146. Joy of Immersion | “沉浸”的樂趣
– Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 1.13.2023
With the easing of COVID restrictions, I have been able to travel and engage in some activities. This has given me new opportunities to experience the joy of various immersions.
Visual immersion in the art of Van Gogh: This laser and digitally created show surrounded us with huge paintings of Van Gogh. We were literally put into his paintings and surrounded by his color and brush strokes. This was unlike typical art shows when we were always the outside observers looking at the paintings. The immersive experience gave us a much better appreciation of the vivid colors and the details of the brushwork.
Physical immersion in the water: With the extra time available during COVID, I have rekindled my hobby of daily morning swimming. With every stroke and every kick, I can sense how my body is pushed forward, as the water flows around me. It is a soothing interaction between the water and me. This immersion in water gives me the sensation of a peaceful meditation.
Immersion in TV drama: One of the luxuries during the COVID lockdown was the extra leisure time. There were not many socialization or leisure activities taking place, which gave me the opportunity to watch some TV dramas on Netflix and Hulu. One of the popular Chinese shows, Nirvana in Fire (琅琊榜), caught my interest because of the many plots, infightings, and strategic maneuvers in the deep palace. The charismatic actors and actresses attracted me to watch all 58 episodes. With such a long and intimate exposure to the show, I felt like I knew all the characters and was living alongside them. Their fates and their experiences became part of my own. I felt that I knew them, and I was immersed in their lives during the 58 episodes. This is so different from watching a movie only as an outside observer.
Immersion in love: After the easing of travel restrictions, I spent a whole month in Taiwan visiting friends and families. Even after more than 3 years of separation, our bonds and reconnections were instant. The love and happiness we experienced was immediate and immense. Such total immersion in their love was heartwarming and gratifying. Time and distance have not put a dent in our love. The big hugs, warm greetings, and heart-melting smiles from business colleagues, long-time friends, and close family members, made me feel like I was immersed in the heaven of love.
I wish for all my readers to experience similar joy in their various immersions.
“沉浸”的樂趣 (2023/01/13)
-作者 許俊宸博士
-中譯 薛乃綺
隨著疫情逐漸解封，我開始有機會去旅行，也參加了一些活動。這給我帶來了一些新的機會來體驗各種沉浸式的樂趣。
視覺沉浸在梵高的藝術中：這場雷射與數位創作的表演，讓我們周圍環繞著梵谷的巨幅畫作。我們彷彿身處在畫作中，並且被畫的色彩及畫筆所包圍著。這與傳統的藝術展是不同的，我們通常都是作為旁觀者在觀看畫作。身歷其盡的體驗，讓我們能更好地欣賞生動的色彩與細膩的筆觸。
置身水中的沉浸式體驗：疫情期間，我多了額外的時間，讓我重新燃起每天晨泳的愛好。每一次划水和每一次的踢腿，當水在我周邊流動時，我能感受到我的身體是如何被向前推動的。這是我跟水之間順暢的互動。如此在水中的沉浸體驗，讓我有種平靜冥想的感覺。
沉浸在電視劇情中：另一個疫情期間的奢侈品，就是多出來的娛樂時間。因為沒有太多的社交或休閒活動，這讓我有機會可以看Netflix 和Hulu上的電視劇。其中一齣廣受歡迎的陸劇-琅琊榜，劇中宮廷陰謀、內鬥、軍事戰略，引起了我的興趣。演技精湛的男女演員們，讓我一路追完58集。如此長時間沉浸在劇情中，我覺得我認識所有的角色們、像是我就在旁邊看著。他們的命運和經歷成為我的一部分。在這58集裡，我覺得他們就像是我認識的人、我整個人沉浸在他們的生活中。這跟只是作為旁觀者觀看電影有很大的不同。
沉浸在關愛當中：解封後，我在台灣度過整整一個月的時間，走訪了親戚跟朋友們。即使分開超過3年，我們的溝通和重新連繫也都很即時。我們所經歷的愛與幸福是直接而強大的。沉浸在親友們的關愛中，令我感到窩心與感動。時間跟距離並沒有削減彼此之間的關懷。來自同事、老朋友和親愛家人們紧紧的擁抱、溫暖的問候，和令人心醉的微笑，讓我覺得自己彷彿置身在天堂般的開心。
祝福所有的讀者們，都能在各種沉浸體驗中感受到跟我一樣的快樂。
