第八章：聆聽你內心的聲音
Chapter 8: Listen to Your Inner Voice
「當你學會聆聽你內心的聲音，你的進步會更快，也能與上帝有更緊密的聯繫。」
“You will progress faster, and will be in closer touch with God, as you learn to listen to your inner voice.”
「你的意思是我的良心嗎？」
“Do you mean my conscience?”
「不完全是。如果你指的是那種內在的是非感，當然很重要，但那並不是我所說的內心之聲。」
“Not exactly. Not if you mean your internal sense of right and wrong. Your conscience is definitely important, but that’s not what I mean when I talk about your inner voice.”
「那它到底是什麼呢？」
“What is it then?”
「每個人聽到它的方式都各不相同，而且每次也可能不一樣。對有些人來說，它甚至會聽起來像是真實的聲音。」
“Everyone hears it in their own way, and not always the same way every time. For some people, it can seem like an actual voice.”
我突然想起那位年輕醫護人員曾聽到一聲說道：「這個人還沒死。」
I suddenly remembered the young medic hearing a voice say, “This man is not dead.”
「其他時候，」Drake 繼續說，「它可能像是一個念頭或印象。你的內心之聲看似來自你自己，至少在你學會分辨自己產生的思緒與那些來自他處的念頭之前，是這樣的。」
“Other times,” Drake continued, “it can seem like a thought or impression. Your inner voice can seem like it’s coming from you, at least until you learn to distinguish the difference between the thoughts you create and those that come to you from elsewhere.”
「如果不是從我這裡來，那它們究竟從哪裡來呢？」
“Where do they come from if not from me?”
「你大概也聽人這麼說過，說那是上帝聖靈在跟你對話。這算是一個相當貼近的解釋了。」
“You have probably heard it described as God’s Spirit talking to you. That’s a close enough explanation.”
「但又未必如此吧？」
“But not exactly?”
「不，並不完全是這樣。它也可能來自我之前提到的那些幫助者，正是那些替上帝行事、協助你的使者。」Drake 稍作停頓，彷彿在衡量我是否已經準備好接受更多。「事情其實有點複雜。你看，所有真理存在於宇宙各處。當你調整你的思想、身體與靈魂，使它們與正確的頻率（Frequency）共振時，你就能透過連結那個仍直接與上帝相連的更高自我來窺見神聖的真理。當你整個存在都調和於正確頻率之時，你只需向上帝請求，便會立刻得到答案。」
“No, not exactly. It can also come from those helpers I mentioned earlier, who assist and act on behalf of God.” Drake paused for a moment, as if weighing whether I was ready for more. “It’s really a little more complex. You see, all truth exists everywhere in the universe. When you tune your mind, your body, and your spirit to the right frequencies, you can tap into divine truths by connecting with your higher self—that part of you that is still directly connected with God. When your whole being is attuned to the right frequency, you can simply ask God and then instantly know the answer.”
「我能得到任何問題的答案嗎？」
“I can get the answer to any question?”
Drake 微笑著說：「我知道你在想什麼。不過，再次提醒，事情沒表面上那麼簡單。如果你出於自私的慾望尋求一個自私答案，那麼你已經脫離了正軌。記住，一切都關乎與正確頻率 (Frequency) 的共振，而且你還必須記得你最初來到地球的目的。」
Drake smiled. “I know what you’re thinking. Again, it’s not as simple as it might sound. If you want the answer to something selfish, and ask with selfish intent, then you are already out of alignment. Remember, it all has to do with being in tune with the right frequency. And you also have to remember your reason for being on Earth to begin with.”
「是為了學習？」
“To learn?”
「沒錯。為了學習、為了成長，還有為了運用那神聖賦予的選擇 (Choice) 的能力。就像父母讓孩子獨自探索，好讓他們學會獨立決策，但當孩子遇到困難時，父母總會在身旁提供幫助。有時候，也可能是其他家庭成員、摯友或指導者，他們都能促進我們的成長。」
“Yes. To learn, to grow, and to exercise that divine ability to choose. It’s just as a parent lets a child explore on their own, so they can learn to make their own decisions, but the parent is close by to help if the child gets stuck. Sometimes, it’s other family members, or close friends, or mentors who help. They can all contribute to our growth.”
