2021年4月26日 星期一

【第九屆】109學年度靜思語與我的生命故事徵文比賽_第一名_人發心系一年級_Nyam Zhi Yee_Many seek illumination by lighting up a lamp when the true light is within

     Jing Si Aphorisms analogize and enlighten realities to nourish the spirit and the mind of many. The verbatim of Master Cheng Yen’s wisdom, “Many seek illumination by lighting up a lamp when the true light is within”, has brought great significance to my wellbeing as it emphasizes believing in myself. The importance of self-esteem is socially underrated. Nowadays, the conversations about having confidence lack the awareness and need for one to regard themselves in the highest esteem. Most people like my past self tend to be confined in the void of worthlessness and hence unknowingly chase recognition from others to feel contented with themselves.

 

Throughout my life, I struggled to accept myself and would seek external validation through social media, peers and external beauty. This in turn strayed me into a deeper void of worthlessness and facade. I would post the best sides of my life on social platforms and anticipate positive comments about my post and looks. It was immediate gratification for a short while. My ego was boosted and I felt like I was under the spotlight showered with love and attention. However, it slowly became detrimental for my health as the incessant need to fit into the social standards of being pretty and skinny made me unsatisfied with what I was born with. I would starve myself, recklessly spend my money on trendy items and change my looks to

impress people and not myself. I slipped into a persona that fed into a deceptive euphoria. I desired popularity and to be respected by others that I forgot that I had to respect myself first.

 

Until one day when I stumbled upon the mentioned quote in a Tzu Chi building, I had a sudden inclination towards the adage. I was able to feel a connection between its meaning and my situation. The words used were simplistic yet profound which made me gravitate to its presence. I love how the phrase inaugurated with “illumination”, and knowing illumination is not from a direct light source demonstrates how the validation from others is not as powerful as the “light from within”. The use of “light” as the true potential of our inner self foils the craving for others’ acceptance.

 

The selected aphorism is empowering because it gave me the epiphany to pull through my darkest hours. It helped me realize the toxicity I encased myself in and allowed me to break the venomous cycle. Moreover, it showed how much I underestimated myself for my own happiness. I began to take a long hiatus from social media and expand my hobbies to ignite my true self. Although the process is not instantaneous, I am gradually improving with the help of other Jing Si aphorisms. In retrospect, encountering that wise phrase was a turning point in my life. Though the saying is constructed by words, it has a pivotal influence that shifts my mentality from an attention addict to a humble individual. I am privileged to have come across the aphorism at an earlier age to assist in my wellbeing and guide me to an insightful journey. Not only has it taught me to respect myself but proved to me that words have the power to change us.

【第九屆】109學年度靜思語與我的生命故事徵文比賽_第二名_醫學系四年級_易烈瑜_愛,就是生命中的力量

    某次人文課,老師要我們回想成長過程裏中最痛苦的記憶。或許正因在被愛包圍的環境中成長,那些不快一下就被愛所掩飾。我便努力回想,腦海中浮現的是六、七歲的我遭受您嚴厲的斥責,哭得聲嘶力竭,隨後您也哭了,把我緊緊攬進懷裡,與我一同啜泣。如今我才明白,何謂「愛之深,責之切」。仔細想來這也稱不上痛苦,只因與您一同感受這難受的情緒才備感深刻吧!

 

    自我還在牙牙學語之際,您就帶著我每天上下班,認識世間萬物,陪伴我度過大小挑戰。您的愛,不曾缺席。如今上了大學,隔著巍峨的中央山脈,您的愛依舊在。身為醫學生的父母,無不望子成龍、望女成鳳,對子女寄予厚望。但每當我憂心忡忡地向您傾訴課業上的煩惱,擔心無法通過大體解剖的考驗,也擔心自己準備國考沒能在有限的時間內達到該有的程度。您總告訴我盡力就好,您每每耳提面命的,反而是我是否睡眠充足、好好吃飯、按時去運動等。所幸在您的愛待下,這些擔憂終能煙消雲散,化作最美好的結果。不給壓力的背後,其實乘載了更多的愛。您的支持,是一種不求回報的愛,只要我好好的。

 

