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"生命中最伟大和最重要的问题从根本上是无法解决的。它们永远无法解决,只能被超越。"

Carl Jung
Carl Jung Psychiatrist
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Life has a way of throwing us curveballs—problems that seem insurmountable, issues that make us question our very existence. But here's the kicker: some of these problems aren't meant to be solved at all. Instead, we outgrow them. Imagine that for a second. The idea is that certain issues, especially the big, gnarly ones, aren't problems with solutions. They're more like phases we move through as we grow and evolve.

Take, for example, adolescence. Remember those awkward teenage years? The confusion about identity, the heartbreaks, the feeling of not fitting in? You didn't solve adolescence; you outgrew it. As you matured, those problems didn't disappear because you found the magic answer. They ceased to be relevant because you grew beyond them.

This concept isn't new. Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist, talked a lot about this. He believed that the biggest challenges in life are tied to our development as individuals. We face these problems so we can evolve. And boy, was he right.

Think about a practical application in modern life. Imagine a person struggling with self-esteem issues. No amount of self-help books or therapy sessions seem to "solve" the issue. But over time, as this person gains more life experience, maybe through a fulfilling career or supportive relationships, the crippling self-doubt starts to fade. It wasn't that they found a solution to their low self-esteem; they outgrew the problem by growing as a person.

So, what can we do with this wisdom? For starters, give yourself a break. If you're facing a problem that feels impossible, maybe it's not about finding the right answer. Maybe it's about giving yourself the time and space to grow. Focus on self-improvement and personal growth. Learn new skills, meet new people, put yourself in situations that challenge you in different ways. Often, it's the cumulative effect of these experiences that helps us outgrow our problems.

Now, let's get into a relatable story. Picture Sarah. She's in her mid-30s, stuck in a dead-end job, and feeling like she's hit a wall. Every day, she wakes up with a sense of dread, and no matter how many job applications she sends out, nothing changes. Sarah feels like she's trapped in a problem with no solution.

One day, Sarah decides to take up a new hobby—painting. She starts attending weekend art classes, and slowly, she begins to rediscover a part of herself she had forgotten. Through painting, she meets new people who share her passion, and she starts to feel more connected and fulfilled. Over time, Sarah's perspective shifts. She realizes that her job doesn't define her, and she starts pursuing different opportunities, not out of desperation, but out of a newfound sense of self-worth. Eventually, she lands a job that's more aligned with her passions.

Sarah didn't solve her problem by finding the perfect job right away. She outgrew it by enriching her life in other areas, which then led to new opportunities.

In the end, maybe the trick isn't to fix every problem but to grow beyond them. So next time you're stuck, remember: it's not always about finding the solution. Sometimes, it's about becoming the person who no longer sees it as a problem.
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