去年的農曆初二，兩個總是帶頭的姑姑提議不要再讓阿嬤辛苦準備一桌菜，帶阿嬤去外頭餐廳吃飯。提了很多次了，這次阿嬤總算答應，但看到餐廳的位置後，我、先生和姊姊心裡都一沉。
Last year, on the second day of the lunar calendar, two of my proactive aunts suggested not letting Grandma prepare a table full of dishes, opting instead to take her out to a restaurant. We had discussed this many times before, and this time Grandma finally agreed. But upon seeing the location of the restaurant, my husband, sister, and I felt a sinking feeling.
繼續閱讀 “探聽幸福——關於阿嬤的小故事10″
大家是什麼時候意識到自己以前都沒有意識地活著？我覺得這種感受是漸進式地，每次遇到相關的事情才會「意識到」原來我以前都不曾意識到的事情。事情可能類型不同，但都是圍繞著一個課題——「不足」。
When did everyone realize that they had been living without consciousness before? I feel that this realization is gradual, occurring each time something relevant happens, making one “conscious" of things overlooked in the past. The types of incidents may vary, but they all revolve around a common theme – “insufficiency."
繼續閱讀 “有意識"
人的思緒很奧妙，無一刻停歇，在無意識的狀態下仍會擅自尋覓主題，找到後便不間斷地針對那一對象再三忖度，如果那對象是塊牛肉大概已被反覆煎成黑炭了。
The human mind is mysterious, never ceasing its activity. Even in unconscious states, it relentlessly seeks out topics, engaging in uninterrupted contemplation. If that focus happens to be a piece of beef, it might have been repeatedly seared into charcoal by now.
繼續閱讀 “驟停"
總是會有那麼些時候明明日子一樣過得好好的，但卻突然被不安襲擾，像是被一片厚烏雲籠罩，覺得前途黯淡、人生無望。我想這些時刻大概是未知的力量給予的反思時刻，「再走下去會撞到牆，轉彎吧！」
There are moments when life seems to be going smoothly, yet suddenly, a sense of unease creeps in, like being enveloped by thick dark clouds, casting a shadow over the future and making life seem hopeless. Perhaps these moments are reflections prompted by the unknown forces, urging one to rethink their path, as if saying, “You’re heading towards a wall, make a turn!"
繼續閱讀 “人間修煉"
這集好味小姐聊到與心愛之物的道別，讓我想到在2020年時我大量出售了收藏的書、影音作品。
This episode of “Lady Flavor" discussing bidding farewell to beloved possessions reminded me of the massive sell-off of my collection of books and media in 2020.
繼續閱讀 “關於道別與成長"
遲來的啟蒙 Start From Here Now 