The path to Tranquility (summer)
94. Fully enjoying the journey of life
Life is a process full of tests, and for conscious beings, it should be a
process of conscious growth. Through the tests of survival, we not only
experience life itself but also deeply feel others and the world, thereby
possessing a complete consciousness. In fact, every moment of our existence is
a rare opportunity for growth. Only by truly feeling the present can we fully
enjoy the journey of life.
The most beautiful enjoyment of the journey of life is the joy brought about by the growth of consciousness. We use our senses to carefully observe ourselves and the outside world, transform our feelings into perceptions, and then grasp the development laws of things. This growth symbolizes more wisdom and courage, making us more confident, more hopeful about life, thereby connecting others and the world. Yet we keep wasting our time on our fears and desires.
Fear causes us to have desires and ignore the needs of life. The world is like the sea, life is like a ship, and we are the sailors and helmsman. If we are afraid of the sea and only seek land to live on, this ship of life will soon be left in the cold. It can be seen that fear prevents us from experiencing the world and life, and slows down the growth of consciousness. Out of fear, we pursue material or spiritual goals that are beyond our needs, but these goals conflict with the goals of life, often causing anxiety and tension. Therefore, pursuing these goals does not help reduce fear, but rather makes us more unconscious of the world.
Examples abound in life of us being driven by fear. For example, we worry about not being able to support ourselves when we get old, and we neglect our health in pursuit of wealth. Or, in order to live longer, we believe in some health care methods that deviate from science. However, this kind of fear-driven action not only fails to bring us true satisfaction, but also causes disease and makes us have greater fear. Once this happens, we will be like a donkey pushing a mill, both afraid of the whip behind and chasing the carrots hanging in front, running exhausted in all life. If we are always driven by fear and rush towards desire, we will miss the real and delicate experience, and finally feel that life is a dream.
Although we have many fears, what the ship of life longs for is eternal sailing in the sea and continuous struggle in the wind and waves. This means that the journey of life is a process of accepting the test of survival. Only by pursuing continuous growth can we overcome fear. From ignorance to wisdom, from self-centered to caring for others and the world, this transformation makes us stronger. The pursuit of love and freedom is the most important part of growth, which enables us to promote each other and provide better protection for life. This growth makes our lives richer, healthier, longer, meets life's needs, and thus brings us deep joy.
The ideal way to enjoy the journey of life is to pursue wealth for the sake of consciousness growth and consciousness for the sake of physical and mental health. How much wealth we need in a lifetime is uncertain, but we are pretty sure we need a healthy life. Therefore, we need to learn about healthy living and wealth management and let ourselves have a comfortable life. When we understand our true needs, we can let go of control of life and accept and be grateful for everything life brings. Only through acceptance can we grow in consciousness and gain greater courage. This helps us explore the world, improve our wisdom, completely resolve our fears, and have a free mind.
Recognizing that survival and connection are the meaning of life, we will also have a broader outlook on the future, with a greater sense of control. This aligns all our goals with goals of life. For example, while we pursue wealth, we also value health and are more willing to share it with others to build good relationships. When we live solely to meet the needs of life, we are no longer driven by fears and desires, and there are no goals that must be achieved. At this time, we don’t have the anxiety about pursuing our goals, so it’s not easy to lose ourselves. Then, at every moment in our life journey, we can gain new experiences and create a new self.
The root of fear is the fear of death, and we must ultimately address this greatest fear. There is no specific way to deal with the fear of death because it is a biological instinct. However, as a whole, life always circulates and continues with nature. Therefore, by having reliance on nature and integrating into nature, we can be without fear of death. We can also regard the end of the journey of life as the starting point of another journey, grow and experience until the last moment of life, and then wait peacefully for another lucky opportunity. In this way, we can fundamentally solve our fear, open our hearts to experience the reality of the world, and fully enjoy life.
By constantly experiencing the joy of self-renewal, we can fully enjoy the journey of life. By linking all goals with survival and changing the mentality of eagerness to achieve goals, we can cultivate the ability to focus on life and discover more possibilities. When we deeply understand the mission and value of life and bravely love, we will see the real self from the reflection of others. And this kind of experience and discovery is the most beautiful thing in the journey of life and our greatest enjoyment.
93. Unload psychological burdens in time
95. Only by stepping out of loneliness can we find tranquility and love
