愛、生活、人生系列

Mind to Matter 心靈化為物質

看完了道森·丘吉(Dawson Church)所著的書，《科學證實你想的會成真: 從心靈到物質的驚人創造力》，心裏非常有感，特別是書中第6章，提及「共時性的神奇(Synchronicity)」，更是讓我大開眼界。道森·丘吉引用20 世紀初瑞士精神醫學家榮格的理論，解釋「共時性的現象(Synchronicity)」為：「兩個或多個事件的有意義巧合，牽涉到的不只是機率。」換句話說，榮格的共時性，是指「在時間上同時或巧合發生，但在因果上，沒有直接關係」的事件。例如，我們正想著一位老朋友，沒過多久，他就打電話來(說曹操，曹操就到)，這種內在心理與外在物質的對應，就是共時性。榮格說的巧合，並非偶然，它是無時不在的，是宇宙以一種巧妙的方式向我們顯現的意義。丘吉更寫道，愛因斯坦說，「共時性，是上帝隱姓埋名的方式」。世界萬物存在著一種「共有的流動」與「共有的呼吸」，雖然相隔甚遠，但事物是能在宇宙中，用相同的情感或意識來連結的。也就是說，我們的意識與心靈，可以超越時空，界限，進行互動及共時性的相通。我們的心靈，是可以藉由共時性，發生共鳴，化為物質的。透過共時性，我們可以連結主觀與客觀的兩個世界。我們絕對可以將心靈的世界，連結到形形色色的物質世界的，靠著共時性，發生共鳴，我們可以顯現實相。

       那麼，我們要如何做呢？丘吉在書中，舉了很多實例，告訴我們，只要我們透過使用心靈的方式，分分秒秒有意識地專注，我們就能改變自己大腦的細胞。我們的每個想法，所有的注意力，都在命令大腦，創造新的神經傳導元。當我們有意識地引導神經組織成形時，幾星期後，我們的大腦，就會有顯著的改變，幾年後，我們就能習慣地去處理愛、和平及快樂等大腦的訊號。我們利用想法，來改變大腦，改善我們的生活，由心靈到物質，從無形到有形，我們可以升級我們的大腦，成為愛的能量場。想像一下，如果有一塊磁鐵，撒上鐵屑，我們就能看到磁場上創造出能量線。同樣地，我們在大腦運作的神經元，也會因著我們的意識(能量場)，產生能量線，然後再形塑成周遭的物質。我們的意識力，強大到不可限量，遠遠超過我們所能想像。事實上，如果我們每天都有意識地這麼做，我們就已經可以將想法，轉變為物質了。重點是，我們要相信，我們的能量場，一定可以創造物質。我們要時時刻刻的校準我們的意識(能量場)，下一刻，再下一刻，再下下一刻、第二天、下星期、下個月等等，當我們做無限次的校準時，它就會變成事實。

      「共時性」不是奇蹟、不是命定，也不是迷信，它是「意義」在世界中顯現的一種方式。共時性經驗往往出現在重大抉擇、生命轉折，或情緒高度張力的時刻。當它發生時，心靈會以一種非因果的方式，重新組織我們所感知的世界。因此，當我們遭遇到共時性的經驗時，最適切的回應，不是急著解讀，或是依賴它作出決定，而是停下來，反思自己正處於什麼樣的身體與心理狀態。其實，我們只要冷靜、放鬆、守住呼吸，好好感覺我們的身體與事件，事情便迎刃而解。當我們能夠覺察到此刻情緒狀態的發生與存在，不批判、不逃避、不否認，進而「理解」當下的那個情緒，並「回應」情緒背後的需要時，我們就可以理解並處理一切了。我們的每一個想法、注意力，都會刺激大腦，創造新的連結。我們如能好好應用大腦的運作機制，將可以讓我們把快樂變成習慣，對我們的健康和思考，都有助益。丘吉在書中闡明，我們每個人，每分每秒都在變化，無論是醒著或入睡，我們大腦的神經細胞，都在持續運作，它們再生的速度，也快得驚人，而肝臟、心臟、皮膚等不同器官的細胞組織，也都會以不同的速度更新，這意味著，自我療癒是身體自然而然的事。再者，我們的念頭，在腦中出現時，都是一種存在，我們在日常生活中，如果能夠經常發出正向的意念，那也會反覆刺激神經叢內的神經元，讓突觸加倍增長，幾個星期之後，大腦也會有明顯的變化。這說明了，我們快樂的情緒，如能時常在我們的心中流動，我們就可以時時創造快樂的物質了。神經心理學家們的研究更指出，幸福並非來自外在的世界，而是取決於我們大腦內部的感受。我們的迷走神經與快樂、幸福感都有密切的關連，正向心理學研究顯示，人類天生有積極的心態，原因就在於迷走神經可促使快樂與幸福的行為。大腦與愉悅感有關的神經傳導物質有4種：多巴胺、腦內啡、催產素和血清素。
1. 多巴胺：是引發愉悅感的神經傳導物質，能激發我們的願望。當我們有強烈希望想完成某件事情或行為時，大腦就會分泌大量的多巴胺，驅使我們努力完成，並帶來快樂與滿足。
2. 腦內啡：是產生愉悅感的神經傳導物質，大腦可以自行生成，它讓我們減輕痛苦，幫助緩解憂傷。
3. 催產素：是與愉悅感有關的神經傳導物質，又稱「愛的激素」。催產素能夠增強愛、歸屬感和信任感，讓我們感到快樂和幸福。
4. 血清素：是引發愉悅感的神經傳導物質，它會影響情緒，讓我們對生活有自主性與安定感。

       當我們的身體、思想和情緒處於高能量、平靜的狀態時，我們是更容易與宇宙，產生共鳴的。因此，我們要很清楚自己的渴望，讓心靈處於穩定與專注的狀態。當我們內在的想法，與外在客觀的事件一致時，共時性就會發生。宇宙萬物並非孤立的實體，而是相互含攝、彼此交融的。我們每一個微小的念頭，每一個細微的舉動，都在宇宙這張大網上，引發漣漪，瞬間牽動整體(蝴蝶效應)。共時性的法則，不僅體現在宏大的宇宙觀中，也精微地運行在我們的身體內。我們強大的直覺，會本能地捕捉線索，與宇宙建立有意義的共振。共時性其實是我們與生俱來的本能，我們生命中遇到的每一個巧合，每一個幫助我們的人，和每一個我們需要幫助的人，都並非偶然，當我們有意識地與宇宙諧振時，我們的人事物，就會產生意義。所以，我們要保持開放的心，允許各種的可能性發生。我們要讓自己活在當下，進入當下，體驗當下的美好。我們要時時留心提神，練習警覺，謙虛和接受，相信共時性是我們生活中的常態。我們要聆聽自己的直覺，學習正確理解生活中出現的跡象和預兆。我們要知曉自己最深層的需求和價值觀，做出最明智的選擇。我們要經常冥想並時刻向內心詢問，關注我們的夢境，等待圖像，感覺或文字，進入我們的腦海。我們要調整自己的身體，保持健康與喜悅，並做出行動。「共時性」永遠能激發我們的意識、潛意識與無意識，讓我們在生命中，自發且創出神秘而美麗的人事物。 

