飯後服用，因為抗生素是胺類化合物，空腹時會刺激胃壁，導致胃酸過多。化學在我們的日常生活中，真是隨處可見，且無時無刻，都與我們的生活，息息相關。       其實，我們的整個宇宙，就是最大的化學實相。我們的一切物質，都是由原子組成的，如果我們想要和宇宙，產生化學反應，就要讓我們的電子，和宇宙中的質子共振，產生頻率，創造能量場，才能達成我們想要的物質。由此推論，我們的信念，可看作是一個電子實相，我們正向且有建設性的想法，如能時時在我們的信念中，那會讓我們腦中的神經元電波，及身上的電子，和宇宙中的質子相吸，產生極大的能量場，成就我們「心想事成」的奇蹟。事實上，我們每個人的心中，都是有負面的想法的，這些焦慮、擔心、害怕的偏見和壞念頭，都會是我們實現內心渴望的最大障礙。真相是，當我們解除心中限制性的信念，不要自以為是地預設立場時，我們就不會為自己設下太多的障礙。等我們內心的障礙清空之後，我們的心靈，就會回復到自己本來的狀態，這時，我們即可讓內在的頻率，跟著宇宙的能量共振。在宇宙中，每天的早晚與晨昏，是我們調整內在頻率的最佳時間。實驗顯示，多個節拍器一起擺動時，剛開始，鐘擺各自擺動，很混亂。但是，隨著時間的流逝，鐘擺會緩慢而發生變化，兩個節拍器甚至會同步搖擺，不久之後，第三個也同步，...數分鐘後，同頻共振就發生了，最後，所有的鐘擺，都會整齊劃一地擺動。這現象說明了，如果我們每天早晚，持續調校內在的頻率，釋放出同樣正向的信念，我們就可以讓宇宙，和我們一起共振。由於我們在日常生活中，總有各式各樣的情境發生，每次的「對境」，都是我們的試煉。當我們選擇不去回應負面的想法，而是以正向的想法取代時，我們將會進一步提升，轉化自己的振動頻率，藉由電子實相，與宇宙同頻。換句話說，我們每一次正向的信念，都會強化先前的正向信念，並讓我們下次再做出正向信念時，更為順利，而且，我們同時也強化了他人的正向信念，因此，我們與所有同頻的人，也會共振出一個新的實相。在宇宙中，我們的羅盤、指南針、蜜蜂採花蜜、海豚泅泳……等，大自然的一草一木，都有著電子實相，無論我們拉大範圍，到行星或銀河，或者是縮小範圍，到單一細胞，我們都擁有電子實相。我們的電子實相，如能對準宇宙能量的頻率，將能讓我們改善精神、氣韻、際遇，吸引好人好事等，這就是我們的電子實相，在宇宙的化學實相中，藉由化學反應，創造出物質實相的方式。也就是說，我們如能好好善用我們正向的信念，形成電子實相，與宇宙共振，產生化學反應，我們即可主動地創造，在世界上的物質實相。　　  現今的科學也證實，當我們的意識改變，世界也會跟著改變。想想古人曾說的：「相由心生」、「心之所至，金石為開」、「心誠則靈」及「萬法唯心造」，亦即我們的思維，決定我們的一切！知識屬於心，而經驗屬於身體。世界上所有平凡的人，都可以做出不平凡的事，我們由知識，到經驗，到智慧；由心智，到身體，到心靈；由想法，到行動，到存在；由頭腦學習，到親身實踐，到了解洞悉，這一切，我們都是透過有意識，將能量與注意力，導向符合我們想像力的新未來，然後，才能具體顯化成新工作、新關係、新機會及新冒險。我們日常擁有的超能力，即是我們每天的想法與注意力。我們的想法，能夠轉變為物質，是經由我們的電子實相，與外界的化學實相，產生化學反應，在同頻共振的能量場中，創造出物質實相的。我們完美的大腦與心智，有能力為自己的人生，與周遭他人的人生，創造財富、快樂、健康及幸福，都要歸功於我們正向且有建設性的想法。我們的想法，具有不可思議的力量，大到不可限量，遠遠超過我們所能想像。因此，我們絕對要相信，想法的電子實相，就是「心想事成」的物質實相。 Powered by Firstory Hosting

創造價值 每個人都可以做出屬於自己有價值的東西。「價值」是內在的寶藏，透過自信地表達與持續的實踐，每個人都能成為自己人生中，最亮眼的那朵百合。人生的非凡，都是從每天細微的平凡中，所堆砌而成的。我們會快樂的原因，不是因為財富、地位或權勢，而是有健康的人際關係，及良好、有意義的與人互動。自我價值感，就是我們對自己有足夠的認識，清楚自己是什麼樣的人，有哪些特質、天賦、劣勢，及不可妥協的價值觀等。自我價值感，是相信自己的想法，同時，也懂得尊重他人的價值。自我價值感高的人，不會害怕與人深入的交談，或是去認識自己不熟悉的領域。他們享受跟自己想法相似的人，也會好奇地跟自己想法不一樣的人溝通。他們明白，即使自己在嘗試新事物，可能看起來很蠢，但卻也阻擋不了自己去體驗不一樣的人生經驗。一個人真正的價值，是覺得自己有用、並且快樂。每個人都有不同的優點與缺點，其中，有人成功、有人失敗，究其原因，個性、命運，都有影響，但關鍵在於，是不是懂得用正確的方法，創造自己的價值。說穿了，一個人真正的價值，就是覺得自己有用、並且快樂！「有用」是有意識地知覺自己沒有白活，喜歡自己，看得起自己，在生活上有所發揮，同時也感覺自己被別人需要。換句話說，我們是要想辦法讓自己變得「有用」，而且，也可以被別人充分「應用」，這就是創造自己的價值。自我價值感，不僅是要展現自己的長處，更重要的是，要了解、並且滿足別人的需要。例如，在愛情中，我們渴望被愛，也願意付出，我們以誠懇的溝通，珍惜相聚的每一刻。如果要分離，也是出於自己的意願，做出理智的決定，並且祝福對方。又如，在職場上，我們積極學習，累積專業經驗，懷抱熱情的態度，貢獻自己的能力，幫助主管和同事，達成組織的目標，這種工作經驗，即是展現我們專業的價值。最後，我們如能在自己成長的路途上，重視親情及友誼，接受別人的好意、也熱心關懷別人，懂得求助，也樂於助人，這樣的人生，就是活得很有價值。        愛因斯坦在《教育論》中說：「一個人的價值，應當看他貢獻什麼，而不應當看他取得什麼。」歌德在《格言詩》中也提到：「如果你喜愛自己的價值，就應該為這個世界創造價值。」我們相信，若想要真正印證自己的價值、並且讓自己的人生不斷增值，唯有把自己的價值，應用在別人需要的地方，才真的是對社會有所貢獻。如果我們的生活比較好，那麼，我們就有道德與義務，幫助那些需要我們幫助的人。再者，如果我們樂於分享自己所得到的知識，而且，因為我們分享的知識，讓別人變得更好，我們也創造了價值。「創造」是一個「狀態」，「力」代表的是「某種特定能力」，把創造和力結合在一起，就變成了「創造力」，我們要努力精進，培養創造力，讓我們的自我與生命，更有價值。創造力具有5種能力，說明如下：1. 表達力：創造力是我們在面對問題情境時，可以心智靈活、思路流暢，有獨到的見解，能在短時間內，想出超越眾人，與眾不同的點子。 2. 溝通力：創造力不只是一種認知的能力，更是一種情意的傾向。因此，教師可運用師生交流，增進學生從事創造的活動，並提供支持個人或團體，發揮創造力的資源與機會。3. 聯想力：創造力可以把不同的要素，連結在一起，形成新關係。換句話說，愈有創造力的人，愈能把看似沒有關係的事物，連結在一起，進行遠距聯想。4. 創意力：創造力體現在能以創意和自由的方式，表達思想，呈現個性、趣味與藝術性。創意思考並不是天馬行空地幻想，而是特定領域的創作。例如，藝術作品，可傳達出美感，著重新奇；而科技領域的創造，則是較著重解決問題。5. 理解力：創造是根據已知的方法，嘗試從不同角度，尋求各式解答的可能。創造力能活絡思路、隨機應變、舉一反三、觸類旁通，因此能想出各種不同類型的答案。        我們若能讓我們的思想，相信自我價值感，讓我們的頭腦，培養創造力，創造價值，最後，我們就應該好好享受當下，珍愛世界。所謂「當下」，其實只是一瞬間，短短三秒鐘而已。心理學家認為，「當下」，即是人能體驗到的，此時此刻地「現在」的一切，就是三秒鐘的時間罷了。超過三秒鐘，則會被人當成不同瞬間的體驗。我們人的一生，已經有太多的「例行公事」，使人麻木度過，許多寶貴的「瞬間」，明明能好好享受的，卻被棄為「趕快有效率完成」的事情。如果是我們要好好珍惜每日洗熱水澡的機會，那會是什麼光景呢？好好地品嚐食物的滋味；好好感受陽光的溫暖，和微風吹拂；好好欣賞正在走的這段路；好好地跟眼前的人，說真正想說的話；好好地陪伴自己，又如何呢？我們可以在坐著或走路時，讓自己保持舒適，在吸氣和吐氣時，心裡默念： 吸氣，我知道自己正在吸氣。 吐氣，我知道自己正在吐氣。（吸。吐） 吸氣，我的呼吸逐漸變深。 吐氣時，我的呼吸逐漸變慢。（深。慢） 吸氣，我覺知自己的身體。 吐氣，我平靜自己的身體。（覺知身體。平靜） 吸氣，我微笑。 吐氣，我放鬆。（微笑。放鬆） 吸氣，我安住當下。 吐氣，我享受當下。（當下。享受） 享受當下，是我們創造的價值。享受當下，是我們該有的自我價值感，也是我們覺得自己有用，並且快樂的最佳時刻！ Powered by Firstory Hosting

