Sunday, December 30, 2012

NOW


2012 will end tonight. I woke up before the sun without planning.  Just reviewed what happened this past year again.  I realize the biggest lesson I learned is to live in the moment.  When I was traveling, I had no baggage of the past and future but made decision based on NOW.  A risk/opportunity is presented before me.  Only a moment is needed to take it or miss it.  The rest is history.  Many people may spend a whole life running away from the past and worrying about the future.  Yet life passes by when we are not here and now.

My ego never lets me get away easily.  It is constantly under threat and will look for all possible ways to survive, including taking my whole being down.  I was there – the bottom of the pit, the wrestling ring, the isolated corner…  But I refuse to live in self-conflict anymore.  NOW it’s the time to take a step back and observe the bullshits my ego has been feeding me all my life.  All those fears, hatred, anxiety blinded me.  How could I have mistaken my ego as my true self?

Nevertheless, the only way to deal with the monstrous self is not to fight it but to be with it.  No analysis, no critique, no negotiation, no nothing.  Just simply be, as you are.  Such a presence will bring peace and shine light on the chaos.  In fact, it is just another way to live in the moment.  When a gap is created between the compulsive thoughts, we feel our breaths and come alive.

Anyhow, goodbye, ego.  In 2013, you are no longer the ruler of my heart.  I am.

天未光一早醒來,腦袋報告還有不少事務要處理,但我偏偏選擇回顧2012發生的種種,發現這一年最大的功課是活在當下,遊歷時,我沒有過去和未來的包袱,只管面對眼前一個又一個的挑戰和機會,它們不會等人,一瞬即逝,很多人窮盡一生精力與過去周旋及為未來憂慮,但卻忘記了生命其實只有現在這一刻是真實的。

「自我」從來不會輕易放過我,他經常感受到威脅,會用盡一切方法求存,甚至賠上生命也在所不惜,那些深淵、鬥場、死角我已經歷過無數次並厭倦了自我掙扎這門把戲,是時候退一步觀察「自我」一路以來在耳邊說的狗屁,原來我一直被那些恐懼、憎恨、焦慮蒙蔽了雙眼,竟把「自我」誤以為真我。

雖然如此,與這個霸度的「自我」搏鬥卻不是出路,相反我要學習與之共處,不再分析、批判、理論內的想法,靜靜聆聽,感受真我那平和的存在,簡單而言,它只是活在當下另一種演繹方式,不用思前想後,以靜制亂、以柔制剛。

總之2013年,自我拜拜,當下自由自在地隨心過活!

Already started working the second day I was back... this is Hong Kong...
HUGE THANKS to three sisters who helped me soooooo much!  LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
In the middle of the night, at an old factory, an artist painting, what's next?
A great sunny day for the actual installation.
Presenting the one & only Upcycle Xmas tree at Gold Coast HK! 
My heart smiles when trash finally got transformed into art.
Make a wish, my friend. 
What's up with this kiddy looking set?  Well, I was on a TV kid's program, LOL!
Lau family with grandma
Sis, you looked stunning.  Glad to be back earlier for your big day.
Happy wedding, my beloved!
Believe it or not, this is indeed HK.  NO KIDDING.
Happy Gale looks tiny in the rocky scene.
My tough & lovely Ship who is always up for any challenge.
Oh yea baby, I modeled again... this time with plants.
Love the scarf.
Haven't modeled for almost half a year.  Brought back lots of memories. 
Seven Deadly Sins Opening Performance.
wrestling ring
bottom of the pit
isolated corner
Underneath Sloth - one of the paintings for the exhibition
Participated in Moving Arts Hong Kong, I danced with the waves, the sands, and the light in my homeland.  My scene is at the last 30 seconds of this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHvMsfYDMAg
The 3 babies united at last.  Good show, my dear!
CHEERS, for 2013!
The nomadic art grant is still on.  For details, http://hongkong.estudio-nomada.com/


Sunday, November 4, 2012

Closure

This has been a rich one and half years. All the flashbacks remind me how an open heart can take me to the most amazing experience.  Though I had an intense self-conflict with the angry child within me the last two months, it brought me to the reality of my imperfection.  I am no saint.  To understand and accept my human weakness is a crucial step to make peace with myself.  No quick fix or short cut. There is always a journey from one point to another.  Yet it is filled with beautiful scenes along the way.

