涵养

The passing of feng fei fei brought alot of thoughts.

I like her, but she was not a 'favourite' and I grew up with her songs. There were very little distractions at that time, and the songs that I liked wove into my life. So she is special.

As the years passed, I respect her for the way she carried herself. One who had fame, but never abuse it; and never responded inappropriately, even when provoked. She really carried herself very well.

She has 涵养.

That in her final days, she considered for those that will be affected by her passing is admirable.

I grew up in a better generation, and really have much better role models even in the 'entertainment' sector: simplicity, discipline, and 涵养 . Some words just cant be translated. How many in this generation even enquire after the meaning of 涵养, much less see the value of nurturing and appreciating such an attribute?

In those times, there were many, many who really have character, courage and vision....witness the many tributes to those who had been the foundation leaders of this small island. Leaders or simple people, their lives inspire. Not empty talk.

That is what is missing.....the true substance....

yes, i am sad....have been sad.... but i am much more fortunate than alot, alot of people. At least, I have had role models that inspired. Yes, childhood and education are so important.... the question is, what is education?

涵养. I value this. Partly because mum also admire this attribute.

And whilst reading and knowledge builds up 涵养, it is the continual nurturing of the inner character of the person, that develops such a quality. And actually the more gifted/ talented/ able/ capable, the more the importance of nurturing this inward quality.



sigh....very deep sigh....



yes, feng fei fei definitely epitomised this quality, over a lifetime.... this is a tribute to her...