The Good Old Days The younger generations of today have heard their parents, grandparents and maybe even their great-grandparents say “I miss the good old days.” Of course, most of our younger people have no idea, or don’t care what the phrase means when they say, “Ah Pop, times change, you need to get into the 21th century.” Yes. We all know that time waits for no one, but people’s faith, patriotism, morals, behavior, respect and consideration for one another should never change. It’s very sad when traditions are changed, dismissed, disrespected or forgotten. The good old days was the period when a person could leave his/her home or automobile unlocked. We would borrow a cup of sugar or flour from our neighbors for free. We can eat, laugh and talk about our daily routines while enjoying the meals together all the time. This was the time when our society had respect for God, family, country, teachers, the police, the military and each other. This was also the time when a young person would help an elderly person cross the street rather than scream at them. The younger people were taught to offer their seats to the elderly or to a lady on a crowded bus or in an office. It was the time to show respect for ladies as the gentlemen opened the car doors for their mothers or girlfriends. However, nowadays, the crimes have gotten out of control. Our children, probably, are afraid to go to school in fear of their lives because someone might carry weapons to do bodily harms to everyone. Even we may have gangsters coming in and controlling neighborhoods through violence. Thus, in terms of nostalgia, we, older generations, truly hope the young people to appreciate the difficulties that the founding fathers went through in fighting and creating the nation. Our ancestors were all from different walks of life, such as farmers, merchants, lawyers, ministers, and other professions and trades. By working together, they organized our nation into a God-believing free country where its citizens can have freedom of speech, religion and the pursuit of happiness. As we compare the good old days to the modern era, we can’t help but feel a mix of cherishing and gratefulness for the progress we’ve made. Technology has made our lives easier in many ways, changing the way we communicate, access information, and entertain ourselves. As time goes by, nowadays, our lives have become more complicated and less innocent as we grow older, and maturity greatly outweighs simplicity. Our world keeps evolving, and even though we face challenges, we’re determined to make each day better than the last. After all, embracing change and striving for progress is what keeps the spirit of the good old days alive. It would be important for the elders to observe that the situations and forms may have changed now, but the behaviors and attitudes haven’t. That means we didn’t live in the past. We are here right now!  As elders, we have much wisdom and many experiences. If we wish to have the respect of younger generations, we must live gracefully and act with dignity no matter what our circumstances are. It is then that the young people will take notice of us and want to learn from us. If we want to continue to have influence in our families, a voice in our communities, and the ability to affect change, we must learn to listen to the young people, but not to judge them for expressing their different opinions or beliefs from us. It is imperative that no matter our age or generation, we must care for one another.   At the heart of every innovation in this modern world is change. Without changing existing systems, products, or mindsets, there can be no improvement or advancement. Organizations and individuals that resist change often find themselves stuck, unable to progress. Embracing change means welcoming new ideas, experimenting with different approaches, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Change isn’t just about survival. It’s, actually, the key to unlocking growth, fostering innovation, and staying ahead of the curve. In business, market demands and customer preferences are constantly shifting. What worked yesterday might not work effectively tomorrow. Companies that are slow to adapt risk becoming obsolete, as competitors are quick to take advantage of emerging trends and technologies. In fact, change is really necessary to stay relevant and competitive. On an individual level, change is essential for our personal development. Whether it’s learning a new skill, adjusting to a new role, or overcoming challenges, embracing change can lead us to greater fulfillment and success. Change opens doors for new possibilities and growth, both personally and professionally. The more we embrace change, the more we grow. By learning to adapt to new circumstances, we become more flexible and better equipped to handle future challenges. Perhaps, change is often perceived as uncomfortable or disruptive, but in reality, it’s the driving force behind progress, innovation, and success. Without change, there is no innovation. Without innovation, there is no growth. Therefore, the future, indeed, belongs to those who are willing to change, adapt, evolve, and grow. Life is happening right now! The past is gone, and tomorrow may bring unforeseen challenges that could change everything. We never know. We only can keep the memories of the good old days always, but most important of all, we should focus on living fully in each present moment. When we are in the present moment, our observation is also up to the point that we learn by observing. We gain knowledge from it, and, thus, we can use different instances to make better decisions or become effective in doing something right now. Life is a learning process, and every present moment has something to offer in terms of teaching us. The present moment is where all reality takes place. If our attention is on the past or the future, we’re not fully in touch with reality. Furthermore, the present moment is where we make the decisions that affect the future. When we have greater awareness of ourselves and the world around us just right now, we can make better decisions that will lead to better outcomes in the future. Besides, the present moment is also where we connect with other people, especially our loved ones. If we want to interact with our loved ones, we, surly, need to be fully present. When we were children, we knew how to live in the present moment. It was natural for us. We didn’t have much of a past to regret, nor a future to worry about. Life was simple then. As we grow older, our lives become more complex, and we might gradually lose the sense of wonder and excitement in exploring the outside world. Being present is a powerful way of living which results in our simple pleasures on the one hand, and responding confidence to show our abilities in dealing with our lives, on the other hand. All in all, it’s good for us to appreciate our good old days. We do strive to keep the spirit of the good old days, Nevertheless, we also comprehend that change is inevitable. We, then, try our best to embrace change for fostering innovation and staying ahead. Finally, we, thus, understand that it is the best for us to live in the present moment in order that we can reach joy and happiness. Powered by Firstory Hosting

好奇心豐富生命價值 凡事保持好奇，是驅動學習、創新與提升生活幸福的關鍵能力。它能將「探索」轉化為「創造力」，讓人發現世界不同的面貌。例如，看到蘋果落地，普通人無視，但好奇的人，會思考原因，對未知追根究柢，因此，能帶來突破性的思考。又如，我們常以為理所當然時，好奇又會帶領我們，重新檢視生活或工作，讓我們能從新的角度，尋求價值。好奇可能也會讓我們改變習慣路徑，當我們嘗試走不同的通勤路線，或是逛不同類型的書店時，我們便又是在學習一種全新的技能。凡事多問「為什麼」和「如果...會怎樣」，我們也許真的可以從看似無聊的問題當中，找到隱藏的知識寶庫，讓我們在有限的人生中，探索出更多有意義的體驗。對萬事萬物抱有好奇心，我們的想法會更豐富。有好奇心，我們會對每一件事情，都想要去嘗試，每一個工作，都想要去做做看，這樣，我們便能對事情積極主動，對人加倍熱情。優秀的學生、員工、經理、科學家、藝術家，以及為人類和世界做出傑出貢獻的人物等，都是具有強烈的好奇心的。擁有好奇心的人，他們常常會對人生感到充滿意義，同時，對生活也有無限的興趣、愛好和激情。最終，我們的好奇，真的會讓我們頭腦靈活，身體健康，延年益壽，進而，我們更會推動社會、人際關係，改善國家、世界。       再者，我們的好奇心，會直接影響我們的價值觀。價值觀是我們對人事物的價值判斷與思想行為。哲學家亞里士多德說：「人生的價值觀，即是體現一個人的價值和思想行為。」簡單來說，「價值觀」就是我們在日常生活中，決定所有事物的指引。每一個選擇，每一個行動，無論是大是小，它們背後都蘊含著我們的價值觀。當我們有明確的價值觀時，我們就能在生活和工作中，做出符合我們自己本心的選擇。有人會將家庭置於首位，有人則重視職業成就，無論是職場，還是家庭，我們都會用自己的價值觀，與他人互動。若是我們能善用好奇心，處處發現新知識，學習新技能，那麼，我們的價值觀會更多元、豐富。       要知道，每一個偉大的發現背後，往往都潛藏著一顆充滿好奇的心。好奇心是推動人類進步的原動力，它可激發我們探索未知、突破界限，不僅是知識探索的火花，也是我們個人成長和創新的關鍵。當我們對世界充滿好奇時，我們便會開始質疑常識，探求新知，這是一種無比強大的學習動力，因為，它讓我們不斷地問問題，尋求答案，並在這個過程中，豐富我們的知識和技能；它更能迫使我們離開舒適區，面對挑戰，讓我們的大腦，腦力激盪，集中注意力，全神貫注，投入其中，於是，我們便可以吸收，並記住相關的知識。此種主動尋找答案和新知的過程，直接讓我們的大腦，釋放令人愉悅的神經遞導物質多巴胺。這份愉悅感，不僅增加了學習的動力，還幫助我們鞏固記憶。實際上，學習過程中的愉悅感，就是會讓我們的內心，充滿喜悅與滿足。好奇心所帶來的創造性思考、創新和創意，實在開心。因此，我們真的要嘗試透過多種方式，培養好奇心，並實踐在我們的日常生活當中。美國蘋果公司的創辦人史蒂夫・賈伯斯，即是對不同領域，有強烈的好奇心，如字型設計、書法藝術，甚至禪宗等，這些都對他的設計理念，產生了深遠的影響。他於是把看似無關的元素，融合在一起，創造出iPhone、MacBook Air等如今膾炙人口，又具革命性的獨特產品。又或者，公司的員工，如果對市場的趨勢好奇，或對消費者的需求好奇，也能驅使他們開發新產品，或改進服務品質與態度。總結來說，好奇心激發我們對新知識和新經驗的渴望，不僅豐富了我們的世界觀，也為發明和創新打開了大門。好奇心直接帶來的行動與改變，能讓我們無比開心、幸福，更能為我們的人類，創造出極大的福祉。 Powered by Firstory Hosting

知道，但做不到：大腦需要訓練 我常跟朋友說：「我知道，但我做不到！」朋友說：「那就想辦法，讓自己做得到啊！」其實，這些道理，我都懂，但是，我的身體就是和大腦不一致！研究顯示，我們人類的大腦，並不適合儲存我們每時每刻，在週遭外界接收到的所有資訊。我們若想要記住每一個細節（例如，昨天早餐三明治的芝麻數量等），大腦將會不堪負荷。因此，我們的大腦，設有一道嚴格的守門員，讓絕大多數的資訊，只會停留在「短期記憶」區，唯有經過重複刺激、情感連結或深度思考的資訊，才被允許進入「長期記憶」區。認知心理學也告訴我們，大腦處理「語言邏輯」與「身體行動」的區域是不同的。讀書時，我們動用的是「大腦皮層的邏輯分析」；而在日常生活當中，我們如要養成習慣或改變行為，則需要我們的「基底核與邊緣系統」的參與。這就是為什麼「看書學游泳」，永遠學不會的原因。我們可以背下所有划水的物理力學公式，但是，若沒有真正下水，嗆幾口水，感受浮力，我們的肌肉，是永遠無法「知道」該如何運作的。也就是說，知識內化的關鍵，在於將「抽象的邏輯」，轉譯成具體的「身體記憶」。許多人在學習過程中，最大的阻礙，是期望自己看過一遍，就要記住，或者，做過一遍，就要上手，並且，一旦發生遺忘或失敗，我們的挫折感，便會隨之而來，導致最終的放棄，實在可惜。真正的學習大師，都明白一個根本的道理，那就是：遺忘是記憶的必要條件。每一次的「忘了」，都是加深記憶的機會，唯有當我們反覆地練習時，大腦才會不經思索地下指令給身體，形成我們的慣性或行為。正是因為有「遺忘」，隨後的「想起來」，才具有強化的力量。於是，我們需要有三個階段的策略，來幫助我們的大腦，循序漸進地改變。 階段一：主動式的學習。我們不只要被動地閱讀或聽講，我們更要讓大腦認為這個資訊「很重要」，主動對其產生記憶。 階段二：刻意的練習與回饋。單純的重複是不夠的，我們必須是有目的的練習。首先，我們要先設定微小的目標，不要試圖一步登天，然後，我們再創造具體的場景，在情境中活用知識。 階段三：間隔重複。我們一定得要利用大腦快要忘記的時候，再進行複習，例如，3天後的複習、7天後的複習、14天後的複習，及21天後的複習等，這樣，才能讓我們反覆的練習，可以精熟。 再者，如果我們能夠教導他人，那麼，我們就可以完全習得此知識，並把這個知識，跟我們的大腦神經迴路，連結在一起。生命的本質是成長，而成長是需要時間的，我們不要太過焦慮，要給成長一點時間，如此，我們才可以「知道並且做到」。      身而為人的我們，是要靠我們人類的神經系統，應對外界環境的改變的。為了生存，我們的大腦，能隨著環境，時時在重塑。環境不只是指外在的環境，如自然的環境、周圍的社會、文化與教育等，更有來自我們內在的環境，包括我們的認知、信念、情緒模式、及創傷...等。當我們想要改變自己的慣性或行為時，光是憑著頭腦的認知是不夠的，我們還要處理底層的信念（潛意識）、情緒的起伏，及身體的能量模式等。此時，我們大腦的想法，著實影響著其他身心的發展。我們要真的改變負面的信念，增強正面的信念，不斷地持續堅持，才會奏效。改變的開端，常是一些微不足道的行動，但這小小的行動，卻會在日積月累，及不知不覺中，匯聚成勢不可擋的力量，最終能完全改變初衷。找到方法是很重要的，我們要讓正面的信念，從我們的大腦深處紮根，進而影響到身心及行為。我們自己心裡的那份正面的信念，一定要一直正增強，直到它變成具體的行動才行。我們的每一分每一秒，都在決定自己要做什麼？相信什麼？我們要有信心，相信自己的選擇，並且，嚴肅地看待我們正面的信念，，那麼，這股力量，絕對是可以讓我們變成具體的行動的。      最後，依著自己堅強的信念，我們要讓大腦和身體的適應力，透過刻意的練習，發揮出自己的潛能，達到顛峰的表現。所謂天賦，其實就是「刻意練習」，「刻意練習」可強化我們的「心智表徵」。所謂「心智表徵」(mental representation)，是指我們大腦中用來表現外在世界的內在符號或結構。簡單來說，它是我們「在心中如何想像、記憶、理解」事物的方式。我們的「心智表徵」，會透過他人的指引，及自我的糾正，產生一種正向的循環，意思是說，我們愈精進，心智表徵就愈能發揮作用，而心智表徵的能力愈高，我們的表現和技能也就會愈好。比方說，在電視上，被我們稱為天才的鋼琴家或外科醫生，他們在表演或開刀前，會先在自己的腦中，浮現出一些畫面，如彈琴或開刀的樣子。等他們真正上台，或進手術房時，他們早已在自己的腦海中，演練過無數次了。因著他們這樣刻意的想像，他們就會比別人有更多的機會成功，這就是努力的「刻意練習」，得出高「心智表徵」的結果。他們因為「無時無刻、隨時隨地」都在刻意練習，所以，他們的「心智表徵」是很強的，即便他們不用親手彈鋼琴，或碰手術刀，他們還是可以在心中感覺和觸摸到整個過程，並加以修正，這樣，他們才能在實際表現時，展現能力，臨機應變，完美呈現。又譬如數學家，他們與一般人不同的地方，是當他們看到一則又一則的數學題目時，他們不會只看到一堆毫無意義的符號或數字，而是會看到這些數學題目背後的規則和模式，於是，他們的「心智表徵」和「能力技巧」，就會強過他人，這些都必須要透過「刻意練習」，才能達到的。再者，我們在「刻意練習」時，要不斷地嘗試新的方法，去突破現況與進步，這時，我們是有必要「離開自己的舒適圈」的，因為，我們所要求的能力和技巧，不但要能讓我們熟練舊的(自己的舒適圈)，更要能學習新的。「刻意練習」就是要叫我們去做「不會」做的事，走出自己的舒適區，勉力為之。唯有這樣，我們的能力，才能提升，我們才會真的「知道並做得到」。 Powered by Firstory Hosting

