"寻找心灵安全的人,就像砍掉自己的四肢来装上不会带来痛苦或麻烦的假肢。"
— Henry Miller
Simplified Meaning:
Chasing total safety and certainty, even in your thoughts, can actually make life harder and less fulfilling. Imagine a person who is so afraid of getting hurt that they decide to cut off their arms and legs; then, they get artificial limbs to avoid any problems with their real ones. While they might think this will make life easier, they end up with something unnatural and more difficult to deal with. Instead of enjoying their own healthy limbs, they struggle with artificial ones that perhaps can’t feel or work as well. Similarly, if you try to make your mind completely free of any worries or risks by avoiding challenges or new experiences, you end up losing the ability to grow and enjoy life fully. To live a meaningful life, it’s important to accept some discomfort and uncertainty. For instance, learning a new skill can be tough and frustrating at first, but it eventually makes you stronger and more confident. Embracing difficulties and taking risks helps you develop as a person and enjoy life more deeply.