#睡前故事:【做個稍微脫軌的大人也不錯】
我們身邊總會有一些人,與「大家」眼中的大人活得有點不一樣。我說的,不是那種像Steve Jobs般傳奇的人物,也不是像 Nick Vujicic 這種身體殘障但活得非常精彩的奇蹟,而是看似平凡低調,卻比別人多了一份執著的人。
我的中學老師,以前在學校教書的時候深受愛戴,他是我認識的人當中最接近「君子」這個形容詞的人。退休過後,他明明可以好好休息,與家人環遊世界,卻繼續心繫教育,選擇了為付不起補習費的學生補習,把教書當作是自己的終身職業,以生命影響生命。
另一位教我中文的老師,在課堂上播放六四的新聞給我們看,當時對我和同學們造成很大的震撼。多年以來,她一直堅守自己的信念,以身教我們擇善固執,即使有時候疲累不堪或是孤軍作戰,她還是會為不公義看不過眼的事情發聲,讓學生們看見「老師」在生命中可以是一個多麼重要的角色。
我的髮型師,非常勤力而且上進,年紀輕輕已經成為了髮型屋裡的活招牌,受歡迎的程度已不愁沒有客人。她原本可以安逸地在髮型屋內工作,但她想自己進步,毅然辭掉工作到澳洲進修,在不同的髮型屋內汲取經驗。及後又進軍電影界,為不同的電影角色設計髮型,尋求的是讓自己繼續變好的可能性。
我曾經訪問過一家位於台灣墾丁名叫「蘋果咬一口」的民宿老闆,他原本在台灣雅虎公司內工作,從事一份身邊所有朋友都羨慕的高薪厚職,但因為本人非常愛看海,而且不想自己庸庸碌碌這樣過一輩子,因此他辭了職搬到墾丁去開民宿。跟他一起坐帆船出遊的時候,我親眼看著他想穿著衣服跳進海中,為的只是要執拾一個客人不小心掉進海裡的膠水瓶,因為他不想最愛的海洋受到任何一點污染。
在台中打工換宿的時候,我遇到了一位美國女士,她告訴我,她很愛騎單車看世界。每努力工作一段時間,儲到一筆錢,她就會辭掉工作到不同地方旅行,越南﹑泰國﹑柬埔寨﹑台灣。她已經四十多歲了,身邊的人都追問著她什麼時候才要定下來,而她每次分享自己的旅行體驗時,朋友都只會用不多於五分鐘的時間聆聽,但她不在意,因為她實在非常喜愛自己的這種生活方式。
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每次我聽到這種故事,內心都會漲滿感動,因為他們讓我記得,每個人都可以有不一樣的生活方式,有自己的堅持。我們不一定要勇敢得頂天立地,但至少可以在平淡的生活中,多一點自己的想法和執著。決定自己想變成哪一種人,然後多結交那一種人,以他們為目標生活下去。不一定會和他們走相同的路,但當每一次我為著平衡現實和夢想而感到很疲累的時候,我會想起那個民宿老闆和美國女士;每一次我在工作上看見不公的事情想著要不要開口時,我會想起我的老師們。
我期待著,終有一天,也會有一個對成長迷惘的孩子,望著我做的一切時在想:「做個稍微脫軌的大人好像也不錯。」
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80後,香港人,凡人,脆弱但頑固。喜歡擁抱,喜歡溫柔,喜歡納豆,喜歡貓。討厭離別,討厭遺忘,討厭肉桂,討厭壁虎。著有《成長很難,願你不曾遺忘當初》一書。
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nick vujicic story 在 A Happy Mum Facebook 的最讚貼文
{IG Giveaway} "Whether your life is happy or not is your own choice."
Born without limbs, Nick Vujicic chooses to be thankful for what he has and lives life to the max - which is why he is one of the most inspirational people to us. The girls fondly call him "Uncle Nick" and we've watched a handful of his online speeches, talks and even met him in person at his book launch too.
This illustrated storybook "Give Me a Hug", which is based on his true story, is a great way to teach little ones to have compassion, be kind, show gratitude and think positively in all you do. We love all the honest sharing, like how he encountered bullies when he was a child, how he wondered about life's purpose, how he felt down and wanted to end his life, and subsequently how he found the strength to persevere and overcame the challenges bit by bit before he got to where he is today. By the way, he is now a father of four (two boys and a set of twin girls)!
It's a good book for our bedtime storytelling and the little sister loves reading it on her own now since the wordings are not difficult, the illustrations are eye-catching and the stories are meaningful. There is even a lesson learnt after every chapter so that we can be reminded about what truly matters and how we have the power to give hugs and make dreams come true.
This is a book we love and we have a new copy to give away to one of you so as to share the ❤. To join the giveaway, hop over to my IG @ahappymum now.
nick vujicic story 在 Pakar diari hati Facebook 的最佳解答
Finally, Nur Damia Irsalina Meets Her Idol
"Friends, I have an incredible story to share about a family I met in Kuala Lumpur.
When they heard I would be speaking in Kuala Lumpur, they drove seven hours to come try and meet me, only to arrive and find the speaking event was already filled. After patiently waiting more than 4 hours for us to leave the venue, they managed to track down which van I was in. That in itself was no easy task, as there was quite a bit of commotion exiting the event, and our convoy was made up of three different vans which carry the team and our gear.
They followed behind us, planning on saying hello whenever we reached our destination. When we stopped for fuel, they came running out of their car. Our host, Joshua, saw them coming up to the van and said to me, "Wow, you'll never believe what I'm seeing. There's a family with a girl who has no arms and no legs, and they're coming to see you."
We all immediately recognized that moment as a divine appointment.
Her mother was crying, her father's face face shining with joy. My heart was so drawn to them, even after chatting for just a short while. After a few hugs and kisses, and praying together, I invited them back to our hotel for a meal and some fellowship. There I learned that her nickname is actually Nik, her father is a doctor, and her mother is nurse. Like my own family, they had no idea Nik would be without limbs until she was born. We had a great discussion over dinner, and I look forward to keeping in touch and encouraging them as much as possible in the future.
It's meetings like these that remind me how love can bring together some of the most diverse people. I love that love knows no bounds."
~ Nick Vujicic ~