台上一分鐘，台下十年功      台上表演的時間，只有一分鐘，但為了台上這短短一分鐘的表演，我們需要付出十年以上的努力，而且，只有刻苦地努力，才能取得成功，這麼說，一點都不誇張。事實上，要贏得台上一分鐘的光榮，除了花時間，專注訓練，刻苦練習外，我們還要培養優良的心理素質，包括恆心、毅力、耐心、虛心，好的性格與人際關係，以及自我的信心等，因此，台下的功夫，肯定絕對是不能少的。「台上一分鐘，台下十年功」，在光鮮亮麗舞出的那一刻，其實就是我們來自無數個平凡日子的堅持。然而，真正的十年功，往往也不是什麼驚天動地的努力，而是把一件很簡單、已經學會的舞步，默默在做，認真做好，日復一日地努力做到極致就是了。別小看我們那些「每天都在做」的事，正是那些我們每天認真對待的小細節、小動作等，悄悄地，它們便成為我們站在舞台上的底氣與力量。　　 2026年1月16日星期五，中午12點剛過，高師大體育館2樓，便瞬間響起優美、悅耳的音樂，原來，在高師大體育館2樓的韻律教室裡，有古典舞班級的成果發表會。只見古典舞班上的學員們，都非常努力認真的練習舞碼，希望在表演時，能夠不要緊張，不要出錯，順利地跳完整首舞。「台上一分鐘　，台下十年功」，為了表演與展現成果，學員們都卯足全力，把握時間，一直在排練，真是令人十分敬佩。在團體中，老師和學員們，有拍照的，錄影的，表演的，鼓掌的，也有加油的，好不熱鬧，看起來，就是一幅好美的圖畫。於是，我們發現，生活中的美，無處不在。在我們的生活裡，有好多的美，跳舞的美，應該是最美麗的影像，這種無以倫比的美，可以溫暖人心，讓人有自信，讓我們的心情，相當開心、愉悅，因為，那是來自長期的努力和堅持，是認真，是熱愛，是挑戰與壓力，但也是熱鬧與感動，真的好美啊！。     「台上一分鐘，台下十年功」，為了舞台上完美的一分鐘，表演者(舞者們)往往要忍受十年寒窗的寂寞。每次的跌倒，都要立刻爬起來，繼續練。要憑著頑強的毅力，打下紮實的功底，要不斷地修煉，努力，才能達到成功。在成功的路上，也一定處處充滿挑戰和困難，我們要持之以恆，努力不懈，不能輕易放棄。要堅持自己的夢想，不斷地激勵自己，要找到自己真正熱愛的事，並為之努力，才能實現真正意義上的成功。「台下十年功」的「十」，有不棄涓滴、積少成多、千里足下、逐夢踏實的涵義，當然也有低頭、彎腰、看見自己，誠實以對，不捨小善、不容小惡，一步一腳印地讓自己去蕪存菁、脫胎換骨，最終才能在人前，舞出顯貴。花時間，肯定是必要的，但是，要花多少時間，才能成功，那就因人而異了。我們除了上課的時間，要準時出席，不缺課外，課餘的時間，也要善加利用，勤於練習。我們最好養成每天有固定的時間，做運動、看教學影片、練習舞步的好習慣，然後，假以時日，我們肯定是會有收穫的。      其次，練習固然很重要，但是，正確的練習更重要，遇到瓶頸，我們要多多請教老師，讓自己隨時處於最佳狀態。我們每個人都不是天才，資質都不是很好，但經年累月，我們確實也能練出一身功夫來的。基礎是一切的根基，任何的舞步變化，都是由基礎延伸出來的，掌握基礎的人，其實就是掌握了跳舞的技巧。最頂尖的人，也就是基礎最強的人。鍛鍊基礎，我們要練習上下律動，以及身體各部位的協調。舞步的準確與否，我們要先從身體各部位的上下左右移動開始，包括我們的頭、肩膀、胸口、腰、屁股和膝蓋等。舞蹈的動作，是全身性的動作位移，及單雙腳交替的動態平衡，在跳舞的過程中，我們需要透過身體的協調與肌力的控制，且要有老師在旁邊指導，自己再看看鏡子，矯正姿勢。然後，跳舞時，我們要隨著音樂的節奏，舞動肢體、伸展四肢。當我們換上適合跳舞的服裝，合身而不緊身的衣服時，我們就可跟著舞曲，跳得正確，跳得好看，方法無它，就是「練習、練習、再練習！」      再來，無論是初學者，還是頂級舞蹈家，對舞蹈的熱愛都是他們堅持下去的最大動力。舞蹈不僅是一種技藝，也是一種藝術，更是一種生活態度。如果我們不是真心熱愛舞蹈，那麼，面對枯燥的基礎訓練，和繁重的排練，我們可能很快就會放棄了。世界上最美的語言，就是肢體語言。而舞蹈，就是那最美麗的表達。有舞蹈的地方，就會有愛；有舞蹈的地方，就會有讚賞；有舞蹈的地方，就會有笑容。所以，熱愛跳舞，是件很開心的事。舞蹈的本質，是表達內心的感受和情感，它就是愛與熱情。好的舞蹈，本來就需要耐心的。學舞蹈，我們不僅是要跳舞，更是有堅持、自信與快樂。練舞時，我們所培養的忍耐與堅韌，其實是我們面對人生困境時，必不可少的精神；跳舞時，我們的笑容與激昂，也是我們面對生活時，應有的樂觀態度，而舞者展現出的自信、淡定，更是我們面對挑戰時，最鼓舞人心的力量。舞蹈教給我們的，是熱愛與耐心，是紮紮實實地讓我們可以自由地發展自己的獨特風格和個人特點。熱愛跳舞，肯定開心。     最後，跳舞不但是一種藝術表現的形式，更是強化社交能力的絕佳途徑。因為，透過舞蹈，我們可以在很輕鬆愉快的氛圍中，與他人互動。我們可以在有共同的興趣中，與人建立良好的友誼與交流。當我們在跳舞時，我們可以細微地觀察和解讀他人的動作，因此，我們的同理心與社交敏感度，也隨之提升。舞蹈是個人的，也是群體的。很多人在學舞蹈的初衷，可能只是想讓自己變得更好，但當我們開始與團隊一起排舞、一起演出時，我們會發現，舞蹈帶來的，不僅是個人的成就，也是一份團體的榮耀。每一次的集體演出，每一次的默契配合，都是我們友誼與信任的累積。面對夥伴，我們學會人際互動。學舞蹈，我們找到志同道合的朋友。舞友跟朋友是相同的，但舞友跟我們有共同的愛好，共同的回憶。他們不只帶給我們讚美、掌聲和鼓勵，更會給我們好多建議。能與在舞蹈上鼓勵我們的舞友交往，我們才能提升自己的舞蹈程度，相互督促，教學相長，那真是令人身心愉快的事啊！ Powered by Firstory Hosting

The Benefits of Dancing There are a lot of benefits of dancing. Be it hip hop (街舞), ballet (芭蕾舞), tap (踢踏舞), ballroom (國標舞), swing (搖擺舞) or something else, scientific studies show that dancing can improve heart, lung and brain health. Dancing can also lift mood, improve balance, increase flexibility, and strengthen muscles and bones. Hip-hop (街舞) is especially good for advancing cardiovascular (心血管的) health. Belly dancing (肚皮舞) can develop our core muscles, such as the glutes (臀肌), stomach and thighs (大腿), and ballet can progress our posture and balance. Numerous studies also indicate that dancing can significantly raise serotonin (血清素), a natural mood stabilizer associated with happiness and reduced anxiety. “Dance benefits us by making the connection of mind, body and spirit,” says dance and movement specialist Melissa Turnage, an artist-in-residence at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. It’s a natural inclination in the human body to move. Our brains are hardwired (根深蒂固的) to dance. As we grow older, dance enables us to maintain flexible and strong bodies, and upholds balance. In addition, science tells us that dancing releases endorphins (安多酚、腦內啡), the brain’s feel-good chemicals, which improve mental health. And when we do it in groups, dancing can combat feelings of loneliness, and open social channels. Dancing also helps keep the mind sharp. When we’re learning choreography (編舞), it’s a lot about cognitive recall, focus and concentration. We’ve got to remember the steps and be able to do them, which is great because we don’t have time to think about the other things in the midst of trying to learn a sequence of steps. But once we learn the steps, it’s fun. It builds a sense of community and confidence. Dance is best defined as the body moving in rhythm because it is art in motion. From freeform to ballet, every dance style has its own health benefits. Whatever form we choose, dancing can help us express feelings and transform those feelings into motion. Most importantly, dancing is accessible and inclusive for everyone. It shall be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. A great thing about dance is that it’s universal. We might not all speak the same language, but everybody understands dance. Best of all, dancing can easily be incorporated into every step of our days. We, thus, find our rhythms whenever we want. We don’t need to be a skilled dancer, and just bopping to our favorite beats is a great way to get moving and stay healthy. Dance is, indeed, a language of our bodies. Dance has always been a part of human cultures, rituals and celebrations. It is, undoubtedly, one of the oldest and most universal forms of artistic expression in human history. In every corner of the world, dance has the meaning and significance in different cultures. Whether it is the part of a ritual ceremony, a celebration or a way to tell a story, dance has been a powerful tool, all the time, for people to express their feelings and thoughts. Dance is more than just a form of entertainment; it is really a way to communicate and express ourselves to others. That is, dancing allows us to speak in public through the movements of our bodies. Since the beginning of time, dance has been playing a crucial role in social events within cultures, as it is usually performed during celebrations, courtships, and even rituals. Furthermore, there are lots of different places where we can enjoy dancing, for example, at dance schools, social venues, community halls and in our own homes. We can dance in a group, with a partner, or on our own. Hence, dancing, nowadays, has become such a popular way to be active and keep fit, that most fitness clubs now offer dance classes in their group exercise programs. Therefore, dancing, too, grows into a great recreational and sporting choice because anyone of any age can take part. It doesn’t matter whether it is cold or raining, as dancing is usually done indoors. Actually, there are many styles of dance for us to choose from, each with its own attractions. So, let’s choose one and enjoy it immediately. By the way, dance is not only the movement for us; it also helps us for personal growth, self-expression, and community building. The benefits of dance for people, in effect, extend far beyond the studios, positively impacting physical health, emotional wellbeing, social skills, and academic success. Through dancing, we, then, develop communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and observational skills. Moreover, working together on choreography and performances surely encourages collaboration and adaptability. Dancing, certainly, serves people as an outlet for self-expression in a supportive environment. We should say that dance provides a space where people can build mental resilience, self-esteem, and confidence. Furthermore, dancing can also let people better recognize their own emotions and reactions, as well as understand the emotional state of others. This aspect of emotional competence, absolutely, influences interpersonal relationships and social connections. The discipline, focus, and creative thinking required in dance often translate into academic benefits for people leading to good grades in schools, and improved performances in stages as well. In other words, with engaging programs, inspiring performances, and dynamic creative projects, dance nurtures talent, builds confidence, and opens doors to new opportunities. It empowers people to express themselves, develop resilience, and discover their potential--both on and off the dance floor. All in all, by fostering creativity, discipline, and collaboration, dance is, truly, a powerful force for our personal growth, community connection, and lifelong learning. Yes. Everybody, let’s dance together! Powered by Firstory Hosting