I Want Money

I want money and I need money. Money is very important in my life. Without money, I cannot do whatever I want. The importance of money is, obviously, clear when I figure out the costs of necessities to sustain my life. Of course, money can’t buy happiness, but financial welfare is important if we really want to provide for our absolute basic needs. No doubt, even though money can’t buy happiness, it can buy security and safety for us and our loved ones. That is to say, we do need money to pay for all the things that make our lives possible, such as shelter, food, healthcare bills, and a good education. There are many benefits of money as follows: 1. Money gives us freedom. When we have enough money, we can live where we want, take care of our needs, and indulge in our hobbies. 2. Money gives us the power to pursue our dreams. In other words, having money makes it possible for us to start a business, build a dream home, pay the costs associated with having a family, or accomplish the goals that help us live a better life. 3. Money gives us security. When we have enough money in the bank, we don’t worry about having enough to eat, or being able to see doctors when we’re sick. Although money can’t buy happiness, freedom, security, and the power to pursue our dreams can go a long way towards making us happy. That’s the reason why it’s so important to work hard, earn money, and learn how to save money and invest it.

Because money is necessary for obtaining the goods and services we need to survive, an understanding of personal finance is essential. Therefore, we have to be responsible with the money we earn, and save enough for the future to ensure that we will still have enough leftover when we can no longer trade our labors for money. Thanks to money, we don’t have to ask others for help when we are in need. The sooner we start saving our money, the more likely it is that we’ll never face a lack of money or financial stress. In fact, if we save enough money and invest it wisely, we could even become financially free, i.e., financial freedom. Financial freedom means having enough income, savings, and assets to live with more choices. It is not just about being rich. Rather, it is about having enough control over our money that work, debt, and monthly bills no longer make the major decisions for us. Financial freedom lets us have the ability to cover our needs without frequent financial strain. It does not require us extreme wealth. Nevertheless, it usually comes from the combination of reliable income, useful assets, and manageable expenses. Furthermore, financial freedom also means having enough margins that an emergency, a job that changes, or a major life decision won’t create immediate financial panic. With moderate income, low debt, and steady habits, we can be closer to financial freedom than a high-income family carrying heavy financial burdens.

Since money is something that we will always need, it’s important that we make plans as early as possible to ensure that we will always have enough money. I would like to say that, right now, I should set clear financial goals to manage my money. My financial goals are earning money, saving money, investing money, and paying off my debts of banks. Actually, managing my money within a budget helps me put my earned income to a good use. A budget is a written plan that I can use to map out how I want to spend the money each month. For me, in each month, I have fixed expenses and variable expenses. Fixed expenses are those regular expenditures that I can’t change them much from month to month. These may include utility bills, such as for water, electricity, Internet and cell phones; insurance fees; transportation costs; and debt payments of banks. While variable expenses fluctuate from month to month, such as entertainment, eating out, shopping and travel. In my budget, I need to list my necessary expenses. And then, I should figure out how I can use any extra money for variable expenses.

     Except for earning and saving money, hopefully, I can teach English and practice dancing to create values for me. Thus, I can get more money to do what I love most. I am lucky to take English as a friend for my life. I would like to say that the important thing of learning English is to be able to communicate because we live in this interconnected world today. We are sharing this world. All about seven billion people who live in the world are sharing English at the same time. I would admit that to connect with other people who live in different countries and to connect with their cultures and their ways of thinking is tremendously enriching to my life. It enables me to be more successful because, through English, I can access more opportunities and many connections with others. There are several benefits to learn and teach English in my life. In schools, English really fosters better communication, enhances collaboration and enriches relationships in both my personal and professional lives. Of course, it, too, helps me to earn much money. English does positively correlate with higher salaries and job opportunities compared to other subjects. Moreover, for me, right now, Dance is more than just a recreational activity; it’s a form of self-expression, a source of joy, and a path to personal growth. The importance of regular dance practice cannot be overstated in my life. Concurrently, regular dance practice reinforces my muscle memory and coordination. When I repeat dance movements consistently, my body becomes accustomed to the patterns and sequences, allowing me to execute them with greater precision and fluidity. Regular practice also provides me the opportunity to focus on refining my techniques, from perfecting footwork to maintaining correct postures. Through constant practicing, I can develop my strong muscles, improve mental endurance, and enhance flexibility of my body. Dance practice can significantly boost my self-confidence and self-esteem, too. Therefore, I consider the values of dancing exceed money. All in all, English and dance let me gain my health, joy and confidence, and that is beyond money. Although money is an essential part of our modern society and it is necessary to meet our basic needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing, it really can’t buy our happiness. Many people may have pretty and branded clothes or drive nice cars, but they still might not be happy. In reality, people go shopping to break free whenever they are stressed, sad, or lonely. On the contrary, I am happy because I can have the ability to earn money and save money by myself. Most important of all, I feel great that I can learn and teach English as well as practice dance to get my health and happiness.

