certainly a very special one. with covid, and all unbelievable changes ongoing in hk

first time after many yrs that both daughter and husband in hk

a few wonderful moments to remember :

the night before, very late in the evening on a sunday, daughter and husband made hike to a nearby mountain trail, very luckily got down safely at a not so far mall, just to get some tulips and lily for me. very impressed

on the day, blessed with no rain time at beach to roll , move… seeing some friends..

what’s quite surprising is how the p.m. is spent much time with long time old friends, 25 yrs ex-colleagues, with whom i have not been reconnected this deeply for quite a while. though always at heart. very glad to know all is well.

then an agent cold call. another surprise, after we sold our previous flat for yrs! still have to see if she is the lucky channel that connects us to our divine accommodation. one that i can really rest at least at night, and some peaceful time during the day.

night is very special : party at wai por jia! ahahahahaha

a great meal cooked by daughter first time! risotto with pumpkin, asparagus, tomatoes, onion… big pot more than enough for 3 of us! yummy yummy 🙂

husband managed to return early around 815, joined dinner before 9 p.m. home meeting. ..

very creative, lovely happy card from daughter as always. she simply got this talent to put together something (sometimes even materials considered “useless”) to create something wonderful!

and 5 pencils of the characters i like a lot….

big gift from husband…

and of course thank to the quiet new place where a joyful night is possible

we remember our yellow butterfly friend who visited a few days ago, flying into the flat from the balcony, staying at the dining table . then disappeared for a few days. and found ascended near sink. body still very pretty

today, finally some sunlight after a few rainy / cloudy days, i was so blessed with quiet, mild wind, sunny period for about 20- 30 mins. at the sea, right before high tide, where a few birds lunch with me.

a rare combination of egrets, black heron, big magpie, and those very small birds that run very fast. eagle also visited.

such an amazing experience when they leisurely fish at the “sky mirror”. or walk / jump around at the lawn

i feel like a bird feeding with them, too, when they trusted me so much as to stay so close for a long time.

i guess what it takes to make one feel joyful / grateful / abundant / blessed… sometimes is “very simple”, yet also priceless. money can’t buy. freely available to all those who is silent, peaceful enough to enjoy.

amid all challenges / chaos / uncertainties / unknown… it is probably this attitude / ability that we all need to cultivate.

the more we overcome, persevere, be creative, flexible, positive , observant, grounded, conscious.. the stronger we become. and that opens us up to further more blessings.

may we all strengthen our ability to be joyful, grateful, faithful.. regardless.

then we shall see light at the end of the tunnel very soon.

Sat Nam Deep I

Blessings be to all

Namaskar

another milestone in hk history. unprecedented massive political persecution of those involved in preliminary election

probably all hkers can feel the pressure and the injustice. the “lucky few” who can still be released on bail, all too emotional to speak. tears in many.

yet it is exactly under this big challenge that strength, faith, love, unity… is revealed.

my salutation to those who still bravely appeared outside court this morning to show support who were arrested, and others who hold banners, speak out, and chant slogans, simply for basic freedom of speech, gathering… that should be enjoyed by all, universally.

there r also people who, in a more low profile way, persistently and courageously report / speak the truth, even though being suppressed financially / under personal threat.

and the silent, conscious few of the general public, who simply vote with their feet and determined not to dine in even though there were many seats.

since the new requirement imposed more than 1 week ago, quite many naive / brave chose to sit in either by leaving (incomplete / false?) personal info., or scan code that enables tracking and thus mandatory testing anytime.

meanwhile, gov’t officials being criticized for not doing well enough to “crack down rioters” last year or simply the mask they wear (which was mistakenly considered supporting the movement)..

it’s a test for everyone. how much and what we r willing to sacrifice / give up to stay safe/ free. in a way, it forces us to see / know ourselves better. what we really treasure / what really r important to us

it is a process of letting go of the illusion / irrelevant / unnecessary, lifting the veil, and focus/ downsize to the core values

through the challenges, we become more determined, clear, strong, … of our purpose, strength, faith…

may we all rise above tribulations, to create and welcome a new earth that we all deserve

