存在危機二部曲：無意義地解釋生命的意義 (Trilogy of Existential Crisis: Senselessly Interpreting the Meaning of Life)
對於存在感的焦慮和對生命真諦的追尋，是一種常見的心理現象。在這個世界上，許多人都共同面臨這種嚴峻的洗禮，並期待著逆境後的黎明。這引出了一個重要問題：生命的意義究竟是什麼？在本節目的第十集中，我們將探討人們對於生命意義的思考，以及他們尋求答案的方式。
首先，人們通常會問自己生命的目的是什麼，存在於這個世界上的意義是什麼。這涉及到生命的價值觀、目標以及如何實現有意義的生活。在前一集中，我們談到快樂是人們追求的目標之一，它帶給我們愉悅、滿足和幸福感，使我們感受到生命的美好。然而，生命的意義是否僅止於追求快樂呢？這將是我們本集要討論的問題。
對生命意義的思考往往源於對自身存在的疑惑以及對生活目的的追求。我們簡單列舉了五種人們對生命意義的思考方式，以及他們探尋答案的方法。
第一種思考方式是關於個人目標和價值觀。人們經常問自己追求的是什麼，什麼對他們來說是最重要的。有些人追求快樂，有些人注重孝道和秩序，還有些人認為與他人分享是最重要的，而被社會認可則是他們所追求的。每個人都有不同的價值觀和目標，他們不斷評估自己的生活，問自己是否喜歡自己的形式。這種抽離的自我觀察使他們思考自己是否喜歡目前的狀態，以及他們想要與他人分享什麼。
第二種思尋生命意義的方式，精神和宗教信仰是重要的途徑之一。透過信仰特定宗教教義或參與宗教儀式，人們能夠理解生命的意義並體驗其中。宗教就像一個遊戲規則，告訴我們什麼是好的、什麼是壞的，好人和壞人該如何表現。例如，佛教和道教要求吃素和不殺生，這被視為善良的體現。伊斯蘭教徒則禁止食用豬肉，如果違反規則，可能被視為不好的行為。宗教的儀式和信仰行為，如禱告、拜拜、燒香、上教堂唱聖歌等，讓人們將時間投注在特定的嚮往上，從而滿足他們的精神需求。在實踐宗教儀式的過程中，人們能夠感受到精神上的滿足和宗教信仰所提供的生命意義。
第三種探尋生命意義的方式是尋找個人的使命。有些人追求找到自己的使命並通過實現它來賦予自己生命的意義。他們可能追求特定的事業、參與社會公益活動或擔任特定家庭角色來實現這一使命。這與個人目標有些相似，但更強調實現使命或擔任角色的重要性。每個人都有不同的角色，例如同時扮演女兒、媽媽、奶奶、朋友、公司董事長、餐廳股東、教會教友或球團成員等，而哪個角色讓人們感到最有使命感，願意投入更多時間扮演並賦予自己生命的意義，則因人而異。
第四，人們可能透過學習和追求知識來尋找生命的意義，並從哲學、科學、藝術等領域中獲得洞察力和心靈的滿足。不僅僅是消費產品中的娛樂，通過學習遊戲的規則並思考應對方式，甚至是與社群和創作者互動，都是學習一種語言的過程。參與社會、參與世界，學習和思考如何表達自己，進行對話，都是獲得洞察力和滿足感的方法。任何一門科學領域都是知識和智慧的追求，這樣的語言可以更好地理解所見所聞，如股票市場的新聞、社會聲音的解讀，都使我們更加了解價值觀和社會的變遷。
第五，人們會意識到與他人的連結和互動關係對於生命的意義至關重要。他們可能透過家庭、友誼、群體參與或社會服務來建立有意義的人際關係，並維護和維持這些關係。無論是面對面的關係還是通過共同的興趣、遊戲公會等形成的連結，都是人與人之間相互影響的方式。人與他人的連結不僅僅是為了自己而活，也可能是觀看書籍、聽到的話語等引發的共鳴，或是共同追求社會訴求的集體行動。
人們會尋找個人使命。這需要隨著時間和經驗的變化不斷探索和思考。每個人對於生命意義可能有不同的答案。在尋找個人使命的過程中，尊重和理解他人的追求和思考方式是至關重要的，同時也要保持自己的思考和開放的探索態度。
為了更深入討論生命意義，我們需要了解存在主義、宗教和個人價值觀對生命意義的影響。
存在主義是一種哲學觀點，它強調個人的自由選擇和責任。存在主義認為人類在存在中面臨著孤獨、無意義和不確定性的現實。這些情況是每個人都會遇到的，只要我們存在，只要我們活著。這個世界充滿了不確定性，許多事情隨時會發生。即使是金錢，在某些時刻也會喪失其意義。此外，每個人都是孤獨的，沒有人可以真正地了解其他人。根據存在主義觀點，生命的意義是通過自我選擇和行動來創造的，同時也要對自己的行為負責。
宗教是一種信仰體系，對生命意義的追求具有深遠的影響。它提供了對宇宙的神秘和超越的信念，並給予生活指引。宗教通常包括關於神的存在、道德原則和生命目的的教導，這些對個人的生命意義具有重要的影響。宗教提供了生活的指引和目標，並強調個人需要有目標和遵守遊戲規則。
最後，個人的價值觀和信念系統結合了存在主義和其他信仰，塑造了每個人對生命意義的看法。因此，目標感非常重要，需要花時間找到符合自己信仰和價值觀的目標，並努力實踐。
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Anxiety about existentialism and the search for the true essence of life are common psychological phenomena. In this world, many people collectively face this challenging baptism and anticipate the dawn after adversity. This raises an important question: what is the meaning of life? In the tenth episode of our program, we will explore people’s reflections on the meaning of life and their ways of seeking answers.
