c o n f i d e n c e

I must say one thing I appreciate about the Taiwanese is their confidence and I mean inner confidence.  I would say that they are a pretty humble bunch but they are confident about certain things. Yes, humble does equate to confidence. 

I have this little girl in my class who will come up to get stickers when I have clearly stated Henry, Leon and Kiki and her name does not start with H, L nor K.  She will come sit on lap or assume the role of little teacher when it's evident that she is not that day.  Taiwanese woman are much the same you can mention their hair and they will blush and say 'thank you!'  I really like this.  I like that they can accept compliments and gestures. 

Just last night I had to have a locksmith come and open my apartment for me.  He had a wobble and obviously something wrong with his leg.  He gestured and mumbled something asking me to carry his wooden chair.  I happily took it along with his sling bag with loads of keys in.  He happily agreed.  I really liked that he was accepting of this and willing to let me literally lighten his load.  

This is something that has made a mark on my mind.  The taiwanese are sensitive to the limitations of one's humanness.  There is a grace and a kindness, a willingness to give it and receive it.  It is sometimes a bit frustrating when you are looking forward to being pampered and your beautician is feeling 'uncomfortable' and cancels ten minutes before.  But it allows me to be sensitive to others and myself. 

May we be gracious and confident.  May we be humble and giving.  May we live in peace and contentment with our failings and I mean that in an empowering way.

Blessings,

Sarah