Blessings be to all

Sat Nam Deep I

Namaskar

a small park at city centre actually quite far away from where we live

interestingly we went rather often esp. for family gatherings as there is a tea house serving veggie dim sums, and a nice garden with beautiful flowers, and lovely animals to explore.

the last day of 4 public holidays of cny, we gather for late p.m. tea.

the park was still full of people even around 530. yet after sunset, it suddenly became very quiet. and only then did we notice a lot that we have missed during day time :

a smiling crescent moon

a yr of the ox photo spot right under the pretty shining moon

wild parrots sleeping on trees, alone / in pair

…

we had some quiet time at the olympic square and even took photo at the marriage registry where we “signed our contract’ almost 3 decades ago, this time, with a grown up daughter! hahaha

very funny feelings . can’t believe time flies so fast

we thank for such a blessing. that we can still enjoy great foods , nature, each other, great smell of narcissus, and such tranquility , peace, .. after sunset.

may we all have enough inner stillness to appreciate quietness / peace / calmness around, so that we don’t always have to produce / receive much noise to make us feel alive , safe / “happy”.

then we shall all be able to live a more conscious, harmonious life with all.

Sat Nam Deep I

Namaskar

since i took my stretching / yoga routine outdoor a few months ago, i have been welcomed / trusted / visited by many animal friends

egrets, previously rarely seen at the small beach, now become a common sight. recently there r 4 /5 vs. only 1 previously. they also tend to be a lot more trusting and at ease staying rather close in front of me instead of far away at the sides.

butterflies, also a common visitor lately. very beautiful yellow ones.

big fat, long tailed blue magpie, that normally stay very far away from human, and very talkative white birds / gu gus also walked around me looking foods sometimes.

it was particularly impressive when a red “big crab” showed up very close to my mat once. looking to me eye to eye. he/she must be the veteran of that group of very small crabs that build amazing “sand dunes” and run very fast into the sand tunnels when people r nearby. to see the 2 tiny tiny black dot eye balls protruding from the head so close is such a wonder. one can’t help to appreciate nature/ life with awe

yet a few days ago, i met a very unfriendly / rather fearful black dog early morning. there were people who woke up from tent and early beach strollers, and sun already quite high in sky, yet this stray dog, probably spend every night on the beach and considered himself / his pack owner of the beach, came close to bark and growl at me. the situation was rather horrible as it looks totally black like a wolf and seems very hostile. i was about to give way and leave when he got one of my shoes. not knowing what to do and with an empty mind, i continued my practice.

surprisingly he took it not too far then sit down. kind of enjoying eating/ playing with the trophy. then after a while, when some other dogs showed up, he went back into the bush, leaving my shoe behind.

i took it back. clean thoroughly. thanking all beings who have helped.

about 45 mins later, when i was about to leave, it appeared again. this time, much more gentle. walk around me, no sound, then left. kind of like greeting the pack leader.

i can’t help remembering Eckhart’s teaching : no resistance / reaction, esp. in face of big egos. and certainly unconscious beings.

i was quite terrified actually when such an aggressive animals was so close, ready to attack any time. yet something / someone might have helped me to stay so calm. present. and i even did not prevent / scold him from taking away my shoe, even though no idea how i might be able to get home with only 1. ..

and he probably back off seeing this is not an enemy / failed to provoke a fight

could this be the best way to handle unconscious humans as well?

certainly not to say we let them do whatever they want. but when enough have been done and still not effective or even back fire, silence might be the best solution. at the right time, the wheel shall turn.

locally and globally, we watch craziness continued to build up seemingly so helpless. yet our true strength might lie in our resilience, ability to rise above tribulations, and faith that justice will be done.

