软苏格拉底

We're often defined by various labels: boss, employee, friend, child, parent... But do these labels truly represent us? Or are they just roles we play in life? Just like a plank of wood, which can be used for skiing, as firewood, or for self-defense. It's nothing in itself, but through our use, it becomes something. This phenomenon is called "emptiness" and "versatility" in Buddhism. We often take pride in our roles or feel troubled by them. We think we're a certain type of person, and then we argue and insist on our identity. This is "attachment" and "self-attachment". But in reality, our roles are temporary and can change at any moment. We can switch from being passionate to being ice-cold in a split second. So, which one is the real us? The answer is: neither. We're all empty, and our roles are just versatile expressions. We can play any role at any time, without being overly concerned with external evaluations and recognition. This seemingly simple truth can free us from troubles and entanglements. We no longer feel proud or troubled by our roles; we simply exist, ready to play new roles at any moment. Thus, we see the truth of the world: the world is just ourselves, and we're in the world. Those attachments and arguments are just self-entanglements. Originally, there's nothing; where did the dust come from?