I Love Flowers

I love flowers. For me, there are few things in life as universally appreciated as flowers. Whether growing wild in a field, carefully arranged in a bouquet, or blooming quietly on a windowsill, flowers truly capture my heart deeply. I love flowers for many reasons. First of all, flowers are companions for me in moments of reflection and comfort. Flowers come in an endless variety of colors, patterns, and shapes. From the deep, velvet red of a rose to the bright, cheerful yellow of a sunflower, their diversities make them endlessly fascinating to look at. Bright, warm colors like oranges and yellows, really, let me feel uplifting, while cooler tones like lavender and blue can create calmness in my mind. When I walk past a garden or see a place full of fresh flowers, I could sense that the atmosphere of the entire space is always joyful. Secondly, flowers carry the meanings and symbolism. Across cultures and histories, flowers have been used to communicate emotions and messages. For example, roses often symbolize love, lilies are associated with purity, and chrysanthemums can signify remembrance. When I give or receive flowers, I figure out as though I am participating in the messages, saying “I love you,” or “I’m thinking of you.” Flowers have long been used as symbols of love, affection, and admiration. From a single red rose symbolizing passionate love to a bouquet of daisies conveying innocence and purity, flowers speak a language of their own. They allow us to express emotions in ways that words sometimes can’t. Thirdly, I love flowers because they represent the resilience of life. Even in harsh conditions, many flowers manage to push through soil, concrete cracks, or dry ground to show their colors. Watching a flower bloom from a tight bud into full petals is like witnessing a tiny miracle of patience and persistence. They remind me that life finds a way to thrive despite challenges. Their short-lived blossoms symbolize the impermanence of life, encouraging me to find delight and meanings in the small, everyday wonders. By appreciating flowers, I, then, comprehend the cyclical nature of growth, renewal, and letting go. Fourthly, I love flowers because they make me feel good. The sight of vibrant, fresh blooms instantly lifts my spirit and brightens my mood. Whether it’s a simple vase of daisies on the kitchen table or a stunning arrangement of roses, flowers have an innate power to bring positivity into any space. The fragrance, colors, and textures of flowers create a sensory experience that helps me connect more to the earth, providing a sense of peace. Flowers are a universal source of pleasure. Whether gifted, grown in a garden, or admired in nature, flowers continue to captivate me with their natural beauty and timeless charm.

Except for the above-mentioned reasons, I consider that flowers are one of the best and ideal gift options that we can present our close ones on their special occasions and in cherished moments. From birthday celebration to Valentine’s day, we can actually buy flowers as gifts for our beloved ones. Whether it’s a romantic gesture on Lover’s Day or a thoughtful gift on a birthday, flowers are a beautiful way to show someone we care. In fact, on the weddings, birthdays, graduations and anniversaries, flowers play a central role in marking these important milestones. Their presence adds an element of beauty and elegance, helping to make these moments even more memorable. As congratulatory gifts, beautiful flowers and pretty blossoms, indeed, show the feelings of admiration and love. And various colors of flowers also carry different meanings. For example, the red rose symbolizes love and romance. The right roses or white flowers are known for respect and care to the persons. Yellow flowers are known for real friendship, whereas multiple flowers bring colorful life to us. In this sense, we would, definitely, choose various colors of charming flowers as gifts for our most loved family members, closed relatives and best friends.

Among all the flowers, roses are my most favorite flower. They are the perfect flower, beautiful in every way. I love the wide shapes of roses and their amazing colors. From classic red and pink to white and lavender shades, each conveys a different meaning. Looking at different kinds of roses is like looking at a wonder of nature. A white rose is the whitest white. A red rose is the reddest red. And their petals are fascinating. Roses are soft and velvety, and emit sweet and alluring scents. The leaves and stems of roses look even more pretty. They do have perfect and wonderful shapes. Their scents are a blend of subtle sweetness and floral freshness, too. The aroma of roses usually combines with vanilla, tea and fruit all at once. This sweet, floral scent of roses is always a captivating aroma, offering endless versatility for rose lovers all over the world. 

Roses have inspired more poetry than any other plant. They are among the most used images in decoration and in cathedrals. Roses are England’s national flower. They represented two important families in the fifteenth century—the Lancasters and the Yorks. The War of the Roses occurred in England between 1455 and 1487 when the house of Lancaster, represented by a red rose, and the house of York, represented by a white rose, competed to rule England. The rose colors in the western world are commonly associated with the following meanings:

Red: Love & Romance

Pink: Grace, Elegance, Gratitude, Admiration & Joy

Yellow: Friendship & Cheer

White: Purity, Innocence & Spirituality

Orange: Enthusiasm & Energy

In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the famous line “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” speaks to the purity of love, beyond the confines of names and labels. This line has become a timeless metaphor for the essence of true love. Scottish poet, Robert Burns, also captured the core of romantic love in his poem “A Red, Red Rose,” where he compares his love to a freshly sprung rose in June. Roses, right now, with their timeless beauty and captivating fragrance, continue to enchant us to this day. By understanding the diverse varieties, cultivation techniques, and cultural significance of roses, we can fully appreciate their splendor, and incorporate them into our own lives. Roses, surely, are more than just flowers. They are a eternal expression of beauty, love, and grace. With these exquisite blooms into our lives, we can share moments of bliss, admiration, and appreciation for the natural world around us. In other words, the power of roses as symbols of love, passion, and romance is undeniable. From ancient legends to modern love stories, roses have caught our hearts and imaginations. Their beauty and fragrance inspire manifestations of affection that genuinely transcend time. As I reflect on the significance of roses, I still remember that the true essence of love, like a rose, requires nurturing, patience, and a touch of passion to flourish. Roses frequently remind me that love is a journey, filled with moments of beauty and tenderness that I constantly cherish forever. I would invest my time and love into my relationships with my beloved ones, making them as precious and wonderful as blooming roses.

