While nothing last forever, you MUST still believe…
Here I am sitting in the plane back to Kuala Lumpur from Shanghai; and I am all teary eyes after watching another rare occasion of uninterrupted movie time in the “AIR” literally. Flanking me are my wife on the right and my parents both sitting on my left. My wife and my mother both noticed my extremely sentimental emotion but choose to treat me like usual just the way that I want it to be….
I was watching a family epic in Cantonese where the story depicts simple ordinary immigrant parents unconditionally gave their love to both their sons albeit the various hardship setting the scene against the colonial past of Hong Kong. The lost of the extremely outstanding eldest son through cancer has inspired all to move on. In many ways, I relates to this simple story of ups and downs in life.
At this very moment, I am extremely proud and grateful that I am honouring my loves one with time – a very scarce luxury in my entrepreneurial journey since I put my first step forward more than 10 years ago. This week-long trip to China is extremely meaningful for me personally and a dream comes come through for my parents who have not been traveling overseas for almost 20 years.
Money though important in making this possible but most importantly the quality time that I never had for a long time with them. I was brought back to my childhood once again as I can never grow up in their eyes; while learning more about them in one weeks that I have perhaps neglected for many years. They never ask for it but it is just in me that I must do it NOW while they can still enjoy this. The fact is that they are getting old and I am not getting any younger too. The icing is that my wife is with me all the ways in this while adjustments still need to be done along the way; we are both dedicating this year to start honouring both our parents.
While our parents have raised us up unconditionally, spending time is the least you can do. Be present while spending time is the essence of what this is all about! Yes, nothing is forever but happy memory is the second best thing that can stands the test of time!
Lately, I have got a lot of reminders that I am “mortal” after all. When you are doing too many things at the same time, nothing will turn out the way you want it. That’s the beauty of “give and take”! If you spread it too thin, things that you have worked on for the longest of time will walk away from you.
I have learned a lot for the last week. At least, I have given myself an opportunity to choose with no regret. When you choose, you create gaps in your life. Gaps create space; and miracles happen in space over time! BELIEVE is the key and be present when it happens; REMEMBER it hard as memory is priceless!
Take a deep breath; it’s beautiful just to be ALIVE. While you are reading this, my parent just had their second honeymoon! : )
Love it!!
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