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往下拉阅读中文版。 A gentle story about filling yourself with what you want to share Imagine this: You want to give your friend a glass of orange juice. You go to the pitcher, pick it up… and it’s empty! No matter how hard you try, you can’t pour anything out. Because the pitcher is empty. 🌟  That’s how our hearts work too. You can’t give kindness to others… if you don’t feel kindness inside yourself. You can’t share joy… if your heart is full of sadness and storm clouds. You can’t spread love…if your own love tank is running low. It’s not because you’re bad. It’s because you’re empty . And before you give anything away… you have to fill yourself first. 🧃  Let’s imagine you’re a magical cup. When your cup is full of joy, love, peace, or kindness - it overflows! It spills onto your family, your friends, your classmates, even strangers. But if your cup is empty? All that comes out is tiredness, frustration… or nothing at all. So before you try to give love… fill yourself with love.  Before you try to share calm… breathe in peace for yourself. 🌊  Life is like a big ocean There’s a huge, sparkling ocean filled with all the good things: Love. Laughter. Peace. Creativity. Ideas. Joy. It never runs out — ever! You can go there with a big bucket, or a tiny spoon. But guess what? The ocean doesn’t decide how much you get — You do. If you believe, “I’m only allowed a little,” you’ll only take a little. But if you believe, “I’m worthy of a lot,”  you’ll be amazed at how much life gives back. 🔄  What You Send Out… Comes Back! If you're always thinking, “Give me! Give me! I want more!” The world says, “Okay! Give me too!” And then everyone’s grabbing, and no one’s giving. But if you say, “How can I help? Let me help you!” The world replies, “Let me help you too!” That’s how the magic works. 💖  So Here’s a Secret: Before you try to make the world brighter… ☀️ Fill yourself with sunshine.🕊️ Fill yourself with peace.💗 Fill yourself with kindness.🎈 Fill yourself with joy. Then you won’t have to try so hard to give it to others — it will just flow out of you , like light from a lantern. ✨  Try This: Sit quietly and take 3 deep breaths. Imagine your heart is a cup. What do you want to fill it with today? (Love? Bravery? Calm?) Imagine pouring that in like golden light. Then share a little of it with someone you care about. Because the truth is simple: You can’t pour from an empty cup. So keep filling yourself — and soon, you’ll overflow with magic. 🌟 送给每一个正在成长的你 🌟 从前，有个小朋友，他最喜欢的事情，就是分享。他想把世界上所有好东西都分给别人。可是有一天，他想送苹果给朋友，却发现——自己篮子里一个苹果都没有。他只好空着手说：“对不起，我真的很想送你苹果，但我现在一个也没有。”朋友笑笑说：“没关系啊，你下次再来，我等你。”于是这个小朋友明白了 - 想要送出什么，自己得先有啊！ 🍎  不只是苹果 后来，他发现，这不只适用于苹果，也适用于心里的东西。 🌷 比如，如果你想把 温暖 送给别人，你心里得先有一点温暖。🌈 如果你想让别人快乐，你的心里也要先亮晶晶的。🕊️ 如果你心里只有生气和不开心，那你就很容易把这些坏情绪传给别人。 💞  把自己装满 有个大人告诉他说：“你的心就像一个杯子，要先把它装满，才能倒给别人。如果你心里有爱、有温柔、有笑容，那你就可以把这些美好送给世界。” 🌊  宇宙是一片大海 还有人告诉他：“这个世界，就像一片无边无际的大海，里面装了好多丰富多彩的事物，好玩的，有趣的。你想带桶来装？当然可以！你想开卡车来装？没问题！宇宙从来都不会说‘不够装’。” 但也有些人，只拿着一根小小的吸管，还说：“唉，我只能装到这么一点点。”其实，不是宇宙不给，而是 他们自己觉得不值得拥有那么多。 🪞  想要，还是想给予？ 人们总是说：“我缺这个，我要那个，给我！给我！给我！”于是宇宙也会回应他们：“我缺这个，我要那个，给我！给我！给我！”于是他们更得不到，进入一个死循环。但真正的魔法是 - 当你问：“我可以为别人做些什么？我可以帮到你什么？”这时候，宇宙也会回应你同样的：“我能为你做点什么？我可以帮到你什么？” 🌟  快乐的秘密 于是从那一天起，小朋友开始练习： 🍀 他每天对别人说温柔的话💖 他把多余的糖果分给朋友🌼 他帮爷爷奶奶提东西🎨 他画画送给生病的小孩 你猜怎么了？他发现，自己变得比以前更快乐了！爱与温柔像雪球一样越滚越大，回到了他的心里。 最后的魔法问题 ✨ 现在，轮到你啦！ 👀 你心里装满了什么？🎁 你今天可以送出一份爱吗？🌈 你愿意分享一点点温暖吗？ 记住， 你能送出去的，正是你真正拥有的。 而当你越愿意分享美好，宇宙也会把更多美好送回来给你。 所以，让我们每天都把自己装满爱、装满温柔、装满阳光，再轻轻地，送出去 💌✨

往下拉阅读中文版。 🌟 “I Don’t Know What I Want to Be Yet” — And That’s Okay People often ask, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”  Maybe you’ve been asked that a lot. And maybe you don’t know the answer. Guess what? That’s totally okay. In fact, it’s a great place to start. 🔍  The Clues Are Hiding in Your Childhood Here’s a little secret: One of the best ways to figure out what you might  want to do in the future...is to look backward  — to when you were younger. Why? Because when you were little, you did things just because they made you happy. You weren’t thinking about money, grades, or being “good enough.” You followed your curiosity. You had fun. And those fun memories? They hold important clues about what still matters to you deep down. 