「謝謝你，其實我們在離家幾萬公里之外，要的不過就是有人說一句『我懂你』。」

－《路過這個世界教我的事》，黃于洋。

接受與感受

我們似乎無法忍受事情的發展與預想不符，總想抗拒那些帶來苦惱、心痛與懊悔的變數。然而，宇宙的運行從不因我們的情緒而改變方向——每一件事，無論好壞，都是必然發生的，也是唯一能發生的。我們能做的，唯有接受，並全心全意去感受。

直到如今，我才漸漸懂得這一點。

就像剛剛，我原本計畫開始寫作，卻忽然靈光一閃，思緒轉向未來的規劃，於是就這樣來回激盪，一個小時悄然過去。過去的我或許會大發雷霆，嚷著：「我在忙，現在別來打擾！」可事後回望，發現情緒的堵塞從未帶來好結果。如今，我學會順著主所安排的際遇，讓自己活在當下，享受靈裡的交流。

這讓我想起剛過去的年假——幸好當時沒帶電腦回家，只帶了幾本書。雖然最終只讀完一本，我依然心懷感謝。行李箱裡只準備了兩套衣服，沒想到家人與朋友的分享，竟讓我帶著兩個袋子的好物回來。

於是我立下心願，明年過年回家時，只帶內衣褲！（這種私密事可以寫出來嗎？哈哈。）然後，一切順服主的祝福。

在這些簡單的經歷中，我發現，人真正需要的東西其實不多，平靜與安息，才是最重要的能力。與其執著於掌控，不如學會順服；與其為未知煩憂，不如盡情享受當下。

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Acceptance and Awareness

We often struggle when things don’t go as planned, instinctively resisting the variables that bring distress, heartache, and regret. Yet, the universe does not alter its course for our emotions—everything, whether good or bad, unfolds exactly as it must. The only thing within our power is to accept it and fully experience the moment.

Only now am I beginning to understand this.

Earlier, I had planned to start writing, but a sudden flash of inspiration pulled my thoughts toward future planning. I went back and forth between ideas, and an hour slipped away unnoticed. In the past, I might have been frustrated, thinking, “I’m busy! Don’t interrupt me now!” But looking back, I see that emotional resistance never led to better outcomes. Now, I’ve learned to go with the moments the Lord arranges, to live in the present, and to embrace the spiritual exchanges unfolding within me.

This reminds me of the recent Lunar New Year holiday. Thankfully, I didn’t bring my laptop home—just a few books. Though I only finished one, I am grateful. I had packed just two sets of clothes, yet through the generosity of family and friends, I returned with two bags full of wonderful gifts.

So, I’ve made a resolution: next year, I’ll go home for the holidays with only my undergarments! (Is this too personal to write? Haha.) And then, I’ll simply receive whatever blessings the Lord provides.

Through these simple experiences, I’ve realized that we actually need very little in life. True peace and rest are the greatest strengths. Rather than obsessing over control, it’s better to surrender. Rather than worrying about the unknown, it’s better to fully embrace the present.