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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.

理解永远不会带来平静。这就是为什么我指示你要信靠我，而不是你的理解。人类对试图弄清楚事物以获得对生活的掌控感有着贪婪的渴望。但世界会给你呈现出无休止的问题。一旦你掌握了其中一个，另一个问题就会冒出来挑战你。你所期待的解脱是短暂的。很快你的思绪再次被激活：寻求理解（掌握）而不是寻找我（你的主人）。

智慧最高的所罗门，从未能够通过思考达到平静。他广博的理解导致了无用的情感，而不是实现满足感。最终，他迷失了方向，屈服于他妻子们的意愿，崇拜偶像。

我的平安不是一个难以捉摸的目标，隐藏在某个复杂的迷宫中心。事实上，你总是被平安所笼罩，这是我同在的内在特质。当你仰望我时，你会意识到这珍贵的平安。