    上人云:「愛,就是生命中的力量」謝謝您讓我感受到這句靜思語真摯又無比璀璨的光,謝謝您成為我爸爸。面對這浩瀚無際的愛,怎能不全力以赴以回報?小時候覺得學習是本分,而今覺得好好學習是責任,是為了讓您放心、讓老師放心、讓未來病人放心的責任。我更願意實踐上人的理念,將愛心延伸得更遠一些,成為一位愛人的仁醫,在未來讓您為我感到驕傲。

 

 

【第九屆】109學年度靜思語與我的生命故事徵文比賽_第三名_社工系一年級_鄭暐馨_找回自信,守好自己的一念心」

俗話說:「不經一番寒徹骨,怎得梅花撲鼻香。」生命中總有大大小小的挫折,而每一次的挫折,都將成為未來人生道路上的重要養分。

高中時期的課業壓力是許多人心中的噩夢,在我的求學過程中,高中一年級的自己,就像是一隻被嚇壞的小貓,多麼希望不被任何人發現,躲在牆角靜靜地哭泣。

2017年的暑假,我以剛剛好的成績,考進縣內第三志願的高中,滿心期待幻想著青春、快樂的高中生活,殊不知接踵而來的是宛如地獄般的課業壓力,各科程度都不怎麼好的自己,用盡全力想追上同學們的步伐,卻始終看不見希望,就連最拿手的社會科成績也不理想,我開始變得越來越慌張,深怕成績如此差的我會被他人看不起,甚至懷疑自己根本不該待在這所學校,像是一顆不定時的炸彈,隨時都可能會爆發,天天將難過與害怕的情緒發洩在家人身上。

直到有一天英文老師發現了我的狀況,老師用媽媽心教導著我,永遠記的老師牽起我的手說:「你要相信你夠好,要好好的愛自己,因為真正的愛心就是照顧好自己的這顆心。」聽到這句靜思語時,心想著,沒錯如果連自己的心都照顧不好,怎麼成為助人工作者呢?

從此之後,我告訴我自己,讀書是為了將來有更多的能力去幫助人,就不再執著考試卷上的分數,也找回了從前的自信。而這句靜思語:「真正的愛心就是照顧好自己的這顆心。」成為我邁向社工師目標的重要力量。

 

【第九屆】109學年度靜思語與我的生命故事徵文比賽_佳作_物治系二年級_簡琬庭_信心、毅力、勇氣

    「做不到的」、「做不下去了」、「不敢去做」,這三句話曾經是我的親信,圍繞在身旁,成為有力的擋箭牌。

    到其他班級進行好報朗讀,是國中時每位同學的例行公事,在一次朗讀的機遇下,我遇見了那三位親信,那次朗讀我帶著有點感冒的嗓子,走上了隔壁班的講台,一如往常地把準備好的好報朗讀出來,但這次台下不是認真聽講的同學,而是一陣的竊竊私語,討論著讀音,模仿感冒的嗓子,耳邊的騷動,使我的笑容逐漸消失,語速加快,最後拖著沉重的步伐,走下講台。

   「我做不到的」,是下一次需要上台朗讀時的藉口,「我英文不好」,是推掉英語朗讀的理由,「我大提琴練不下去了」是因為在舞台上一直無法有好表現,想放棄,「我不敢再上台表演」是一種對舞台的恐懼。一次的上台朗讀,我得到了名為藉口的親信,失去了信心、毅力、勇氣。

    直到高中,老師們要求我們每天抄一句靜思語,靜思語下方,有些的小故事,其中影響最深的是:「信心、毅力、勇氣,三者具備,則天下沒有做不成的事。」下方寫著,「做不到的」是因為缺乏信心;「做不下去了」是因為缺乏毅力;「不敢去做」則是因為缺乏勇氣,看到這時,我腦中浮現許多拿這三句話當藉口的畫面,此時一束光照入心中陰暗的角落,我頓悟了失去的東西,曾經的親信努力地想要拉我回去原本的陣營,但這次我選擇再一次上台朗讀好報,在一次的毛遂自薦,我用顫抖的腳,再次踏上講台,握住這次機會。

    我沒有辦法在每次機會上,馬上有信心、毅力、勇氣,但我透過默念這句話,讓我在接下來的高中、大學生涯中,把握住許多機會,為人生畫本上塗上色彩。靜思語,給我了信心、毅力、勇氣。

【第九屆】109學年度靜思語與我的生命故事徵文比賽_佳作_社工系一年級_陳昱璇_孝順其實很簡單

 