妮可·維諾拉的《Rewire-神經可塑性》 妮可．維諾拉Nicole Vignola，是一名神經科學家，及組織諮詢顧問。她是英國布里斯托爾大學神經科學學士，西英格蘭大學組織心理學碩士，她研究的重點是，突觸可塑性(神經元修改連結的能力)，並致力於將「神經科學的觀念」，為大眾所熟知。一般來說，我們都會為自己，在腦中塑造一個特定的故事，並且一直在內心重覆述說。有時，這個故事源自於父母、手足、同儕，或者是老師，對我們的評判，有時，則是我們對自身能力的懷疑和自我否定。不管從何而來，許多人日復一日，任憑這種敘述，主導自己生活的軌跡。我們潛意識不斷地強化這種特定的神經元的放電模式，讓它在腦海中持續低語：「我就是不夠好。」事實上，大腦無法區分對與錯，只會學習並鞏固我們反覆產生的想法。我們的大腦，雖然被設計成專門關注負面的事情，然而，現代研究顯示，神經具有可塑性，我們的大腦是可以形成新的突觸，和調整既有的突觸，來重組自己的神經的。如果我們知曉，神經科學可以為我們帶來希望，並改變我們的生活方式，那將是一件開心的事。我們不妨將自己的大腦，想像成電腦硬體，將我們的心理，想像成電腦軟體。在我們升級軟體之前，首先，我們的硬體，必須先運行良好。一旦我們學會如何重塑大腦的知識，我們就可以養成新的習慣，改變我們不希望的行為，創造出我們最好的自我版本了。      在神經科學家妮可．維諾拉的書中說，神經是可塑性的，它是雙向的，可以創造，也可以甩掉。我們可以刻意地創造一個想法，增強其神經迴圈，也可以切斷另一個想法，讓神經連結變弱。作者以鋼琴實驗為例，一組人要學習用五指彈奏鋼琴曲子，另一組人只需要想像他們正在彈奏曲子，結果顯示，兩組人的大腦活動相似，可塑性水準也相似。這意謂著，僅僅想到要彈鋼琴，我們就已經在大腦的路徑上，產生神經的變化了。因此，我們可以把「大腦的神經」，當作一個工具，讓大腦為我們理想的方向，畫出路徑。換句話說，無論我們「大腦的神經」，本來是怎麼以為的，只要我們刻意地去創造想像，我們都可以隨時重新塑造故事，編寫自己喜歡的版本。每一個人都不一樣，即使是雙胞胎，有著同樣的基因，他們的大腦神經連結，也不一樣。同時，神經系統也不是一成不變，而是隨時都在改變的。每一次經驗、每一個想法，我們都會增強或減弱某些的神經連結，這樣的神經可塑性，不但讓我們可以「老狗也能學會新把戲」，更能幫助我們改掉壞習慣，甚至是終結焦慮、恐慌和憂鬱。了解神經的可塑性、善用神經可塑性，我們就能讓自己的正能量，實現在我們的日常生活當中。      試想，我們的生活、思想、信仰、習慣和行為，是偶然得之的？還是蓄意為之的呢？我們的習慣和行為，是由我們自己決定和選擇的？還是透過環境，無意中獲得的呢？答案是，兩種成分兼有。我們會不斷地受到週遭世界的塑造，被我們的同儕、環境、宗教或文化等外在的事物所影響，我們也會同時對自己反覆灌輸的負面思想和敘事所左右。這些信念、習慣和行為，有些是偶然獲得的，也有些是出自於我們自己的安排。但人類心靈的美妙之處在於，無論這些信念是如何形成，它們都是有可能改變的。我們可以透過自己的安排，來改變既有的程式設計，重新塑造自己，成為我們想要成為的人。我們大腦的每個神經元，都彼此互相建立一些連結(肉眼看不見)，它們決定了我們將如何度過一天，且是按照我們的生活方式，進行編程。我們可以經由充足的睡眠，和持續的運動，來確保我們的大腦硬體，處於良好的運作狀態。《Rewire-神經可塑性》是一本神經科學的工具書，它提供了可操作的建議。神經可塑性最基本的元素是：重複＋注意力＋刻意＝持久的改變。不過，改變的困難在於，我們很難信任這個過程，不確定它是否成功？作者妮可．維諾拉指出，大腦喜歡走捷徑，我們的習慣與無意識，在無形中，很容易成為我們人生方向的掌舵人。身為成年人，我們若想要改變天性懶惰的大腦，需要兩件事情：注意力和刻意。而且，想要我們的大腦，創造新的行為與思考模式，「重複」是關鍵。首先，我們要重視睡眠。睡眠是我們最大的優化工具(optimization tool)，所有的新記憶和學習，都會在睡眠期間得到鞏固。再來，早上起床後，先不滑手機。減少花在社群媒體上的時間，把更多時間，花在現實世界，為自己騰出時間，冥想也好，看書也好。其次，運動可以增強身體的協調性、平衡性及敏捷性，可刺激神經的可塑性，並釋放多巴胺、正腎上腺素及血清素，促進大腦神經元的生長和維持。最後，當我們感到壓力和焦慮時，最好的方法之一，就是出去散步，和朋友聊天等，這樣，我們可以處理自己的思緒和情緒，無須害怕與恐懼。如果我們想要當自己的主人，就要非常有意識地專注內心渴望的東西，重複＋注意力＋刻意，學習控制自己對生活中遇到的任何事情的應對，要自我信賴，並相信自己的直覺。我們的任何信念，都會被我們自己的大腦增強。當我們開始將「失敗」，視為學習和進步的機會時，大腦中「與努力和堅持相關」的區域，會變得更活躍。而「經由我們的付出努力，並完成任務」，也會在我們的大腦中認知，持續重覆廻路，讓神經元替我們做出，可預期的最好決定。我們的自我信賴，是對我們自己的能力有信心，信守自己的承諾，注意自己的想法、感受與直覺，它甚至進而加強大腦的神經元，讓我們透過紀律，朝著目標，堅持做下去。我們的大腦，確實是可以改變的，給它時間，我們會找到自己的品質，相信我們的神經是可塑性的，寬恕那些無意或有意地給我們DNA編程的人；寬恕自己的失敗，讓大腦可以再學習。告訴自己，美好的事物，都是需要時間的。大腦的神經元，絕對是可以改變我們的人生的，勇於創造我們自己吧！ Powered by Firstory Hosting

執著與堅持 無論是伴侶、父母與子女，或者在工作及其他場合，與他人交往，我們總會遇到對方非常固執，難以溝通的情況。在很多時候，由於對方的堅持，不願改變，我們常常會評價他們「太固執」。但是，固執背後的原因是什麼呢？一個人如果拒絕改變自己對某件事的觀點；或者，他/她對自己決定要做的事，抱有強烈的信念，堅持自己認為是最好的，不肯妥協，我們便稱之為「執著」。他們選擇了執著，堅持自己的觀點，不改變自己做的決定，不為外界的因素所影響，這樣的思想與行為，其實是有高度的穩定性的。如果他們能堅持自己的觀點，且能先換位從他人的角度和邏輯，審慎思慮，那麼，他們的堅持，會是更有底氣的。無論是經營事業、做學問，還是從事藝術和科學，若想要做出成就，就不能只是遵循前例，要擇善固執，仔細評估，沿著自己認為最正確的方向，勇往直前，堅持到底，絕不妥協，這樣，才會成功。「擇善固執」，是確定了無誤、美好與良善之後，我們堅持重覆一直去做，今天勝過昨天，明天勝過今天，後天勝過明天等等，不斷地找出可改進之處，持續改良、更新，哪怕只是如螞蟻般微小的挪動一步，只要是向前，便是進步。如此，擇善固執，日積月累，我們才會達成自己想要的人生目標。擇善固執，是「己所不欲，勿施於人」，是「將心比心」，站在他人的立場，善待自己，並兼愛他人。「擇善固執」，是對生命的感恩，愛己愛人愛物，堅持行動，它不只是外在行為的重覆，更是一種我們內在力量的培養。擇善固執，做善的事，做對的事，我們是發自內心的不改變，永遠持續做下去的。      事實上，堅持，不是一件容易的事。很多時候，改變也不是來自驚天動地的爆發，而是日復一日、點滴累積的堅持。老子在《道德經》上說：「千里之行，始於足下。」形容要走上千里路，得要靠一步一腳印的累積，並非一蹴可幾。放眼望去，我們的生活中，總不乏很多胸懷大志，說得一片好願景的人，他們信誓旦旦、熱血沸騰，但激情過後，卻又一事無成，無法實現夢想。可見，堅持，真的不是一件容易的事。堅持行動，培養意志力，環境往往是關鍵。例如，我們如果想要自己多喝水，就得每天一大早，先裝好一瓶1000cc的水，擺在自己眼睛看得到的書桌前，當我們口渴時，第一眼看到的，就是喝水。所以，要想成功，首先，我們就要為自己創造有利的環境，然後，改變才會一點一滴的發生。想想看，我們每天只要進步1%，一年後，我們便會複利地成長37倍，多驚人啊！我們人類，是有惰性的生物，偏好眼前立即性的滿足，所以，堅持行動，持續不斷，累積時間，是絕對必要的。      最後，要創造美好的人生，我們除了擇善固執、堅持行動外，耐心也一定是清單上數一數二的要點。如果我們仔細觀察古今中外的名人，一定會發現，他們和我們一般凡人不同之處，都是他們有超人的耐心。有耐心，我們就能看清周遭情形，做出理性的選擇，正確評估狀況，努力邁進。有耐心，我們就可以培養內在的堅毅精神，擇善固執，堅持行動。我們無論在哪個領域，想要成功，就一定必須要有耐心。我們要在日常生活中，耐心以對，養成習慣，反覆去做，累積時間。面對難關，我們更要練習有耐心，讓耐心在不知不覺中，成為我們潛意識的反應。耐心不是一夜之間，就能獲得的，我們每天都要努力。以我為例，今年一整年，我以每週為單位，上芭蕾課，上古典舞課，練瑜伽和彈鋼琴；在高師大兼英文課，參加「英語演講會Toastmasters Club」，寫讀書心得，錄製「播客」等。明年，我還想參加實體的讀書會，和書友們互動切磋。2025年，我們已經很努力了，2026年，我們再持續加油吧！ Powered by Firstory Hosting