Everything Happens for a Reason
Life, in all its complexity, often feels like a sprawling maze of chances and circumstances. It’s easy to question why things happen the way they do, especially when we face challenges or unexpected turns. We’re all humans, and although we prefer to feel joy and happiness, being humans also come with feelings of grief, sadness, loneliness and pain. Sometimes, we may question why certain events occur, or why we face certain struggles. Our intuitions are, always, at odds with the world that is spontaneous and unguided. We are, thus, convinced that the universe is fundamentally random and purposeless. There isn’t a plan or purpose. However, it says, “everything happens for a reason.” That means, perhaps, things don’t happen for intended reasons unless that random occurrences are planned. On this point, things must happen for specific reasons. They must have specific views because our brains are not satisfied with randomness. The answers, in effect, maybe reveal themselves later gradually. And it’s, constantly, in the quiet moments of reflection, and the process of moving forward that the reasons behind our experiences, bit by bit, become clear. Sometimes, the meaning is not immediately apparent. But when we trust in the process, it could lead us to profound understanding. Even when the path is unclear for us, and the future will seem uncertain, there might be a greater plan at work. Thus, embracing this trust, surely, allows us to navigate life with greater ease and optimism. And, it really encourages us to see setbacks as stepping stones, and to approach challenges with a mindset of certainty rather than despair. The fact is, as we look back on our experiences, we might realize that every twist and turn has contributed to the persons we are today. The trials, the triumphs, and the ordinary moments all have played a role in shaping our journeys. It’s, indeed, a reminder that even when things don’t go as planned, they are part of a larger narrative that is unfolding. Each experience, whether joyous or painful, is a thread in the tapestry of our lives. Therefore, in the grand scheme of life, we have to recognize that it’s often the mysteries and uncertainties that lead to the most profound growth. So, embracing that everything happens for a reason can let us reach life with an open heart and a resilient spirit. And it, truly, inspires us to trust in the unknowns of our lives, and to find meanings in every experience. This mindset also fosters resilience and maturity, helping us to grow even in the face of adversities. As a consequence, what matters is our abilities to interpret things in our ways of explanation. In this sense, the power to create meanings, take action, and achieve goals would, definitely, lie in our own hands, not the other way around. Of course, it’s for sure that every situation has a cause. Notwithstanding, even if we don’t know what it is, we are undoubted that every event that takes place in our lives does offer an opportunity for us to learn and to respond.
Though life is not always go well for ourselves, it is not the reasons, but our thoughts and attitudes that shape the way we feel and act. Our happiness is, indeed, dependent on the quality of our thoughts and attitudes. We might feel happy because we interpret the things that happen to us as good, and as a result, they, surely, have a strong influence over our happiness. Therefore, positive thinking is crucial for us to live a wonderful life. We really want to be happy and successful in our lives. Thus, we must create a positive environment in our surroundings as well as produce positivity in our minds. Actually, with a positive mindset and attitude, we, then, can experience pleasant and satisfactory days. When we believe that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work, we are more likely to receive challenges and persist in the face of setbacks. Such a positive mindset and attitude not only leads us to greater achievement, but also empowers us to take control of our lives and pursue our goals. When confronting challenges, we who handle situations with optimism are more likely to brainstorm creative solutions and work collaboratively with others. Furthermore, a positive mindset and attitude is more than just a feel-good mantra; it is a strong tool for us to enhance our personal growth, achieve professional success, and gain our physical and mental health. Hence, it’s important to have positivity.
      At last, since everything happens for a reason, for me, the reason to find meanings, and learn from difficulties in my life, right now, is to set goals to achieve the splits in dance and yoga. First of all, I need a very positive mindset and attitude to persuade myself that doing the splits is beneficial for me to reach some skillful movements because I’m a dancer. By the way, doing the splits is also a great way to boost the flexibility of my body, and improve my range of motion to prevent me getting injured. A split is a physical position in which the legs are in line with each other, and extended in opposite directions. It is commonly performed in various athletic activities, including gymnastics, cheerleading, martial arts, dance and yoga. When executing a split, the lines by the inner thighs of the legs should be formed an angle of approximately 180 degrees. This large angle significantly stretches and demonstrates excellent flexibility. Consequently, the splits are the essential stretching exercise in dance and yoga. There are two forms of splits, i.e., side splits and front splits. Side splits are executed by extending the legs to the left and right of the body. Front splits are extended one leg forward of the body, and the other leg to the rear of the body. Usually, common problems during practicing both the front and side splits are the pains in the hip joints and the knees. Therefore, Secondly, in terms of doing the splits well, I have to set the goals to achieve both the side and front splits. 1. I begin by sitting down every day. I bring my left leg forward, bending the knee about 90 degrees so that my shin is parallel to the waist on the ground. I then extend my right leg backwards. I breathe in deeply, lowering my chest so that the stretch is deepened. I, again, repeat for the other side. 2. I start by kneeling down every day. I bring my left knee up, keeping it bent at 90 degrees and with my foot to the floor. I, then, breathe in deeply, put pressure on my glutes, and push my hips forward. At the same time, I lay my hands down by my sides. I, again, return to the starting position and repeat with the other leg. 3. I stand up, spread my feet wider apart between my shoulders, and move down toward the floor onto the right knee, while extending the left leg out to the side fully. I come back to the starting position, and repeat on the other side. Finally, the key for me is to practice consistently, and, hopefully, in a matter of days, weeks, months and years, I may surprise myself with the ability to do the splits.

