What really matters? by Wan C. Mok Smashwords Edition copyright 2011-12 Wan C. Mok License Notes This e-book is licensed for your personal reading only. This e-book shall not be copied, modified or re-sold to other people. What really matters? I watched the waves at the beach and admired the timeless of nature. I felt relaxed and happy as I walked on the sand, appreciating the serenity which I really enjoy. What is the meaning of life? It is living life to the fullest, doing things which we like without hindrance to others but hopefully can benefit some around us! There are people who are kind and supportive to others who really inspired me. I realize that that act of kindness is an act of warmth generosity from the heart that does not necessary have any significant bearing to money or materiality. An act of kindness does not necessary mean that it need to come from billionaires, but may be from common folks who had been really extraordinary in their lives. It may be from teachers or principals in schools who had made great impact to the life of many students in different parts of the world. It may be from nameless hero or heroine who passionately leads a life of contribution to others. I admire these people and inspired by them. Since lots of us can contribute to the society, no matter big or small, we can all make some difference, as an individual or as a group, or as part of humanity. I believe in the goodness of humanity which shines amongst the rocks and some parts of rocky road - for I had seen the beauty of love of humanity in the eyes of teachers and my sister while I was a small kid. I returned to school after all these years to visit my teacher who is still determined in help others to learn and grow. I saw the beauty in her eyes, her look, regardless of the marking of time in her face because her kindness shines brightly and enduringly. I am writing to pay tribute to my teachers and principals at school and universities who had been nice and kind to us. I am writing to share the beauty of humanity through the eyes of a former student who studied in both Hong Kong and Canada. Although far from home, miles away from Hong Kong, there were professors who are kind and supportive. I did not felt any racial discrimination despite that I was a minority. I felt kindness and friendship because I choose to connect with those who are kind and overlook any insensitivity. No one is perfect, why do I have to expect perfection from anywhere? I do not expect perfection, because I have learned to be realistic. Yet, when I appreciate what God has given us, I felt at peace, with nature, with myself, with family and friends. We can choose to be happy or unhappy, and we choose to proactively seek balancing through exercise, music and appreciating art, photography, nature and find that happiness can be attained through simple joys of life - separate and apart from the chase of materialism. I saw people immerse more in community work or social enterprise, not just in Lions, Rotary, but their own way, in their own projects, with limited budget or bountiful resources. They touched us and won respect from those who saw their great deeds. In my own way, I hope to give some warmth and care to those who may not have parents to love them, through my photos of nature, through my words that I do care, just like the sisters of my school, for some young people who just needed some care and warmth of humanity. I had wondered - do I have the power to give and contribute more? With time, I grew to realize, I may try to capture my thoughts in writing even if people may have different perceptions in different stages in life. What really matters: there may be some who may benefit in the process of our attempt to contribute, to share, to light up our own lives through the search of meaning of life. What really matters: the building of courage to pursue our dream, our goals in life and our destiny. What matters will be our faith to contribute and lead a meaningful existence. What matters will be the possibility to have a positive and balanced outlook in the journey of life. What matters will be the energy and passion to live everyday to the fullest. What matters will be, even if there are disappointments in life, there is the will to conquer odds and overcome obstacles. What matters will be the desire and ability to go on even if sometimes, people who walked together may take a different path. What matters will be the willingness to believe that humans have unlimited potential when we choose to believe in self-actualization. What matters will be the desire to create and to play our part in different stages in life, in a way which is meaningful or enjoyable. What matters will be the ability to do our best, in whatever we choose to do in a harmless way, for self and others. What matters will be to make a little difference, for the betterment of self and others, everyday, or sometimes some day. What matters will be to have a colorful journey, with or without companion, on our own or with others, regardless that some may take a different path at part of our journeys. What matters will be the ability to listen and to have empathy, to build real friendship even if we can distinguish trickery at times. What matters will be the inner peace and self-acceptance which will enable us to pursue our goals and objectives even if there may be challenges. What matters will be the strength to see what we believe is right although others may have a different view. What matters will be the ability to perceive human good in many that help to make this world a better place for all of us. What matters will be the perceptiveness that in the duration of life, we can create and change our destiny, with will power, faith and courage. What matters will be the willingness and ability to love others despite of let downs and disappointments in human weaknesses. What matters will be our own inner sanctity that allow us to remain our sanity and calmness despite of the unanticipated storm and rain. What matters will be the appreciation for seeing rainbow and silver lining amidst the uncertain climate. What matters will be the strength to go on even if there had been failures. What matters will be the faith and trust that we can do better next time, learning from our past experiences. What matters will be the realization that life can be fun and meaningful even if we cannot entirely control everything because there is a sense of direction that we are walking a step closer to destiny. What matters will be the ability to learn and grow everyday, from having an open mind. What matters will be the spirit of living a meaningful existence for self and others. What matters will be to reflect on our lives and have little regrets because we have tried our best or the way we want to be. What matters will be achieving self-actualization so that there will not be regret one day. What matters will be the chance gain more wisdom everyday, by knowing self and others, without the fantasy of controlling everything although we may try to influence, to the extent feasible. What matters will be joy and happiness from within, seeing the world beyond materialism. What matters will be the ability to enjoy simple joys of life, and the joy of sharing and giving. What matters will be the realization that we are not alone, but part of our environment and our community of which we form a part. What matters will be the joy of sharing which may add more colors to our lives. What matters will be the discovery that less focus on self and more focus on the world will relieve inner stress and stimulate greater energy. What matters will be to develop our gift of talent to share and contribute together. What matters is having a heart which will enable us to live a passionate life, regardless of alone or with others who may enter or exit from our journeys. What matters will be the eternity of human good regardless of whatever path different people may take or choose, and respecting their choices and differences. What matters will be the desire to create and grow, even as we aged, such that everyday can be a beautiful day. What matters will be the ability to forgive those who had hurt us and move on with a smile so as to live a better life in the future. What matters will be to set ourselves free from past so that we can live at the present and move in the direction towards our destiny in the future. What matters will not only be me, but also you! I am writing to you, my friend, although we may or may not have met. I had hoped that some children of God may have insight about the possibilities, just like what I cherished when I was a small child through the words of my teachers in school and mentors in life who had given me support and encouragement. With warm regards, Wan C. Mok ### . What really matters? by Wan C. Mok Smashwords Edition copyright 2011-12 Wan C. Mok License Notes This e-book is licensed for your personal reading only. This e-book shall not be copied,. if we can distinguish trickery at times. What matters will be the inner peace and self-acceptance which will enable us to pursue our goals and objectives even if there may be challenges. What. friendship because I choose to connect with those who are kind and overlook any insensitivity. No one is perfect, why do I have to expect perfection from anywhere? I do not expect perfection, because