以假亂真  有人說，我們現代的社會，已經到了「宜假不宜真」的地步，「以假亂真」的事，到處皆是，例如： 一、環境的以假亂真：現代人居住的環境，不管公寓或獨棟大樓，都少有自然的山水庭園；但是，經過人工，我們可以製造假山假水，設計小橋流水，假花假樹，一樣可以茂林修竹、萬紫千紅，佈置成像公園一樣。只要我們慧心巧思，就可以以假亂真。 二、人體的以假亂真：現代的醫療，美容技術十分進步，如果我們覺得身材不好，可以隆乳，五官不夠美，可以整容，只要動個手術，就可以把單眼皮割成雙眼皮，可以把鼻子墊高。不管我們想要什麼臉型，只要有錢，美容師都能為我們做到。另外，現代人的身體健康出問題，斷了手腳，可以裝義肢，內臟有問題，可以換肝、換腎、換心。甚至，現在的蠟像館，也可以依照真人的胖瘦、高矮，做出栩栩如生的蠟像，幾可亂真。 三、政治的以假亂真：過去政治上的領導人，都要尋訪賢人，請賢者擔任官職；現在的民主社會，人人都可競選，良莠不齊。過去的政治人物，講究信譽，即便是皇帝，也要「金口玉言」、「一言九鼎」，人民更要「一言既出，駟馬難追」。現在的政壇，謊言充斥，空頭支票，隨口開立，讓人覺得政治不可信賴，以假亂真。四、公益的以假亂真：現在的偽君子、偽善人、偽學者，都是靠「以假亂真」來生存。例如，有人假藉公益之名，滿足自己的需求，圖一己之利，這種假名慈善，實際斂財，外表從事好事，骨子裡卻是壞事做盡，不乏其人。聰明的動物，懂得偽裝，現今聰明的人類，偽裝的功夫，也一樣不含糊，以假亂真。     現在的社會，給人有造假的感覺，不但電視、電台裡有很多不實的廣告，販售假藥、假酒、假名牌、假食品等；社會上的假鈔、假學歷、假證書、假執照等，也比比皆是。很多藝術品，亦有「膺品」，真真假假，看起來像真的，其實是假的，假久了，好像又像真的了。在我們的生活中，有些人，看起來有熱情、有活力，熱衷於自己的事業，也喜歡挑戰。但是，他們沒有信念，隨波逐流，催眠自己，也欺騙了相信他們的人。人人都想要自我成長，從不願輕易放過可以自我提升的機會，看起來似乎充滿靈性，智慧與哲理，可是，他們也常常得理不饒人，不像是在自我成長，倒像是在苛責別人。很多人都懂得在父母親、先生、太太、員工、主管、孩子和朋友面前，把「愛」拿出來，強調都是為對方好，但又常常「以愛之名」，綁架關係。修行不在道場，但我們很容易把修煉的言行，用在別人身上，嫌別人身上的味道，卻聞不出自己的品味。其實，我們不是不清楚自己的習氣，只是，我們不想去面對真實的自己，想要「以假亂真」罷了！活在當下，如果我們能夠時時創造「靜心」的能量，那麼，我們內在的真心，便會呈現。我們承認自己確實不完美，並對自己完全的負責，好好地把自己的內心處理好，不要說謊，沒有藉口，那麼，我們才不會「以假亂真」，才可辨識真象，誠實與精進。     社會上有越來越多的資訊，都不一定是真的，而且，常常很多「以假亂真」，謊言、謊語，混淆視聽，實在可怕。我們每一個人的人生，也都有或大或小的困局，層出不窮的謊言與藉口，沒完沒了的真假與逆境。從學生時代的課業壓力，原生家庭的溝通難題，到談戀愛，進入婚姻的親密關係，我們似乎都會有相處的真偽、摩擦，與難以解決的問題。要面對人生真假、迷惘的各種困境，其實真的是要取決於當事者內心的強度。內心的強度，是一種韌性，強度夠強的人，就會有勇氣去拒絕不合理的要求，離開不適合自己的人事物，並積極企圖解決問題，跟隨自己內心的渴望去生活，去實現自己的夢想。內心的強度，要透過「行動」，不斷地增長，並且越行動，越能提升內心的強度。換言之，我們不只是要行動，而是要持續的行動。我們行動的起點，只需要一點點的改變就可以，我們的行動，就像一根柴火，要慢慢學會連動，要有「十倍放大」此行動的觀念。也就是說，我們要有意識地提醒自己，至少在行動前，內心要有十倍大的信念，我們要預先存夠對自己的肯定、對自己的愛、對自己的信任、感恩的心、好奇心與遇事沉著等……的內在元素，才會在遇到任何可預期，或出乎預料的外在事件時，用我們十倍大的強大內心，來執行行動，有所堅持。換句話說，我們內心的能量，要有十倍以上的庫存，讓我們在做事時，有持續的行動力，積極主動地追求夢想，努力以赴。這樣，我們才不會以假亂真，輕信且編一大堆的謊言與藉口，把自己的真象都蒙蔽了。我們要讓自己動起來，做自己最有興趣的事，過自己最真心誠意的生活，這樣，我們才會幸福快樂。 Powered by Firstory Hosting

Life Is a Blessing When we become frustrated with life and realize that it is breaking down, we often forget to count our blessings. We forget to give thanks. Whenever we are depressed, we often lose sight of what we have to be thankful for in our life. But if we consider it deeply, we would see that life is not so bad. Rather, it is a great blessing. We need to be thankful for the blessings we have in our lives. Here are some blessings that we are grateful for: 1. Health: No matter how wealthy we are, if we do not have a healthy life, then we have nothing. We cannot live a happy life with a disease-ridden body. We often tend to forget that our health is the most important thing. Good health is, indeed, one of the greatest blessings of life, and we shouldn’t overlook this great blessing. We should always be thankful for our health. 2. Family: A loving family is gifted from God. There is a long list of blessings in this world, and our family is always at the top of this list. We are so thankful that God blesses us with loving, caring, helpful parents and siblings who are there to do anything for us. Besides, we also have the best aunts, uncles, friends, and cousins as well. 3. Wisdom: Diamond is precious stones that are highly valued, but wisdom is far more valuable. Wisdom cannot be compared to any expensive things in the world. Wisdom cannot be compared to any wealth or fame in the world. It is a great blessing. 4. Sleep: Every living thing sleeps. God has made the night, especially, so that we can rest our bodies, muscles, hearts, and minds. Bedtime takes us away from the worries of this world, and gives us rest and comfort. Moreover, our existence is, simply, a blessing. Our seeing is a blessing, our hearing is a blessing, our smelling is a blessing, our eating and drinking is a blessing, and our walking is also a blessing. So we should appreciate these innumerable blessings and thank God for all these blessings. We can’t control all of the events in our life, but we, all the time, have the power to choose how we respond to them. Life is a profound and mysterious journey, filled with an array of experiences, emotions, and challenges. Despite the ups and downs that come our way, one fundamental truth remains: being alive is a blessing. To wake up every morning, breathe in fresh air, and have the opportunity to navigate the world around us is a gift that should never be taken for granted. In fact, every human life is a miracle. To exist, to live, and to be conscious of our surroundings is a phenomenon that surpasses comprehension. Despite life’s complexities and uncertainties, simply being here, alive and present, is a rare and beautiful occurrence. From the sensation of the warm sun on our skins to the sound of laughter, the smell of rain, or the taste of a favorite meal, everyday experiences enrich our lives. These small, seemingly insignificant moments often bring the most joy and can serve as reminders of how wonderful life truly is. Furthermore, the natural world around us is a source of endless wonder. From majestic mountains and vast oceans to lush forests and serene sunsets, nature provides a stunning backdrop to our daily lives. The beauty of the earth reminds us of the intricate balance and harmony of life, urging us to pause, breathe, and savor each moment. In addition, another blessing of life is the ability to form deep, meaningful relationships. Human beings are social creatures who thrive on love, connection, and companionship. Whether it’s the bond between family members, the support of friends, or the affection shared between lovers, relationships add depth and richness to our lives. They give us reasons to smile, to care, and to feel understood. The simple act of being able to share our thoughts, dreams, and experiences with others is one of life’s greatest joys. Besides, knowing that there are people who care for us, and stand by us brings comfort and strength. Love, empathy, and compassion make life meaningful, reminding us that we are not alone in our journeys.    By the way, life is not just about existing; it is also about growing, evolving, and learning. Every new day presents an opportunity to learn something new, to overcome obstacles, and to become a better version of ourselves. Challenges, failures, and setbacks are inevitable parts of life, but they are also opportunities for growth and learning. Through hardships, we develop resilience, patience, and wisdom. Overcoming adversity gives us a sense of achievement and empowers us to face future difficulties with greater confidence. Learning is a lifelong process, and every experience, whether good or bad, contributes to our personal development. Being alive allows us to continually explore new interests, expand our knowledge, and understand the world from different perspectives. It is this ability to grow and adapt that makes life a dynamic and enriching journey. Also, one of the most beautiful aspects of life is the presence of hope. No matter how difficult a situation may seem, there is always the possibility of change, improvement, and new beginnings. Every day is a fresh start, offering a new set of opportunities and possibilities. This sense of hope keeps us moving forward, inspiring us to pursue our dreams, set new goals, and find meanings in what we do. Hope is what makes us look forward to tomorrow. It encourages us to believe that things can and will get better, even when the present moment is challenging. This intrinsic hope is a powerful motivator, reminding us that life is filled with endless possibilities waiting to be explored. By focusing on the present, we can better appreciate the beauty of life, recognize the blessings we already have, and cultivate a sense of gratitude. To sum up, being alive is an incredible blessing, full of wonder, beauty, and endless possibilities. The opportunity to grow, connect, and experience the world is a gift that should be cherished. By embracing gratitude, finding joy in everyday moments, and nurturing our relationships, we can fully appreciate the blessing of being alive. That is, life is precious, fleeting, and full of surprises. Powered by Firstory Hosting

