Small Break from Pressure

Lately I saw the news about employees’ suicide of FOXCONN. People discussed the serial events a lot these days. I felt sorry about those who chose suicide to end their lives. But I couldn't figure out what serious difficulties caused such situations? Those people were so young. They should have good life if they took a different choice. Here I won’t judge if they chose a wrong way to solve their problems. But I ever approached some people who really thought the suicide is a better way to end their suffering. I think how to dispel their negative thoughts is a very important step and lead them to look more bright sides of their life. The FOXCONN management had taken some actions to stop such suicide happening again, and the local government stoped all the relative news published. I sincerely hope the sad things stopped there.

So far I have been traveling in China more than three weeks and completed three projects at my first station, Jiangyin, Jiangsu. (The city is located at the south side of the Yangtze River). Though the continuous field works made me exhausted, I felt fulfilled at works during this period. I made efforts on developing new methods to do analysis. I shared my skills with some colleagues. And my team had good communication with those whom were interviewed. Through these projects I saw the growth of my team. It was a truly good experience on teamwork.
This Wednesday I moved to my second station, Changshu, and stayed here for two nights. Soon I am going for the next city two hours later. The tight schedule of this travel made me a bit. Fortunately I may have a small break this weekend and meet with another project team. I plan to have a city tour and visit a friend couple dwelling there.

Life likes tides, sometimes up and sometimes down. I saw the Chairman of FOXCONN, Mr. Kao bowed his head for sorry. The thing taught me no one will always stands at the top. There are always a serial tests along our life way. We have duties and rights for our own life. And we also have many options when we need to make a choice. No matter good things or bad things, they will pass by and become a part of our memory eventually. So, I'm asking myself: I may not change the things ahead of me, but I have the power to control my mindset in a positive status.

Balance In Life

I have been traveling in China since May 5. It's not easy to access my blog and face book here. These days made me feel suffocated and stressed. The internet resources are seen as natural and citizens' rights in most countries, but not in China.

There were some personnel adjustments in our company during middle April, including mine. Much responsibility added. I had a great worry about that and felt pressured these days. Some nights sleeped not well. Though I knew it's no use to worry so much. Thanks for this travel to set me free from those bothersome stuff. I wish I may make good adjustment after this period.

Today is Mother's Day in my country. I remember I haven't given my time to my Mom for years due to my works. As aging I feel more and more sorry to her but can't speak it out. It seems normal people keep words unspoken especially in front of those close ones.

How to make balance in family, work and social relatioship? What to take more or to give up? When to do or not to do? Well...for me, it really needs a huge wisdom.

Feeling the Existence

It's a rainy Sunday, a wet city. I have stayed at home since I woke up this morning. It's a good time to spend more time with myself. Though I am not good at cooking, I can make some cookies and cakes. It has been a long time since I made dessert last. I found some excuses for my laziness. This weekend I pick up my energy and make dessert, almond cookies and brownie. Here are my jobs.

I felt great while concentrating on cooking. Before that I was a bit worry about my techic. I almost forgot the procedures. Fortunately I completed these jobs.

There were not much feeling to write these days. I am not sure if it's a good thing for me. I got endless works at office, and had no time to think what happened. However, the days keep going on, and it's my real and ordinary life. I still find time to walk around and hunting good stuff. Last Sunday I went to Dan-Shui Old Street. As usual, the place were filled with crowds. I noticed there some change since my last visit, street arts and new stores. I felt inspired and walked along some streets I had never been there.

Through I seriously observe the people around and read the latest news about earthquakes of China, I felt so lucky to live in the city. What a wonderful thing to exist in a safe place of the world. Here is a good quote for sharing and concluding my rough thoughts.

Slow down and take the time to really see. Take a momentto see what is going on around you right now, right whereyou are. You may be missing something wonderful.
~J. Michael Thomas

(from livinglifefully-dailymeditations)

Creative Ideas

Last weekend I went to a mountain town of in the Rueifang Township of Taipei County with our new China staffs. It's very convenient to visit the beautiful town by bus from Taipei downtown. About one hour later we arrived there. This mountain town is near sea, so my guests were very excited.

We ate the local famous snacks and visited the narrow roads. There are many creative small shops on the old streets.
Since it was a holiday weekend, crowds everywhere made me feel suffocated. Maybe next time I should choose another working day to visit there in slow tempos.

Have you ever seen a coffee shop on bicycle? Well , I saw it at Jioufen (九份). The scene attracted me very much in such an oldish mountain town. I had one cup of Mandheling coffee there and enjoyed that peaceful moment. I admire the young man's LAHOS lifestyle and creative business idea - a mobile coffee shop.

The young man answered the guests it's his interest to make coffee.

Adjustment

It has been a long while I didn't reach any blogs, including mine. Everyday was another busy day in March. Most things came out of my planning. However, I passed through a fulfilled period in many aspects. I had conducted a new industry auditing, a pleasant tour to Hwalian(eastern Taiwan), and became a apprentice of Tai Ji Men (太極門) on March 28. I got a lot of new experiences and knew many kind people. All these inspired me very much. I felt more peaceful inside than before.

March 20~21, I joined a tour of my classmate's company. We visited the tribe of Taiwan Indians in Hwalian. I like those pure minds and admire their spirits. They don't have enough resources, but they work very hard to build their dreams. I saw their simple happiness. I couldn't help myself to notice their beautiful faces.

I used to worry about the future before, to think and imagine what would come. I know the moment is the most important than everything but I fail to hold so often. Since I joined Tai Ji Men, the positive thinking of those senior apprentices impressed me very much.

We communicate heart to heart, encourage people through experience sharings. and learn the method to heal ourselves. I was told to love in time, to see and appreciate those whom we love and those who love us, to look every event as a test in life, to love ourselves to enable us to give our love.

Today is April Fool's Day. Some friends like to make jokes to fool people around. We can be a fool to be fooled just for fun, but hard to live our life as a simple "fool". Maybe it's not bad to be a fool in such a complicate world. Now I am thinking if I could be such a "fool" to give others without any expectation, to enjoy the simple happiness through giving.