No matter what challenges life brings, our hearts should remain calm and steady. Dharma Master Cheng Yen reminds us:
"Knowledge should be a wellspring of wisdom, not a source of endless desires. If we let our hearts be led by cravings, no amount of knowledge will bring us peace. Instead, we'll always be chasing after something more—only to find that unfulfilled longing leads to suffering. True fulfillment comes from taming our desires and using wisdom to bring out the best in life. When we do this, our hearts can feel light, content, and at ease every day."

無論面對什麼境界，心都要靜定。證嚴上人勉勵大家：「把知識轉成智慧的湧泉，而非心靈的欲念。否則即使知識很豐富，心有欲念就有污染，總是隨著欲念不斷追求，求而不得的感受就是苦。我們要降伏欲念，用智慧發揮生命的價值，讓心境天天輕安、滿足、自在。」

The Master continues:
"Because I am content, my heart is free and at peace—like a well of still water. The well's water springs forth continuously, providing for all who need it, yet never running dry. It nourishes the world without limit. My only wish is to keep it flowing, doing my best to ensure it never dries up. I don't compete with others, with situations, or with the world—but I do race against time, making the most of every moment. I hope everyone will cultivate both wisdom and blessings, and in doing so, experience a truly rich and fulfilling life."

上人說：「因為滿足，我的心很自在，靜如井水。井水不斷地湧出，不論有多少人需要，一桶一桶不斷地打水，這口井也無窮盡地供應，潤漬天下眾生，我只求盡我所能，讓井水不乾涸；我與人無爭、與事無爭、與世無爭，但是我與時間分秒競爭。期待大家修福增慧，享受豐富的人生。」

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