當有人問起一個他認為你專業上應該能回答的問題，而你卻完全不知從何說起，這時，往往會出現三種情況：

第一，坦承不懂，承諾查資料後再回覆；

第二，顧左右而言他，轉移話題；

第三，編造一套說法敷衍過去。

 

職場中，這樣的手法屢見不鮮：有人將銷售話術背得滾瓜爛熟，有人靠假證照行騙，還有人堆疊頭銜，假裝專業。

我親眼見過大學同窗借助妻子的能力，拿下碩士與博士頭銜；也看過非醫師卻硬要人稱「某某醫師」的荒唐行徑。這個社會，真假難辨，甚至能把虛構硬生生演成現實。

最無法容忍的，莫過於政客造假學歷、論文抄襲，導致國會殿堂與高官之位淪為庸才的集散地。

每當看到這些荒腔走板的假象，我總為他們的靈性抱屈。他們真正的自己，必定痛苦萬分，卻無從訴說。

 

天命要我們「真」，但人世的表演早已真假難分。我們說場面話以顧人情，我們在人前討喜以換取接受。

然而，假話一旦成習，假人便會主導人生。即使不論前世因果，光是你與自己的關係，便足以讓你身心交戰；你與身體的連結，也會在虛偽中日漸斷裂。

沒有真功夫、沒有真實力，只靠裙帶或欺瞞得來的權位、證照與名號，終究是虛空的包裝。

我曾經震驚於一個發現：身體會記住每一種情緒。也因此領悟，「真」是一種身體一以貫之的態度，任何偏離真實的演出，終將迎來身心的審判，而那結局，必然不妙。

「假」不是一種情緒，卻是一種違背良知的舉止。

靈性記得一切，身體則忠實記錄所有負面因子，快樂的缺席，就是健康的缺席。

找到真正的自己，是與靈性的和解；能夠與自己對話，就是向靈性輸誠。

這不僅是修行的課題，更是真實的健康議題。

 

不快樂的工作、無興趣的行業、沒感情的婚姻、不知何去何從的人生，這些問題的根源，正是我們的目光總向外尋求，而非向內觀看。

當我們慣於以社會標準衡量成功，便無法探索內在真正的渴望。

「不得已」的人生，不會快樂；「沒辦法」的生活，也不會健康。

對多數人而言，富有是一種渴望，但我見過太多不快樂的有錢人。彙整他們的樣貌後，我得出一個結論：他們的行為背離本性太遠。

賺錢不是罪惡，問題在於：那個賺錢的行為，是否符合生命的「法尺」？

有次與學員座談，我談到某些醫師的貪婪：鈔票數得越多，內心越覺得不足。這種念頭，不會發生在那些早已與自己在一起的人身上。

這正是身外之物與內在法則之間的較量，真正的自己，清楚人生的方向與意義；假的自己，即便順遂，也不過曇花一現。

 

在這個社會，「做自己」是極為抽象的命題，因為每個人的任務不同，路徑各異，沒有標準答案，不容易建立共識。

我卻在「斜槓」中，看見「做自己」的範例。

譬如創作歌曲的醫師、同時是料理達人的鋼琴手，還有我早年的學員：一位交響樂團的大提琴手，同時也是日式甜點高手。

大衛·布魯克斯在《第二座山》中提出的概念，也正是在呼喚這種「與自己相容」的生命階段。

真正的自己不會告訴你「去賺錢」，而是「去尋找意義與喜悅」。

 

回到「天真」的本質：健康的「天」，就在我們的身體裡；健康的大自然，也不會違背自然法則。

真實的本質，怎麼可能永遠藏在虛偽的偽裝之中？

我觀察到：能與自己相處的人，總願意聆聽身體的聲音。

身體是最忠誠的資產，若不能適時休耕，必將耗損殆盡。

人生終會來到分叉口；當那條路標示著「斜槓」兩字，請不要猶豫。

只要你持續與自己對話，你會做出最正確的選擇。

 

或許有一天，我的職稱後會多出一條斜槓：成為一家餐廳的音樂DJ。

透過歌曲說故事、談人生，那或許就是我「行有餘力」後的斜槓人生。

我們來到這世界，是為了服務眾生，播歌給頻率相近的人聽，是人生一大樂事。

想到未來的播歌日常，我心滿意足，那份喜悅，和寫文章一樣，樂趣無窮。

 

（你的時間有限，所以不要浪費時間去過別人的人生。）

 

Slash Career: The Best Example of Being Aligned with Oneself

When someone asks you a question they assume you should be able to answer professionally, but you find yourself completely at a loss, three types of responses typically arise:
First, to admit ignorance and promise to follow up after doing research;
Second, to deflect and change the subject;
Third, to fabricate an explanation to gloss over the moment.