     對於高中就讀住宿學校的我來說,兩個月左右回家一次,已經是習以為常的一件事了,我從高一時每晚躲在被窩偷偷掉淚,到現在大學有時忙到忘記想家,偶爾父母打電話關心我的近況,我都說我過得很好,有認真讀書,三餐也都有吃飽,認為只有更加獨立,才能讓父母放心。

    我總覺得父母打電話不停重複提醒我,外出要注意自身安全、交通安全等事項,讓我感到非常不耐煩,這個想法在我高三時,無意間看到「讓父母歡喜安心,就是孝順。」這句靜思語後有了改變,從以前到現在父母對我的耳提面命,都只是希望身為子女的我,在外地求學能夠平安健康而已。

    在今年年初的一次下雨天,我騎機車外出不小心摔車,手腳有輕微擦傷,雖然傷勢並不嚴重,但隔天一大早爸媽就開四小時的車,來花蓮看我,看到他們風塵僕僕趕來,我真的無臉面對,看到臉上掛著滿滿焦急和擔心的父母,我愧疚的無地自容,對於自己騎車的不小心,感到萬分的懺悔,媽媽經過十月懷胎生下我,辛苦將我拉拔長大,身體髮膚受之父母,我怎麼能如此大意。

    現在我將「讓父母歡喜安心,就是孝順。」這句靜思語,寫在我的書桌前,時時刻刻提醒自己,孝順父母需要的,不僅是物質上的孝順,還有精神上的孝順,照顧好自己以及定期回家陪伴家人,平日的電話問安更是不能少,沒有人知道是無常先到還是明天先到,孝順父母其實很簡單,照顧好自己就達成孝順父母最基本的條件了。

【第九屆】109學年度靜思語與我的生命故事徵文比賽_佳作_公衛系碩士班_張勇秉_When I find myself in times of trouble, Jing Si Aphorism comes to me.

 When asked to choose one of Jing Si Aphorisms which is my favorite, I give up, because it is difficult to choose which one I like the most. Especially after more than 10 years walking in the Tzu Chi Bodhisattva Path, I have been touched a lot by Jing Si Aphorism, which answers a lot of life's problems. But when asked whichever has a deep meaning? And whichever has had the biggest impact on my life, and then I have a lot to tell.

 

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me

Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me

Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

 

These are lyrics from a song that was popularized by the Beatles precisely describes how the Jing Si Aphorism had a lot of impact on my life. Instead of Mother Mary, Jing Si Aphorism came to my mind when trouble, tiredness, and despair hit. This life of ups and downs always takes me on unpredictable journeys. In moments of joy, where it feels like there is nothing to worry about, and then Jing Si Aphorism will comes to remind: Realize you are blessed, and cherish these blessings then continue to cultivate more blessings. ( 惜福 造福 造福 ) Makes me not lost control with current happiness and forget that the blessings I enjoy today are seeds I planted in the past. This means that to feel happy, one must be more active in sowing and cultivating merit at this time.

 

Conflict occurs time by times, especially with people around me, they could be our family member, colleagues, coworkers or neighbors, so Jing Si Aphorism will remind me that: Forgiving others is, in fact, being kind to ourselves (原諒 別人 就是 善待). It is like touching a heart full of anger without waiting for the relationship to burn to dust. There is no better way to reconcile than first to apologize and forgive all parties, then we can sit and sit with a calm heart.

 

Sometimes I also feel disappointed because I fail to do many things, especially failing to achieve life's goals, but I will be reminded that: Nothing is impossible with confidence, perseverance, and courage. (信心 毅力 勇氣 三者 俱備 天下 沒有 不成 事。) there is no need to be discouraged for failed, as long as I have the confidence, perseverance, and courage then there will always be an opportunity to try again, until the results I achieve are satisfactory.

 

In doing Tzu Chi activities, I often feel physical fatigue. Often times I feel that when my peers are absorbed in their respective worlds, I spend more time with other volunteers doing Tzu Chi activities. So when I was tired and anxious, I keep being reminded that: The body can tire but the spirit must not tire, for the spirit is the fountain of wisdom. (身體 可以 心靈 不要 因為 心靈 慧命 泉源。) This aphorism is like a mantra that can instantly make the battery in the mind that is not energized be recharged instantly.

 

Like a doctor concocts the right medicine for each disease in each patient, thus Master Cheng Yen has given the right Jing Si Aphorism for every problem that occurs in each phase of the life of various people. This medicine is so effective that over the past 30 years many people have drawn immeasurable blessings from the words of Jing Si's Aphorism, likewise, I have been much shaped and saved by the spiritual powers contained in Jing Si Aphorism .

