生活在世俗的眼光中，或做拥有充满无限可能的傻瓜。

I believe there’s timing to everything in life. There will be a time when I need to move through things in a hard way. There will be time when I have to live in my ego. There will be a time when I push and strive. There will be a time where I have to lie down, rest and rejuvenate.

我相信生命中的每件事都有时间安排。总会有一天我将遇见挫折、困难。总会有一天我将会活的自我里。总有一天我将奋力拼搏。总会有一天我将安静地躺着，享受恢复的过程。

I have learnt to let go of expectations yet live with my dreams and desires. I have come to a point where I know I am meant to be in the perfect place, with the perfect person in my life at the most divine timing. 

我已经学会了放弃期待，但我依然带着梦想和欲望生活。我知道自己应该会去一个完美的地方，在最神圣的时刻与生命中最完美的人在一起。

I have learnt to go with the flow of my life with least resistance. I have learnt to accept things the way they are and look at the essence of the moment. I am not giving up nor am I being weak, but I am surrendering into the higher wisdom of life and the Universe.

我已经学会了随遇而安。我已经学会了接受事物本来的样子，并看到当下的本质。这不是放弃，也不是展现软弱，而是去拥抱向生命和宇宙中那更高智慧。

I set my intention, soak it into every moment of my day and allow life to unfold with openness and curiosity. I understand that expectations about timing, is what kills the beauty of any essence in life. Sometimes, it’s just not meant to happen here and now, yet it is. 

我设定了自己的目标，将把其融入我生活的每时每刻，让生活在开放和好奇中展开。我明白，对时间的期待，会扼杀生命中任何本质之美。有时候，它就是不应该发生在这里和现在，但它只是在这里和现在，我可以享受生活的美丽。

I do not have to adhere to the society’s definition of success by the age of 30, 40 or 50. I have my own rhythm and timing. I have my own definition of success. What fits into the mass consciousness, does not mean it has to fit into mine. I am slowly discovering and coming closer to my own truth and allow myself to flow with my inner timing. 

我不必遵循社会对30岁、40岁或50岁成功的定义。我有自己的节奏和时间。我对成功有自己的定义。符合大众意识，并不意味着它符合我。我正在慢慢地发现和接近自己的真相，并允许自己与我内在时间流动。

No, I am not living in my own world, or perhaps I am, but at the same time, I see the balance between doing and being. I now prefer to sink in and observe, expressing my thoughts when I feel like. In fact, I have also learnt that self-expression can be demonstrated in many ways. I do not always need to voice my opinions openly. Sometimes there’s more creativity, fun and wisdom in non-verbal expression. I can be myself, the way I am. 

不，我不是生活在我自己的世界里，或许我是，但同时，我看到了行动与存在之间的平衡。现在，我更喜欢潜心的观察，在我想表达的时候表达我的想法。事实上，我也学会了许多自我表达的方式。我不需要总是公开地表达我的意见。有时在非语言表达中会有更多的创造力、乐趣和智慧。我可以做我自己，活出我自己。

I have come to see that the world is not about black or white. There isgrey and some other beautiful colors. I can soften my edges so I can still flow within a container. I have started to befriend my feminine energies and allow myself to be vulnerable. I have learnt to love and accept love in a more fluid way, not trying to be strong at all times. I allow tears to flow, and laugh heartfully. I have learnt to remove my veil and be naked, not only in front myself, but also my loved ones. I accept that I can be weak.

我明白了，世界并不是黑白分明的。存在着灰色和其他一些美丽的颜色。我可以软化我的棱角，这样我依然可以在生活的容器中流动。我开始善待我的女性能量，允许自己变得脆弱。我已经学会了用一种更灵活的方式去爱和接受爱，而不是试图在任何时候都变得坚强。我允许泪水流淌，我允许欢笑发自内心。我已经学会摘下面纱，除去外袍，不仅在自己面前，而且在我所爱的人面前。我承认我可以软弱。

I am starting to appreciate the virtue of patience. I no longer equate slowing down as a sign of aging. In fact, I see patienceand slowing a sign of wisdom. I know it is more important to align myself internally than to source for energies outside of me. I know it is more sustainable to be the igniter of my fire within,than to rely on anyone else. This does not mean that I don’t trust. In fact, it is because I trust so much more than before. I trust that I am taken care whenI am aligned tomy divinity.

我开始享受耐心的过程。我不再把放慢速度等同于衰老。事实上，我认为耐心和慢下来是智慧的象征。我知道更重要的是让我和内心保持平衡，而不是一直从外部获取能量。我知道，点燃内心的火焰，比依靠任何人都更可以持续。这并不意味着我不相信。事实上，这是因为我比以前更加信任他们了。我相信当我与我的神性结盟时，我被照顾。

I know that when I choose to step into my truth, I can stand up tall and strong. I know what seems to be passive is actually my way forward. It may seem to be the same story going round and round but.

我知道当我选择步入人生的真理时，我将挺起胸膛。我知道那些看似被动的事情其实是我需要前进的方向。似乎同样的故事不断重复，但只有我清楚地知道，它们来自一个不同的层次，一个更高的层次。

Sometimes we need to have faith to move forward in life. Like a fool, blind faith. Yet, it is a fool that can see the world’s infinite possibilities. I choose to be empty, so I can be fuelled with what goes beyond my imagination. I choose to see my life differently. I allow space for my life to rearrange itself so it better reflects my truth. I may have to go through some pain, but I accept it as the way it is. I allow myself to breathe and just be. I observe, trust and keep moving with higher guidance. 

有时候我们需要保持信念才能在生活中前进。或许像个傻瓜，包裹着盲目的信仰。然而，却只有傻瓜才能看到这个世界拥有无限的可能性。

我选择保持开放心态，我就能得到超出我想象的能量。我选择以不同的方式看待我的人生。我允许命运重新安排我的一生，以便更好地探索生命的真相。过程可能会充满痛苦，但我接受现实。我允许自己跟随着呼吸去做真实的自己。我将带着好奇心、保持真诚跟随着更高的指引继续前行。

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"I'd rather regret the things I've done

 than regret the things I haven't done."

Writer 作者: Karin Tan

Translated by 翻译:  William Wu