💖 🎈 Step 1: Remember What You Loved Think of three things  you loved  doing when you were younger. Ask yourself: Where did I love to play? What did I do on rainy afternoons at home? What made me lose track of time? ✏️ Step 2: Write the Memories Down Now, write a few short sentences about each one. Keep it real and specific. For example: 🗺️ “I used to draw maps of made-up worlds and name the cities myself.” 🎤 “I pretended I had a radio show and interviewed my stuffed animals.” 🎨 “I made costumes out of old clothes and wore them around the house.” 🌟 Step 3: What Felt Magical? Think: What was the best part  of each moment? Was it when the map started to look real? Was it when your toys answered your silly questions? Was it when your costume looked just right ? Then go deeper: 🌈 “I loved making something from my imagination.” 📣 “I liked being the one who got to talk and share.” 🎯 “I felt proud when I created something real.” 📋 “I liked being the one who made the rules.” 💬 Step 4: Say Who You Are Now turn those memories into truths about yourself. I’m someone who likes  making up worlds I’m someone who likes  telling stories I’m someone who likes  turning ideas into real things I’m someone who likes  leading and organizing fun ✨ Why This Matters As we grow up, we start to worry about grades, jobs, money, or being “good enough.” Sometimes, we stop doing what makes us feel alive. But if you go back and listen to what your younger self  loved, you’ll find a clearer picture of what really lights you up. You don’t have to figure everything out right now. But you can  take the first step by asking: “What did I love before anyone told me what I should  love?”  That’s where your path might begin. 💛 🎒So, what did you  love to do as a kid? Write it down, and let’s see where it takes you. 🎈 你还不知道自己想做什么？太正常了！ 很多人都说我们要“找到自己的梦想”或“未来的方向”，听起来好像你现在就应该知道你以后要干什么了。但其实，最好的开始方式就是诚实地说一句： “我现在还不知道我想做什么。” 这不是失败哦，而是一个特别棒的起点。💡 🌱 真正的“人生线索”藏在哪里？ 奇怪的是，我们最真实的兴趣和热情，常常藏在一个很早的地方： 童年。 小时候的我们，会做一些事只是因为我们喜欢。我们不会考虑钱，不会管别人怎么看，也不在乎做得好不好。我们就是因为开心、好奇，就去做了。所以，回想小时候的爱好，可以帮我们找到现在真正感兴趣的东西。 🧸 第一步：回到童年的你 闭上眼睛，想想你小时候最喜欢做的三件事。比如： 你喜欢在哪里玩？ 雨天一个人在房间的时候，你在干嘛？ 什么活动会让你玩得忘记时间？ ✏️ 第二步：写出这些画面 每一件事写几句话，不用写得很长，但要具体一点。例如： 🗺️“我常常在纸上画想象中的国家地图，还会给每个城市取名字，画上小河流和高山。” 🎤“我假装自己是电台主持人，给玩具采访、放音乐，录下来自己听。” 🌟 第三步：什么让你最开心？ 想一想，那些小时候的活动里，什么部分最让你快乐？也许是： 当地图慢慢变得像个真正的国家 当你“采访”的玩具说出有趣的回答 当你自己做的衣服真的穿起来像电影里一样 当别人开始认真玩你设计的游戏 那时候你内心有什么感觉？是： 🎨 “我好喜欢创造一个全新的世界。” 🎙️ “我喜欢用声音和大家分享快乐。” 🛠️ “我喜欢看到我的点子变成真的。” 🧭 “我喜欢制定规则，然后带领大家一起玩。” 🔍 第四步：总结你是谁 现在，把这些小时候的快乐时光，变成几句简单的话： 我是一个喜欢…… 想象世界的人 我是一个喜欢…… 讲故事和交流的人 我是一个喜欢…… 把点子变成现实的人 我是一个喜欢…… 组织大家一起玩的人 ☁️ 为什么这些很重要？ 长大之后，我们会越来越担心： 要不要赚钱？ 别人怎么看？ 会不会失败？ 这些压力会慢慢盖住我们最初的热情和梦想。但如果你愿意重新认识那个小时候的自己，你会发现 - 原来你早就知道，什么事能真正让你开心。 你未来做的工作、生活方式，哪怕只是和小时候的快乐“有一点像”，都会让你链接到一种“对了”的感觉，那就是 - “嗯，这就是我想做的事。” 🌟所以，不着急找答案。先找回你自己。 💬你小时候最喜欢做什么呢？写下来，我们一起看看里面藏着哪些线索吧！

往下拉阅读中文版。 A magical story about who we really are  - Let’s pretend for a moment... that you’re not just a kid. You’re not just a body. You’re not just your name. You’re not even just your thoughts. You are something much bigger. Something mysterious. Something full of light and wonder. Imagine This... What if you’re like a program made of light , and this lifetime is your chance to live in a body, go on adventures, learn new things, and discover what you really are inside? Your body and your personality are like a costume. They're important — but they’re not all  of you. Life gives you all kinds of experiences — happy ones, hard ones, confusing ones — and each of them is like a little clue, helping you understand who you really are. You Have a Magic Dial Now imagine this: Next to your eyes is a little dial, like the one on an old TV. It lets you change the way you see  the world. Ready to turn it? 📺  Channel 1: The Outside You look at someone and see: boy or girl, tall or short, young or old. That’s what most people see first — the outside. But let’s turn the dial... 📺  Channel 2: Feelings Now you see how they feel  inside. Are they happy? Are they nervous? Do they feel alone? This is what therapists and teachers try to understand — not just what someone looks  like, but what they’re feeling . But let’s keep going... 