我感覺到他話語中隱藏著更多深意。剛一閃過這個念頭，Drake 就露出了微笑。
I sensed that there was more behind what he was saying. As soon as I had the thought, Drake smiled.
「是的，還有其他人會在我們身處地球時幫助並在精神上引導我們。不過，也有人被呼喚成為榜樣和導師。」
“Yes. There are others who help us and spiritually guide us while on Earth. But there are others who have a calling to be a mentor.”
「像你這樣的人？」
“Like you?”
「我的使命其實有點不同，我更像是一位引導者。不過，確實有些人能提供答案和啟示，你可以稱他們為天使，這個稱呼已足夠貼切。所以，學會傾聽你內心的聲音吧。」
“My calling is actually a bit different. I’m more of a guide. But yes, there are those who can help provide answers and promptings. You could call them angels. It’s an accurate enough name. So, learn to listen to that inner voice.”
「那我該如何才能更好地做到這點呢？」
“How can I get better at that?”
「這需要不斷練習。當你刻意留意那內心之聲，你就能更熟悉地辨認並傾聽它所傳達的訊息。還有其他方法能幫助你變得更敏銳，就好比能使你成為一個更佳的接收器（antenna）的種種措施。」
“It takes practice. As you intentionally pay attention to that voice, you can get better at recognizing it and listening to what it tells you. There are other things you can do, too, that will help make you more receptive. Things that will make you a better antenna if you will.”
「那些方法有哪些呢？」
“What are those things?”
「最基本的便是照顧好你的身體。如果你睡眠不足，你將難以有效接收來自內心的啟示；同樣，過度睡眠也會使你精神遲鈍。無論如何，你的身體和心智都會變得遲緩。此外，你攝取進入體內的物質也會有所影響。」
“The most basic is to take care of your body. If you don’t get enough sleep, you will be less receptive to promptings. It’s the same if you get too much sleep. Either way, your body, and your mind, will be sluggish. The things you take into your body make a difference, too.”
我腦海中閃過我之前服用補充品的念頭，心想那產品到底出了什麼問題。Drake 似帶著會意的目光看了我一眼，我便將這念頭拋到一旁，再次專注於他的教導。
My thoughts turned to the supplement I had taken. I wondered what had been wrong with it. Drake gave me a knowing look, and I put the thought from my mind, focusing again on the lesson.
「如今你所吃的食物中充斥著太多化學物質：防腐劑、人工色素、人工香料……它們在你體內累積，侵蝕你的靈性能量接收器。即使在接收器受損的情況下，你仍可接收某些印象，但遠比不上最佳狀態。越接近大地生產的食物，對你的靈魂和身體都越有益。」
“There are so many chemicals in the food you eat these days. Preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors. They build up in your system and degrade your spiritual antenna. You can still receive impressions with a damaged antenna, but you’re not as receptive as you could be. The closer to the earth your food is, the better it is for your spirit as well as your body.”
這讓我頓時恍然大悟。「你剛才說，照顧好我的身體是最基本的方法，那還有其他能改善我……接收能力的方式嗎？」
That made sense to me. “You said that taking care of my body is the most basic way. Are there other ways to improve my… reception?”
「這就是我們接下來要學習的原則，Vinney。」
“That’s our next principle, Vinney.”
第八章：傾聽你內心的聲音
Chapter 8: Listen to Your Inner Voice
「當你學會傾聽你內心的聲音時，你會更快地進步，並與上帝保持更緊密的聯繫。」
“You will progress faster, and will be in closer touch with God, as you learn to listen to your inner voice.”
「你是指我的良心嗎？」
“Do you mean my conscience?”
「不完全是。如果你指的是你內心對是非的感知，那就不是。你的良心確實很重要，但這不是我所說的內心聲音。」
“Not exactly. Not if you mean your internal sense of right and wrong. Your conscience is definitely important, but that’s not what I mean when I talk about your inner voice.”
「那它是什麼？」
“What is it then?”