創造機會Creating Opportunities      Chris Grosser (克里斯·格羅塞爾)是橫跨運動、娛樂，汽車等領域的美國知名攝影師。Chris Grosser (克里斯·格羅塞爾) is a renowned American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and photographer, known for his powerful philosophy: “Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.” (機會從不會無緣無故出現，他們是你所創造的。) It means that opportunities do not magically present themselves; rather, we have the abilities to create them for ourselves. In fact, there are five actionable pointers that we can get started on the path to paving our own opportunities to success. 1.    Define Our Objectives: In order to start the process of making opportunities for ourselves, one of the first things we need to do is to define our goals. It is important that the goals we have set for ourselves should be as specific as possible. In other words, we need to have a roadmap to follow in order to achieve our objectives if we first define them in great detail. 2.    Broaden the Scope of Our Network: Building a strong professional network has the potential to open doors to many different kinds of new opportunities. We ought to participate in events that are hosted by our industries, become active in online communities that are relevant to our fields, and network with other professionals. We try our best to make ourselves available to those around us by sharing our expertise or information. 3.    Never Stop Educating Ourselves: It is essential to prepare ourselves for opportunities in order to successfully create new ones. We invest in ourselves by furthering our education and improving our skills. The more we educate ourselves, the better prepared we’ll be to seize opportunities as they come our ways and make the most of them. 4.    Do Not Run Away from Challenges: Opportunities are frequently masked as challenges or impediments when they actually present themselves. If we want to grow as persons and learn new things, we shouldn’t run away from difficult situations; instead, we have to view them as potential opportunities. Sometimes, the most significant opportunities are hiding in plain sight right in the middle of the most significant problems. 5.    Take the Initiative to Get Things Started: In order to create opportunities, we must first take the necessary steps. Instead of sitting around and waiting for someone else to give us opportunities, we should go out and actively look for new ones. Taking the initiative can lead us to new and exciting opportunities, regardless of whether it’s presenting a creative idea at work or starting a project on the side. Opportunities are not elusive miracles; rather, they are the product of our efforts, mindset, and determination. Actually, we create our own opportunities and pave the ways for successful and satisfying careers if we set goals, expand our network, learn continuously, accept challenges, and take initiative. We need to seize the opportunities, go outside the world and start working to make things happen.     Furthermore, we are smart enough to understand our strengths, skills, and areas for improvement. We stay updated on industry trends, acquire new skills, and pursue further education or certifications if necessary. Continuous learning enhances our expertise and makes us more attractive to potential opportunities. We should be proactive and open-minded, and are willing to adapt to new circumstances or challenges. By the way, creating opportunities often requires persistence and resilience. We keep pushing forward and learning from our experiences. And then, we collaborate with others who share our interests or goals. Soren Kierkegaard suggested that we can act and create with a passionate sense of possibility to believe that things can get better, and that we can get better as well. Those people who have desires to serve and support others, really, enable them to flourish and live their best possible lives. Thus, we can see that the greatest satisfaction and meaning in life comes through believing ourselves and serving others. We get better through planning and the choices we make. When we are living and flourishing our best possible lives, we are viewing and experiencing the world positively. We do learn from the lessons of yesterday, and things can get better later on. Moreover, when we get better, others get better, too. Today is all we have, and we need to be present and grateful for every moment. Anticipating the joys or happiness of tomorrow is an extension of hope. The anticipation of positive or fun adventures or experiences, such as holiday celebrations, are meaningful events in our lives. Looking forward to something good happening is a powerful motivator for us. Interestingly enough, there are those occasions where thinking about something good in the future generates nice feelings in the present. We must, first of all, be mindful of opportunities and actually look for them. A person’s life can change and progress day by day, and each of us is unique. In fact, we vary in what brings us enjoyment today, what we look forward to tomorrow and even what we will see as opportunities or possibilities in the future. When we have strong beliefs that things can get better, we feel grateful, cherish our values and develop our plans for the excellent opportunities or possibilities to come. Powered by Firstory Hosting

Learning without Age Limit “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever,” said Mahatma Gandhi. Yes. There is no age limit for learning in the world. Learning is a process that it continues throughout life, and learning, actually, has no age limit. In other words, whatever our age, there is always something new to learn, whether it’s a new language, a new skill, or a new perspective on life. Learning provides several personal and professional advantages. It can help keep our mind sharp, boost our memory, and lower our risks of cognitive loss as we age. In today’s fast-paced world, technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and new information is constantly emerging. This emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning more than ever before. Thus, it’s not only about learning new things; it’s also about developing the skills and adaptability needed to flourish in a constantly changing world. Furthermore, learning can provide a sense of fulfillment and personal improvement. It may help us discover new hobbies, push ourselves to grow, and connect with people who share our interests. The good news is that learning has never been more accessible. We may now study from anywhere, at any time, and at our own pace thanks to the proliferation of online learning platforms and tools. There are also many programs and workshops for older individuals who wish to keep learning and staying interested. Therefore, we might say that there is no age limit for learning; it is never too late to begin. The benefits of lifelong learning are numerous, and the chances are limitless, whether we wish to learn a new language, perfect a new trade, or just improve our knowledge. Young adults dream of having free time to do whatever they want. Then, retirement comes knocking. Now, it’s time to start thinking about how to fill all of the spare time that will soon be available. Retirement, on the other hand, presents an opportunity to learn and re-learn. The willingness to learn at an older age, especially enrolling to pursue a degree in an educational institution, probably is a trend, right now. In fact, it is never too late. For older people, they can come back to schools to learn lessons. Besides, learning is not only confined to educational institutions. Another way to learn at a much older age is by enrolling for online courses, attending seminars or listening to podcasts. Regardless of age, the pursuit of knowledge should be embraced and cherished. Education is not confined to the boundaries of a classroom, and there is no expiration date on our capacity to learn. Therefore, it is essential to recognize and appreciate that there is no age limit for learning. The traditional belief that education is solely for the young has become old-fashioned. Age should never be a barrier to acquiring new skills, exploring different subjects, or adapting to the ever-changing world. Learning does not have a specific timeline or expiration date. It is a continuous process that enriches our lives, broadens our perspectives, and keeps us intellectually engaged and stimulated. Embracing the concept of lifelong learning has numerous benefits, regardless of our stage in life. It enhances our cognitive abilities, improves memory retention, and stimulates critical thinking. Lifelong learning also fosters personal growth, builds self-confidence, and increases our adaptability to new situations. It is, really, crucial for us to carve out time for lifelong learning. Even dedicating a few minutes each day to read, listen to podcasts, or engage in intellectual discussions can make a significant difference for us and, specifically, for older people. From news, we also see that some people even join the professional courses at advanced age of 50/55, and succeed quite well. New ideas are emerging and new concepts are coming. The only way elders would lead a good and meaningful life in the future is to remain relevant in this highly unpredictable world. I find out that there is another but quite interesting perspective. Some of the elders did have the talents that remained hidden as unfulfilled dreams because of their demanding lives. Once they retire from professional job and complete all family responsibilities, these unfulfilled dreams drive them to charter new ways of life. Lifelong learning, truly, does not have any age restrictions. Equipped with traits like passion, commitment, drive and focus, we, especially, most of the older people, can learn anything at any age. To more effectively help older adults, a strengths-based approach to care rather than a paternalistic approach is essential. Older adults have a vast wealth of knowledge as well as a wide range of skill sets. While their quality of life may decline in the face of their aging circumstances, we should not view them as “high risks” but instead “able and capable.” We should not see them as victims but rather people who have hopes and dreams. It is important throughout life to dream big and never give up on what we really want. Older adults should be afforded those same opportunities to live boldly and to take risks. Nevertheless, in order to practice lifelong learning, the older people need physical strength, focus and perseverance. As we age, our bodies naturally undergo physiological changes that lead to a decline in muscle mass and strength. However, with the right exercise strategies, seniors can defy the odds and age strong. Strength training for seniors is not just about looking fit; it’s about preserving independence, reducing the risk of falls and fractures, and improving overall quality of life. Furthermore, many older adults have trouble maintaining focus and concentration as part of natural, age-related cognitive decline. The good news is that it’s possible to improve concentration and focus for older people. It simply requires a commitment to adopting new habits. This includes playing a musical instrument, learning to cook, taking up painting or learning a new language. Besides, having a strong social circle also reduces feelings of depression and loneliness, which could impact attention. Speaking with friends requires that we practice focus by paying attention to what they say, which also helps the older people maintain the ability to concentrate. The fact is that some of our elders believe that children always remain only children, and their experiences are much better than them. What they say might be probably right. But there are many things which create a lot of differences between earlier times and today’s time. Children, now, would want to take their own decisions. They don’t like anyone interfering in their ways. Due to these changes, we can no longer live the life our elders used to live. That’s why lifelong learning is necessary for both young and old generations. From now on, it’s better that our juniors and seniors can practice gratitude all the time by reflecting on daily blessings and expressing appreciation for the simple pleasures in life. Plus, both juniors and seniors should engage in social activities, such as group outings or volunteering, and foster their social connections through lifelong learning. Thus, we will build a better, more inclusive and resilient world for everyone. Powered by Firstory Hosting

愛的實踐 《愛的藝術》是埃里希．佛洛姆 (Erich Fromm)在1956年出版的書。佛洛姆這本書最大的論點，即愛是一種能力，一種信仰、紀律、專注、耐性和練習的能力。佛洛姆認為，愛是一門藝術，需要知識和努力，愛不僅是愉悅的感受，更是兩個具有愛的能力的人，努力製造出來的。成熟的愛，是在保有自己完整的前提下，再主動去愛別人的力量。是在給予的行為中，感受到自己的強壯與豐饒。「施」之所以比「受」讓人更快樂，不是因為那是一種剝奪，而是因為「給予的行為」，是在表現我們自己蓬勃的生命力。當我們把自己生命裏活生生的東西給予出去時，我們同時把我們的喜悅、我們的興趣、我們的了解、我們的知識、我們的幽默，和我們的憂愁給出去，，那麼，我們便增強了自己的生命感，也擴大了他人的生命感。愛是一種喚起愛的能力，當我們努力去愛時，我們才會明白真正的愛，然後，才會體察到我們也正接受他人的愛。正如同我們信任，所以明白信任的必要，然後，才能感受到信任隨之而來的責任和能力。又如，因為我們具備藝術的修養，所以去欣賞藝術，然後，我們才感受到藝術帶來的樂趣。當我們努力去愛，然後感受到愛的那一刻，我們就可以清楚地知道，我們正在以正確的方式去愛。佛洛姆提到，愛的基本元素是：照顧、責任、尊重和了解，它們是所有愛的形式共有的特質。愛是我們對所愛者的生命及其成長的積極照顧。例如，因為我們愛著那棵玫瑰，我們日夜看顧澆注，對保護玫瑰產生了責任感，玫瑰便成為我們最珍貴的花。愛裏也要有尊重，因為我們尊重，所以我們讓玫瑰以自己的方式，而不是符合我們需要的方式成長。然後，以愛和照顧為動機的責任，再去尊重，是最超越和最深層的了解。     佛洛姆也強調母愛的重要。母愛是無條件的，它不需要被贏得，也不能被獲取、被創造和被控制。如果母愛存在，我們就是處在至福之中；如果母愛不存在，生活就失去一切美好。母愛有兩個層次，其一是照顧和責任，是保護小孩生命與成長的必須。另一個層次是態度，母愛會在小孩心中灌注對待生命的態度，讓他們覺得活著真好。自愛，是肯定自己生命的快樂、成長與自由，它植根於我們的愛的能力，及我們對自己的尊重、負責和了解。男女愛、兄弟愛，也都要先自愛，然後，再出自意志的行為，決心把自己對待生命的態度，委身給另一個人，或奉獻給親朋好友。最後，對神的愛，既不是在思想上了解上帝，也不是心中存有愛上帝的意念，而是與上帝合一的體驗。因為，上帝是人類的究極目標，所以，我們應當活出神的樣貌，在生活中的一切行為，全都要按照正義的原則，與神同在。     佛洛姆在書中說，愛最重要的是「愛的實踐」，愛是動詞，不是名詞，不是光說不練，而是要實際採取行動。愛的首要條件是自律，因著相信愛，我們要主動地、自律地去練習自愛與愛人。其次是要專注，花時間專注，就是愛。第三個條件是耐心，即使慢，即使看不見成果，我們也要表現愛。第四個條件是態度，我們要把整個生活的態度，都奉獻給愛。我們要練習實踐自律，學習專注，學習獨處，認真傾聽對方，全然活在當下，耐性地了解和接納自己與他人。最後，愛最需要的是信仰和勇氣，我們要有去冒險的能力，隨時準備好接受痛苦和失望。我們要能夠有勇氣的愛和被愛，要把生活中的種種困難、挫折與傷痛，看作可讓我們得到愛的挑戰。去愛，意謂著我們可能得不到任何好處，卻要把自己完全的給出去，但我們也會在被愛者的身上喚起愛，再將愛回饋給我們。佛洛姆盼望，我們都可以成為能愛人的人，有信仰，勇氣，自律，專注，耐心，獨立，了解，尊重，投入與責任。     佛洛姆的「愛的實踐」，說穿了，就是宇宙的法則。在宇宙中，愛是一種力量、一種振波及一種能源。愛是宇宙的法則。愛就是神，神就是愛，我們在世界上每個重大的事件，都是神刻意的愛的安排，萬物絕對沒有巧合和偶然，一切的發生，都是互相聯繫、制約與相連的。雖然，我們所了解的振波、能量，只限於可見光、X光、紅外線、紫外線……等等。但其實，我們的情感和思想，同樣是宇宙的振波，只是頻率與振動不同而已。宇宙擁有最高級而完美的振波，那就是愛的法則，愛是無緣大慈，同體大悲。所以，當我們選擇無私的去愛人時，一股源源不絕的能量，會從我們的心中湧出，滋潤和活化我們的身體。我們的身體本身，就是一個能量系統，當我們與他人接觸和交流時，我們是透過能量的放送，來做溝通的。我們愛的能量，會從我們的心輪散發出去，朝向我們所愛的人，及與我們關聯的人身上。我們越愛人，我們內心產生出來的能量就越多，我們的身體，也就會越健康與和諧。而且，被我們愛的人，也同樣能從我們釋放出來的愛的能量中，獲得很大的益處。因此，我們每天都要練習愛的能力，那是很重要的。如果我們能夠時時記住，我們是生命與愛的無窮泉源，那麼，這整個宇宙，就會永遠快樂、美好。愛是我們每個人非常切實可行且有益的選擇，因著愛，我們的世界與生命，將會獲得永恆的健康、和諧與繁榮。   Powered by Firstory Hosting

