PINE TREE

Went to Kwanyin temple @ Waterloo Street with my colleague today cuz its the first of the 12th month ...lots of people with incense deep in prayer....the clouds opened again today and it just adds to the sombre mood...Somehow i feel soothed after every visit to this temple...knelt down, closed my eyes, took a deep breath and took another divination stick with a calm mind today...no particular question in mind..just asked her for a message..whispered a prayer and the whole world disappeared.all of a sudden, the noise around me dropped to zero decible...just between me and her, this is what i got:-

Chiam number 8: A pine tree grows more beautiful as it ages...No natural elements such as wind, rain or snow could harm it. Besides, its wood is excellent for beam construction. To receive this chiam is a good omen. INTERPRETATION: GOOD .. The coast is clear. Your deeds pleases people. Your efforts get good return. Joy, Peace and stability for the family.

Just what i need to hear. Somehow, all these inspirational words calms the mind and really gives hope to the seeker. Certain as the sun rising in the east, I believe Kwanyin has always been with me in my times of deep sorrow and pain. Means i have to be strong in this blizzard and I will come out of it like a pine tree ready to get chopped and sacrificed? lol...i really do hope my efforts will not be in vain and will ultimately bring joy to everyone despite the blips..

"In all its beauty at night,
the pine shivers in the cold dark wind
sighing its branches reach out to touch
beautiful beyond beautiful
solitary cones confess its glory
parasol separates ....sighing in the
wind again and again...till death dawns..."


PEACE PEACE PEACE...