Today finally returned the staff pass. To be honest, I have mixed feelings. On one hand, I feel happy to have rest but I also feel sad as I won't be seeing my friends often. I met many kind colleagues who have become my friends, some who are like my family already. My kind colleague and friend Ms Q offered free ride to and from school as we live just a few blocks away. The young and capable leaders whom I have worked closely the past two years are also very kind. Sometimes I can be a very difficult person. Yesterday my department HOD treated us to sumptuous high tea buffet at Orchard road hotel. I do treasure the times we worked together to achieve common goals and the feasts we enjoyed.
My friend reminded me absence makes the heart grow fonder when I replied her that I feel a bit nostalgic today.
Never mind, I can still meet up for meal with friends since many of them stay in Tampines.
In a way, I feel happy that I can use the time to explore some projects and read. I must also lose weight by exercising and eat more plant-based food. Just want to dedicate to my wonderful colleagues and friends this Chapter 8, The Highest Good is Like Water from Tao Te Ching by Laozi as many of them fit the profile of this chapter. Wishing all readers and friends great health and happiness in the coming New Year 2025!
第八章
上善若水
水善利万物而不争，
处众人之所恶，
故几于道。
居，善地；
心，善渊；与，善仁；
言，善信；
政，善治；
事，善能；
动，善时。
夫唯不争，
故无尤。
From the book Decoding the Tao Te Ching. This chapter reminds me of my wonderful colleagues who are my friends.
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