may we all always have that inner strength to carry on . gratefully, joyfully, faithfully. regardless . ..

to co create a new earth we so long desired and deserve

Sat Nam Deep I

Namaskar

falls on 3rd day of chinese new yr, yr of the ox.

a very interesting scene at the beach when i went for morning yoga

actually did not expect so many to turn up . the combination / variety almost unseen. all packed on a small beach. water coming in . yet still fine

parents with small kids / helpers on leave / nearby residents / visitors … set up tents, chat / play with sand / walk in shallow water, … others bring chairs, dogs, parrot, inflatable peddling boards, …luckily no drones / planes and no one talked very loudly, all having a great time on a blessed sunny warm morning before tide gets too high.

it was particularly impressive to see a family of 3 with a toddler not wearing mask yet still feel at ease. very rare sane / reasonable / brave parents who let go of fear and give themselves and their child some free happy time in sunny open space. we were repeatedly told mask is helpful yet the side effect rarely mentioned. who knows what effect may have on children’s development under long term inhalation of co2 and lack of fresh air. the con of long term wearing of mask might outweigh the pros, esp. as cases keeps falling and now around 10+ out of 7M

time for a a review in policy long overdue…

it’s interesting also to have met so many parrots in 2 days.

yesterday, a green very friendly and talkative parrot at podium. mimicked human’s laughing sound so well! haahhaah

today, another green parrot on the beach, and later 2 cockatoos riding in a pram at nearby park! hahaahah

it seems more people are keeping parrots now, or their owners may be taking them out more often. from time to time a family with many birds also seen at science park

it’s great to see so much love towards pets / kids / oneself / nature on Valentine’s Day. certainly a lot more than just romantic love

may we all extend much love / care / attention towards ourselves, keeping our whole system positive, clean, .. so that we radiate good vibes wherever we go. and share it with all plants, animals, beings .. around us

then everyday shall become a beautiful valentine’s day

blessings be to all

Sat Nam Deep I

Namaskar

a special chinese new yr, with the 3rd day falls on 2/14

a series of unprecedented events / action pre and post cny

new and much harsher standard regarding release on bail by supreme court

concord off zones daily esp. at yau ma dei, jordon, … mandatory testing and not allowing people to leave home (most results : no case found at all in many occasions after testing thousands of people)

require mandatory testing for the whole building even if only 1 case is found long time ago.

and just announced at cny eve, code scanning required to enter all gov’t buildings, restaurants…temple, and many other public areas. recording people’s whereabout for “easy tracking”.

in fact vehicle licence have already been “equipped” with a qr code so that all cameras on roads can easily track

more and more it seems we live in a big prison . being monitored all the time. even on / near small beaches r cameras “to watch for unlawful dumping of rubbish into the sea / roadside”

people even encouraged to exercise at home even no. of cases continued to drop to only about 20 for 7M+ people!….

it’s yet to see how business owners / customers will react to the new requirements. maybe very creative solutions / simply a change in habit.

some for work reason forced to install / being tracked / tested…

yet it seems a silent majority is rather awakened/ conscious. it’s a test about how much of them r not willing be tracked / monitored.

shopping / eating habit may change. even relocation . the impact might be far reaching, and a lot intense than the govt thought. business might actually drop despite a relaxation in opening hrs and no. of people allowed per table.

people might vote with their feet to demonstrate how much they dont want to be controlled.

we already seeing a big shift in buying pattern, with a lot more home deliveries by various companies. when finally code scanning is required for entering malls / supermarkets… it might be the day when decentralization finally occur, and monopolies dissolve

price of those properties near mall might drop too, as it now becomes more useful / convenient / needed to live near a farm / small stores ..than a mall.

overseas, more suppression of peaceful dissident leading to massive protests, int’l sanction..

locally a 70+ media founder denied bail for 2.5 months..

