劉強的一生，表面上是一條順遂的成功之路。 他曾是天資聰穎的學生，進入 IBM 成為工程師，之後任職 FBI，最終代表美國出任外交官。外人看來，他是「人生勝利組」的典範——穩健、睿智、光鮮。但沒人知道，在榮耀的背後，是一場漫長且孤獨的抗戰。 多年來，他飽受重病與多次手術之苦。身體佈滿手術留下的傷痕，消化與視覺功能也被迫改變。那些曾經理所當然的日常，如今都成了考驗意志的挑戰。他在演講中談到「陪伴」——但這個詞，對他而言並不只是指有人待在身邊。 陪伴是一種態度，一種在困境中彼此扶持的存在。 當醫師願意在他極其脆弱的時刻嘗試高風險治療，當朋友願意在他失明邊緣仍與他談笑，當同事在他無法親自出席時仍堅守承諾，這些都成了他口中的「奇蹟式陪伴」。他展現在眼前一片黑暗的時候，仍然相信前方有光；在身體被束縛的時刻，仍然選擇行動與感恩 他以自身經歷提醒每個人：陪伴與希望不是醫療上的奇蹟，而是人性中最深的力量。劉強的演講展現了：希望不是在一切結束後才留下的東西——而是讓我們能繼續走下去的理由。John Liu’s life, on the surface, seemed like a smooth and successful journey. A gifted student, he became an engineer at IBM, later joined the FBI, and eventually served as a U.S. diplomatic representative. To the outside world, he appeared to be the very image of success — steady, intelligent, and accomplished.But behind that brilliance was a long and solitary battle. For years, he endured severe illness and numerous surgeries. His body bears the marks of those operations; his digestive and visual functions have been permanently altered. The everyday routines that once seemed effortless have become tests of endurance and willpower.In his talk, he speaks about “companionship” — a word that, to him, goes far beyond physical presence. Companionship is an attitude, a form of courage shared between people in times of hardship. It’s when doctors take risks to treat him at his most fragile moments. It’s when friends stay by his side, laughing with him even as his vision fades. It’s when colleagues honor their promises even when he can no longer be there in person. These, he says, are miraculous forms of companionship.Even when faced with darkness, he chooses to believe that light still exists ahead. Even when his body is bound by limitations, he continues to act with gratitude and purpose. Through his experience, John reminds us that companionship and hope are not medical miracles — they are the deepest expressions of humanity.His message is clear: Hope is not what remains after everything is over — it is what gives us the strength to keep going. IBM工程師、FBI、美國駐外大使•Former IBM Engineer •Served in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) •U.S. Diplomatic Representative abroad This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx