In life, we often come across situations or people that leave us feeling irritated or dissatisfied. When that happens, it's a good moment to pause and reflect: Is the problem really out there, or is it something within me?
By stepping back and seeing things from others' perspectives, we can turn every challenge into an opportunity for growth. This is how we nurture wisdom — by training our hearts and minds to benefit both ourselves and others.

每個人都會遇到讓自己不滿意的事情，此時就要自我警惕，反思是否是自己的問題。此時，可以試著從不同的角度去看待問題、理解別人的行為和想法，將此事視為磨練與考驗，如此才能增長智慧、自利利他。 

As Venerable Master Cheng Yen reminds us, "Where there are people, there will be problems. The key is to take good care of your own heart and mind. If you feel dissatisfied with someone, don't rush to blame them. Instead, turn inward and adjust your mindset. Spiritual cultivation is a constant test — can you see others with kindness and handle challenges with understanding? When conflicts arise, communicate with an open heart. As we work together to improve, we grow side by side. In helping others, we also help ourselves; in cultivating ourselves, we naturally uplift those around us."

證嚴上人指出：「有人的地方，一定會有問題，所以要把心顧好，一旦對別人感到不滿意，就要自我警覺：問題不是出在別人身上，是在自己，要調整自己的心念。修行就是要考驗自己是否看人順眼、看事滿意。遇事要與對方溝通，共同把缺點修正，讓人與事都圓滿，這就是自利利他的菩薩道，利他就是利己，修自己就是要成就他人。」 

Venerable Master Cheng Yen also reminds us that life is naturally filled with change and uncertainty. No matter how the world shifts around us, we can always choose to be steady and kind in each moment. She reminds us, "Friction between people is inevitable — it's simply part of life. Life is filled with suffering and constant change. Instead of resisting it, we practice calming our minds and seizing every opportunity to do good. Don't worry about how much good you've done or whether you've earned merit or blessings. If you see someone in need and help them out and it brings you peace and joy, that's enough."

法師提到，人生本無常，無論外在世界怎麼變化，都要把握當下、付出行善：「人與人之間難免起摩擦，這很正常；人生本來就是苦、空、無常，無常就是正常，所以才要修行，無論外境如何變動，都要把心靜下來，把握機會為人群付出。不要去管自己做了多少好事，有沒有功德、福報；我們是因為看見有人受苦而不忍心，去幫助他以後，自己安心、歡喜，這樣就對了。」 

What matters is doing what we can, right now. The world is always changing and beyond our control. But inner peace is something we can choose for ourselves.
Let's work on becoming the true masters of our own hearts and minds.

把握當下能做的，外在環境的變化都只是暫時的、不可控制的，唯有內心的平靜是可以自己作主的。讓我們一起來做自己的主人！ 

摘錄改寫自：慈濟月刊 678期