earthquake and tsunami near NZ…

yet new flats by the sea here under construction still sold at record price

and 2nd hand market no sign of a major correction though some people r selling as they leave the city

a lot certainly waiting to change and sure new “normal” will unfold

i had the privilege to start the cny with morning yoga on a small beach, a sunny warm day blessed with some dry land.

that late p.m., a roadside restaurant that is “quite remote” packed with families. staff super busy to handle all orders before closing time.

i wonder if the other extreme might happen in just a few days when the new code scanning requirement be in force.

catering industry already very hard hit. with a very controversial new policy and other requirements on staff, another wave of closure possible.

may the human and financial resources be released and channeled into more positive ways for the greater good of all.

that more attention / focus be shifted from eating to spiritual evolution / overall well being.

then we might have to thank these messengers from god who drag / push us all to paradise! hahahaahah

Sat Nam Deep I

Namaskar

we seldom realise how deeply they imprinted into our system.

songs / music / even trailers of advertisements can stay for decades in our system and still very active many many yrs later

we all unconsciously affected by the mood / lyrics to various extent

probably by god’s will, we were “fortunate enough” to live right under our great music lover neighour, who played very old songs and fast beat music daily, day and nite, loudly, sometimes up to 3 / 4 a.m. at least 1 -2 a.m.

over 4 / 5 yrs we have tried many ways to resolve the issue. still not working! hahahaahah

i can only conclude he is soooo deeply unconscious / not caring that is “beyond repair”!

the more horrible phenomenon is there r quite many people, probably mostly male (no sexual discrimination), who r after “very high quality sound”. i.e. they refused to use ear phone, but instead enjoy very loud noise produced by “high quality” speakers. and worse, they might not be really interested in the songs at all! only the “quality of the sound” the speaker makes

again, unfortunately, so many have fallen into the trap of these musical equipment / music producers, and keep intoxicating themselves and others

of course, there r also good / positive/ encouraging songs that last for decades and keep producing positive effects to people. those become timeless masterpiece

may we all be more aware of the power of music / sound / vibes, regardless when producing, actively playing, passively receiving…

much greater consciousness is needed in creating good music that will benefit all for a long time.

may we all have the wisdom and discernment to choose what is good for ourselves and others. so that we pass on only goodies and keep shining like beacons esp. during this challenging times.

Sat Nam Deep I

Namaskar

very commonly seen these days on beach, seaside, all times of the day, even very early morning, most of which probably not work related. simply as a hobby

certainly a big intrusion into privacy of others, of course also creating great unnecessary disturbance to the otherwise very quiet and serene morning sea.

tech. gadgets have eaten up so many people’s consciousness, time, energies… without they even knowing. in fact all kinds of remote controlled games, planes, cars, toys, even kites.. is very ego soothing. it seems we r in control , in some way superior as well, yet in fact the player is the one enslaved

instead of taking time to connect with ourselves / others / nature … we control a “toy”. hoping to win / “fly”

psychologically it might feed on people’s unconscious lack of self esteem / control over real life situations .so kind of an escape via virtual reality

personally i always feel very threatened by drones. esp. those deliberately fly close to “take a look”. sounds like a mobile weapon without knowing who is behind. also of course the very annoying noise

i wish more people will become more considerate and conscious about how that “toy” is affecting themselves and others.

nature is getting rare, as population ever increases and more pristine land turned into property development

may we all treasure the remaining few, make good use them, send them lots of blessings, or simply co exist in harmony with our conscious presence. then it will certainly become a much more beautiful picture, where all life forms, be it egrets, eagles, seaweeds, little crabs…and sure human can quietly enjoy the abundance bestowed by the universe

Sat Nam Deep I

Namaskar

it was a 82km drive from home to visit my dad, grandma, then to the peak before heading home.

a sunny warm, well blessed p.m.. the cemetry very quiet as it was only an ordinary weekday.

