You may be a little anxious today,
Maybe because of some work that should be done, people to see, or negligence
“Anxiety” usually seems to be for something specific,
Let us think that as long as we overcome these things, we can have a long-term peace of mind.
But in fact, if you face life honestly,
Our “anxiety” is actually bigger and more essential.
In addition to the specific things we happen to be worried about,
As time goes by, we can see that our anxiety
Not from a specific matter, but from a more core — our “existence”
Although we may focus on dealing with specific concerns day after day, trying to create calm,
But what we are really fighting is the permanent anxiety about life.
This kind of anxiety can’t be eliminated, the existence of the essence, the shadow, and the destruction of our short life.
Most of the time.
Because of suffering from anxiety, we naturally surrender to some
It may eventually bring us a powerful and powerful fantasy.
To some extent, especially in North America, the illusion they rely on is travel.
At least there will be a clear blue sky.
On a small island with a time difference of 11.5 hours and 7 time zones,
There are warm sea water to caress our ankles,
There is a seaside villa on the pontoon.
As long as we can stay for a few more months, immerse ourselves in the beautiful sunshine.
Or, if our family can do everything as we wish and order, maybe we can get calm from it,
No more clutter, monotonous walls, crowded cabinets, oak flaking, only limestone.
Or maybe, if we can get a satisfactory position in the company, maybe we will be calmed down as well.
When the novel is sold, the film is made, or the shares we hold are worth hundreds of millions of dollars —
Then, when we walk into any occasion, we can immediately recognize who we are by strangers.
Or — this idea may be hidden in my heart —
If we can meet the “right person”,
There is no difficulty in fully understanding us and getting along with him.
Kind, interesting, with a pair of understanding eyes,
In his arms we can feel like a child with peace of mind – but not so.
Travel, home, status, love, this is the four elements of modern people’s fantasy to get calm.
However, despite the hope and enthusiasm in pursuing these goals, they all fail to calm us.
After the beach, the comfortable home, and the company’s big sale, anxiety still exists.
This is still true in any enticing embrace.
Anxiety is an essential state, which stems from some very reasonable reasons:
Because we are all very fragile creatures,
A complex network of fragile organs is operating before finally letting us fall down tragically.
Because when we make important decisions in life, the information is always insufficient.
We are like blindfolded helmsmen, imagining more than actually knowing;
And living in a society where the media is rampant, envy and impetuousness are social norms;
Because we are descendants of great warriors, the weak and the weak have long been trampled by wild animals.
And we have fear of the grassland and a yearning for the quietness of the suburbs.
This is not to say that there is no better or worse way to solve anxiety,
The most important step is actually to recognize and accept: We are always in an anxiety state.
Beyond the various things we are anxious, there is no need to worry about your anxiety.
This kind of anxiety does not mean that our life has gone wrong, but only because we are truly alive.
Therefore, we should be more cautious when pursuing something that we think will save us from anxiety.
We can still exhaust the methods to pursue them – if it is for motives other than calm,
In the process of pursuing, we may have to spend less effort and more questioning reflection.
We also don’t need to suffer loneliness —
We are by no means the only ones who are anxious; everyone is more anxious than they are inclined to admit.
Even a rich or a couple in love can’t be immune to anxiety.
It is our collective failure to acknowledge our true state to ourselves.
We should learn to laugh at our anxiety and anxiety – laughter is a sign of extreme relaxation
Letting things that are considered personal annoyance can be easily used as a joke between conversations.
At least we should embrace each other — not the intimate embrace of modern love.
But with sadness, the same reason, the hugs of angels in Botti’s paintings.
Angels come to earth and provide comfort for the cruel facts that human beings face about existence.
We must suffer alone, but we can at least extend our hands and hug
Those who are as suffering, winged, and anxious as we are,
And let us say in the best way we can do it: I understand.
Maybe because of some work that should be done, people to see, or negligence
“Anxiety” usually seems to be for something specific,
Let us think that as long as we overcome these things, we can have a long-term peace of mind.
But in fact, if you face life honestly,
Our “anxiety” is actually bigger and more essential.
In addition to the specific things we happen to be worried about,
As time goes by, we can see that our anxiety
Not from a specific matter, but from a more core — our “existence”
Although we may focus on dealing with specific concerns day after day, trying to create calm,
But what we are really fighting is the permanent anxiety about life.
This kind of anxiety can’t be eliminated, the existence of the essence, the shadow, and the destruction of our short life.
Most of the time.
Because of suffering from anxiety, we naturally surrender to some
It may eventually bring us a powerful and powerful fantasy.
To some extent, especially in North America, the illusion they rely on is travel.
At least there will be a clear blue sky.
On a small island with a time difference of 11.5 hours and 7 time zones,
There are warm sea water to caress our ankles,
There is a seaside villa on the pontoon.
As long as we can stay for a few more months, immerse ourselves in the beautiful sunshine.
Or, if our family can do everything as we wish and order, maybe we can get calm from it,
No more clutter, monotonous walls, crowded cabinets, oak flaking, only limestone.
Or maybe, if we can get a satisfactory position in the company, maybe we will be calmed down as well.
When the novel is sold, the film is made, or the shares we hold are worth hundreds of millions of dollars —
Then, when we walk into any occasion, we can immediately recognize who we are by strangers.
Or — this idea may be hidden in my heart —
If we can meet the “right person”,
There is no difficulty in fully understanding us and getting along with him.
Kind, interesting, with a pair of understanding eyes,
In his arms we can feel like a child with peace of mind – but not so.
Travel, home, status, love, this is the four elements of modern people’s fantasy to get calm.
However, despite the hope and enthusiasm in pursuing these goals, they all fail to calm us.
After the beach, the comfortable home, and the company’s big sale, anxiety still exists.
This is still true in any enticing embrace.
Anxiety is an essential state, which stems from some very reasonable reasons:
Because we are all very fragile creatures,
A complex network of fragile organs is operating before finally letting us fall down tragically.
Because when we make important decisions in life, the information is always insufficient.
We are like blindfolded helmsmen, imagining more than actually knowing;
And living in a society where the media is rampant, envy and impetuousness are social norms;
Because we are descendants of great warriors, the weak and the weak have long been trampled by wild animals.
And we have fear of the grassland and a yearning for the quietness of the suburbs.
This is not to say that there is no better or worse way to solve anxiety,
The most important step is actually to recognize and accept: We are always in an anxiety state.
Beyond the various things we are anxious, there is no need to worry about your anxiety.
This kind of anxiety does not mean that our life has gone wrong, but only because we are truly alive.
Therefore, we should be more cautious when pursuing something that we think will save us from anxiety.
We can still exhaust the methods to pursue them – if it is for motives other than calm,
In the process of pursuing, we may have to spend less effort and more questioning reflection.
We also don’t need to suffer loneliness —
We are by no means the only ones who are anxious; everyone is more anxious than they are inclined to admit.
Even a rich or a couple in love can’t be immune to anxiety.
It is our collective failure to acknowledge our true state to ourselves.
We should learn to laugh at our anxiety and anxiety – laughter is a sign of extreme relaxation
Letting things that are considered personal annoyance can be easily used as a joke between conversations.
At least we should embrace each other — not the intimate embrace of modern love.
But with sadness, the same reason, the hugs of angels in Botti’s paintings.
Angels come to earth and provide comfort for the cruel facts that human beings face about existence.
We must suffer alone, but we can at least extend our hands and hug
Those who are as suffering, winged, and anxious as we are,
And let us say in the best way we can do it: I understand.
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