「每個人以自己的方式聽到它，並不總是每次都一樣。對於某些人來說，它可能會像是一個實際的聲音。」
“Everyone hears it in their own way, and not always the same way every time. For some people, it can seem like an actual voice.”
我突然想起那位年輕的醫護人員聽到一個聲音說：「這個人沒有死。」
I suddenly remembered the young medic hearing a voice say, “This man is not dead.”
「有時候，」德瑞克繼續說，「它可能會像是一個想法或印象。你的內心聲音可能會感覺像是來自你自己，至少在你學會區分你創造的想法和來自其他地方的想法之前。」
“Other times,” Drake continued, “it can seem like a thought or impression. Your inner voice can seem like it’s coming from you, at least until you learn to distinguish the difference between the thoughts you create and those that come to you from elsewhere.”
「如果不是來自我，那它們來自哪裡？」
“Where do they come from if not from me?”
「你可能聽過它被描述為上帝的靈在與你交談。這是一個相當接近的解釋。」
“You have probably heard it described as God’s Spirit talking to you. That’s a close enough explanation.”
「但不完全是？」
“But not exactly?”
「不，不完全是。它也可以來自我之前提到的那些幫助者，他們協助並代表上帝行事。」德瑞克停頓了一下，似乎在衡量我是否準備好接受更多。「這其實有點複雜。你看，宇宙中所有的真理無處不在。當你調整你的心靈、身體和靈魂到正確的頻率時，你可以通過與你的高我連接來接觸神聖的真理——那部分仍然與上帝直接相連的你。當你整個存在都調整到正確的頻率時，你可以簡單地向上帝詢問，然後立即知道答案。」
“No, not exactly. It can also come from those helpers I mentioned earlier, who assist and act on behalf of God.” Drake paused for a moment, as if weighing whether I was ready for more. “It’s really a little more complex. You see, all truth exists everywhere in the universe. When you tune your mind, your body, and your spirit to the right frequencies, you can tap into divine truths by connecting with your higher self—that part of you that is still directly connected with God. When your whole being is attuned to the right frequency, you can simply ask God and then instantly know the answer.”
「我可以得到任何問題的答案嗎？」
“I can get the answer to any question?”
德瑞克微笑著說：「我知道你在想什麼。再說一次，這並不像聽起來那麼簡單。如果你想要某個自私的答案，並且帶著自私的意圖去詢問，那麼你已經不在正確的頻率上了。記住，這一切都與調整到正確的頻率有關。你還必須記住你來到地球的理由。」
Drake smiled. “I know what you’re thinking. Again, it’s not as simple as it might sound. If you want the answer to something selfish, and ask with selfish intent, then you are already out of alignment. Remember, it all has to do with being in tune with the right frequency. And you also have to remember your reason for being on Earth to begin with.”
「是為了學習嗎？」
“To learn?”
「是的。為了學習、成長，並運用那種神聖的選擇能力。就像父母讓孩子自己探索一樣，這樣他們可以學會做出自己的決定，但父母會在旁邊幫助，如果孩子遇到困難。有時候，幫助的還有其他家庭成員、摯友或導師。他們都能對我們的成長有所貢獻。」
“Yes. To learn, to grow, and to exercise that divine ability to choose. It’s just as a parent lets a child explore on their own, so they can learn to make their own decisions, but the parent is close by to help if the child gets stuck. Sometimes, it’s other family members, or close friends, or mentors who help. They can all contribute to our growth.”
我感覺到他所說的話背後還有更多的含義。就在我有這個想法的瞬間，德瑞克微笑了。
I sensed that there was more behind what he was saying. As soon as I had the thought, Drake smiled.
「是的。在地球上還有其他人幫助我們並在靈性上指導我們。但也有一些人有成為導師的召喚。」
“Yes. There are others who help us and spiritually guide us while on Earth. But there are others who have a calling to be a mentor.”
「像你一樣？」
“Like you?”
「我的召喚其實有些不同。我更像是一個指導者。但是的，有些人可以幫助提供答案和指引。你可以稱他們為天使。這是一個相當準確的稱呼。所以，學會傾聽那個內心的聲音。」
“My calling is actually a bit different. I’m more of a guide. But yes, there are those who can help provide answers and promptings. You could call them angels. It’s an accurate enough name. So, learn to listen to that inner voice.”
