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<12祭> 創作歷程第四章

要參透人生奧秘談何容易，每個人都有自己畢生要學的課題，抱著一顆勇於探索的赤子之心，向未知進發，生命自會為你度身訂造一條開悟之路。途中別忘記欣賞沿岸風光，偶然停下來，靜心聆聽大地之母，休息過後，再上路，再與心靈翩翩起舞。

The journey of <12 Rites> Chapter 4

Who can fully fathom the mystery of life?  Everyone has his or her own lesson to learn in life.  A path of liberation maybe around the corner if we courageously step into the unknown with a pure heart.  Yet to slow down and appreciate the beauty along the way is just as important. Our Mother Earth is keen to communicate at all times.  All we have to do is pause and listen.  For only when we truly live in the moment, can we gracefully dance with our soul. 

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。

年半的旅程裏，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.