📺  Channel 3: Personality You now see their personality — are they quiet or loud? Curious or careful? You realize that every person has their own style of being. Still... that’s not all there is. 📺  Channel 4: Soul This one’s special. Now you look into their eyes… and it’s like something deep  looks back. You don’t just see their face. You feel  that there’s someone in there — just like you’re  in here. Two sparks of life, meeting in the middle. 📺  Channel 5: One Light, Many People Now you see something wild. You look at them… but it’s like you’re looking at yourself . You realize: we are not as separate as we think. There is one big light  shining through many people. 📺  Channel 6: The Great Silence This is the highest channel of all. On this one… you disappear. I disappear. Even the dial disappears. What’s left? A peaceful space. A quiet mystery. It’s the place before words. Before time. Just… being. So Who Are You? Are you your age? “I’m 10!” “I’m 24!” “I’m 36!” But you don’t say “I am  a house” just because you live in one, right? Are you your personality? “I’m brave. I’m funny.” That’s part of you — but not all of you. You’re like a traveler wearing a costume, exploring this world. You’ve come here to grow. To learn. To remember. Have You Been Here Before? Some people believe we live many lives — like different chapters of a big book. Even if you can’t remember them, your soul might. Maybe you’ve been here before. Maybe you’ll come back again. But that’s not scary — it’s beautiful. Because you’re here to shine, to grow, and to love. Time Isn’t Everything Here’s something mind-blowing: As long as we talk about bodies and thoughts, we’re talking about time . But when we go deep into that quiet mystery… time disappears. You’re not going somewhere. You’re not coming from somewhere. You’re already right here . Like the Zen master says, “Your going and coming is nowhere but where you are.” A New Way to See Life What if your life isn’t a test? What if it’s a magical story unfolding — every moment, every emotion — helping you become who you really are? No need to worry. No need to hold on too tight. Just breathe. Look around. And be curious about the beautiful mystery of you . 今天，我们来玩一个特别的游戏，叫做 - 想想“我究竟是谁”。 你们有没有想过，这个叫“我”的东西，究竟是什么呢？是你的名字？是你的身体？是你的性格？还是你脑袋里在想事情的声音？ 让我们一起找找答案 - 现在，想象你眼前有一个古老的电视，电视上有一个旋钮，你每转一次旋钮，就会切换一次你看世界的频道： 📺  第一频道：我是一副身体 你照照镜子，看到自己：是男生还是女生？高的？瘦的？皮肤是什么颜色？头发长还是短？这是最容易看到的“我”。但你知道吗？这些外表，就像我们穿的衣服，只是暂时披在身上的外壳，并不等于真正的“我”。 💖  第二频道：我是一种感觉 有时候你开心，有时候你难过，有时候你害怕，也有时候你勇敢。这些感觉都住在你心里，就像天气一样，一会儿晴天一会儿下雨。很多人觉得，这些情绪才是真正的“我”。可是，情绪也会变来变去，那“我”是不是也在一直变呢？ 🧩  第三频道：我有一种性格 你也许是个爱安静的小孩，或者是个喜欢冒险的探索家。有人说你是“内向”的，有人说你是“活泼”的。这些标签就像拼图一样，拼出这个特别的你。不过，就像拼图可以重新组合，我们的性格也可以慢慢改变。那这些标签，是不是也不是真正的“我”呢？ 🌈  第四频道：我是一种“存在” 想象一下，你不是用眼睛看别人，而是用“心”去看。你看见的不是他们的外表，不是他们的情绪，也不是他们的性格，而是一种安静、温暖、闪闪发光的“存在感”。这时候才发现：原来每个人心里都有一颗会发光的小星星，那颗星星才是真正的“我”。 🪞  第五频道：我看见了……自己！ 更神奇的是 - 有一天，你突然在别人眼中，看见了“自己”。你发现你和别人，其实并没有那么不同。就像天空里的星星，虽然看起来一个个分开，但它们都属于同一片天空。原来，“你”和“我”只是不同样子的同一个“光”。 🌀  最后一个频道：没有“我”，也没有“你” 这个频道很特别。当你再转动一下那个神奇的频道按钮 - “我”不见了，“你”也不见了，连那个按钮也消失了。只剩下安静、柔和、温暖的“空”。像风一样看不见，却到处都在。那是一种很深很深的平静，不用说话，不用解释，只是“存在在这里”。 🧭  那“我”究竟是谁？ 你可能会说：“我现在10岁！” “我现在24岁！” “我现在36岁！”但就像我们住在一栋房子里，我们不会说“我就是那栋房子”，对不对？身体、性格、感觉……它们都是“我”的一部分，就像一张地图上的许多小标记。你想在哪一个频道暂时停下来，就决定了你现在怎么看待“自己”。 🌌  最后一个小秘密 有一些人相信，其实我们不只来过一次这个世界，在这一辈子之前，我们曾经也来过，只是换了一副身体。也许你曾经是别的小孩，别的样子；也许以后还会再回来，变成另一种生命，继续存在，学习和成长。也有人相信，我们这次来到世界，是有一个小小的任务要完成，就像游戏里每一关的冒险。 🌱  所以啊，亲爱的你： 不用着急，也不要害怕。你只需要慢慢走，稳稳地，感受你每一步的方向。你不是一个人，你是宇宙里一个会发光的小星星。你是谁？你可以什么都不是，你也可以是任何你想成为的样子。 你就是你，独一无二的你。