「我該如何變得更擅長這一點？」
“How can I get better at that?”
「這需要練習。當你有意識地注意到那個聲音時，你會變得更擅長於識別它並傾聽它告訴你的內容。還有其他事情可以幫助你變得更具接受性。這些事情會讓你成為更好的天線。」
“It takes practice. As you intentionally pay attention to that voice, you can get better at recognizing it and listening to what it tells you. There are other things you can do, too, that will help make you more receptive. Things that will make you a better antenna if you will.”
「那些事情是什麼？」
“What are those things?”
「最基本的是照顧好你的身體。如果你睡眠不足，你會對指引的接受度降低。如果你睡得太多也是一樣。無論如何，你的身體和心靈都會變得遲鈍。你攝取的東西也會有所影響。」
“The most basic is to take care of your body. If you don’t get enough sleep, you will be less receptive to promptings. It’s the same if you get too much sleep. Either way, your body, and your mind, will be sluggish. The things you take into your body make a difference, too.”
我的思緒轉向我所服用的補充劑。我想知道它有什麼問題。德瑞克給了我一個了然的眼神，我把這個想法從腦海中拋開，再次專注於課程。
My thoughts turned to the supplement I had taken. I wondered what had been wrong with it. Drake gave me a knowing look, and I put the thought from my mind, focusing again on the lesson.
「如今你吃的食物中含有許多化學物質。防腐劑、人工色素、人工香料。它們在你的系統中積累，會降低你的靈性天線。即使在受損的天線下，你仍然可以接收印象，但你的接受度不如應有的那麼高。你的食物越接近大地，對你的靈魂和身體就越有益。」
“There are so many chemicals in the food you eat these days. Preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors. They build up in your system and degrade your spiritual antenna. You can still receive impressions with a damaged antenna, but you’re not as receptive as you could be. The closer to the earth your food is, the better it is for your spirit as well as your body.”
這讓我覺得有道理。「你說照顧好我的身體是最基本的方法。還有其他方法可以改善我的……接收能力嗎？」
That made sense to me. “You said that taking care of my body is the most basic way. Are there other ways to improve my… reception?”
「這是我們的下一個原則，文尼。」
“That’s our next principle, Vinney.”
第8章：聆聽你的內心聲音
Chapter 8: Listen to Your Inner Voice
“當你學會聆聽內心的聲音時，你會進步得更快，並且與上帝的聯繫會更緊密。”
“You will progress faster, and will be in closer touch with God, as you learn to listen to your inner voice.”
“你是指我的良心嗎？”
“Do you mean my conscience?”
“不完全是。如果你指的是你內心的對錯感，那麼良心確實很重要，但這不是我所說的內心聲音。”
“Not exactly. Not if you mean your internal sense of right and wrong. Your conscience is definitely important, but that’s not what I mean when I talk about your inner voice.”
“那是什麼呢？”
“What is it then?”
“每個人都以自己的方式聽到它，而且每次聽到的方式不一定相同。對某些人來說，它可能像是真實的聲音。”
“Everyone hears it in their own way, and not always the same way every time. For some people, it can seem like an actual voice.”
我突然想起那位年輕的急救人員聽到一個聲音說：“這個人還沒死。”
I suddenly remembered the young medic hearing a voice say, “This man is not dead.”
“其他時候，”德雷克繼續說，“它可能像是一個想法或印象。你的內心聲音可能看起來是來自你自己，至少直到你學會區分你創造的想法和那些從其他地方來的想法。”
“Other times,” Drake continued, “it can seem like a thought or impression. Your inner voice can seem like it’s coming from you, at least until you learn to distinguish the difference between the thoughts you create and those that come to you from elsewhere.”
“如果不是來自我，那它們來自哪裡？”
“Where do they come from if not from me?”
“你可能聽過它被描述為上帝的靈對你說話。這是一個足夠接近的解釋。”
“You have probably heard it described as God’s Spirit talking to you. That’s a close enough explanation.”
