Love one another

Giving is the act of sharing and providing assistance and support. The act of giving can be demonstrated through countless methods, one example would be our annual Operation Santa Claus which was held last Friday. In this joyful and meaningful event, we give back to the community and help people in need. And though many of us would prefer to receive rather than to give, the act of giving will always be a wonderful legacy to leave behind.

We are blessed with the means to live a comfortable and even luxurious way of life, which gives us the ability to give. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people in the world who are less fortunate, living in poverty, sickness, and suffering. It is the generosity and loving-kindness of people with a giving spirit who are able to help them and build a brighter world. When we give to the less fortunate, you add to their lives – and by adding to theirs, you add to yours too. Whatever you decide to give, know that a pure spirit and a generous heart can be your own path to real happiness.

A lot of the time, we may choose not to give because we believe that it won’t make a difference. When in reality, it does. No matter how much or how little we give, we have the power to touch the life of another person, and affect them in ways we may never completely be aware of. Every bit counts, whether it be an act of kindness or even just a smile. It is not about the amount you give, but about the effort and kindness behind your every action. Nothing is too insignificant, as every great achievement comes from small steps that are done with dedication.

To all the blue house members and fellow Shungtakians, the patron saint of our house, St. John the apostle has left a very important teaching and legacy, which is “Love one another”. According to 1 John 3:18, “Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.” Let us not only love in word or in tongue, but also share our love in deed and in truth. Share your love by actions. So if you’re capable of giving to others, not only will you contribute to making the world a loving place, but you’ll be able to brighten your own soul, and lead a content life while being an example to others.

Blue House
5M 6 Johnny Chang
4P 2 Jason Chan
5L 13 Joey Lau
5M 8 Alan Cheung
3J 23 Erica Ng