對別人要樂觀其成，對自己要非常努力 對別人做的事，我們要樂觀其成。在這個世界上，我們每個人都是獨一無二的，我們每個人都擁有不同的背景、價值觀和生活經驗。雖然我們無法改變別人，但我們可以選擇如何對待別人，那就是尊重別人。尊重別人，就是敬重對方的觀點與感受，並能肯定對方的能力與內在特質。尊重是可以學習的。心理學家霍勒曼（Holloman）與耶茨（Yates）歸納出以下表達尊重的語彙： 1. 鼓勵的語彙 2. 寬容的語彙 3. 表達對對方的理解 4. 表達重視彼此的觀點 尊重，是一種美德，也是一種智慧，它不僅能讓我們獲得良好的人際關係，也能讓我們在這個世界上，活得自在與快樂。尊重並不代表毫無原則地迎合對方，而是發自內心地接納別人的獨特性。我們每個人都有自己的想法和選擇，這些選擇或許與別人不同，但並不代表是錯的。而且，我們也不該因為別人的選擇與我們不同，就對其加以批判或貶低，而是要試著去理解，甚至學習如何包容不同的聲音。真正強大的人，並不是批評別人，來突顯自己的優越的，而是懂得尊重每一個人。在職場上，領導者如果能夠尊重員工的意見，傾聽不同的聲音，他的團隊往往會有凝聚力，員工也會更願意為公司付出。同樣地，在家庭關係中，若夫妻、家人之間，能夠彼此互相尊重，而不是一味地要求對方，按照自己的方式做事，那麼，家庭生活也會更加和諧。      當然，面對親人或朋友，特別是和我們關係密切的人，我們自然會很在意對方的想法或心情。其實，關係愈緊密，我們愈需要學習理解。理解，意味著尊重別人因其生活經驗，所形塑的價值觀、想法或做法，及衍生的情緒感受。理解，不需帶著評價，也無所謂好壞或對錯。在人際關係上，本來就是彼此互相的，自己做好是應該，但是，不要用自己的標準來要求、衡量別人。每個人都有自己的優缺點，只是差異不同，不論我們外在有多謙恭有禮、光鮮亮麗、或品學兼優，甚至在朋友面前，有多隨和、脾氣好，但我們總是有弱點的時候，與其想要改變別人，不如先改變自己，接納包容別人。對於別人做的事情，我們就是要樂觀其成，要讚嘆、喜樂，感恩歡愉才是。      再者，我們要對自己非常努力。生活從來不會辜負每一個努力的人。當我們越努力時，我們就會變得越幸運。我們要在自己人生的道路上，一直努力奔跑，變成自己喜歡的樣子，擁有自己想要的美好生活。我們要讓努力感動自己，讓努力遇見更好的自己。牛頓說：「無論任何事情，只要肯努力，沒有不成功的。」生活不會辜負每一個努力的人，那些轉錯的彎道，孤獨的夜晚，滴下的汗水，都會讓我們成為獨一無二。只要我們對某個東西有追求，一直在不斷地追求，不斷的努力，並為之付出代價，總是會有回報的，這回報有時來得快，有時得到得晚，但請耐心等待，成功之花，一定會為我們而開的。一個真正努力的人，是有執行力的人，他/她懂得掌握自己的工作量，制定如期完成的計畫和策略，發揮高度的時間管理，並有效率地達成目的。所有的事情，都取決於我們的選擇。在人生的旅程中，我們經常面臨各種各樣的選擇。這些選擇，不僅影響我們的生活質量，更決定我們成為什麼樣的人。「選擇，是一種力量，也是一種責任。」我們每天都在做選擇，從生活中的小事，到人生中的大事，無時無刻，我們都在選擇。而這些選擇，決定了我們未來的方向和高度。既然選擇了，我們就要有決心和態度，努力地盡全力付出與達成。我們要勇敢的去想像，很努力地把我們的選擇具象化，寫下來、畫下來，變成長期計畫，把長期計畫，再分割為中、短期細項。每天，我們都要為自己做一些行動，勇往直前，不要後悔，努力達成目標，無怨無悔地，開心完成每一件事。無論大事、小事，一旦選擇，我們就把它當作唯一，帶著微笑的勇氣，盡我們自己最大的努力去實踐。生活不會辜負每一個努力的人，我們要讓努力感動自己，讓努力遇見更好的自己。 Powered by Firstory Hosting

心之所向Following My Heart 我心心念念的事是，我要有一間屬於我自己的舞蹈教室。     There are two ways of determining if we are “following our hearts.” The first way is whether we are following the desires that our hearts are calling us or not, and the second one is if we are living in our hearts. In other words, one is about the actions we are taking, and the other is more about we are the exact persons. Doing what we love means that we have to listen to our intuition, and take actions to follow our passions to the world without fear. Our society today is driven by our minds, our fears and our ego. We do not place as much value and emphasis on passion, love, fulfilment and spiritual purpose. Rather, it is about external success, money, security, stability and reputation. As a result, many of us do not feel it is that important to really tune in to our hearts and hear what they want. This is the reason why when we attempt to start following our hearts, we cannot do what we desire. In fact, our hearts’ desires may not have an initial guarantee of income, or it may require a pay cut. It may mean that we have to go against what our family wants for us, or what our friends expect of us. We, certainly, come across some people, all the time, who have these amazing, beautiful dreams and desires, but they suppress and ignore them and tell themselves that they never have them. For most people, it is much easier to live in denial than actually face what they really want. They would rather pretend that they are happy with what they have, and justify to themselves that their inner dreams are not so important anyway. To get started, we must begin by finding the courage to discover what our hearts want. We may experience feelings of confusion, self-doubt and even regret what we do in the first beginning. It’s OK. It is time for each of us to wake up, and connect with what we surly want. In order to do this, we have to be willing to do things differently, and to challenge the expectations that others hold of us. Our hearts, in reality, are connected to something larger. We might call it Spirit, the Unconscious, God, Higher-self, or the Universe. When we follow our hearts more, and our minds see the results, the integration naturally occurs. We’ve probably seen others follow their hearts. It looks good, but, on the contrary, we doubt our own abilities. They must have some kinds of magical abilities, right? No. They’ve simply experimented a bit more. They aren’t fearless. They just take things one day at a time, and one step at a day. They do feel fear, overwhelm, and confusion, just like everyone else. The difference is that they have developed the trust in themselves. One of the main ways that we can follow our hearts is by noticing our feelings. Those feelings come with peace and encouragement. They are enduring. The more we follow our hearts, the better we get at it. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about learning and discovering how our hearts communicate with us. We can say that courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to act in spite of it. It’s about stepping into the unknown, armed with the belief in ourselves and the conviction that the journey is worth embarking on. Courage, yet, involves embracing vulnerability, and being open to the possibility of failure, criticism, or disappointment, but choosing to move forward because the potential for growth and fulfillment outweighs the fear of what we might go wrong.     Sooner or later, I will find an ideal dance space near “Kaohsiung Cultural Center,” where parking cars won’t be the problem. We all know that injury prevention is essential for dancers at every skill level, and having the right equipment can significantly reduce the risk of accidents and long-term damage. Therefore, the key components, such as a properly installed dance floor, well-positioned ballet barres and shatterproof mirrors, certainly, create a safer and more effective dance environment. In my dance space, the high-quality dance floor is necessary for safe dance practices. Ballet barres are a required equipment, too, that provides stability and balance during warm-ups, stretches and strength training. The excellent ballet barre, indeed, ensures that our dancers can engage in low-impact training safely. Besides, mirrors are another critical element in my dance space. For dancers, observing posture is really vital for correcting movements and avoiding injury from improper techniques. Wall-mounted mirrors are commonly found in my dance space, while portable mirrors provide a flexible solution for extra usage. These mirrors are lightweight, making the dancers in my space easy to move and adjust them with wheels. Dance is an art form that requires skill, talent, and dedication to master. The role of a dance teacher is just as important as that of a dancer, and it takes a unique set of skills and expertise to teach dance effectively. Of course, the first and most obvious requirement for a dance teacher is a strong mastery of dance technique. A dance teacher must be able to perform the movements they’re teaching with precision, clarity, and style. In addition to dance technique mastery, a dance teacher also need to have teaching expertise, including how to communicate effectively with students, how to break down movements into manageable steps, and how to provide constructive feedback and corrections. They are also able to adapt their teaching styles to the needs of individual students, whether they’re beginners or advanced dancers. Definitely, becoming a professional and successful dance instructor requires more than just technical expertise in dance. They should be adaptable and are able to modify their teaching approaches to cater to different styles and levels. All in all, in my dance space, our great dance instructors will teach skilled dance techniques to students, and will inspire, motivate, and cultivate a love for dance in their students. As Martha Graham, the mother of modern dance, once said, “Dance is the hidden language of the soul,” I will follow my heart to imagine that our dance instructors and the students will practice together on a journey of self-expression, creativity, and growth in my dedicated dance space soon.  Powered by Firstory Hosting