“但不完全是嗎？”
“But not exactly?”
“不，不完全是。它也可能來自我之前提到的那些幫助者，他們代表上帝協助和行動。”德雷克停頓了一下，似乎在權衡我是否準備好聽更多。“這其實有點複雜。你看，所有的真理都存在於宇宙的每一個角落。當你調整你的心靈、身體和靈魂到正確的頻率時，你可以通過與你的高我——仍然直接與上帝相連的那部分你——連接來獲取神聖的真理。當你的整個存在調整到正確的頻率時，你可以簡單地問上帝，然後立即知道答案。”
“No, not exactly. It can also come from those helpers I mentioned earlier, who assist and act on behalf of God.” Drake paused for a moment, as if weighing whether I was ready for more. “It’s really a little more complex. You see, all truth exists everywhere in the universe. When you tune your mind, your body, and your spirit to the right frequencies, you can tap into divine truths by connecting with your higher self—that part of you that is still directly connected with God. When your whole being is attuned to the right frequency, you can simply ask God and then instantly know the answer.”
“我可以得到任何問題的答案嗎？”
“I can get the answer to any question?”
德雷克微笑著說：“我知道你在想什麼。再次強調，這並不像聽起來那麼簡單。如果你想要某件自私的事情的答案，並且帶著自私的意圖去問，那麼你已經偏離了正軌。記住，這一切都與調整到正確的頻率有關。你還必須記住你在地球上的初衷。”
Drake smiled. “I know what you’re thinking. Again, it’s not as simple as it might sound. If you want the answer to something selfish, and ask with selfish intent, then you are already out of alignment. Remember, it all has to do with being in tune with the right frequency. And you also have to remember your reason for being on Earth to begin with.”
“學習？”
“To learn?”
“是的。學習、成長，並運用那種神聖的選擇能力。就像父母讓孩子自己探索，以便他們學會自己做決定，但父母就在附近以防孩子遇到困難。有時，是其他家庭成員、親密的朋友或導師在幫助。他們都可以促進我們的成長。”
“Yes. To learn, to grow, and to exercise that divine ability to choose. It’s just as a parent lets a child explore on their own, so they can learn to make their own decisions, but the parent is close by to help if the child gets stuck. Sometimes, it’s other family members, or close friends, or mentors who help. They can all contribute to our growth.”
我感覺到他所說的背後還有更多的東西。就在我想到這一點時，德雷克微笑了。
I sensed that there was more behind what he was saying. As soon as I had the thought, Drake smiled.
“是的。有些人在地球上幫助我們並在精神上引導我們。但也有一些人有使命成為導師。”
“Yes. There are others who help us and spiritually guide us while on Earth. But there are others who have a calling to be a mentor.”
“像你一樣？”
“Like you?”
“我的使命其實有點不同。我更像是一位指導者。但確實，有些人可以幫助提供答案和提示。你可以稱他們為天使。這是一個足夠準確的稱呼。所以，學會聆聽那內心的聲音。”
“My calling is actually a bit different. I’m more of a guide. But yes, there are those who can help provide answers and promptings. You could call them angels. It’s an accurate enough name. So, learn to listen to that inner voice.”
“我怎麼能更好地做到這一點？”
“How can I get better at that?”
“這需要練習。當你有意識地注意那個聲音時，你會更好地辨識它並聽取它告訴你的內容。還有其他事情你也可以做，這將幫助你更容易接收。這些事情會讓你成為一個更好的‘天線’。”
“It takes practice. As you intentionally pay attention to that voice, you can get better at recognizing it and listening to what it tells you. There are other things you can do, too, that will help make you more receptive. Things that will make you a better antenna if you will.”
“那些事情是什麼？”
“What are those things?”
“最基本的是照顧好你的身體。如果你睡眠不足，你對提示的接收能力會降低。睡得太多也是一樣。無論哪種情況，你的身體和心靈都會遲鈍。你攝入的東西也會有所不同。”
“The most basic is to take care of your body. If you don’t get enough sleep, you will be less receptive to promptings. It’s the same if you get too much sleep. Either way, your body, and your mind, will be sluggish. The things you take into your body make a difference, too.”
