The world of Tzu Chi April 2021 (Vol.133)

TZU CHI 133 33 For love In 2008, God sent the most precious gift and offered a turning point in the couple’s lives. When she learnt about her pregnancy, Sock Cheng decided to become a vegetarian, hoping to improve her child’s future living environment. She also started to focus on issues between mankind and the environment. Concerned that her child would not get adequate nutrition on a vegetarian diet, she researched, consulted doctors, sought support from green organizations and enrolled in nutritional courses. To reduce environmental pollution, she opted for cloth diapers over disposable ones and substituted mosquito repellent spray with garlic. Regardless of the time and efforts taken, she had a clear conscience about treating the environment well. In the face of questioning and doubtful eyes, she persevered. When pesticides are abused for mass production of food, although costs are reduced and market demand is met, the natural ecosystem is destroyed. She therefore made an effort to choose organic food that was local, seasonal, free of pesticides and rich in nutrients. She shared, “Organic vegetables can be eaten after they are washed without having to The land brought the Low family closer to each other. Closer Together – Because of a Green Space