生死何去何從 根據能量守恆定律，能量不會無故生成，也不能無故摧毀，它只能以不同的形式，轉化存在。也就是說，在巨觀中的「滅」，其實是另一種形式的「存續」，人體分解，正是遵循著宇宙這樣的法則在運轉。「塵歸塵，土歸土」，宇宙萬物，都是分解、腐敗，然後，我們讓身體與周遭環境，融為一體，原本存在於我們體內的物質，也同時滋養其他生命的成長。試觀，我們每個人，都有過去，生命絕對不是突然產生與滅亡的。那麼，我們的生命，究竟從何而來？將往何處去呢？生命的過去，就是我們每個人的歷史，從小學、中學到大學，每個階段，都有歷史，如果我們知道自己生命的歷史，我們就能知曉生命的價值，而生命的價值，也不光是生命的過去，更是生命的未來。我們人的一期生命，不過數十寒暑，當生命結束後，我們要往何處去轉生呢？換句話說，我們這個形體消滅了，是否又有另一個形體復活呢？死亡是否就是投胎轉世，到其它地方繼續生長，所以才叫往生呢？據說，人的「生」與「死」，在宇宙中，就如同「冰」和「水」的互相轉遞一樣，水可以凝結成冰，冰也可以溶化成水；我們死了以後，是可以再生，生了之後，還是會死的；生生死死，死死生生，在生死輪轉之中，我們的生命，絕對是可以永遠不死的。因為，耶穌基督說：「信上帝者，得永生。」人的生命，應該都是永生的。   如果知道生命是永生的，那麼，我們就要修心養性、立功立德才對啊！任何人都有生老病死，我們對生則喜，歡慶祝福，面臨老死時，卻都驚惶、恐怖，此乃皆是常情。可是，生老病死，是人生必經的歷程，生固然可喜，老病死也未必可悲？如同一年當中，季節的變換，寒暑的更替，舊的一年過去，新的一年又開始，生命的延續，應該也是如此的啊！因此，我們可以不必害怕死亡，因為，死亡是生死流轉的自然現象。其實，人一出生，死亡就跟著我們了，死亡是隨時都在我們身邊的。生的時候，我們都想要有尊嚴，死的時候，我們更需要尊嚴。所以，死者臨終時，我們不要呼天搶地，要給死者有尊嚴，祈禱他們離去時，能到達更高的靈性層級。身體是載具，衰敗滅亡後，靈魂還會繼續存在。我們要在自己生前時，時刻培養內心心靈的聖火，我們也要在送別親朋好友的最後一程時，祈禱、祈求他們的靈魂，安詳地、無有恐懼地，接受神聖的愛與光，回到宇宙大地的懷抱。      平常，我們就要好好守住自己的心靈，因為，我們的心靈，就是我們的靈魂，生生不滅的。對於臨終前的告別，我們要以「感恩您，謝謝您」的心情，祈願死者能功德圓滿，死而無憾。法鼓山聖嚴法師說：「能生，則必須求生，非死不可，則當歡喜接受；感恩生存，感謝死亡。」在生命結束時，我們生前擁有的財產、名利，全都帶不走，真正可以帶走的，就是我們的慈悲心、智慧心和有功德的生命。想要「善終」，我們必先「善生」。真正的愛，是讓我們愛的人，沒有煩惱，被我們愛的人，沒有痛苦。以愛為中心來分享，內心就平安，我們就能適時放手，表現真愛。慈悲和智慧，是一體的兩面，有智慧的人，其內心世界，常能保持平靜、清楚、明白，不受環境困擾，還能關懷他人，這是慈悲心。我們在世，更要積極、正向地看待自己，學習開放自己的胸懷和心靈，善待別人，培育我們內心更多的慈悲。當我們仁慈地對待自己，體恤別人時，無論是生、是死，都會帶給我們無限的喜悅和快樂。生死相續相生，我們祈盼著，臨終有人陪伴，平時扮演好自己的角色，孝順父母、教養子女，認真活在當下，真誠擁抱生命，並坦然面對老病，這樣，我們才能很自在地迎接死亡，永續經營來生。 Powered by Firstory Hosting

Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish求知若飢，虛心若愚 “Stay hungry, stay foolish (求知若飢，虛心若愚)” 這句話是蘋果公司創辦人賈伯斯(Steve Jobs)，在2005年史丹佛大學的畢業典禮演講時的結語。賈伯斯用hungry，是要我們保持渴望追求目標的動力及熱情，就像對成功的飢餓一樣，永遠不要滿足於當下，要有飢餓的態度和行動。不管做什麼事，我們都要把自己當個傻子foolish，不要為自己設限，要一直行動下去，要求知若飢，虛心若愚，順從自己的感覺，放心去做就對了。賈伯斯強調，對工作的熱愛，是人生中最大的動力，即使在挫折面前，也不要失去信心，要堅持找到自己熱愛的事物。生命短暫，我們要讓每一天，都過得有意義。我們要不斷地學習與成長，保持對知識的強烈渴求，就像飢餓時想吃飯一樣。我們要勇於突破自己，保持飢餓感，持續前進。再者，我們也要像電影「阿甘正傳」的主角一樣，不要害怕失敗或被嘲笑，要勇敢地嘗試新事物。因為愚蠢的嘗試，可能帶來意想不到的結果。保持愚笨的態度，則能讓我們不被自己的思維所束縛，相信一切都有可能，相信自己可以不斷地學習和成功。     Steve Jobs said “Stay hungry, stay foolish” in his famous speech for graduate students at Stanford University in 2005. But this phrase is not from Jobs himself. He quoted it from Stuart Brand’s magazine “The Whole Earth Catalogue,” published during 1960s in America. The quote was printed on the back of the last edition of this publication in 1974, and this was what Jobs wished the students for getting into life and work: Stay hungry, stay foolish. Jobs addressed Stanford’s graduating class in 2005, and his words, his touching stories, insightful quotes, and witty comments really make anyone proudly live by. When Jobs, one of the most successful men of his time, discussed his life as a student, he, too, felt the need to attend college. He faced what many people were deathly afraid of: uncertainty. His lack of understanding caused him to stop attending college. However, it turned out to lead him to learn his favorite calligraphy instead. Jobs talked about raising Apple from its infancy, but being shoved away after a decade of hard work. Nevertheless, his love of the work helped him carry on to greater success. In his speech, Jobs quoted the saying “Stay hungry, stay foolish.” and it has become many people’s motto. Staying foolish is realizing that we are still a fool, no matter how much we’ve learned or experienced. There is always more to explore. Staying hungry is wanting to find those things that we are still unknown and uneducated. In his talk, Jobs recounted three stories. The first was dropping out of Reed College, but showing up for the courses he wanted to take. Dropping out was a tough decision. Then, getting fired from Apple was the second. Clearly, it was not his choice, but it led him to create Pixar Animation Studios. Finally, facing death was so hard for him. When facing death, he realized that he had to follow his own intuition, and not to live other people’s lives. Facing death let him know that he ought to take chances to do what was truly important in his life. He taught us the true meanings of “Stay hungry, stay foolish.” It is a fact that when we stay hungry and stay foolish for things, the more knowledge we can acquire, and the better we get at succeeding. In other words, the truth is, if we stay hungry and stay foolish at all times, keeping a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset, we would, undeniably, flourish and succeed. First of all, while staying hungry and foolish, we, surely, know our true purposes of life. Anyway, it is the only way we can make a positive impact in the world. We can listen to our hearts and develop our awareness. We, then, would have ambitious, keep going and find ways to develop our ideas in our daily lives. Secondly, to stay foolish is to take risks. Taking risks that other people find irrational are a necessary part for any great success. When people say, “Being a dropout and start a business is foolish,” “Becoming a professional musician is impossible,” and “Devoting our life to solving a worldwide problem that no one else can is crazy,” they might not be true. On the contrary, the world would be boring and unchanged if nobody took the risks. Even though most of the people believe that they cannot change the world, it still does not stop the ones who do them from trying. We could have the courage to try to gain knowledge and have a mindset that challenges the common standards, not to accept them. And more often than not, we would, definitely, stay hungry and even stay foolish to challenge the status quo. Actually, “Stay hungry, stay foolish” can mean that we make a difference. It is a good advice for anyone to enter adulthood and independence, to go out there in the world, to leave the cocoon of home, to keep the dreams alive and to move forward to where we want to go. When we learn to stay hungry and stay foolish, we might try our best to take risks, think big and change things for the better. And if it does not work, we may be possible to attempt to do something different and keep on going. Albert Einstein said, “The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.” So, once we stay fresh, naïve, hungry and foolish, we really learn and grow. We take on the knowledge. We practice skills. We are never self-satisfied. Brick by brick, we, finally, build the real paths to achieve what we want. It is a timeless call to action. In the end, we are different to pursue our wildest ambitions with tremendous enthusiasm, without regard for the status quo. Learning is a superpower. When we “stay hungry and stay foolish,” we are hunger every day for our desires, we are different, and we never fool ourselves into thinking that we can become who we are today. Powered by Firstory Hosting

To Be Perfectly Imperfect The world is as a stage, and we are as actors playing our roles in it. And how can we learn to become a better actor. Shall we need to be perfect, whatever that means? Actually, trying to be perfect is exhausting. It’s a full-time job with no time off. However, when we say “I am perfectly imperfect,” we meant it in the best possible way or in the most optimal way possible. We, probably, cannot be perfect all the time, but we are finally learning to embrace ourselves as we are, not as we think we have to be. Perfectly imperfect might feel like, “This is who I am. I am not hiding.” It is rooted in self-acceptance. Imperfectly perfect feels more like noticing the beauty inside the flaws. In other words, letting go of perfection would let us be much kinder to ourselves. Whether we call it perfectly imperfect or imperfectly perfect, what we have learned is that perfection keeps us living small, and we are afraid to make mistakes. On the contrary, accepting the imperfections give us the freedom to be ourselves, without worrying whether we could fail or succeed.  In fact, in our lives, we have many flaws… like the way we talk, stand, and walk. We put too much trust into people. We are not confident in many ways. We might have been stuck in, for so many years, in order to appreciate who we are, and improve ourselves without the drive to be worthy in the eyes of others. The truth is, nothing is perfect, and to create the illusion that such an ideal could exist is a misconception because “perfection,” in its simplest form, is impossible to achieve. There will always be someone or something “better,” whether that’s in school, sports, family, or jobs. We, indeed, focus so much on comparing ourselves to the people around us because competition is what our society is built on. Whenever we plan to do something, we give it our best, and hope something great to come out of it. Initially, we do feel that the piece we have created is something beautiful and unique. But soon, we start to see the imperfections in it. We undervalue it and scrutinize our work. We end up getting trapped in a never ending loop of trivial improvements. Yes, it’s no doubt that we do have many flaws. Even though we strive to become someone who is perfect, and we all think that we should give more time to make the things perfect, probably, due to our flaws, there is no such perfect things at all in the world. The true magic always lies in seeing the perfection in the imperfection. Therefore, until the very end of our lives, we should admit that we have done our best, and have perfectly kept on moving to the imperfect world. I want to take CCVS’s (Kaohsiung Municipal Chung-Cheng Industrial High School) YLP (Youth Leadership Program) as an example to illustrate the perfections in imperfections. First of all, the students of CCVS are not majoring in English. They only have regular English classes in school. They don’t even have extra time to train their English speaking skills. In other words, they are, truly, imperfect in their English abilities to match the goal of YLP. Secondly, by a sponsoring Toastmasters club (Golden Noon Toastmasters Club), YLP is a workshop consisting of eight one-and-a half-hour meetings that enable CCVS students, between the ages of 14 and 18, to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experiences. In the meetings, these students will learn how to evaluate their own speaking abilities, prepare and deliver speeches, and control their voice, vocabulary, and gestures. Meetings are like Toastmasters club meetings that YLP, especially, helps students build effective communication skills, while understanding their own communication styles. However, in real situations, eight meetings cannot guarantee the students to acquire the techniques of English speaking. That is the imperfect environment. Finally, in such imperfect classroom managements, students still try their best to practice English, and deliver their speeches no matter how terrible they might present. This is the true courage that I do admire them. As an English teacher as well as an experienced Toastmasters member, I can see their fears. But, on the other hand, I notice that these students make progress week after week because of their constant practices. I do appreciate their efforts and respect their endeavors. This is the confidence for them to show their will for learning whatsoever. Since childhood, we have been taught by the society that we should always try our best. We want to come first in class because that will make us become good students. We want to earn much money so that we can perfectly spend it wherever we want. That’s true. We do our best all the time. Then, what happens when we encounter experiences overloaded with sad emotions than goodness and happiness? In many circumstances, we actually know our deepest fears and also our deepest strengths. The outside world is permanently imperfect. We really can’t control it. That means, it is impossible for us to pursue the goals of perfection, and reach for the wonderful conditions outward. The only thing we can do is that we can be perfect as much as possible in the face of imperfect things around us. When we look back at our lives, we could evidently see many flaws, and few incidents are perfect. These imperfect things, definitely, expose our weaknesses and insecurities. But, in our hearts, we, keenly, perceive that we, surely, make efforts and work hard. That’s enough for us to be perfect in front of imperfect circumstances around the world. Powered by Firstory Hosting