In the workplace, such tactics are all too common: some memorize sales scripts to perfection, others use fake credentials to deceive, and many pile up titles to feign professionalism.
I’ve seen college classmates use their spouses’ capabilities to earn master’s and doctoral degrees. I’ve also seen people with no medical qualifications insist on being called “Doctor So-and-so.” In this society, reality and fabrication are often indistinguishable—and sometimes, fiction is performed so thoroughly that it becomes perceived as truth.
What’s most intolerable, though, is when politicians fake their academic degrees or plagiarize theses, turning the halls of parliament and high office into a gathering place for mediocrity.
Whenever I witness these absurd facades, I feel a deep sorrow for their souls. Their true selves must be in deep pain—yet have no voice to express it.

Destiny demands that we be authentic, but in this world, the performance has blurred the line between true and false.
We speak pleasantries to maintain relationships; we present pleasing versions of ourselves to gain acceptance.
But when lies become habitual, the “false self” begins to take over our lives.
Even without discussing karmic consequences, just the fractured relationship between you and your own self is enough to trigger mental and physical turmoil.
Your connection with your body, too, will be gradually severed by prolonged inauthenticity.
Without real skills or genuine strength, any authority, certification, or title gained through nepotism or deceit is ultimately an empty shell.
I was once shocked by a realization: the body remembers every emotion.
From this, I came to understand—truth is a consistent, embodied state.
Any deviation from authenticity invites eventual judgment from both body and soul—and the outcome is never good.

“Falseness” is not an emotion, but a behavior that betrays conscience.
The soul remembers everything; the body faithfully records all negative elements.
Where joy is absent, so too is health.
To find your true self is to reconcile with your spirit; to speak with yourself is to lay bare your truth before it.
This is not just a spiritual practice—it’s a matter of real, tangible health.

Unhappy jobs, uninspiring careers, loveless marriages, lives adrift with no clear direction—these problems stem from constantly looking outward for answers, rather than inward for truth.
When we measure success by society’s standards, we lose sight of our true desires.
A life lived out of “no choice” is a life devoid of joy; a life governed by “no way out” is one that sacrifices health.
For many, wealth is a coveted goal—but I’ve met far too many wealthy people who are deeply unhappy.
After reflecting on their behavior, I arrived at one conclusion: they live in deep contradiction to their nature.
Making money isn’t a sin—the question is, does that pursuit align with your life’s moral compass?

In a conversation with students, I once brought up the greed of certain doctors—how the more bills they count, the more inadequate they feel inside.
Such a mindset never arises in people who are already at peace with themselves.
This is the contest between external gain and internal integrity.
Your true self knows the direction and meaning of life.
The false self, even when successful, is merely a fleeting illusion.

In today’s society, “being yourself” is an abstract proposition.
Everyone has different missions and paths—there’s no standard formula, and consensus is hard to reach.
Yet I find the perfect expression of authenticity in the “slash career” lifestyle.
Like a doctor who writes songs, a pianist who’s also a culinary master, or a former student of mine—a symphony cellist who excels in Japanese pastries.
David Brooks, in The Second Mountain, speaks to this exact kind of life—one that is compatible with the self.
Your true self won’t urge you to “go make money,” but to “go find meaning and joy.”

Returning to the essence of naturalness: the “heaven” of health lies within our bodies, and a truly healthy nature never contradicts natural laws.
How could authenticity remain forever hidden under the disguise of falsehood?
I’ve observed that those who are at ease with themselves tend to listen attentively to their bodies.
The body is our most loyal asset—if we do not allow it to rest and recover, it will eventually be depleted.
Life will one day bring you to a crossroads. When you see the signpost that reads “Slash Career,” don’t hesitate.
As long as you continue the dialogue with yourself, you will make the right choice.

Perhaps one day, a new slash will appear next to my current title—music DJ at a restaurant.
Telling stories through songs, sharing life through sound—that might be the expression of my “slash life” once I’ve mastered my main path.
We come into this world to serve others, and playing music for those on a similar frequency is a true joy.
When I imagine those future days of playing music, I feel complete.
That joy—like writing—is infinite.