往下拉阅读中文版。 Did you know? Every person in the world came here through a magical process called sex . It might sound funny or weird, but it’s nothing to be ashamed of! It’s just how life works. Just like trees grow from seeds, and puppies come from their moms, we are born because two people came together in love. It’s part of nature, and it’s perfectly okay. But Wait… As you grow older, your body starts to feel new things. You might feel curious about hugs, closeness, or liking someone a lot. That’s called a natural instinct  — something your body does all by itself. Animals have instincts too. A hungry dog eats. A sleepy cat naps. We humans have the same basic needs: food, sleep, love… and yes, sex too. But Humans Are Special Here’s the amazing part: animals follow their instincts. But humans have something even better — we have choice . That means even if you’re super hungry, you don’t need to grab food like a wild animal. You can sit down, wash your hands, and eat calmly. That’s using your mind  and not just your feelings. The same goes for feelings about your body or about liking someone. You can choose how to act. You can think: “Is this kind? Is this respectful? Is this the right time?” That’s what makes you powerful. Growing Up Means Learning It’s okay to feel things. You’re not weird or bad. It just means you’re growing up — and growing up takes learning. The goal is not to be scared of your feelings, but to learn how to drive your own car  — your car is your body and mind. And you get to decide where it goes. Remember: You can feel things, and still make good choices.  And when you do that, you grow into someone kind, strong, and wise. That’s what being a great human is all about. 你们知道吗？我们每个人来到这个世界上，都是因为一个特别的生命魔法：叫“性”。听起来有点不好意思？其实完全不需要哦！这不是脏东西，也不是坏事，而是生命本来的样子。就像一棵树是从种子长出来的，小动物们也是从妈妈肚子里出生的，我们人类，也是在爸爸妈妈相爱之后来到这个世界的。所以，“性”是一件美好的事。 但是 -  随着长大，我们会慢慢发现，身体会有一些新的感受，有时候你会对某些事情特别好奇，比如亲密、喜欢、触碰……这些感觉，是身体的一部分，叫做“本能”。动物也有本能，小狗饿了会叫，小鸟困了会睡觉，人也一样。我们都有一些天生的需要：比如吃饭、睡觉、喜欢别人……还有，就是对“性”的好奇。 可是，人和动物又有些不一样 动物只会本能地听从身体的命令，而我们人类有一个独特的“超能力” - 叫做 选择 。比如很饿的时候，你当然可以抓起东西就吃，但你也可以先洗手、坐好、慢慢吃。这样的选择叫“用主动意识生活”。 同样地，长大后面对身体的感受，你可以像动物一样立刻行动，也可以先想一想：我真的需要吗？这会伤害别人吗？这是一种尊重别人也尊重自己的方式。 我们在学习长大 你不需要对自己的身体感到害羞，更不需要因为有感受而觉得自己不好。你只是正在长大，有很多东西要慢慢学习。而我们长大的过程，不是压抑自己，而是学会做自己的主人。就像开车一样，是你来掌握方向盘，而不是让车自己乱开。 所以记住： 你可以有感受，你也可以做选择。 而当你学会有意识地对待自己的身体和心，那就是变得成熟、温柔、有力量的过程。那正是我们来到这个世界，作为人，最美妙的地方。

往下拉阅读中文版。 Rethinking Desire of Real Love: It's Not Just About the Spark Many of us grow up hearing messages like:  “You should feel excited all the time.” “Real love always has a spark.” “If you’re not in the mood right away, something’s wrong.” But here’s the truth: That’s not how desire works for everyone — and that’s okay. Two Kinds of Desire There are two main ways people experience desire : Spontaneous desire  is when you suddenly feel interested or excited — like a light turning on by surprise. Responsive desire  is different. It comes after  you start feeling good, comfortable, or emotionally connected. It’s like warming up slowly, instead of switching on fast. Lots of people feel desire this second way — especially in long-term relationships — and they’re totally normal. Your Brain is in Charge Desire isn’t just about the body. It’s also about the brain . Think of it like a car: The gas pedal makes you go when something feels good or interesting. The brakes slow you down when you're tired, stressed, or feeling unsafe. If your “brakes” are on too hard — maybe because of worry, body image, or emotional stress — it’s harder to feel desire, even if you want to. And that’s not your fault. Feelings Matter Whether something feels nice, weird, or annoying often depends on how we’re feeling inside  and what’s going on around us . If you’re relaxed, happy, and feel safe, a hug might feel lovely. But if you’re upset or not feeling okay, even the same hug might feel uncomfortable. So it’s not just about what someone does — it’s about the emotional space  between you. What Really Matters? People often ask: “How often should you want intimacy?” “How often should you have sex?” “How much attraction is ‘enough’?” But none of that is the real measure. The real question is: Do both people feel safe, respected, free to say yes or no, and genuinely enjoy being close? That’s what healthy, caring connection looks like. Talking About It Is Brave One of the most powerful things you can do — someday, when you're ready — is talk honestly  with someone you care about. Not to complain. But to connect. Like saying: “I want to understand how we both feel. I want this to be something we grow into together.” Because real connection isn’t just about excitement — it’s about trust, curiosity, and emotional warmth . Forget the “spark” myth. It’s not about fireworks all the time. It’s about learning to build a steady, glowing fire  — together. 