【第九屆】109學年度靜思語與我的生命故事徵文比賽_佳作_傳播系三年級_蔣宜妏_點亮生命的一盞燈

 

「勇氣不可失,信心不可無,世間沒有不能與無能的事,只怕不肯。」這一句話總是在我低潮時給予我能量,每個人走在各自的人生路途中總是起起伏伏,面對挫折打擊時,每個人都有不同的燈指引著出口。

小時候無憂無慮的生活,面對人際、課業的煩惱,總有爸爸媽媽、老師當依靠,給我勇氣鼓勵我;長大後必須學習獨立生活,面對人事、業務、自我的是非紛擾,不知找誰依靠,導致自己越來越不快樂,也逐漸沒有信心。在這時又剛好承接社團的行政幹部、參與創業計畫、製作自己的畢業作品,心情更煩躁更疲累,懷疑自己真的能做到嗎?或是為什麼我要做呢?暑假正是儲備期,藉由暑假好好調整、充電,參加慈青暑期幹部訓練營時,師父給我一張靜思語書籤,上面就寫著「勇氣不可失,信心不可無,世間沒有不能與無能的事,只怕不肯。」瞬間像是打了一針強心針,告訴自己都還沒嘗試過怎麼知道自己不行,拿出勇氣和自信試試看,相信只要肯做一定會有收穫。

但才剛開學就面臨難關,時間要如何安排?每天感覺都有做不完的事,被企劃書、預算表追著跑、跑遍各大處室、協調社團內部事項,使原本的初心及信心逐漸被抹去,甚至有退轉心,想離開社團,但當我看見行事曆上的靜思語書籤,我又告訴自己再堅持一下,現在的我依然在社團、課業上努力,或許這盞燈有時會沒電,但只要願意相信並選擇堅持就會看見希望。

 

 

 

【第九屆】109學年度靜思語與我的生命故事徵文比賽_佳作_人發心系一年級_Sabrina_Having possessions has its worries, having nothing has its.

 

The aphorism, “Having possessions has its worries, having nothing has its freedom” is

my favourite of all the other aphorisms. This is because it gives an in-depth perspective of what liberation means in life. For the longest time, I have struggled with feeling free. Since I was young, I felt like the world was a cage I willingly put myself in, yet I was unable to escape. With the help of my favourite aphorism, it helped me identify one of my life bittersweet frustration, which is owning a pet.

 

I begin with my chapter: Owning a pet. At the ripe age of 8 years old, I had a golden retriever named Buddy. For what seemed to be a long time, I have always wanted a pet dog. Hence my parents decided to adopt Buddy. I loved him so much but my parents made Buddy my responsibility because I wanted him. I had to bathe him, feed Buddy, take Buddy on walks and accompany Buddy as he was once an abandoned puppy with anxiety issues before I had him. Even for food, I had to budget my allowance given by my parents, save enough money to afford Buddy’s food and favourite treats. Looking back, my parents were not neglectful, they wanted me to understand the consequence of wanting. This resulted in me rejecting birthday parties

invited by my friends and involvement with school activity because Buddy would become neurotic when I am away from him. Although I loved him with my heart, I was evidently held back to join the society. My reflection on this situation when I stumbled this aphorism is that having ownership over the dog is unfair to Buddy himself since he is dependent on me to live. Moreover, having Buddy loaded me with distress as I had to learn to be frugal and ensure Buddy feels safe at all times.

 

However, as Buddy aged, he died from cancer and it tore me apart. The years of being together and the sudden separation agonized my days. The only thing that aid in coping was when I associated the aphorism with my own life scenario. Why this aphorism meant so much for me is because it acts as a memoir of my lovely dog due to the fact I have created deep connections with his death with the aphorism to cope. I acknowledged that I voluntarily accepted the consequences of possession, which is an attachment with Buddy; and the loss of a being I love is part of the path to freedom. Years later after Buddy’s passing, I feel unrestrained when I leave home to socialize with friends. Even though I am freer, I am blessed to have this experience and to come across the aphorism to alleviate the tragedy. What I learn from the experience and the aphorism is that possessions are ephemeral and therefore obtaining nothing

avoids suffering as a whole.

