在人生旅途上,大家不住的往前低頭疾走,向着自己的人生目標進發。每天營營役役無事忙,有沒有想過為何?有幾許會提醒自己慢下步伐,關心一下跟自己萍水相逢,或在旁邊擦身而過,或於人生交滙點有緣碰上的您?

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

In Front of the Stop Sign

It’s been a while since my last posting. Not that I am getting lazy (may be I am, or may be I’m not working hard enough). Part of the reason could be found in the local newspaper (Sxxx Txx Daily) dated July 30th and Aug 1st editions - I was busy with my High School World Conference and was being buried by the intensive four-day long activities, especially those preparation work before the event. As the lead of the pack, I am committed to give my 110% to proof that we are “something more”. Finally it was over and I managed to escape to Napa for a few days – to unwind myself and to really think about who I am and where am I suppose to go.

To some people (audiences), Ching Sheung is an invisible “figure” who only exist in cyber space; has an habit to hop on other blog writer’s homepage and give opinions without their permission. Nobody knows whether is a “he” or “she”, how old he is, what does he looks like and where is he coming from.

All I can say is, Ching Sheung is a down to earth person, just like other people, he needs to make a living by working around the clock; he came from a congested city and moved to another congested city (stupid); he sees things slightly different from the others and could be classified as “crazy” sometimes. He believes that making one step ahead of the others (or see beyond) is the key to success. That’s why he “aged” faster than the others.

He used to be a workaholic but now he likes to balance his life between work and joy, that’s why he picked up wine and golf as the tools for self-mentoring. He understands that life long journey is not an easy trip and be prepared to walk alone, quietly. He is also willing to show other people his footprints, no matter whether they are on the right tracks or not. As long as nobody makes the same stupid mistakes again. That's what experience is all about.

Ching Sheung, like his name implies:
– has been invited to serve as a “part-timer” here, he may not last for long;
– had some unforgettable experience in the past that hurts; and there is a reason for him to hold back.
– in Mandarin, it sounds like “成雙” (I wish);
– He always try to make him available for people to ask questions;
– He may hurt others too, accidentally.

Ching Sheung, is just human, a small potato with a hard hat, or a messenger with a keyboard, who knows nothing but repair roads and bridges, to close the gaps between human beings.. There is an old Chinese saying: “those who kill and rob will get a golden belt; those who repair roads and bridges will die as nobody.” Definitely I don't belong to the 1st group, I'm broke!

8 comments:

Ruth Tam said...

Wish you "成雙" !!!

Sally said...

So do you see the light turned amber?

Ruth Tam said...

Dear Ching Sheung,
You are a wise person with a kind heart. That's all I need to know about you. Not that I am not interested in who you are, I just believe if you want me to know, you will tell me. Otherwise, I won't ask and I won't try to find out.
Life long journey is not an easy trip and I respect your choice to walk alone quietly. But is it necessary? Sure there are people who will keep you company. Some for the whole journey and some for part of the journey.
You are a really wise and nice person. I always wish you happiness and a fulfilling life.

程霜 said...

Thank you Ruth for your comment. I heard this long time ago:

Happiness is like a mercury ball being dropped onto the ground: It cracks and broken into pieces, it is all over the place, up for grab. Some manage to grab a lot but don’t know how to hand on, and they end up fall through the fingers; some grab enough but still don’t know how to keep them; some grab just what they need and treasure them, take care of it and carefully keep it within their control; some think that mercury is poison and don’t even want to come close. They see others having happiness and get jealous. Some people will just hang out with those who have some and share the joy, knowing that those happiness will never belong to them, but they have no problem with it.

What’s your type?

Ruth Tam said...

I am the type who grab just what I need and treasure it, take care of it. I don't know if I can keep it within my control though. I will do my best but sometimes it's not up to me to keep it.
It's so correct that happiness is mercury - poison! One has to take risk to get it.

Ruth Tam said...

Dear Ching Sheung, you have been choosen for the game. Feel free to ignore if you don't want to play.

Ruth Tam said...

We have another game. Will you play?

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