Taking a Trip to Hualien and Yilan
Traveling can be one of life’s most enriching experiences for us, offering opportunities to explore new cultures, to indulge in different cuisines, and to witness breathtaking landscapes. This spring break, from 2026/04/2 to 2026/04/05, my family, including 5 adults and 2 children, visited Hualien city and Yilan city of Taiwan. From transportation of airplane and renting a car to the hotel, scenic spots, guesthouse and night markets, we really enjoyed a comfortable and satisfactory trip. First of all, air transportation is the gateway for us from Kaohsiung city to Hualien city. One-hour-and-five-minute flight time from Kaohsiung International Airport to Hualien Airport is a smooth, safe, quiet and comfortable journey conducted by Mandarin Airlines. Mandarin Airlines always emphasizes on flight safety and comfortable flight service. It, now, serves a domestic network of major cities and outlying islands, such as Taipei-Sungshan, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Kinmen, Matsu, Penghu, Taitung and Hualien. By the way, this time, renting a car for travel, indeed, gives us maximum flexibility, comfort, and the freedom to explore long-distance locations. In addition, renting a car can often save money, and allow us to make the most of every moment without worrying about the crowded buses and tight train timetables. From the flexibility of making our own schedule to the convenience of driving a vehicle suited to our journey, the advantages of renting a car are clear.
Hualien city, also known as Taiwan’s back garden, is a magnificent treasure with a world-class landscape. Hualien’s summer sun, eternally, shines brilliantly, irresistibly inviting people outdoors to enjoy water activities. After one night stayed at Hi-Yes Hotel, on the second day, we visited “Farglory Ocean Park.” Set in the city center of Hualien, Hi-Yes Hotel is only a 7-minute walk from the Hualien Railway Station and is also only a 15-minute drive from Hualien Airport. Wi-Fi access is available, and the hotel offers air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, fridge, free bottle water, tea bag and instant coffee. Guests can dine in the on-site restaurant, or choose from plenty dining options nearby. We stayed our first night at the hotel, and woke up early at 8:00 a.m., enjoying all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. After finishing our meal, we drove toward “Farglory Ocean Park.” In order for more people around the world to enjoy the wonderful landscapes, “Farglory Ocean Park” uses the ocean as the core theme to build the place of leisure, entertainment, health, education, environmental protection and culture, with beauty and wisdom as well. Actually, we can see clear skies, clouds, forests, and oceans far above the park. Wandering around in “Farglory Ocean Park,” we can indulge ourselves in the comfort of nature. Different from normal amusement parks that mainly focus on mechanical amusement facilities, “Farglory Ocean Park” does offer a comprehensive park for leisure that combines entertaining and educational enjoyment to visitors. In “Farglory Ocean Park,” we watched the dolphin show at the Ocean Theater, the sea-lion show at the Sea Lion Theater, and the circus performance at the Crystal Castle. We played swing rides and bumper boats, and took cable cars up and down to the amusement parks.
In the evening of the second day, after visiting “Farglory Ocean Park,” we reached Hualien, Tungtamen Night Market. It is the largest night market in Hualien city, and is located nearby the downtown, next to the old train station. Tungtamen means the big eastern gate. The back side of the market is the Aboriginal Street, a lane filled with local merchants selling aboriginal snacks and gifts. The three main market lanes are Futing Market (Taiwanese food), Aboriginal Street (native Aboriginal food), and a street representing the foods from all provinces of mainland China. We ate several fresh and tasty, delicious foods on the spot, and bought octopus balls, oyster omelet and salt crispy chicken back to the hotel.
In the morning of the third day, after eating all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, we checked out the hotel, and drove the car to Yilan city. It took one hour and forty minutes to the National Center for Traditional Arts (NCFTA). The National Center for Traditional Arts (NCFTA) is a premier cultural, educational, and tourist destination located by the Dongshan River in Wujie Township, Yilan County. The park spans 24 hectares, dedicated to preserving, promoting, and inheriting Taiwan’s rich traditional arts. The park features traditional street scenes (Old Street), workshops, and live performances, offering an immersive experience of Taiwanese folk art. Besides, visitors can participate in hands-on DIY activities, such as traditional dough sculpting (捏麵人), puppet shows (布袋戲), and crafting ancient toys. Moreover, the park is organized around “Three Halls, Three Streets, and Three Buildings” (三館、三街、三建築), which connect traditional craftsmanship with modern exhibition spaces. Daily performances are ranging from traditional music to acrobatics. It was so exciting for me to spend time at “The First Love of the Century: Yang Li-Hua and the Taiwanese Opera Exhibition.” I always love Yang Li-Hua’s Taiwanese operas very much. I, then, watched Taiwanese opera videos and took several photos there. The National Center for Traditional Arts, here, has met the needs of modern life, i.e., expressing culture through creativity, inspiring emotional connections, and creating a welcoming environment where people can be eager to engage and learn. It’s amazing that NCFTA provides a space and stage for local artists and traditional artisans to fulfill their dreams. The purposes of the NCFTA are that 1. Taiwan’s traditional arts are treasured to have multiple expressions in everyday life, and 2. by connecting outstanding groups and talents across Taiwan who embody the spirit of kindness, beauty, and traditional values, NCFTA now creates a dynamic and expansive platform, where performing artists, artisans, and creative professionals all collaborate together to reach Taiwan’s high qualities of traditional arts and culture.
     At night of the third day, we stopped at Luodong Night Market. Luodong Night Market is the largest night market in Yilan city, and is also one of the area’s top tourist destinations. The night market covers a large area and is always packed with people. Delicacies here include mutton soup, shaved ice, duck noodles, and onion pancakes. The main part of the night market was built in front of a movie theater, so moviegoers could get food after seeing a movie. Soon, a few stalls became many, and the night market turned into the large sprawling area that we see today. First, we bought Nobel cake rolls. Shortly, the night market got really crowded and the lanes were super narrow. Every alley was filled with food and lines of people. We saw mutton soup, duck and oyster omelet, steaks and noodles, white gourd boba tea, mango ice cream, taro milk tea, and Yilan’s famous onion pancakes. We ate traditional noodles, and bought different kinds of braised snacks for takeout. After that, we returned back to our guesthouse, Wonderwall B&B. Located in the heart of Yilan county, No. 87-13, Jishui Rd., Wujie Township, Wonderwall B&B offers a serene and comforting retreat for us to seek a unique and memorable experience. The B&B is known for its exceptional hospitality, inviting ambiance, and top-notch amenities. With a team of dedicated staff members, Wonderwall B&B aims to provide a space away from home for all guests that their stay is comfortable and enjoyable. Moreover, the B&B prides itself on its attention to detail, personalized service, and commitment to creating a welcoming environment for every guest. The staff welcomed us, and we checked in. We, then, ate foods in the room together, and experienced the large tubs, cozy beds and relaxing retreats. Next morning, our family members, John, Jerry and two kids, walked out to appreciate beautiful natural views and stunning sunrises over the sea, while Wonderwall B&B prepared fresh and nutritious breakfast for us.
     The last scenic spot in Yilan city was Lanyang Animal and Plant Kingdom. Lanyang Animal and Plant Kingdom is a natural ecological park with significant educational and tourist values. It combines animal interactions, plant knowledge, and environmental sustainability, making it an ideal place for family visits and nature enthusiasts. Covering an area of 3,000 ping, the park features an animal zone, a plant zone, experienced classrooms, outdoor exploration spaces, rest areas, and a small market. The entire area uses eco-friendly building materials to promote the concept of ecological sustainability. Furthermore, the park houses a variety of native and exotic animals, including Blue Hill lambs, Eastern grey kangaroos, red kangaroos, and cavies. Each animal area features informative signs and interactive spaces, allowing visitors to observe animal behaviors up close, and to even participate in feeding experiences. We strolled through the park with so many people, took photos, and enjoyed the rich variety of animals and plants in leisurely moments. Moreover, it is also a perfect place for family outings because it offers several parent-child interactive activities, such as animal tour mini-classes and plant DIY crafts, etc. Our kids, Charlie and Ivy, loved to get up close with animals. They both felt thrilled, and had unforgettable memories in the park.
     At 2:00 in the afternoon, it was the exact time for us to drive back to Hualien city. Jerry was responsible for driving the car back again to Hualien city for one hour and forty minutes. He was tired, but it was already planned to do so. I thanked and appreciated his effort. At 3:44 p.m., we finally arrived at Hualien city. We chose Lai Lai Steak House, Hualien to have our late lunch. This restaurant is very difficult to book. Thanks to Patty’s endeavor, we got to dine in the restaurant. The restaurant offers generous portions and a variety of delicious meal options to choose from. The ambiance is, truly, wonderful with its perfect decoration and attentive service. It was certainly an ideal spot for us to enjoy our meal, and receive the friendly service, offering unlimited refills of black tea and complimentary salad, soup, and dessert pudding with every set meal. We were happy to praise the great service, clean environment, and the variety of options available on the menu. We, in fact, left with full tummy and great satisfaction. At last, we arrived at Hualien Airport. We returned the rented car to the car company, paid the money, and took the airplane of Mandarin Airlines on time. When we came back to Kaohsiung International Airport, it was already at 10:00 p.m. We took taxi and, immediately, went our sweet home to end this wonderful and pleasant journey.