重新理解“亲密的欲望”：不是每次都要有火花 从小，我们常听到这样的话：“你应该总是充满激情。”“真正的爱一定有火花。”“如果你没立刻有感觉，那就是出了问题。” 但事实是： 每个人的感受方式都不同 ，而且这很正常。 两种不同的“想亲近”方式 人们体验“想靠近或亲密”的感觉，通常有两种方式： 一种是突如其来的 ：比如你突然觉得很喜欢对方，或者因为一个小动作一下子被吸引。 另一种是慢慢升起的 ：不是一开始就有感觉，而是 在相处中 、在信任和放松中，渐渐有了想靠近的心情。 尤其在长期关系里，很多人都是第二种。这不是不正常，只是不同。 大脑才是“总指挥” 这种亲密的感觉，并不只是身体的事，其实更是 大脑的工作 。你可以想象自己像一辆车： “油门”会在你放松、开心、感到被喜欢时启动。 “刹车”则会在你感到压力、担心、害怕、或对自己不满意时起作用。 如果你的“刹车”踩得很紧，那不管你多想靠近别人，也会很难动起来。 这不是你有问题，而是你太紧张了。 情绪是关键 同一个动作，有时候让人觉得温暖，有时候却让人觉得烦，为什么？答案是： 跟当时的心情有关。 你觉得安全、被理解、放松时，一个拥抱可能会很舒服；但如果你正不开心或觉得被忽视，那就算同样的拥抱也可能会让你不舒服。 所以，关键不只是“做什么”，而是 心与心之间的氛围 。 什么才是真正重要的？ 有些人会问：“多久想一次亲密才正常？”“多久一次才算健康？”“是不是得有很多激情才算爱？” 但其实，真正重要的不是这些数字，而是： 两个人是否都感到安全、自由、有尊重，是否都是真心想靠近，是否都从中感到喜悦。 这才是健康又温暖的关系。 能说出来，是一种勇气 等你长大一些，也许你会发现，最有力量的事之一，就是 愿意跟对方好好聊一聊彼此的感觉 。不是指责，而是出于关心，比如这样说：“我很在意我们之间的亲密感，我想一起探索什么对彼此更舒服、更有爱。” 真正的亲密不是总有火花，而是彼此愿意用心去呵护这团 缓缓燃烧的温暖火光 。

往下拉阅读中文版。 Have you ever noticed that most flags around the world don’t have purple on them? Red, blue, green – these colors are everywhere. But purple? Almost nowhere. You might think: “But purple is such a cool color! It’s popular, it looks fancy. Why wouldn’t countries want to use it on their flags?” Here’s the surprising reason: purple used to be ridiculously expensive. A Color for Kings – Only A long time ago, before we had machines to make colorful dyes, people had to get color from nature. Purple came from a tiny sea snail found in the waters near a city called Tyre (in today’s Lebanon). To make just one gram of purple dye, they needed to crush over 10,000 snails. Yep, that’s not a typo. So naturally, purple became the color of royalty. Only kings, queens, and emperors could afford it. Even Queen Elizabeth I of England said, “No one but my family wears purple!” Even powerful Roman emperors sometimes couldn’t afford it. One of them, Emperor Aurelian, told his wife she couldn’t have a purple shawl—because it cost three times its weight in gold! So Why Isn’t It On Flags? Because it was so expensive, no country could afford to put purple on its flag. Imagine needing a mountain of gold just to make one flag! So they stuck with cheaper colors like red and blue. Then Everything Changed... In 1856, a young English chemist named William Perkin accidentally invented a synthetic purple dye while trying to make medicine. Suddenly, purple became cheap and easy to make. Everyone could wear it—not just royalty. But by then, most countries had already chosen their flag designs, and they stuck with tradition. A Few Modern Exceptions Today, a few modern flags, like those of Dominica and Nicaragua, do have a bit of purple. But it’s still super rare. So the next time you see a rainbow of flags at the Olympics, you’ll know why purple is missing from most of them. It’s not because people don’t like purple - it’s because history made it special (and super pricey). 你有没有注意到，大多数国家的国旗上都有红色、蓝色、绿色……但几乎看不到紫色？你可能会想：“紫色不是很好看吗？为什么没人用呢？” 其实，原因很简单：以前紫色太贵了！贵到离谱！ 紫色 = 王室专属 在很久以前，还没有现代化染料的时候，人们要从大自然里提取颜色。紫色的染料来自一种非常小的海螺，这种海螺只在地中海靠近今天黎巴嫩的城市“泰尔”附近才能找到。而且，要制作1克紫色染料，需要上万个小海螺！是不是有点夸张？ 所以紫色就成了皇室的专属色。只有国王、皇后、皇帝才穿得起。英国的伊丽莎白一世甚至下令：除了她的家族，别人都不准穿紫色！甚至有些罗马皇帝也买不起紫色衣服。比如奥勒良皇帝就不让他的妻子买紫色丝巾，因为那价格相当于三倍黄金的重量！ 那为什么国旗不选紫色？ 你想啊，如果一面国旗要用那么贵的染料，那得花多少钱？所以大家就选了便宜又好看的颜色，比如红色、蓝色。 后来发生了什么？ 一直到1856年，一个18岁的英国化学家威廉·珀金在做实验时意外发明了一种人工紫色染料。从此，紫色变便宜了，人人都能穿。但那个时候，各国的国旗早就设计好了，也不太会轻易更改。 今天呢？ 现在有几个国家，比如多米尼克和尼加拉瓜，在国旗上用了少量紫色。但依然非常少见。 所以下次看到各种国家的国旗时，你就知道为什么几乎没有紫色了。这不是因为大家不喜欢它，而是因为紫色曾经太贵太特别了！

往下拉阅读中文版。 Have you ever looked at a huge goal - like becoming a professional artist, starting a business, or writing a book - and thought, “That’s way too big. I don’t even know where to start”? Here’s the truth: No one eats an entire airplane in one bite. But strangely enough, someone has  actually eaten a whole airplane - by grinding it into powder and eating a little bit at a time. This idea is called chunking . It means breaking down big tasks into smaller, manageable steps. It’s the secret behind how people accomplish amazing things, like building companies or becoming Olympic athletes. Why Big Goals Can Feel Overwhelming Today, we live in a world full of instant rewards.  