"不了解自己是生活 错误地了解自己是思考"
— Fernando Pessoa
Simplified Meaning:
Living without self-awareness is like going through life on autopilot. You don't really think about your actions, feelings, or goals, and you just drift from one moment to the next. On the other hand, if you understand yourself poorly, you're constantly overthinking your thoughts and behaviors, sometimes stressing over details that might not even be accurate. Imagine you're driving a car without checking the fuel gauge, how much gas you have, or even where you’re going. You just keep driving without a real direction. This is like living without knowing yourself: you don't have a clear path, but you don't worry much either. Now, picture checking the fuel gauge, but it's broken and gives you wrong information. You might worry about running out of gas or going the wrong way because the information you have is faulty. This resembles knowing yourself badly: you may focus on the wrong things and stress out over them because your understanding is incorrect. To apply this idea to your own life, it's important to seek a true understanding of who you are—your values, strengths, and weaknesses. This way, you can live with clear direction and avoid unnecessary stress that comes from misconceptions about yourself.