「學習」這件事
「學習」是什麼？學習就是把我們不會的、不知道的東西和事物，跟著別人做，反覆練習，直到學會為止，最終，我們還可以無師自通，無中生有，創作與發明。人類的學習是超越生物本能的，例如，幼兒在學走路時，看到大人自由自在地來回走動，他就跟著做，反覆練習，最後，終於在跌跌撞撞中，他就能走一步、兩步，直到學會為止。幼兒的學習，體現了人類最本源的天性，那就是，他們是隨時隨地的學習，毫無顧忌地吸取一切資訊，不怕疼痛和失敗，反覆練習，最終成功地達到目的。我們人類和動物，都是為了生存，必須學習，獲得經驗，才能適應環境，繁衍後代，生生不息的。譬如，一隻小羊，透過不斷地向羊媽媽學習，知道哪裡可以尋找豐富的食物，及哪裡可以躲避狼的追捕，這樣，牠才會長大成人，生兒育女，繁衍子孫，傳宗接代。如果小羊不學習，牠就不能適應瞬息萬變的外界環境，也就無法生存下去。人類比動物更有不可比擬的學習能力，可以迅速而廣泛地學習，適應環境，戰勝毒蛇猛獸，對付可怕的瘟疫，種植穀物，獲取糧食等。換句話說，人類能夠成為萬物之靈，靠的就是學習。再者，學習不但可以獲得生存，還能不斷地進步。人類在社會、歷史發展的過程中，創造了大量的物質文化與精神文化，如文學、藝術、教育、自然科學等，這些都是透過學習，我們才能獲得精神文化，而且生活在高度物質文化的社會的。其實，我們每個人都是學習者，從小到大，我們都在學習如何搜尋資料，獲得資訊，及解決問題。我們的學習，是「讓今天的自己，不同於昨天」。通常，我們的學習是有目的的，我們總該知道，自己「想要什麼」和「該做什麼」。我們的每分每秒，都是無比珍貴，卻也稍縱即逝，所以，我們的學習，是無時無刻都在進行的。學習如果「沒有用」、「用不到」就等於沒有學，因此，聰明的我們，也都能理解，當我們專心面對眼前的每一刻，好好學、好好用時，我們就歡喜。如果學不會，遇到瓶頸，我們便須培養耐力，克服困難，才能累積自己的能力。事實上，我們每個人，都好努力地在想像著美夢成真的日子，然後，為了此目的，我們都很盡力地不斷在學習，「滿足自己現在的需求」及「滿足自己未來的需求」。而且，我們也都知道，學習完後，我們就能得到新能力、新技術與新知識，然後，我們就可以改善我們的生活，提升競爭力，實現我們獨特的生命意義。
      嚴格來講，「學習」本身是非常複雜的，我們會碰到挫敗，也是正常的。因為如果我們沒有不斷的輸入，就不可能有輸出。於是，學習的行為，必須要仔仔細細地寫下來、講出來、教別人及實踐它。換句話說，「學習」是要靠我們先瀏覽、摘錄，跟著做，反覆練習，用自己的話，複誦內容，歸納整理，確實理解與吸收。然後，我們再逼自己重覆多次的學與思，講解給別人聽，教導別人，最後，我們還要自己實際親自做一遍，兩遍，十遍，一百遍，直到完全純熟為止。學習是讓我們可以了解新知，解決問題，並能付諸行動，帶來思想和行為的改變的。因此，「學習」真正的價值，是讓我們可以有深度的思考，可以應用，可以改變思想，並可以改善生活。在學校，學習不僅是為了應付考試，更是要讓我們具備不同的能力。例如，我們學數學，是為了訓練邏輯思考；學語文，是為了更好地表達自己；學自然科學，是為了讓我們可以理解周遭的世界等。考試是一種檢驗，它幫助我們知道自己哪些方面有進步，哪些方面需要加強。透過考試，我們可以矯正，把技能學得更好。社會上的一些專業，如醫學、法律、科學研究等，會要求相當高的專業知識和技能，那是需要我們具備特別強的學習能力、專注力和自律，才能勝任的。因此，成績好的學生，往往能夠進入這些專業學校或科系，因為他們在學業上的表現，證明了他們有能力承擔此專業的挑戰，成為社會上的專業人才。當然，成績並不是唯一的標準，我們的成績可能未必理想，但只要我們願意「學習」，投入時間和精力，依然可以做出很棒的成就的。當我們努力學習時，我們不僅有能力獲得好成績，更可以選擇我們想要的學校，想從事的工作，而不受限。「學習」確實能讓我們有更多的「選擇」，不論是進入理想的學校，或是選擇喜愛的職業，這些選擇都源於我們曾經付出的努力與學習。「學習」所帶給我們的能力、眼界和自信，是一生的財富。只要「努力學習」，我們都可以讓自己成為一個有能力的人，將來服務鄉里，貢獻社會。
      事實上，「學習」本身就是一種能力。當我們掌握到學習的方法時，我們就會發現，無論是數學、語言，還是我們感興趣的任何事物，我們都能快速上手。不管是樂器，運動，或是新的語言，學會「學習」，我們就能不斷成長，甚至對音樂、科技、藝術或語言等，產生熱情，那是一件無比快樂的事。學習的範圍很廣，我們可以學自己想學的專業技能，也可以在某項領域裡，讓自己成為大師；甚至可以學習自己喜歡的興趣，然後，在興趣裡做到極致。學習的好處很多，首先，學習可以創造財富。據統計，學歷越高，收入越高，生活水平越高，生活質量也越高。再者，學習可以讓我們保持對生活的熱愛。嘗試學習新技能，看新書，我們可以永遠讓自己的思維，保持活力，活得有意義。「學習」這件事的核心是，我們可以將學到的知識，和我們的經驗，連結起來，應用到實際的生活中。「學習」越多，思考也越多，解決問題的能力也就會提高。「學習」讓我們瞭解不一樣的世界、價值觀及人生觀……等，古今中外，凡是在工作上有作為、事業上有成就的人，必然都是刻苦鑽研、勤奮學習的人，「學習」可以讓我們隨身攜帶、隨時加值，且是終生享用的無形資產。當今時下，學習不再只依靠於課堂，依賴於學校，而是要立足在本職、崗位，抓住點滴時間，實踐自主學習、終身學習，與創新學習。因此，「學習」是我們增強自己新本領的能力，更是我們安身立命，立足世界的生存技能。
      「努力學習」，我們會比別人多了「專注力」，也可節省很多時間，就能學會。學會了之後，我們再把省下來的時間，多多「學習」，那麼，我們所累積的能力，就肯定會超過別人很多。的確，學東西不是為了要賺錢，但是，當我們累積學習經驗，獲得啟發，得到知識與能力後，我們是可以幫助自己賺到錢的。試想，如果我們「努力學習」，又培養了很多新能力、新技能，我們是可以把此能力，拿來兼家教，做Podcast，做YouTube，或是到補習班授課，去演講，接商展···等。「努力學習」，我們真的可以節省很多寶貴的時間，不浪費光陰，又可賺大錢，真是一舉數得。世界桌球選手馬龍說：「比天分更重要的是，持續的努力，和對細節的要求。」天分固然重要，但是，只有不斷地「努力學習」，我們才能學會並成功。「努力學習」，讓我們可以具備不同的專精能力，而且好處多多，我們既可節省時間，又可賺大錢，何樂而不為呢？

