The human life is composed of countless moments, each of which seems independent and elusive. It is like the workers involved in the construction of a building, who may not know the overall plan of the building and may not always remember it. Similarly, when a person goes through each hour and each day of their life, they do not fully understand the overall process and characteristics of their life.
These moments may seem isolated, but in reality, they are closely connected, forming a complex and lengthy process. In philosophy, the concept of "stage theory" has been proposed to explain this. Human life is like a drama, where each character has their own position and task, and each event has its inevitability and meaning. Only by understanding this wholeness can we truly understand the value and meaning of life.
Arthur Schopenhauer once said, "To understand a person, you must first see what they pursue, and then see what they avoid." This tells us that understanding a person's true desires and pursuits is to understand their most authentic and core part, and this understanding is the foundation of all other knowledge. Only by finding our inner drive and understanding our primary and true desires can we better plan our future and find our own path of development.
It is crucial to truly understand the process of our own life and our own values and desires. The more unique, valuable, and meaningful a person's personality is, the more necessary it is for them to occasionally recognize the general development and their own plans. This is beneficial for them. For this purpose, they must take the first step of "knowing oneself," that is, understanding their primary and true desires - which are extremely important for their happiness; then, they must have a general understanding of what ranks second and third. At the same time, they should also have a rough understanding of what kind of profession they should engage in, what role they need to play, and their relationship with the world.
Once we find our inner drive and desires, we need to take action. Regarding this action, a philosopher said, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it; courage is not the absence of doubt, but the conquest of it." Finding one's desires is not easy, but once found, it requires overcoming internal fears and doubts, putting them into practice, and making them a reality.
In this process, we also need to step out of the present "moments" and look at the overall process and value of our life. Just like a traveler who can only look back and see the winding path they have taken after reaching a high point. Similarly, a person involved in each "moment" of life can only focus on what needs to be done at the moment until these tasks are completed, and then realize that they were reasonable and necessary at that time.
Only through connection and comparison, reviewing the overall development of things, can we truly appreciate the essence of our character and abilities. We can see that when faced with a specific situation, guided by our guardian angel, we have chosen the only correct path amidst the chaos of divergent paths, as if inspiration flashed at that moment. This situation is true both in theory and in practical life. Conversely, the same principle applies to the worthless and failed things we engage in.
Life is a complex and lengthy process, and we need to have patience and continuous self-reflection. Only by transcending the present "moments" and reviewing the overall timeline can we better understand our personality and value, find our direction, pursue our true desires, and embark on our own wonderful life. Therefore, we need to seek more evidence, guide our own thinking, and embark on a journey of self-discovery.