Post a picture - get likes.  Send a message - get replies right away.  But life’s biggest goals don’t work like that. They take time , patience , and daily effort . If you’re used to quick results, you might feel frustrated when you work hard but don’t see success immediately. That’s why chunking is so powerful: it helps you stay on track without getting overwhelmed. The 5-Step Chunking Method Start with the Big Picture Ask yourself: What do I want in 5 or 10 years?  Maybe you want to be a famous filmmaker, a successful entrepreneur, or a scientist. Write it down. Break It Down by Year If that’s your 10-year goal, what would be a good milestone to hit this year? Break It Down by Month and Week Now ask: What can I do this month to move closer?  What does that mean for this week? Plan Each Day Each morning, focus on one step. Just one. Don’t think about the mountain—just take the next step. Stay Realistic Don’t expect to master a new skill in a week. Even professional athletes train for years. The key is to practice a little every day . Keep Your Eyes on Your Boots Mountain climbers have a saying: “Don’t stare at the summit - watch your boots.” If you keep looking up at how far you have to go, you’ll feel tired and discouraged. But if you focus on each step, you’ll eventually get there. So when you feel overwhelmed, don’t give up. Instead, chunk your goal into smaller steps and keep moving. You don’t have to figure it all out at once. Just know your next step - and take it. That’s how dreams are built: one step at a time. 你有没有过这样的梦想？ 🎨 想当画家 📖 想写一本书 🚀 想创业开公司 🎥 想拍一部电影 🎤 想成为歌手…… 然后你突然觉得：“这……也太难了吧，我都不知道从哪儿开始。” 别急，这时候我们要用一种神奇的办法，叫做 - 成事 分解法（Chunking） ！ 🍽️  真的有人吃过一架飞机！ 听起来像玩笑，但是真的有个人，把一整架飞机磨成粉末，一点点地吃，最后真的吃完了！他是怎么做到的？他没有一次吞下飞机，他只是每天吃一点点，然后，坚持下来了。 这，就是“分解”的力量。 🚧  为什么我们会被大目标吓到？ 现在的世界，节奏太快了： 📸 拍张照片，马上有人点赞 📲 发个消息，几秒就有人回 但真正重要的事，比如： 📚 学好一门课 🎯 养成一个习惯 🌱 实现一个梦想 都需要时间，一点一点来。 你可能会觉得，我努力了一下，怎么没看到成果？我是不是根本不行？其实不是你不行，是你 看得太大、想得太快 。 🎯  五个步骤，帮你把梦想分成“刚刚好的一口” 1️⃣  想清楚你想要什么 闭上眼睛想一想：🌟 5年后、10年后，你想成为什么样的人？科学家？插画师？电竞选手？导演？心理咨询师？ 把这个目标写下来！ 2️⃣  把它拆成每一年的目标 比如你想10年后当导演，那今年你可以： 🎬 学剪辑软件 🎞️ 看10部优秀电影，写影评 📽️ 和朋友一起拍一支短片 3️⃣  再拆成每个月、每一周的小任务 📅 这个月拍片前先写好脚本 🗓️ 这周把剪辑课程学完一半 📆 明天试着录一段素材 让每一步变得“可完成”，而不是“吓人”。 4️⃣  每天只专心做“一件事” 每天问自己：“我今天要做的 一小步 是什么？”哪怕只是： ✏️ 写下一句歌词 🎨 画一张草稿 📖 看一本书的一章 也算进步！ 5️⃣  不要要求太快，重点是“持续” 就像练倒立，每天练，半年后你就会了。不是天赋，是坚持；不是飞跃，是一步一步。登山的人有一句话： “别总看山顶，要看着自己的鞋子。” 看太远容易累，但看脚下，就能走得更远。 🏁  所以，梦想不是一口气飞到终点 而是每天往前挪一点点。你不需要一次做完全部，你只要知道： 下一步该怎么走。 然后，勇敢迈出去。 ❤️  最后送你一句“梦想魔法句”： “今天我完成了一点点，但这一点点，已经在通往我想要的未来了。”

往下拉阅读中文版。 What would you do if you were the most powerful person in the world? Would you chase money, fame, or pleasure? Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor from 2,000 years ago, didn’t. Instead, he followed a simple but powerful philosophy: Stoicism  — a way of thinking that helps people stay calm, strong, and wise no matter what life throws at them. 🌍  The World vs. What You Can Control Marcus believed one important truth: there are some things you can control, and some you can't. You can control your thoughts, your actions, your attitude. You can’t control the weather, what other people do, or the past. When we forget this, life becomes painful. We get upset over things we can't change — like failing a test even after trying hard, or a friend being in a bad mood. But what if we focused only on what we can control? Like trying our best, learning from mistakes, or staying kind? Suddenly, life feels lighter. 🔮  Worrying About the Future We often worry about what might happen: “What if I fail?”“What if people don’t like me?” Marcus said, don’t let the future scare you. When the future comes, you’ll deal with it using the same strength and wisdom you have today. So don’t let your imagination make you suffer twice. 🕰️  Stuck in the Past Do you ever replay mistakes or wish you could go back and change something? Marcus said: You can’t change the past, but you can decide what to learn from it.  