Firstly, individuals often ask themselves what the purpose of their life is and what meaning exists in this world. This involves their values, goals, and how to lead a meaningful life. In the previous episode, we discussed happiness as one of the goals people pursue. It brings us joy, satisfaction, and a sense of happiness, allowing us to experience the beauty of life. However, does the meaning of life solely lie in the pursuit of happiness? This will be the question we discuss in this episode.
Contemplation on the meaning of life often stems from doubts about one’s own existence and the pursuit of life’s purpose. We briefly outlined five ways in which people think about the meaning of life and how they seek answers.
The first way is through personal goals and values. People often ask themselves what they are pursuing and what is most important to them. Some seek happiness, while others prioritize filial piety and order. Some believe that sharing with others is paramount, and being recognized by society is what they strive for. Each person has different values and goals, constantly evaluating their lives and asking themselves if they are content with their current state and what they want to share with others.
The second way is through spirituality and religious beliefs. By adhering to specific religious doctrines or participating in religious rituals, people can understand the meaning of life and experience it firsthand. Religion acts like a set of rules, guiding us on what is good and bad, how good and bad people should behave. For example, Buddhism and Taoism promote vegetarianism and non-killing as manifestations of kindness. Muslims are forbidden from consuming pork, and violating this rule may be seen as a morally wrong act. Religious rituals and practices, such as prayer, worship, burning incense, attending church and singing hymns, allow people to invest their time in specific longings, fulfilling their spiritual needs and providing meaning to their lives.
The third way is finding personal purpose. Some individuals strive to discover their own purpose and give meaning to their lives by fulfilling it. They may pursue specific careers, engage in social work, or take on specific family roles to fulfill this purpose. This is similar to personal goals but places greater emphasis on the importance of fulfilling a mission or assuming a role. Each person has different roles, such as being a daughter, mother, grandmother, friend, company director, restaurant shareholder, church member, or team member, and which role gives them a sense of purpose and willingness to invest more time in it to give meaning to their lives may vary.
Fourthly, people may seek the meaning of life through learning and the pursuit of knowledge, gaining insights and spiritual fulfillment from fields such as philosophy, science, and art. It is not just about consuming entertainment in products, but rather engaging in the rules of learning and contemplating ways to respond, even interacting with communities and creators. Engaging with society, engaging with the world, learning and reflecting on how to express oneself, engaging in conversations, are all ways to gain insights and a sense of fulfillment. Every field of science is a pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, and such language allows us to better understand what we see and hear, such as interpreting news in the stock market or understanding social voices, giving us a deeper understanding of changing values and society.
Fifth, people come to realize the crucial importance of connections and interactions with others in giving meaning to life. They may establish meaningful interpersonal relationships through family, friendships, group involvement, or social service, and work to sustain and nurture these relationships. Whether it’s face-to-face relationships or connections formed through shared interests, gaming guilds, and the like, they are ways in which individuals mutually influence one another. The connections between people are not only about living for oneself but can also be sparked by resonating with books, words heard, or collective actions in pursuit of social causes.
People seek personal missions, which require constant exploration and reflection over time and experience. Each individual may have different answers regarding the meaning of life. In the process of seeking personal missions, it is crucial to respect and understand others’ pursuits and ways of thinking while maintaining one’s own thoughtful and open-minded attitude.
To delve deeper into the discussion of life’s meaning, we need to understand the impact of existentialism, religion, and personal values.
Existentialism is a philosophical viewpoint that emphasizes individual freedom of choice and responsibility. It posits that humans confront a reality of loneliness, meaninglessness, and uncertainty in their existence. These conditions are encountered by everyone as long as we exist, as long as we are alive. The world is full of uncertainties, and many things can happen at any time. Even money can lose its meaning at certain moments. Additionally, every individual is inherently alone, and no one can truly understand another person. According to the existentialist perspective, the meaning of life is created through self-choice and action while taking responsibility for one’s behavior.
Religion is a belief system that has a profound impact on the pursuit of life’s meaning. It provides beliefs in the mystery and transcendence of the universe and offers guidance for living. Religion typically includes teachings about the existence of God, moral principles, and the purpose of life, which significantly influence an individual’s sense of life’s meaning. Religion provides guidance and goals in life and emphasizes the need for individuals to have purpose and abide by rules.
Finally, personal values and belief systems integrate existentialism and other faiths, shaping each individual’s perspective on the meaning of life. Therefore, a sense of purpose is crucial, requiring time to find goals that align with one’s beliefs and values and making efforts to actualize them.
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