【第九屆】109學年度靜思語與我的生命故事徵文比賽_佳作_社工系碩士班_游仁甫_時刻省思,自我精進

 

鑒往知來,在人類文明的發展當中,無不從古人的肩膀上持續探索宇宙萬物的真理,在沒有電的發明之前,人們是用燭火來照亮夜晚,在沒有電氣化的火車發明之前,人們是用柴油、煤炭作為燃料的蒸汽火車來進行運輸工具,直至今日電動車的時代也馬不停蹄的接踵而至,透過了解古人的發明,並進行優化過後產出新的發明,是人類充滿智慧的象徵之一。

大則整個社會的進展,小則自我能力的精進,進入大學以後,處在高教的殿堂裡,無處不見形形色色的人,有些人放學後就去圖書館埋首在書堆裡擴展新知,有些人放學後出去校外開拓自然視野亦或是參加志工服務性質的活動及團體來拓展人際,也有些人放學後則回到自己的宿舍小窩,進入網路世界裡遨遊天際,即使放學後都有不同的安排與規劃,但是回到課業上仍能保有高水準的人也大有人在;當然也曾經看過有人因為用心於外務,而完全忽略課業的夥伴們,而這些見識皆成了我未來成長的養分。

大一時的我,總以為花費在課業的時間越多,才能取得好的成績,而將其他休閒娛樂的時間降到最低,結果成績維持普通的水準,大二時因為積極的參加社團活動以及其他娛樂休閒,而較少用心於課業,成績不甚理想,大三時,因為修習師培的緣故,以及在專業知識上的提升,開始請教周遭夥伴們的讀書方式,並做了調整,漸漸將重心移回課業上,但也不失休閒娛樂以及運動,成績就緩緩的提升了,對我而言是莫大的歡喜,就好像實驗室裡的培養皿,經困難重重的磨練以後培育成功,也產生很大的信心,在大四以後漸漸掌握適合自己的閱讀小訣竅,準備起來也就不那麼費力又有效果。

在這些過程裡,也很感恩課堂上老師們也偶爾會教我們一些閱讀的技巧,幫助我在一次又一次的自我實驗的過程裡,省思自己並找到光明的出口,我相信正如同靜思語中的:「把他人拿來做自己的鏡子,看他人的優點,自我鞭策,看別人的缺點,反省自己」,見賢思齊,見不賢則內自省的態度,勢必將能創造更好的自己,歡喜的做許多有利於社會的事情,創造共好共榮的未來社會。

【第九屆】109學年度靜思語與我的生命故事徵文比賽_佳作_醫學系四年級_王睿筳_活在當下,感受每個微小的快樂。

 

第一次接觸靜思語,是個奇妙的機緣,也是我們這一代八年級生共同的回憶。「口說好話,心想好意,身行好事,腳走好路」才剛學會認字的我,站在隱隱飄來尿騷味的廁所間,看著牆上護貝的透明小卡,發音不太標準的將它唸了出來,自此這句話深深地烙印在腦海中。

    小學二年級,無憂無慮稚嫩的年紀,對於這句話的理解並沒有太深。但對於腳走好路,我總是不太理解,腳本來就是用來走路的呀!走不好的話,跌倒就會受傷、會痛,為什麼上人還要特別提點我們要好好走路呢?還好下課鐘響總能讓疑惑煙消雲散。

    年長後,對於人生產生更多困惑與混亂,促使我開始尋找寧靜深遠的生活方法。看了許多書,不管是張曼娟的散文抑或是西方哲學書籍,它們總提到一樣的概念活在當下。活在當下看似陳腔濫調,其實是一種很深沉而寧靜的生活方式。不再沉浸在快速的網路世界,而是用身心去感受經歷的一切,不管是與朋友一起聊天的開心大笑,或是早晨起床時感受到和煦的朝陽灑落。真切的感受進而得到寧靜與快樂。這讓我想起小時候印在腦海中的這句話口說好話,心想好意,身行好事,腳走好路。原來這句話不只是上人叮囑我們平時要為善,最後一句「腳走好路」,甚至提點了我們好好專注的活在當下,走路的時候,腳就好好的走,去感受地面的起伏,如同真切的去感受人生中的高低浪潮。

    感恩緣分,讓我兒時遇見了承載上人智慧的靜思語,讓「口說好話,心想好意,身行好事,腳走好路」這句話伴我一生,活在當下,感受每個微小的快樂。