The world of Tzu Chi March-April 2022 (Vol.140)

TZU CHI 140 39 the magnanimous volunteers touched Lian See. No one blamed them. Instead, they kept reassuring her. “Tzu Chi volunteers accept Zoey for who she is. She enjoys coming to Jing Si Hall to help out with simple tasks, such as drying the dishes and mopping the floor. I feel that she is exceptionally calm at the Hall.” Seeing the growth of both herself and daughter over the years, Lian See shared her experience, “We must open our hearts and accept things that happen because we never know what we will gain from it. For instance, although we cannot go anywhere these two years because of the pandemic, our family has become closer than before. Not only have I discovered that my 14-year-old Zoey can now join online lessons obediently, she is also great in Maths! Her progress is evident.” The pandemic allowed Lian See a breather to think, “We have got to be grateful as we get to live comfortably with food and clothing. Perhaps we accumulated enough merits in the past for doing good deeds.” “There is no one I do not love, no one I do not trust, and no one I cannot forgive.”— Lian See keeps these wise words of Master Cheng Yen in her mind. “I have let go of whatever unkind words others have said to me in the past, and I have forgiven them. I thank Tzu Chi. Without Tzu Chi, I believe I would still be a lost soul who complains a lot and thinks negatively.” It is because of faith that Lian See found the right direction, leading her to a different path of life. Chan Lian See (first right), who now plays a community team leader role in Tzu Chi, often invites her friends to contribute in Tzu Chi’s voluntary work. [Photo courtesy of Chan Lian See]