我想到我服用的補充劑。我想知道它出了什麼問題。德雷克給了我一個知曉的眼神，我把這個想法拋開，再次專注於課程。
My thoughts turned to the supplement I had taken. I wondered what had been wrong with it. Drake gave me a knowing look, and I put the thought from my mind, focusing again on the lesson.
“你現在吃的食物中有太多化學物質。防腐劑、人工色素、人工香料。它們在你的系統中積累，削弱你的精神天線。即使天線受損，你仍然可以接收到印象，但你不會像應有的那樣敏感。你的食物越接近自然，對你的靈魂和身體就越好。”
“There are so many chemicals in the food you eat these days. Preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors. They build up in your system and degrade your spiritual antenna. You can still receive impressions with a damaged antenna, but you’re not as receptive as you could be. The closer to the earth your food is, the better it is for your spirit as well as your body.”
這對我來說很有道理。“你說照顧好我的身體是最基本的方法。還有其他方法可以改善我的……接收能力嗎？”
That made sense to me. “You said that taking care of my body is the most basic way. Are there other ways to improve my… reception?”
“那是我們的下一個原則，Vinney。”
“That’s our next principle, Vinney.”
第八章：傾聽內心的聲音
Chapter 8: Listen to Your Inner Voice
「當你學會傾聽內心的聲音時，你會進步得更快，並與上帝更親近。」
“You will progress faster, and will be in closer touch with God, as you learn to listen to your inner voice.”
「你是說我的良心？」
“Do you mean my conscience?”
「不完全是。如果你指的是你內在對錯的感覺，良心當然很重要，但這不是我說的內心聲音。」
“Not exactly. Not if you mean your internal sense of right and wrong. Your conscience is definitely important, but that’s not what I mean when I talk about your inner voice.”
「那是什麼？」
“What is it then?”
「每個人聽到它的方式不同，也不總是以同樣的方式出現。對一些人來說，它可能像是真實的聲音。」
“Everyone hears it in their own way, and not always the same way every time. For some people, it can seem like an actual voice.”
我突然想起年輕的急救員聽到一個聲音說：「這個人還沒死。」
I suddenly remembered the young medic hearing a voice say, “This man is not dead.”
「其他時候，」德雷克繼續說，「它可能像是一個想法或印象。你的內心聲音可能感覺像是來自你自己，至少在你學會區分你自己創造的想法和從其他地方傳來的想法之前。」
“Other times,” Drake continued, “it can seem like a thought or impression. Your inner voice can seem like it’s coming from you, at least until you learn to distinguish the difference between the thoughts you create and those that come to you from elsewhere.”
「如果不是來自我，它們從哪裡來？」
“Where do they come from if not from me?”
「你可能聽過它被描述為上帝的靈與你對話。這是一個夠接近的解釋。」
“You have probably heard it described as God’s Spirit talking to you. That’s a close enough explanation.”
「但不完全是？」
“But not exactly?”
「不完全是。它也可能來自我之前提到的那些幫手，他們代表上帝協助我們。」德雷克停頓片刻，像是在衡量我是否準備好接受更多。「其實還要複雜一點。你看，所有的真理存在於宇宙的各處。當你將你的心智、身體和靈魂調諧到正確的頻率時，你可以通過與你的更高自我——那個仍與上帝直接相連的部分——連繫，來觸及神聖的真理。當你的整個存在調諧到正確的頻率時，你可以簡單地問上帝，然後立刻知道答案。」
“No, not exactly. It can also come from those helpers I mentioned earlier, who assist and act on behalf of God.” Drake paused for a moment, as if weighing whether I was ready for more. “It’s really a little more complex. You see, all truth exists everywhere in the universe. When you tune your mind, your body, and your spirit to the right frequencies, you can tap into divine truths by connecting with your higher self—that part of you that is still directly connected with God. When your whole being is attuned to the right frequency, you can simply ask God and then instantly know the answer.”
「我可以得到任何問題的答案？」
“I can get the answer to any question?”