看見自己的美好
自信，不是比較出來的，而是認識自己、喜歡自己，和肯定自己。真正的自信，是一種由內而外散發出來的能量，它不是來自於「我比別人好」，而是源自於「我知道我是誰，我願意喜歡這樣的我」。這樣的自信不需要完美、不需要第一名，而是一份穩定的自我認同。只要是我們自己內心真實喜歡的，我們就值得看見它們的美好。例如，我們會觀察細節，發現別人的小優點；我們喜歡動手做事，有創意及有耐心；我們很貼心，內心溫柔，對動物有愛心，對朋友表達善意等。無論是從能力、特質、氣質、興趣、風格、品味等各方面……，我們都能細細看見自己的美好，這種感覺，真好。事實上，真正的富有，真的不是我們擁有多少，而是我們能看見多少美好。一碗熱湯，不只是餐桌上的一道料理，更是農夫經過播種、照顧、收割採收，再加上司機的運輸，及廚師的烹煮，最後才被端到我們的眼前，這背後是有著大自然的恩賜，和無數人的努力的。當我們願意用這樣的眼光去看待生活時，我們就會發現，平凡的一餐，竟然如此珍貴；簡單的一杯水，竟然也是天地與人力的結晶；一份微笑的回應，背後無疑是某人真心的善意。這就是看見美好的能力。當我們懂得看見時，我們就會發現，生活裡早就充滿禮物了。不只是食物，連人與人的相遇，也是值得珍惜的。在茫茫人海裡，我們能夠遇見一個懂我們的人，能有機會和某人對話，甚至能在彼此的生命中，留下一點溫暖，這本身就是奇蹟。也就是說，社會能運轉，是因為有人默默的付出；日子能過得安穩，是因為有人守護著秩序；我們能安心生活，也是因為這世界上，有人願意善良。當我們願意看見這些美好時，我們就會明白，生活從來不是理所當然的，而是無數恩典的堆疊。
      許多人以為「有了快樂，才懂得感恩」。其實正好相反，應該是先有感恩，才會有快樂。看見美好的能力，不只是生活的選擇，更是一種心境的練習。當我們懂得感恩眼前所擁有的一切時，我們已經比大多數人幸福了。我們如能將自己四個最大的優點，分別是「學習慾望、洞察力、審美眼光與熱情」，落實與發揮，那麼，「看見自己的美好」，就不是一件難事了。首先是學習欲望，也就是督促自己，持續學習。要學習，我們不是只想偶爾旁聽課程而已，我們要正式修課，和學生們一起上課，這樣，我們才會努力學習，獲得進步。第二個優點是洞察力。我們如能仔細觀察周遭的一切，並撥時間傾聽他人的故事，我們便可豐富自己的生活經驗。第三個優點是審美眼光。看到美，想到美，世界就會美。我們用審美眼光的態度，看人事物，一切就會美好。第四個優點是熱情。積極的做我們最想要做的事，最美。有熱情，我們就有活力，完成美好。當我們把自己四個最大的優點，發揮得淋漓盡致時，我們就有自信，內心就足夠強大，於是，我們便不怕別人的批評與指責，而且，我們更會接納自己、欣賞自己，相信所有的能量，都會在我們的內心，而且，我們終究可以活出自己，綻放自己的。
      看見自己，我們真的可以感受到美好。心理學家常常談論「自我」，他們認為，自我是穩定且一致的。然而，人類在不同的環境、關係，與社會、文化的影響下，可能會展現出不同的面貌。所以，自我應該是多元且流動的，並不是只有單一的樣貌。雖然我們的內在，會驅動我們做出一致的決定，塑造出看似穩定的自我形象。但是，當我們回顧自己在人生不同的階段，及不同的關係中時，我們可能會發現，其實，我們並不總是相同的。例如，在工作場合，我們會比較嚴肅和果斷，但是在家人或朋友面前，我們則會變得溫暖、放鬆。社會建構論的重要學者肯尼斯·葛根（Kenneth Gergen）認為，自我是透過社會互動，與語言建構而成的，並非固定不變，它是多元、流動、變化及多層次的。我們每個人在不同的關係中，都會呈現不同的自我，例如，我們在朋友面前，會幽默、輕鬆；在家長面前，會穩重、成熟；在戀人面前，我們則表現溫柔、體貼，這種彈性與變化，是我們與社會環境互動的結果。隨著人生經驗的累積，我們會接觸越來越多的人際關係，所以，也會發展出更多不同的自我。不管如何，我們要找到真正的自我，從來就都不是在尋找單一的答案，而是認識自己擁有多種的可能性，並在適合的環境下，展現出自己最喜歡的樣子。
      我們每個人，在生命當中的各種歷程，遇見的所有人事物，都是在協助我們更深入的「看見自己」、「認識自己」，並創造出「升級版的自己」。當我們用不同的角度，探尋自己時，我們會整合自己，突破自己，最終豐富了自己。我們要能夠看見自己，知道自己突破了挑戰，好好地欣賞自己，感謝自己，並在內心告訴自己：「謝謝上天」、「謝謝生命」、「我願意臣服」、「我願意被歷練」、「我看見不凡的自己」、「我看見美好的事，一直在我的生命中」。我們要感謝早晨的陽光，讓我們的身體，得到活力，讓我們的心靈，感到慰藉。我們要感謝身邊的家人和朋友，他們的陪伴，讓我們的生活，多彩多姿，他們的關懷與貼心，讓我們永遠感受到溫暖與疼愛。當我們有困難時，他們的鼓勵和支持，是我們最堅實的依靠。我們要感謝日子中所有美好的回憶：與家人共度的光陰，與親朋好友的愉快聚會。我們還要感謝每天微不足道的小確幸：香濃的咖啡，愉快的散步，和好書的啟迪。當然，大自然的美景，也是值得我們感謝的，像是廣闊的藍天，繁星的夜空，春風的低語，雨水的清涼，和花朵的嬌豔等，這些大自然的美麗，都讓我們心境平靜，生活安詳。最後，我們更要感謝自己一直以來的努力和成長。我們在快速節奏的世界裡，常常被繁瑣的事務牽絆，因此，我們須時時刻刻提醒自己，要去欣賞，要去感受生活中周遭的美好。在我們人生的旅途中，我們是有看到自己的成長的，我們是知道自己如何一步步克服困難，取得成功的。我們要感謝過去的努力，也要期許未來的精進。看到我們自己多美好的那種成就感和滿足感，是無可比擬的，我們除了要感謝自己之外，還要隨時提醒自己，付諸行動。總之，我們不但要看見，生活中所有美好的事物，我們更要用感恩的心，把握當下，珍惜自己的美好，並活出豐富且喜悅的人生。

