I was forwarded a brief article just yesterday. It had been written by a famed Hong Kongese TV and radio show host, 梁继璋 (Michael Leung), and was addressed to his children. I found it genuine and touching. Among the nine pointers, I was most deeply affected by the last one and as such I can’t wait to share it:
“親人只有一次的緣份，無論這輩子我和你會相處多久，也請好好珍惜共聚的時光，下輩子，無論愛與不愛，都不會再見.”
“Parents and offspring, being meant as it is, cross paths only once in lifetime. No matter how long we will spend time together in this lifetime, please cherish the time we spent together. We will not see each other in the next life, whether the love exists or not.”
Powerful and sobering words — They carried a sense of glumness that was strongly influenced by the notion of “destiny” inherent in the Chinese culture.
The words now start filling my thoughts. Emotions well up. I need to take a break away from the desk. I step out and slowly, I follow the walkway in the apartment complex, looking for a fresh air of inspiration.
Still, I cannot get them out of my head.
