Living each day mindfully, joyfully and gratefully

A friend wrote  this in my huge “WAH!” card (given to me by my dear colleagues just before I start my long leave), “出走是需要勇气和决心的”(translation: Embarking on a long journey requires courage and determination). I agree with the statement but I also have more sentiments to add.

Embarking on such a journey requires courage, determination and the coming together of many conditions. My courage comes from the support and encouragement of my parents, my teachers, my family, my employers, my friends and many others… Some of these people may not really understand why I need to take this route, but nevertheless showered me with their blessings and love. My determination stems from my belief that a human life is so precious and short and therefore, I should live my life without regrets. To me, the coming together of all the conditions that make my journey possible is because of the blessings of the Triple Gems and the aid of many beings (seen and unseen). Without any one condition, this trip will not happen.

Therefore, I intend to experience this 1 year mindfully, joyfully and with deepest gratitude. I don’t know if and how this trip will shape me, but I hope that I will return wiser and more compassionate (to bring benefit to more sentient beings). It seems to be the best manner to repay all who have helped me in one way or another.

猫要出走了！And once again, a deep heart-felt THANK YOU to all.