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8-7

Understanding will never bring you peace. That’s why I have instructed you to trust in me, not in your understanding. Human beings have a voracious appetite for trying to figure things out in order to gain a sense of mastery over their lives. But the world presents you with an endless series of problems. As soon as you master one set, another pops up to challenge you. The relief you had anticipated is short-lived. Soon your mind is gearing up again: searching for understanding (mastery) instead of seeking me (your master).

The wisest of all men, Solomon, could never think his way through to peace. His vast understanding resulted in feelings of futility rather than in fulfillment. Finally, he lost his way and succumbed to the will of his wives by worshiping idols.

My peace is not an elusive goal, hidden at the center of some complicated maze. Actually, you are always enveloped in peace, which is inherent in my presence. As you look to me, you gain awareness of this precious peace.

理解永遠不會帶來平靜。這就是為什麽我指示你要信靠我，而不是你的理解。人類對試圖弄清楚事物以獲得對生活的掌控感有著貪婪的渴望。但世界會給你呈現出無休止的問題。一旦你掌握了其中一個，另一個問題就會冒出來挑戰你。你所期待的解脫是短暫的。很快你的思緒再次被激活：尋求理解（掌握）而不是尋找我（你的主人）。

智慧最高的所羅門，從未能夠通過思考達到平靜。他廣博的理解導致了無用的情感，而不是實現滿足感。最終，他迷失了方向，屈服於他妻子們的意願，崇拜偶像。

我的平安不是一個難以捉摸的目標，隱藏在某個複雜的迷宮中心。事實上，你總是被平安所籠罩，這是我同在的內在特質。當你仰望我時，你會意識到這珍貴的平安。