The path to Tranquility (spring)
37. Accepting the uncertainty of life
Life is an ever-changing process and we cannot predict its future. If the future of something is certain, then we can be certain that it is an inanimate object. Although death is a relatively certain fact and we can be sure that life will eventually end, we are still uncertain about when, where, and how it will end.
The uncertainty of life brings us a lot of tension and anxiety. We always want to be able to predict our future and prepare for it, and even pray to gods to guide our actions. In addition, the uncertainty of life also means insecurity, which causes us to have many fears and is unable to live in the present with peace of mind.
Trying to find certainty in life often leads to conflicts in thought. However, it is this uncertainty in life that makes us feel the freshness and fun of survival every day. It is precisely because of the uncertainty of life that we have the opportunity to prolong our lifespan and even live healthily to an unimaginable age.
If we knew exactly when we were going to die, life would lose its beauty. Once we have this doomsday mentality, our attitude towards life will become negative. On the contrary, if we were certain that life would never end, we would become bored and lose our appreciation for life. It is precisely because of the uncertainty of life that we are full of hope for the future.
Therefore, we should accept and be grateful for the uncertainty of life. This means that life, although dangerous, is full of infinite possibilities. The stone's future is certain and secure, but it also cannot perceive or create. We live in the midst of various difficulties and disasters, experience birth, aging, sickness and death, but we are also creating a better world. The fact that life can have a positive impact on the development of the universe is a miracle in itself.
If we really need certainty, then we should accept danger because it is the only certain thing in life. Accepting danger means that we recognize and understand danger, rather than being like animals who only sense danger when it comes. Animals have no sense of danger and only react instinctively when frightened, whereas we can predict the extent of the danger and work to avoid it.
It can be seen that only by accepting uncertainty can we cultivate a real sense of crisis. If we don't panic when facing danger, we won't fall into another danger in order to escape one danger. With this acceptance, we no longer need a false sense of security and can be free from the material desires and burdens that arise from fear. Only by facing the real world can we consciously protect our lives and take control of our own destiny.
The uncertainty of life is a concept relative to future time and space. The smaller the time and space, such as a few minutes in a room, the more certain our situation is. Therefore, as long as we live in the present, we can not only realize our own value, but also discover the certainty of the world, making it easier to accept the uncertainty of life.
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