Becca - Letting go

Letting go

Monday, 9. July 2007, 13:14:08

There was a woman who ran a shelter for those in need, of a roof warmth and food. She asked for nothing in return, save for those aided to clean after themselves and keep respect for others useing the shelter.

She did this for many years, keeping to herself, doing what she could. Along her walls she hung Poems and stories, and pictures depicting lessons, in philosophy. Every night she would ask one of her guests, as she thought of the people she aided, and would read, or sing.

Every so often the local doctor, medic Lui would drop by to check all was well and see if anyone needed free or cheap medicine, and would often stay to hear the story of song.

One night he asked the lady, Sui Lin, why she did what she did as not many ladies would do so.

"well, she replied, i once had a sweetheart, whom i married, we we're rich and pawerful, and loved each other very much. He was killed in the street for the money he had, after i mourned, i realised i could not keep so much wealth for myself, when there were those starving and in need. This is why i opened this little place to do a little for those who need a place of warmth and food"

And pardon for asking but why do you read or sing?

"ahh laughed sui Lin, that is a little something for all of us, i enjoy reading and singing, and hope that alittle of that joy passess on to my guests, afterall what better time to smile, or cry with our fellows than on a full stomach in the safe and warmth, of a home? "

The doctor pondered her response for many days, and many nights as he with the other guest sat listening to her read or sing.

Lui realised that no greater lesson could one learn than to let go of the need for revenge, and look instead to where the path of compassion led, he realised also that all the stories and poems, he had been listening to, contained messages of compassion and love.

He asked a guest one night what he felt when he saw Sui Lin read or sing?
"Peace, i feel a peacefull spirit, "

Lui courted Sui Lin, and became her husband, together they joined the surgery with the shelter, and grew older and peaceful together, having found there kindred spirits, and a way to quietly make a small positive difference.

love and peace
becca