Instead of asking “Why did that happen?”, ask: “How can I grow from it?” That’s what makes you powerful. ⏳  The Present is All You Have The only time you truly own is now. Don’t waste it being angry about what you don’t have. Instead, look around and appreciate what you do have — your friends, your health, your breath. But also be careful not to cling too tightly. Things change. So enjoy them fully, but let them go peacefully when it’s time. 🧗  Hard Times Are Training Marcus faced wars, illness, and the death of people he loved. But he didn’t give up. He saw tough moments as a chance to grow in courage, patience, and kindness. He believed that how we respond matters more than what happens. That’s real strength. 如果你是全世界最有权力的人，你会做什么？ 是追名逐利，还是享受快乐？2000年前的罗马皇帝马可·奥勒留，选择了另一条路。他信奉的是一种叫“斯多葛”的哲学 - 教人如何在困难中保持冷静、坚强和智慧。 🌍  无常的世界 vs. 你能控制的事 马可说：世界上有些事你能控制，有些事你不能。你可以控制自己的思想、行为和态度，但不能控制天气、别人的情绪，或已经发生的事。当我们忘了这一点，就容易痛苦，比如努力了还是没考好，或朋友突然对你发脾气。但如果我们只关注能控制的呢？比如尽力去做、从失败中学习、继续善待他人？那人生立刻就轻松许多。 🔮  别担心还没发生的事 你是不是常常担心将来会怎样？ “我会不会失败？”“别人会不会不喜欢我？” 马可说，不要让未来吓到你。等它真的来了，你就用今天的理智和力量去面对它。别让你的想象让你白白难过。 🕰️  别卡在过去 你是否常常后悔或想要回到过去改变一些事？马可说：你无法改变过去，但可以决定从中学到什么。与其问“为什么会发生这种事？”，不如问：“我能从中成长吗？”这才是真正的力量。 ⏳  现在，是你唯一拥有的时间 你唯一真正拥有的，是“现在”。别浪费它去生气或抱怨你没有的东西，试着去感受你已经拥有的一切：朋友、健康、呼吸。 但也别太执着，一切都会变化。所以，请好好珍惜，也要学会放手。 🧗  苦难是成长的训练场 马可·奥勒留面对过战争、疾病，和至亲离世。但他没有放弃，他认为艰难时刻正是练习勇气、耐心和仁爱的机会。对他来说，“怎么回应一件事”比“发生了什么事”更重要。这，才是真正的坚强。 如果你想过得更轻松一点，不妨每天问自己两个问题： 这件事我能控制吗？ 如果不能，我是否该学着放下？ 就像马可·奥勒留说的：“不要让未来打扰你。如果它真的来了，你一定有智慧去面对。”

往下拉阅读中文版。 🧐 Is What We See Always Real? Have you ever heard someone say,
“Seeing is believing”? 
It means: Only the things we see with our eyes are real. But… is that really true? Sometimes, what we “see” might just be our eyes tricking us! 🌕 Looking at the Moon: Everyone Sees It Differently When I look at the moon, I think it's a beautiful palace where Chang’e lives with her little bunny. Long ago, a Chinese poet named Li Bai said:
“The moon looks like a big white plate.” But a scientist would say,
“The moon is a giant rocky ball. It’s full of craters, lava plains, and mountains.” So who is right?
Chang’e’s moon? Li Bai’s moon? The scientist’s moon? 🌝🌛🌜 Actually, everyone sees the moon a little differently —
because what we see is also shaped by what we feel and imagine inside our hearts. 🧠 Our Eyes See What the Brain Tells Them To See Did you know?
What we see isn’t just like a camera photo. 
Our brain is busy putting together all the pieces from light and memory! For example:
You see a shiny stone in the forest and think, “Treasure!” But the squirrel next to you just sees, “a boring rock.” That’s because what we see outside…
is often a reflection of what’s inside our minds. 🪄 Magicians from Long Ago Could Trick Your Eyes! A long time ago in India, there were special performers called illusionists. 
They did amazing tricks — like throwing a rope into the sky,
and a child climbed up and disappeared into the clouds! It looked so real!
But it was just a clever trick using sunlight, shiny powder, and angles. They also used two mirrors to make you see endless copies of yourself. Then — SMASH! — they broke the mirrors, and everything disappeared. That’s a bit like what Buddhists say:
“All things we see are illusions.” 🧘‍♀️ Maybe We Should Look Inside Instead Since our eyes sometimes trick us,
maybe it’s a good idea to rest them once in a while. Let’s try closing our eyes and looking into our hearts. ❤️ When our minds become quiet — like a still lake 🌊 —
we might finally see the world a little more clearly and truly. 🎨 Let’s Think! * Have you ever seen something wrong before? * Have you ever dreamed something and thought it was real? * What does your moon look like? 🧐 眼睛看到的一定是真的吗？ 你听过人们常说：“眼见为实”吗？ 意思是：只有我们亲眼看到的东西才是真的。 但……眼睛看到的一定是真的吗？ 有时候，我们以为自己看得清清楚楚，其实只是眼睛在“骗人”呢！ 🌕 看月亮：每个人看到的不一样 当我抬头看月亮，会想：“哇，那是嫦娥和玉兔住的地方！”🐰🌙 李白小时候也这么觉得，他写道：“小时不识月，呼作白玉盘。” 在他眼里，月亮像一块洁白的玉盘，或者是一面天上的镜子。 可是科学家却说：“月亮是地球唯一的卫星，是一个大石头球，上面有很多火山口和石头平原。” 你说，谁说得对呢？是嫦娥的月亮？李白的月亮？科学家的月亮？ 其实，每个人看到的月亮都不一样，因为我们看到的不只是“月亮”， 而是我们心里想象出来的“月亮”。 🧠 眼睛看到的，其实是大脑加工过的 你知道吗？我们看到的东西，不只是眼睛拍下来的“照片”，而是大脑根据光线和经验重新“拼出来”的画面。 比如：你在森林里看到一块闪闪发光的石头，可能会大叫：“哇，是宝石！”可是旁边的小松鼠看到，它可能想：“嗯，这是一块普普通通的小石头。”🐿️🪨 所以，我们看到的世界，很多时候是我们心里的样子。不一样的人，不一样的心，就会看到不一样的世界。 🪄 古印度的魔术师：他们让你怀疑眼睛 在古代印度，有一种人叫“幻术师”，他们会在街上或树下表演神奇的魔术，比如：把一根绳子扔向天空，一个小孩就顺着绳子往上爬，最后消失在云里！ 看起来像是真的，对不对？但其实，那是用特别的光、角度和手法制造出来的幻觉！🎩✨ 幻术师还会用两面铜镜，让大家看到“无数个自己”。🪞🪞然后“啪！”的一声打碎镜子，所有的镜中世界就突然消失了。 这就像佛教里说的：“万事万物，其实都是空的。”很多时候，我们看到的，并不一定是真的。 🧘‍♀️ 闭上眼睛，看看我们的心 既然眼睛不总是可靠，那我们也可以休息一下眼睛，闭上眼睛，看看自己的心❤️。 当我们的心像湖水一样安静下来，🌊 我们看到的世界，可能才会更接近真实。✨ 🎨 想一想： 你有没有看错过什么东西？😲 你做过让你以为是真的梦吗？🌈 你看到的月亮，长什么样子？🌕

