Who Defines Value? 誰賦予事物價值？

 

28/10/2024 :-
Who Defines Value? 誰賦予事物價值？

Everyone has their own view on what makes life meaningful and valuable. Some see value in career achievements, while others find it in family harmony. So, who truly decides if something holds meaning or is valuable?

In each person’s life, the standards for value and meaning are not fixed; they can change and evolve. From a young age, our values are shaped by culture, education, and family backgrounds. Even parents raise their children differently—some prioritize academics, others character, and some happiness. These approaches aren’t about right or wrong, nor about ranking higher or lower. When we face life’s challenges or make significant decisions, it’s our personal experiences and feelings that guide us down a path rich in meaning.

For me, the meaning and value of life may not lie in gaining others' approval, but in staying true to our inner choices and pursuing them wholeheartedly. Often, we commit to something not because it meets others’ standards, but because we believe it’s worthwhile. This belief is irreplaceable, and perhaps incomprehensible to others, but that’s what fills it with unique significance. Relationships with loved ones, family, and friends are the same. When we turn our promises into actions, that choice itself holds immense value, regardless of others' recognition.

This makes me realize that everyone and everything we encounter in life forms part of our values. How we interpret these experiences and handle our relationships is how we give meaning to our lives. While we can’t control others’ views on meaning and value, we can choose our own path and respect our inner choices. This path might feel solitary at times, but it’s this very uniqueness that makes life profound and meaningful.

If we can’t change how others perceive meaning and value, at least we can choose to pursue and uphold our values in our own way. Our choices might appear unconventional, but staying true to ourselves is, without doubt, the most meaningful choice of all.

每個人對於生命的意義與價值有著不同的看法。有人認為價值在於事業的成就，有人則認為價值在於家庭的圓滿。那麼，在這個世界上，究竟是誰來決定一件事情是否有意義，或賦予其價值？

在每個人的生命中，價值和意義的標準並無一定，甚至可以說是千變萬化。從小到大，我們被灌輸的價值觀來自不同的文化、教育和家庭背景。即使是父母對孩子的教養方式也各不相同，有些人重視成績，有些人重視品德，也有些人重視孩子的快樂。不同的方式無所謂對錯，也無需定義高低。當面對生命中的挑戰或重大抉擇時，唯有自身的感受和經歷才能真正引領我們選擇一條意義深刻的道路。

在我看來，人生的意義和價值也許並不在於得到他人的認可，而在於忠於自己的內心選擇，無怨無悔地去實踐。許多時候，我們選擇做一件事，並非因為它符合外界的標準，而是因為我們相信這是值得的。這份信念是無可取代的，甚至可能無法被他人理解。但正因為如此，才讓它充滿了獨特的意義。人與人之間的關係亦是如此，無論是與摯愛、家人還是朋友，當我們選擇將心中的承諾化為行動，這本身便已蘊含了極大的價值，無需他人認同。

這讓我想到，在我們的人生旅途中，遇見的每一個人、經歷的每一件事，都是我們價值觀的一部分。選擇如何詮釋這些經歷、如何面對這些關係，是我們賦予自己生活的意義。或許我們無法左右別人對事物的看法，但我們可以選擇自己走的路，並尊重自己內心的選擇。這樣的道路，也許會有孤單的一面，但正是這份獨特，讓我們的人生充滿深度和意義。

如果我們無法改變他人對於意義和價值的看法，那麼至少可以選擇以自己的方式去實踐和堅守這些價值。或許我們的抉擇看似異於常人，但這份忠於自我的行動，無疑是最具意義的選擇。