在放工回家的路上，我一边听着觉培法师的讲座，一边思索着她分享的一个真实故事。
她提到，一架庞大的飞机发生事故，调查后发现，问题竟然出在一个毫不起眼的小螺丝钉上。飞机如此巨大，结构如此精密，却因为一个微不足道的零件失去作用，而酿成严重的后果。
那一刻，我深深体会到：再小的角色，都有其不可取代的价值。
小螺丝钉虽然不起眼，没有耀眼的光环，也不会成为众人瞩目的焦点，但正因为有它默默地坚守岗位，飞机才能安全地飞翔于万里高空。少了它，整个系统都可能失衡；失去了它，看似坚固的结构也可能瞬间崩塌。
人生何尝不是如此？
在家庭里、团队里、公司里，我们或许不是领导者，不是最耀眼的人物，也不一定站在舞台中央。然而，我们所承担的责任和付出的努力，往往都是整体运作中不可缺少的一环。
因此，不必因为自己的岗位渺小而自卑；同时，也不必因为自己的贡献而自大。
因为真正有价值的人，明白自己的重要，却不夸耀自己的重要；知道自己的能力，却不执着于自己的功劳。
一颗小小的螺丝钉，可以稳固一架飞机；一束微弱的星火，也能照亮黑暗，甚至形成燎原之势。世间许多伟大的成就，往往都是由无数默默无闻的小人物共同成就的。
所以，我们更应学习放下「我执」，不以自我为中心，不在背后算计别人，不斤斤计较得失。能力所及之处，便尽心尽力去付出；因缘具足之时，便踏踏实实去完成。
不求掌声，不求回报，不求名利。
只要知道自己正在做对的事，那就足够了。
因为这个世界能够稳定运转，从来不只是依靠少数耀眼的英雄，而是依靠无数颗默默奉献的“小螺丝钉”，在自己的位置上发光发热，尽责圆满。
而这，正是一种平凡却伟大的力量。
<The Great Power of a Small Screw>
On my way home from work, I listened to a lecture by Venerable Jue Pei, pondering a true story she shared.
She mentioned a massive airplane accident. The investigation revealed the problem lay in a seemingly insignificant small screw. The airplane was so huge, its structure so intricate, yet a single, seemingly insignificant part malfunctioned, leading to serious consequences.
At that moment, I deeply realized that even the smallest role has irreplaceable value.
The small screw may be inconspicuous, lacking dazzling brilliance and never becoming the center of attention, but it is precisely because of its silent, steadfast role that the airplane can safely fly high in the sky. Without it, the entire system might become unbalanced; without it, even a seemingly sturdy structure can collapse instantly.
Isn't life similar?
In our families, teams, and companies, we may not be leaders, the most dazzling figures, or necessarily standing in the center of the stage. However, the responsibilities we bear and the efforts we make are often an indispensable link in the overall operation.
Therefore, there's no need to feel inferior because your position is insignificant; nor should you be arrogant because of your contributions.
Truly valuable people understand their importance but don't boast about it; they know their abilities but aren't attached to their achievements.
A small screw can stabilize an airplane; a tiny spark can illuminate darkness and even start a prairie fire. Many great achievements in the world are often the result of countless unsung heroes.
Therefore, we should learn to let go of ego, not be self-centered, not scheme against others behind their backs, and not be petty about gains and losses. Give your all within your capabilities; when the time is right, complete the task diligently.
Seek no applause, no reward, no fame or fortune.
Just knowing that you are doing the right thing is enough.
Because the stable operation of this world never relies solely on a few dazzling heroes, but on countless silently contributing "small screws," shining brightly and fulfilling their responsibilities in their respective positions.
And this is precisely an ordinary yet great power.
