和自己對話是我懂養生後所練就的一種技能，也是自己孤獨一個人的時候最棒的人際相處，學習徵求身體同意之後，也學會徵求自己同意。

對身體有好處的，對自己有益處的，就義無反顧的去做，最大原則是不侵犯他人的權益以及不剝奪他人的自由。

有機會問心智成熟的年輕人「我們來到人世間要做什麼？」，這是當我把養生的哲理釐清後問過自己的問題。

這個問題重點在人要做什麼，不是靈想去哪裡，答案沒有對錯，各自解讀。

愛與服務是我交給自己的提示，我們都是前來服務他人的，行有餘力就擴大服務的範圍，進入奉獻的版圖。

在我面前的年輕人點點頭，接受我的生命提示，真正從做中領悟之前，只是粗淺的理解而已。

 

我個人從營養論述走進生命教育，經歷過一次大躍進，反過來看懂養生市場的紛亂，在商法的推陳出新中，消費者毫無招架之力。

補充營養補給品者不是換品牌就是換營養需求，真的是典型的換湯不換藥，消費方一籌莫展，雖然努力不懈，可是莫衷一是。

生命取代營養，那是斷食交給我的視窗轉換，那是在不吃的淬鍊中所體會到的養生領悟，我知道這一條路走不進來，虧大了。

這一段體悟連結到和自己的對話：「如果掌握到一則多數人都不懂的真相，我可以做什麼？」，不知不覺，這一條道路留下將近二十年的足印。

這是一段結緣的試煉，誤會的人多，誤解的人也多，造成家庭中的紛爭不是我所願，我總是深信堅守真理的必然征服對立的一方。

每個人都得回到和自己相處的階段，和身體相處居然是找到自己的一條便道，任何人都不該拒絕自己的身體之道，而我的工作就是得不停的面對反對和不解。

 

人類世界就是這麼一回事，有人支持你，有人不支持你，有人相信你，有人不相信你。

想起不分青紅皂白對著我痛罵的那兩位台南的女生，搞不清楚狀況是她們的權利，謹守個人分際是我的責任。

為了要賣東西給你而要你不吃，做這件事的人肯定是瘋子，這是思考邏輯的順序顛倒，人們直接研判你授課的目的就是要賣東西。

「自律養生」學員的家庭不乏無法溝通的劇本，家人不會反對你做為身體好的事，你必須讓家人清楚這件事的意義，站得住腳的事情就得要堅持。

我們在人的主觀和誤解中生存，好糾結，也好辛苦，這就是學習客觀和同理的機會，大自然、時間和耐心這三位偉大的醫生得適時就位，這是生存的法則，也是生命的考驗。

我的生命故事也有類似的控訴，控訴方是我的家人，他們不願意認識現在的我，家族因果讓我徹底領悟「人不是來結仇，是來做事的」。

 

在生病的軌跡中，赫然發現「不合我意的情結」，人的情緒多半源自對方不符合我的意旨，這種情緒存在對生命很大的誤解，畢竟他人的生命不是為了滿足你而存在。

決定從「自律養生」這部列車下車的人，我尊重，也祝福。

如果人可以從吃獲得喜悅，應該是熟練斷食的人比不願意斷食的人更喜悅，機會少而顯得珍貴，自信多而顯得自在，生命長而顯得豁達。

重複前面的一段文字：「這一條路走不進來，虧大了。」

依然有人不願意打開心門相信，依然有人堅持反對，依然有人不願意走進身體這一條療癒的大路。

你得要尊重他們的選擇，人生不都是各自承擔？誰對誰錯都不去爭論，期待再度相遇的苦笑。

 

（如果不讓彼此少點困難，我們活在世界上的意義何在？）

 

Knowing When to Let Go

Talking to myself is a skill I have developed since understanding wellness. It is also the best form of companionship when I am alone. After learning to seek my body’s consent, I also learned to seek my own approval.

If something benefits my body and is good for me, I pursue it without hesitation, with the fundamental principle of not infringing on others’ rights or taking away their freedom.

Whenever I have the chance, I ask emotionally mature young people: “What are we here in this world to do?” This is the question I once asked myself after clarifying the philosophy of wellness.

The key point of this question is what people should do, not where the soul wants to go. There is no right or wrong answer—everyone interprets it in their own way.

For me, the answer is love and service. We are all here to serve others. If we have the capacity, we should expand our service, stepping into the realm of devotion.

The young person in front of me nods, accepting my insight. But until they truly practice it, their understanding will remain superficial.

From Nutrition to Life Education

Personally, I took a great leap from discussing nutrition to exploring life education. Looking back, I can now see the chaos in the wellness industry—consumers are defenseless against the ever-changing marketing tactics.

People who take nutritional supplements either switch brands or change their nutritional needs, but it’s just a cycle of repackaged concepts. Consumers are left frustrated—persistent yet uncertain.

Replacing nutrition with life itself—this was the shift in perspective that fasting taught me. Through the refinement of not eating, I gained insights into wellness. I realized that if I hadn’t walked this path, I would have suffered a great loss.

This realization led to an internal dialogue: “If I grasp a truth that most people don’t understand, what can I do with it?” Unknowingly, this question has guided me for nearly two decades.

It has been a journey of forging connections, filled with misunderstandings and misinterpretations. The conflicts it has caused within families were never my intention. Yet, I firmly believe that holding onto truth will ultimately overcome opposition.

Everyone must return to a state of self-connection. Surprisingly, understanding one’s body becomes a shortcut to self-discovery. No one should reject their body’s wisdom. My work requires me to continuously face resistance and misunderstanding.

Navigating Acceptance and Rejection

This is how the human world works—some support you, some don’t. Some believe in you, some don’t.

I recall two young women from Tainan who harshly scolded me without understanding the situation. It was their right to be unaware, but it was my responsibility to maintain my own boundaries.

“If someone is telling you not to eat in order to sell you something, that person must be crazy.” This flawed logic leads people to assume that the only purpose of my teachings is to sell products.

Many “Selfasteam” participants face communication barriers with their families. Their loved ones won’t oppose them doing what is good for their bodies, but they must clearly convey its significance. When something is truly valuable, it must be upheld.

We live amidst personal biases and misunderstandings—it’s complicated and exhausting. But this also presents an opportunity to learn objectivity and empathy. Nature, time, and patience—these three great physicians must take their places when needed. This is the law of survival and the test of life.

In my own story, I too have faced accusations. My family refuses to recognize who I am now. Through the karmic ties of family, I have deeply realized: “We are not here to make enemies—we are here to fulfill our purpose.”

Letting Go and Moving Forward

Looking back on the path of illness, I suddenly noticed a recurring pattern—”things that do not align with my will.” Most of our emotions stem from others not meeting our expectations. But this mindset is a great misunderstanding of life—after all, other people’s lives do not exist to satisfy us.

For those who decide to step off the train of “Selfasteam” I respect and bless them.

If joy can be found in eating, then those who are skilled in fasting should experience even greater joy than those who refuse to fast. The scarcity makes it precious, the confidence makes it liberating, and the longevity makes it wise.

To repeat what I said earlier: “If you don’t walk this path, you will suffer a great loss.”

Still, some people refuse to open their hearts to believe. Some insist on opposing it. Some are unwilling to step onto this great road of bodily healing.

You must respect their choices. Isn’t life about bearing our own responsibilities? There is no need to argue over who is right or wrong. Instead, we can simply smile in bittersweet anticipation of meeting again.

 

Articled By Li Wei Chen, Translated By ChatGPT