放鬆的藝術
放鬆，舒壓，解放，釋然，我們的身心，才會自然舒緩。在現代社會中，忙碌幾乎已經成為一種常態，工作永遠做不完，自己想要做的事，總是排不到優先順序。其實，有完整的休息與放鬆，我們反而是更容易投入工作，也更能感受到生活的品質的。放鬆不是讓我們停下來不前進，而是讓我們有力氣，繼續走得更穩、更久。放鬆的感覺，像是一場突來的夏雨，洗刷我們心靈的塵埃，讓我們的思緒，回歸到清新純淨的起點。在這一刻，時間也會像是變得悠長而寬廣，我們的每一個呼吸，遂充滿著無限的可能與希望，我們更會感受到莫名的幸福與滿足，內心充滿平靜與安寧。放鬆，讓我們發現，我們能夠做到的事情，遠比我們想像的多，我們不再緊繃，身心更能自在安詳。放鬆的狀態，是我們讓大腦知道：「現在這一刻，我們是安全的，沒有危險的」。我們的身體，可以不知不覺地，從備戰的狀態中釋放出來。放鬆可以讓我們的身體很柔軟，真正的放鬆，我們會深入身體內部結構，打開緊縮已久的情緒與肌肉，讓能量自由流動，讓呼吸穩定緩慢。放鬆讓我們的身體，從緊縮中恢復彈性，使神經系統取得平衡，這時，眉頭鬆鬆的、肩膀塌塌的，就像躺在軟綿綿的床上，那麼的舒服；又像坐在草地上，盡情享受日光浴。放鬆的感覺，真好。
      放鬆時，我們才能「好好吃飯」。「好好吃飯」，我們就能品嚐到食物的滋味，幫助消化，順利吸收。好好吃飯，就是讓我們腳步放緩、紓壓、輕鬆安定。此時，我們的大腦，會聆聽身體感官的訊息，以及飢餓和飽足感的信號，好好用心吃頓飯，能讓我們的大腦，產生許多腦內啡，得到愉悅、放鬆與療癒，這是無法用科學來衡量的美好感受。我們若能全身放鬆，以歡喜感恩的心情，專注挾菜、咀嚼、吞嚥，就能清楚每一口飯、菜緩緩咀嚼而出的滋味。唯有放鬆、清楚、專注地吃飯，我們才能吃得健康，吃出食材的原味。我們的每一餐飯，都是補充身心營養的好時機，我們要認真去咀嚼，體會每一口食物的味道，並且感受它們進到我們身體後的滋補，才能真正享受美食。放鬆並專心地吃飯，我們就能吃得津津有味。我們要放鬆身心，放鬆頭腦，放鬆全身的肌肉，慢慢欣賞吃飯的動作，用心體驗細嚼慢嚥的過程，我們就能感覺身體是輕鬆愉快的。我們以感恩的心，享受完美的一餐，真棒。
       除了身體放鬆外，心理放鬆也非常重要。結束一天忙碌的工作後，睡覺是讓我們「恢復元氣」的重要關鍵。睡眠充足，我們才會神清氣爽，身心健康。資料顯示，最佳的睡姿是右側臥(又稱吉祥臥)，有益健康，不壓迫心臟，不妨礙消化，使人少夢、熟睡、減少打鼾，安詳入睡。我們每天睡覺時，要放鬆頭腦與身體，以輕鬆自在的心情，一夜好眠。規律的睡眠習慣，宜維持在晚上十一點前就寢，不熬夜，不看電視、電腦和手機。我們要全身放鬆地躺在床上，把睡姿調到最輕鬆、最自然的狀態，將全身的重量交給床鋪。放鬆臉部、放鬆眼睛、放鬆肩膀、放鬆腹部，從頭到腳，逐步放鬆，然後，再把心情也放鬆，放鬆頭腦，告訴自己，現在最重要的事是睡覺。頭腦與身體都放鬆了，才能睡得安穩，得到真正的休息。良好的睡眠，有助於穩定情緒，和應對壓力，讓我們能更好地面對生活中的挑戰。睡眠不僅是一種休息，更是我們健康生活的基石，是我們身體和大腦恢復和調整的必要時刻。充足的睡眠，可提高工作效率，我們才可享受到充滿活力的生活。
       放鬆是一種身心狀態都輕飄飄的感覺，它是一個當下的感受，簡單來說，就是要享受當下，讓我們的每一刻，都能身心舒暢。我們每個人，都可以創造屬於自己輕鬆的活動，那不是緊繃，而是多一點柔軟、鬆弛。當然，該認真的事，我們一定要努力去做的。這拿捏之間，端看我們如何有意識地收放自如，鬆緊有緻。精彩的生活，不該是一根緊繃的弦。平常，我們感覺好像有無止境的工作似的，總是不斷地奔波。好不容易上完五天班，迎來難得的週休二日，但是，一眨眼，又到了上班日了。為了生活，我們一直重複著「工作流程」。我們急著完成一件事，又總有下一件事，如此緊湊的行程，我們於是遺失了幸福感，走向緊繃，這樣，對生活也沒有餘裕與放鬆，實在可惜。其實，生活裡的「慢下來」，才是真正的快！也許，我們可以在工作很多、隱隱約約有些緊張時，逼自己停下來，離開公司，換一個空間，或小睡片刻。結果，我們可能會發現，換個地方或睡一覺後，回來工作的效率，高到嚇人，實在不可思議。往往，我們每次逼自己停下來去放鬆時，後面的收穫，從來都是不會令我們失望的。這種在生活中，相對「緊繃」和「放鬆」的調節，真的很重要。「緊繃狀態」是可以幫助我們專注和執行的，但那就像電腦開多了程式、資訊過載，不知不覺間，就會開始變慢一樣。「放鬆狀態」卻是一種相對的放鬆，看似我們「沒有在想」，但是，那些我們掛在心上的各種錯亂資訊，它們反而會自動連貫，主動梳理，讓我們在結束休息後，頭腦更清晰。因此，我們要學會「覺察」，才能有真正的「順遂」，要學會「放鬆」，才能自由地調節「專注力」。學會在生活裡的「緊」跟「鬆」，並收放自如，我們的人生，才能走得更遠、更順遂。

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.

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。