time flies, almost 2 yrs since my dad first settled there. very glad to see all well. and very airy and sunny environment. a newly constructed extension we so luckily allocated a space by drawing lot.

at the place where my grandma’s ashes resides, however, much more gloomy. we stayed a while to burn incense, arrange dry flowers, send some blessings.. . only when we left and saw some staff do i realised we might be observed / noted for some time.

probably very few people still visit that place, where the ascended’s ashes were kept almost 50 yrs ago.

kind of like a silent appreciation / recognition of their work for keeping the cemetery open, nice and tidy, even though very few people visit on non traditional / significant dates, and esp. during the pandemic.

i guess both the “graduated” and all those work there are happy. so r daughter and i , of course, being still able to visit our ancestors and know that they are well during the challenging periods.

up at the hill, we were greeted by nice warm fresh air, few people, good veggie foods to be enjoyed on the observation deck with both the setting sun and rising moon, right at 180 degrees!

a very rare citing indeed.

we saw the sun becoming pink before finally faded out in the clouds, and the bright round moon shining higher up.

a short peaceful visit.

very glad to see youngers, family with toddler, couples, people with their beloved dogs…enjoying the blessings and company of each other despite how much we were told we “should” worry / be fearful

today, i went the small beach nearby. surprised to find that the small pc of land by the sea which is quite “remote” occupied by families with kids on a normal weekday p.m.

yet the place where normally packed with people almost empty.

i managed to air surf there for about 20 mins., blending with nature, freely allowing my body to move, mind to rest, feeling the warm sun on my face… and got the privilege again be accompanied by the bright round full moon on my way home.

a lot happened / happening worldwide and locally

trump finally “stepped down”. though much rumors/ prophecy still predict the opposite / a major come back

china and US military flights near taiwan

more protests / clashes at russia

pandemic got very serious again at major china cities, BJ, SH, jilin…

locally, unprecedented concord off an area in jordon / yau ma tei. mandatary testing, not allowing people to go out…

civil servants need to take an oath to stay in office..

we all bombarded with news / surprises everyday that we never thought of would happen. yet it is also a great training for us to stay focus, go internal, count the blessings, and share our good vibrations

to see relaxed smiley / healthy faces now is so rare.

we shall be doing a lot of good to the world just by being peaceful, grateful, joyful, healthy, .. then even a smile / a simple greeting will be so healing; or silent mindless movements / yoga practice be so inspiring …

may we all focus more on ourselves, our own well being and power to manifest, instead of constantly pulled to believe something so horrible / unavoidable.

it is the time for us to reclaim the power as the co-creator. to consciously choose our thoughts, words, deeds and beliefs…

together we observe with awe how the divine transformation unfolds and actively participate in the creation of the new world

Blessings be to all

Sat Nam Deep I

Namaskar

1/23/2021, 4th b.day of our white bro, who found us so unexpectedly.

time flies. so much happened these yrs. maybe time to jot down some major events before i forgot. while the moon shining bright and our crazy neighbour still playing music loud

18th b. day of our daughter, very easy to remember. we moved to WKS. a “hasty” decision. she spent her big day at the 6 star club house with a few friends. before going UK a few months later.

a yr later, due to unexpected water leakage we moved to another estate nearby, again, a very fast decision, which seems great at first, only to discover a few months later our very strange upstairs guy who make noise all the time, day and night, almost daily till 2 – 3 a.m., sometimes 4 a.m.. despite repeated complains/ communication…

home move was followed by selling of our flat, then our car, a very painful process and lots of detachment

the yr we welcome our new bro us even more exciting: daughter went US, followed by an unexpected posting of husband to china, a city we never landed before, and ascension of my dad shortly after both of them left hk.

following yr, i spent most time flying to visit husband, while daughter come back occasionally during holidays.

she finished uni less than 4 yrs unexpectedly, just in time to return hk to see my dad’s ashes properly “housed” at a newly built extension of the cemetery closed to where he used to live. a miracle and countless blessings indeed.