往下拉阅读中文版。 Are We Living in the Real World… or a Map of It? Have you ever looked around and wondered if what we see online feels more real than the world around us? Every day, big tech companies like Apple and Meta (Mark Zuckerberg’s company) are working to blur the line between our real lives and our digital ones. They say it’s about the future, but the truth is—it’s already happening. We’re already living in a kind of digital world, or what some call the “metaverse.” The Map That Took Over the World There’s an old story about a map. A very smart (and maybe a little crazy) map-maker created a map so perfect that it matched the real world exactly. Mountains on the map were just as tall as real ones, rivers were just as wide. The only place to put it… was right on top of the real world. Then he had a new idea: what if the map could be even better than the real world? So he made the mountains taller, the skies bluer, the trees greener. People started living on the map instead of the real world. It was more beautiful, more exciting. But while everyone lived on the map, the real world underneath slowly fell apart. Sound familiar? That’s kind of like the internet today. Social media, games, videos, AI—these things don’t just reflect the real world; they often replace it. They can seem even more exciting than real life, so we spend more time there. But while we’re online, the real world—our planet, our relationships, our sense of self—might be fading in the background. What Is “Hyperreality”? A philosopher named Jean Baudrillard had a name for this strange, in-between world: the hyperreal . It’s not quite real, but not totally fake either. It’s like a dream that feels real while you’re in it. Think about social media. Most influencers don’t actually look like their photos. Their lives aren’t always as happy or perfect as they seem. But we believe in the image. We chase that version of life. Over time, the “fake” becomes what we think of as real. The Trap of Endless Upgrades Our digital world promises us constant happiness: more likes, more followers, the latest gadgets. It gives us endless choices—hundreds of cereals, thousands of outfits—but most of them come from the same few companies. We feel like we’re free to choose, but we’re actually stuck choosing between things that keep us inside the system. Even worse, many people don’t have the luxury to “unplug.” They have to work multiple jobs, care for families, or survive hard situations. The system demands their time, money, and energy. That’s not freedom—it’s a trap. So What Do We Do? This isn’t about hating technology. In fact, technology can be amazing! It helps us connect, learn, create, and even save lives. But we need to remember something very important: The map is not the world. The internet is not real life. The beauty we’re looking for isn’t hidden inside a phone—it’s in sunsets, laughter, friendships, and forests. It’s in being fully alive, not just plugged in. We can still enjoy the digital world—but let’s not forget to live in the real one, too. 我们还活在现实世界里吗？还是一张虚拟的地图上？ 你们有没有发现，网络上的世界有时候看起来比真实生活还“真实”？每天，像苹果公司、Meta（马克·扎克伯格的公司）这样的科技巨头都在努力让现实生活和数字世界结合在一起。他们说这是为了“未来”，但其实这个“未来”已经来了。我们已经住在一个叫“元宇宙”的数字世界里。 从地图到“假世界” 有个很有趣的故事： 一个疯狂的地图师做了一张完美的地图。这张地图不只是画画而已——它和现实一模一样。地图上的山跟真的一样高，河流也一样宽。最后这张地图太大了，只能铺在真实的土地上。后来他想：“要是我把这张地图做得比现实还美，那不是更棒？”于是他让树更绿、天空更蓝、花一年四季都在开。结果，大家开始住在地图上，不再理会真实的世界。而真正的世界呢？慢慢地被大家遗忘，开始崩塌。 这就像我们现在的网络世界。社交媒体、游戏、AI、各种滤镜和虚拟形象……这些不是简单地反映现实，它们开始 取代 现实。 什么是“超真实”？ 一个叫鲍德里亚的哲学家发明了一个词，叫“超真实”（Hyperreality）。意思是：“它看起来像真的，但其实是假的，而且我们还更相信这个假的版本。”比如，你刷社交媒体看到一个完美的生活照。其实那个人可能修了图、摆了拍，但你还是觉得：“哇，他好幸福啊！”慢慢地，我们相信这些照片，胜过我们自己的真实生活。 “选择”的假自由 你有没有发现，手机上可以选择的东西越来越多？上百种早餐、几千种衣服、各种APP看不完。但其实，大部分都是同几家公司出的。我们以为自己在“选择”，其实是在系统设定好的框架里选而已。我们越是沉迷，就越被这个“元宇宙”吸住。我们买更多、刷更多、点更多赞，以为这是快乐，但其实是“用消费换一点短暂的开心”。 那我们怎么办？ 别担心，这不是叫大家远离科技。其实，科技很棒，它让我们能学习新知识、找到远方的朋友，甚至帮助医生救人。 我们只要记得一个简单的道理： 地图不是世界。 网络不是人生。真正的快乐，不在手机里，而是在生活里：在星空下看电影、和朋友大笑、家人一个温暖的拥抱、树叶沙沙作响的声音…… 我们可以用科技，但不要 被科技用 。享受网络，但也请回到生活。因为， 真正的世界，是又美丽又真实的，而且，它就在你身边。