The moment has come. It's time to go home. Yes, there are still hundreds of lessons to learn in order to reach that inner peace I desire, but I already have the double courage required to face the unknowns in a familiar land.

I am ready.

閉起雙眼,緊緊地擁抱,有一度暖意由內湧上,兩頰濕了,別離雖然傷感,但這是快樂的淚水,不捨難忘的經歷,卻慶幸一起走過的點滴。

年半的旅程,我真的成長了,身心靈都有前所未有的衝擊,更在最後兩個月跟一直潛藏體內的怒孩交手,他是自我的反射,有點無理,不順他意會隨時爆發,對於個性強硬執著的我,其實很容易跌進牛角尖,與自我掙扎得你死我活,然而成長就是如此,認識及接受自己的不漂亮,在包容中慢慢跟這一面相處。

坐在回港的長途客機上,有機會慢慢數算生命之河帶我遊歷過的地方,回想起開放態度令我嚐到遍地開花的滋味。離開需要勇氣,回來需要更多,一直以為我會抱著戰戰競競的心態回程,但現在竟無半點恐懼,只知道香港有大堆計劃等著我去進行,盼望在百忙之中,仍有心力沉澱、消化及應用所學到的功課。

歐洲之旅暫告一段落,我自給自足地由零開始闖出一條血路,途中有太多好人好事,不能一一盡錄,縱然前路充滿未知,但信念早已堅定,我親愛的,豁然開朗地向前走吧!


Life has never been the same.
Dream Come True - performance with live music.
The moment first connected me with the band, Pierre & the Flying Mousaka Eaters.
Gotta love your posture, Mikey & LinLin!
Yes, I'm naked and WHITE!
Is this butoh or what?
Dance, my subconscious, dance!
Outdoor karaoke = live X-factor in Berlin
Alley. Graffiti. Berlin.
My first taste of cycling through a European city.  Love it!
A long stopover at Bergamo gave me a chance to see this beautiful old town in Italy.
Castle in the hill.
Back to Barcelona.  Will always remember this moment in the "forbidden mountain".
The protest for Catalonia Independence felt like a festival with numerous tourists.
My first & last Third Floor Poker Night - fun game & crowd!
What a beautiful couple! LOL! 
A city nearby - Tarragona is filled with Roman influence.
Look at the sky.  Something is coming...
Blind-folded experience with the students.
Other senses are often amplified when sight is covered. 
Mural painting in action at David's cafe.
Soar with the flow.
Concert in the street during Merce Festival - extremely crowded and sweaty...
Great fun with dear Natalia when David is not around, ha!
My love & hate relationship with the handsome Sitges.
My love Anabel!!!  You light is radiating.  Seeing you again soothed my soul.  
Painting in the square.  Love making art in public space.
The famous Girona - a gorgeous old town.
Wandering in a historic city is always enjoyable, especially with your loved one. ;)
Though most museums are closed on Monday, the atmosphere is much more relaxing.
The highlight of the visit was this raw food cafe by spiritual chef - vegetables can be vibrant with rich flavors too!
A Tibetan Buddhist temple in Catalonia?!
Let's travel in time.
The long anticipated hike in amazing Bellver.  Love, is it really that cold?
We got visitors during lunch by the river!
Gentle & easy, my friends.
What a proud looking bull in the mountains.
Calming landscape.  Hope I'll be back with more time to taste and feel.
My favorite people in Barcelona chilling before departure to the last mini trip.
Introducing the magnificent Zaragoza in Spain (finally out of Catalonia).
This city is influenced by 4 different cultures - Christian, Hebrew, Muslim Aragonese.
"Chilling" with the ladies behind us...
The biggest freshwater Aquarium in Europe.  My dad would love it.
Drawing 101 by the sunset - a charming moment to stay in my mind.
Last stopover in London to farewell with all my dear friends.  George, thanks for your confirmation with my REAL emotions and your friendship throughout my journey.
Jess, you rock!!!  Miss you much.
I won't even try to explain what happened here.  So glad to see you again, Michela, Cedric & Jesus.
This is it.  Off to go the next day.