德雷克微笑著。「我知道你在想什麼。這不像聽起來那麼簡單。如果你想知道某個自私的答案，並以自私的意圖提問，那你已經偏離了正軌。記住，這一切都與調諧到正確的頻率有關。你還必須記住你來地球的初衷。」
Drake smiled. “I know what you’re thinking. Again, it’s not as simple as it might sound. If you want the answer to something selfish, and ask with selfish intent, then you are already out of alignment. Remember, it all has to do with being in tune with the right frequency. And you also have to remember your reason for being on Earth to begin with.”
「學習？」
“To learn?”
「是的。學習、成長，並行使那種神聖的選擇能力。就像父母讓孩子自己探索，這樣他們可以學會自己做決定，但父母會在孩子遇到困難時在旁邊幫忙。有時是其他家庭成員、親密朋友或導師幫忙。他們都可以促進我們的成長。」
“Yes. To learn, to grow, and to exercise that divine ability to choose. It’s just as a parent lets a child explore on their own, so they can learn to make their own decisions, but the parent is close by to help if the child gets stuck. Sometimes, it’s other family members, or close friends, or mentors who help. They can all contribute to our growth.”
我感覺到他話裡還有更多含義。當我有這個想法時，德雷克笑了。
I sensed that there was more behind what he was saying. As soon as I had the thought, Drake smiled.
「是的。有其他人幫助我們，在地球上精神上指引我們。但也有些人有成為導師的使命。」
“Yes. There are others who help us and spiritually guide us while on Earth. But there are others who have a calling to be a mentor.”
「像你？」
“Like you?”
「我的使命其實有點不同。我更像是一個引導者。但是的，有些人可以提供答案和指引。你可以稱他們為天使。這是一個夠準確的名字。所以，學會傾聽那個內心的聲音。」
“My calling is actually a bit different. I’m more of a guide. But yes, there are those who can help provide answers and promptings. You could call them angels. It’s an accurate enough name. So, learn to listen to that inner voice.”
「我要怎麼變得更好？」
“How can I get better at that?”
「這需要練習。當你有意地關注那個聲音時，你會更擅長辨認它並聆聽它告訴你的東西。還有其他你能做的事情，會讓你更能接受這些指引。這些事情會讓你成為更好的天線，如果你願意的話。」
“It takes practice. As you intentionally pay attention to that voice, you can get better at recognizing it and listening to what it tells you. There are other things you can do, too, that will help make you more receptive. Things that will make you a better antenna if you will.”
「那些是什麼？」
“What are those things?”
「最基本的是照顧好你的身體。如果你睡眠不足，你對指引的接受度會降低。睡眠過多也是如此。無論哪種情況，你的身體和心智都會變得遲鈍。你攝入體內的東西也會有影響。」
“The most basic is to take care of your body. If you don’t get enough sleep, you will be less receptive to promptings. It’s the same if you get too much sleep. Either way, your body, and your mind, will be sluggish. The things you take into your body make a difference, too.”
我的思緒轉向我服用的那個補充劑。我想知道它有什麼問題。德雷克給了我一個會意的眼神，我把這個想法從腦海中推開，再次專注於課程。
My thoughts turned to the supplement I had taken. I wondered what had been wrong with it. Drake gave me a knowing look, and I put the thought from my mind, focusing again on the lesson.
「你們現在吃的食物裡有太多化學物質。防腐劑、人工色素、人工香料。它們在你的系統中累積，削弱你的靈性天線。你仍然可以接收到印象，即使天線受損，但你不會像本來那樣敏銳。你的食物越接近自然，對你的靈魂和身體越好。」
“There are so many chemicals in the food you eat these days. Preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors. They build up in your system and degrade your spiritual antenna. You can still receive impressions with a damaged antenna, but you’re not as receptive as you could be. The closer to the earth your food is, the better it is for your spirit as well as your body.”
這對我來說有道理。「你說照顧身體是最基本的方法。還有其他方法可以提升我的……接收能力嗎？」
That made sense to me. “You said that taking care of my body is the most basic way. Are there other ways to improve my… reception?”
「這就是我們的下一原則，維尼。」
“That’s our next principle, Vinney.”