Living Life with Purpose

Saturday, January 14, 2017

There are certain things that has to be done in a certain way, and things do happen for some reasons. People might like to go the short way, especially when we are living in a fast-paced world where people just want to achieve everything instantly, but that defeats the purpose of the whole meaning/culture/history/art behind it.
Take cooking as an example. I am by no means a professional chef or whatsoever but I find joy in learning how to cook a certain dish and to learn the concept of cooking, the culture, the story behind that dish - where does this dish originate from, why do people of that particular place cook/eat this dish, what is the purpose of this step in the recipe etcetera. 
Many of you who know me personally know that I like drinking tea. And again, there are so many things to learn about tea and tea-brewing itself it truly a never-ending lesson to learn. I don't claim I know everything about the art of tea but I do know that tea-brewing isn't something that was invented 10 or 20 years ago but rather centuries ago. You could imagine how extensive and how perfected this art has come. From the process of cultivating, harvesting the tea leaves to brewing the tea itself, the knowledge behind is boundless. Having worked in a tea room for the past few weeks, I have learnt to appreciate the art of tea and to treat each cup of tea I brew with utmost respect and gratitude.
People might find my obsession/particularity towards certain things really annoying but I am not being stubborn for nothing. My obsessiveness are always grounded on the knowledge I have acquired throughout my lifetime. Having said that, you are not always required to agree with me :p You are definitely most welcome to inspire me with your thoughts and perspectives!
"Art can be found in our lives in so many things and in so many ways. It is your choice to stop, observe and appreciate and whether or not you are humble and willing enough to learn a thing or two from it."
 Sharing a side note: I once heard a quote from my most respected band instructor who said, "做任何事情都要对自己有要求 (whatever you do, set a standard to it and to yourself)" and it has been one of my life principles since then.

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