老子思想其論述之效用，並不受時間與空間的限制，而對現代社會處處講求快速效率以達目標的做法，似有相當多值得深入論述之處。雖亦有研究探討其「守柔」意涵，卻未有將其進行現代「小確幸」生活觀的相關論述。本文研究動機在於闡明彙整老子哲學之時代課題，亦嘗試將老子思想與現今「小確幸」觀念做出解析。如此將可客觀評價老子哲學應用於現代議題之優點和限制。本文研究重點列舉如下： 一、守柔的內涵 1.柔弱勝剛強：堅強者屬「死之徒」，柔弱者屬「生之徒」。守住柔弱，本質上是在守護生命的活力與韌性。2.水的哲學：守柔並非軟弱無能，而是一種極高的適應力。因為它沒有固定的形狀，所以沒有任何東西可以摧毀它。3.處世之道：大智若愚，退而不爭。守柔者守住虛靜。這不是消極逃避，而是為了避免過度擴張導致的「物壯則老」。4.守柔的終極目的：透過守柔，人能保持內心的空靈與寧靜，不被外界的欲望和衝突所牽累，從而達到與自然和諧共生的狀態。5.守柔思想核心：守柔才是強者，正是老子的敘事法則——正言若反啊！ 二、守柔與小確幸觀念的結合 1.老子「守柔」思想在的具體應用：（1）職場溝通：以「水」的姿態應對衝突。（2）領導力：後其身而身先。（3）人際關係：守弱與示弱的力量。（4）守柔的練習及其回報：情緒的「防震工程」。2.與小確幸觀念的結合：在「小確幸」實踐，人們被鼓勵欣賞生活中的美好瞬間，如此對生活美好瞬間的欣賞與接受，與老子的「守柔」思想相輔相成，共同促進了個體與社會的和諧發展。;The utility of Laozi′s philosophy is not limited by time and space， and there seems to be considerable room for in-depth discussion on the modern society′s emphasis on achieving goals quickly and efficiently. Although there have been studies exploring its meaning of "guarding softness"， there has been no relevant discussion on the modern concept of "small happiness" in life. The research motivation of this article is to clarify the contemporary issues of integrating Laozi′s philosophy， and also to attempt to analyze Laozi′s ideas and the current concept of "small certainty and happiness". This will objectively evaluate the advantages and limitations of applying Laozi′s philosophy to modern issues. The key points of this study are listed as follows: 1.The connotation of Shou Jou: 1. Weakness triumphs over strength: those who are strong belong to the "disciples of death"， while those who are weak belong to the "disciples of life". Guarding softness is essentially protecting the vitality and resilience of life. 2. Philosophy of Water: Guarding softness is not weakness or incompetence， but a highly adjustable power. Because it has no fixed shape， nothing can destroy it. 3. The way of dealing with the world: Be wise as if you are foolish， retreat without competition. Those who guard softness guard emptiness and tranquility. This is not a passive avoidance， but to avoid the "strong things make old" caused by excessive expansion. The ultimate goal of Shou Jou is to maintain inner emptiness and tranquility through softness， free from external desires and conflicts， and thus achieve a state of harmonious coexistence with nature. 5. The core of Shou Jou′s thought: Only by observing softness can one become strong， which is precisely Laozi′s narrative principle - if the truth is true， then the opposite is true! 2.The Combination of Shou Jou with the Concept of Small Happiness 1. Specific Applications of Lao Tzu′s "Shou Jou" Thought: (1) Workplace Communication: Dealing with Conflicts with the Approach of "Water". (2) Leadership: Putting oneself last and leading by example. (3) Interpersonal Relationships: The Power of Showing Weakness and Subtlety. (4) The Practice of Shou Jou and Its Rewards: The "Emotional Earthquake Damping Project". 2. Combination with the Concept of Small Happiness: In the practice of "small happiness"， people are encouraged to appreciate the beautiful moments in life. This appreciation and acceptance of the beautiful moments in life complements Lao Tzu′s "Shou Jou" thought and jointly promotes the harmonious development of individuals and society.