it took us some time to get used to sharing a living space together again after a few yrs of independent living, also enjoying some happy time outdoor / tea at club house… and visited dad during easter .

that was the most “normal period”, 1st half of 2019, when i also thought i have completed most of my mission therefore ready to leave this physical body, thus starting of this blog in May. also had a wonderful b. day at hz, visiting an old road, tea farm on a hill, …

then, alas, 30th anniversary of 6.4. … followed by a series of unbelievable and unprecedented events, almost weekly protest, horrible violence…

surprisingly, i still managed to visit husband that christmas. knowing it’s very likely the last but one time i go there before he completed the project in a few months. Namaskar Too Too decided very wisely to follow me back hk instead of wait till the next / “last” trip, which never materialised.

start of 2020 seems a normally peaceful. daughter and i even managed to joined dance class at our club house for 3 weeks. then came CNY, the 1st day of which also saw the 1st confirmed covid case at our estate. the rest everyone knows.

how planes were grounded, people forced to stay home, wear masks, businesses closed down, fight for groceries…

miraculously husband managed to return mid may, despite horrible lock down measures that were reported. june 1 he started a new job back here. same day, an old friend of a healing circle ascended.

another mission impossible to incorporate items from a 2K sq ft. flat to a 1K one, to be shared by 3 people.

lots of conflicts due to his day and night work schedule, lack of space, different standards / preferences,… causing great stress and lots of physical problems. many times i got really mad / unconscious..

so much so recently that he finally decided to find another flat to move out. and as if god blessed, it was quite a nice and rare one close to we lived. just over the weekend he moved.

suddenly this week, some peace of mind that i have not enjoyed for a long time.

daughter finally got a kitchen of her own so she can enjoy cooking, and a “spacious” private space during daytime to work, rest, relax..

while we still could not afford a flat of our own yet as property price still sky high, at least some quietness / peace / space, which is particularly needed during this challenging time.

i thank the universe for all challenges presented to me over the yrs, looking back, sooooooo impossible to have survived, and sure many valuable lessons learnt.

just in about 5 yrs we lost loved ones, sold our property and car, moved twice, worked / studied in a few cities, witnessed new buildings continuously constructed in our neighborhood, job changes, rent and property price rocketed, and how the govt / systems / promised freedom have deteriorated beyond recognition here at our hometown.

we all have been taught to be loving, sharing, helpful, even sacrifice…

unfortunately there r still many unconscious / less developed beings who like to take advantage of others/ power hungry / like to control others or see others miserable or suffer like themselves ..

for decades, i gave my best to ensure everyone is well cared of / happy; putting my own interests/ well being always the lower priority.

result : people just take me for granted without appreciation.

finally i have learnt that i need to stand up for myself. not to give away my power. that my well being is of primary importance. following my divine path is the best way to serve the world, instead of fitting into the never ending requirements of others.

so glad my daughter can finally have a taste of what i had been through for 2 decades, and it is also her who inspired me to be more self loving.

today, when my precious bro turns 4 , i promised myself i shall close the door behind, leaving the unhappy / mad / compromising me, and start 2nd half of my life afresh.

i shall be a lot more conscious by surrounding myself only with positive, joyful, grateful, open minded, big hearted people, do things that i enjoy / inspired me, de condition from my past as much as possible, keeping a very healthy system at all levels…

my story is probably not uncommon. many full time housewife might resonate. they take up the roles as a chef, janitor, driver, teacher, recreation planner, financial controller, family pr mgr, secretary, counsellor, career advisor, … and juggle between work, school, families, companies…

may u all seek help if needed, and appreciate yr self for how much u have endured to create a loving, healthy and competent next generation / cohesive family

may all loving moms be cherished. for all the sacrifice they have made and energies transferred

we shall surmount all tribulations and rise like phoenix, to welcome a new beginning and a new world

Sat Nam Deep I

Namaskar