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"生命是一段非自愿的实验性旅程。这是精神通过物质世界的旅程,由于这种精神只能通过感官了解自己,所以每当它需要检验自己的自我认知时,它就会转向感官。"

Fernando Pessoa

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Life can be compared to a journey that we didn't choose to embark on, much like how a child doesn't choose to be born but finds themselves navigating through the world. During this journey, our soul or inner self tries to understand who we are and what we are made of by experiencing the world around us. Think of it like experimenting—just as scientists conduct experiments to understand the world, we use our senses (like seeing, hearing, touching) to learn about ourselves. For example, when you touch a hot stove, you learn that it hurts, and you get a better understanding of what pain is and how you react to it. This process helps you understand your limits and preferences, shaping your identity. By paying attention to our reactions to various experiences—joy, pain, love, fear—we get to know ourselves better. So, in everyday life, paying attention to how different experiences make us feel can help us grow and understand who we are. Use your senses to engage with the world, learn from your experiences, and you will gain deeper knowledge about yourself. This approach helps you make better decisions and become more self-aware.

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Existence Human experience Life journey Perception Self-discovery Self-knowledge Senses Spiritual journey
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