Viktor E. Frankl said, "We detect rather than invent our missions in life." I like that choice of words. I think each of us has an internal monitor or sense, a conscience, that gives us an awareness of our own uniqueness and the singular contributions that we can make. In Frankl words, "Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life. ... Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated. Thus, everyone's task is as unique as his specific opportunity to implement it."
Viktor E. Frankl 說：「我們要察覺自己的人生使命，而非創造自身的使命。」作者喜歡這個選字。筆者認為每個人都有一種內在的監察或感覺，也就是良知，它讓我們意識到自己的獨特性以及我們可以作出的獨特貢獻。以 Frankl 的話：「每個人都有自己特定的天職……在這方面，他是無法被取代的，他的生命也無法重複。因此，每個人的任務都是獨一無二的，就像他有執行任務的特定機會一樣。」
vocation: a type of work or way of life that you believe is especially suitable for you
therein: in the place, object, document, etc. mentioned
abdicate our responsibility: to fail or refuse to perform a duty
metaphor: a word or phrase used to describe somebody/something else, in a way that is different from its normal use, in order to show that the two things have the same qualities and to make the description more powerful, for example She has a heart of stone
introspection: the careful examination of your own thoughts, feelings and reasons for behaving in a particular way
commitment: a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way
exhilaration: a feeling of being very happy and excited
tap into: to make a strong or advantageous connection with
preside: to lead or be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, etc.
intuitive: obtained by using your feelings rather than by considering the facts
sequential: following in order of time or place
cultivate: to foster the growth of
We live in a primarily left brain-dominant world, where words and measurement and logic are enthroned, and the more creative, intuitive, sensing, artistic aspect of our nature is often subordinated. Many of us find it more difficult to tap into our right brain capacity.
大多數人偏重使用左腦，文字、測量和邏輯位處要項。創意、直覺、感覺和藝術往往從屬於左腦。許多人發現要發掘右腦的能力比較困難。
enthrone: to seat in a place associated with a position of authority or influence
Online Dictionaries Used:
hk.dictionary.search.yahoo.com
www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com
www.merriam-webster.com
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