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On December 6, (clashes between a group of youths and police)led to a 15-year-old boy being shot dead by the police. Following this incident, widespread riots erpted in parts of the country and even now, the riots still continue.
As Christmas will be coming soon, this is the time for businesses to sell more goods and make greater earnings.
But many stores have been looted and destroyed suffering severe losses.
For these places where there are riots, it will take quite some time to restore the places to their original state let alone that such discontent among the people has not been quelled and appeased yet has not been quelled and appeased yet.
With the current global economic crisis on top of the riots that are yet to be subdued,
Such disorder and unrest in society is like a storm creating turbulence.
Indeed, amidst such social unrest, not only is the economy affected, what's worse is that the disorder and chaos (could lead to people getting hurt)
At any time, something could happen to endanger people's lives.
One never knows when a devastating conflict or crisis could occur and when they could get hurt or even be killed.
When there is social unrest, it is in truth a great misfortune for the people.
So, we truly must cherish our peaceful and stable times.
We must cherish the peace and harmony in society because it is peace and harmony that enables us to have good, blessed circumstances.
To be able to have a good life, we need to live in peace with one another, interact harmoniously with one another, and be pure and clean in both body and mind.
(Our life can be blessed only when we)
(have peace and harmony)
We see the launch of direct daily flights, cargo shipping, and postal links between
This is a historical milestone.
May there always be peace and harmony between people so that everything can go smoothly.
May everyone in this world, truly lead their lives peacefully for peace is what makes the world blessed.
So, we must understand this and always cherish the life we have now, with this awareness.
However, climate conditions are very erratic as we see flooding in some parts of
These are all natural disasters.
Although the hardship people are enduring is brought about by erratic climate conditions as long as we have love in our hearts such love can still bring warmth to others like the winter sun.
Beginning in November, our Tzu Chi volunteers in
(to give out to those in need)
This event actually dates back to 1996. Back then, when we learned that many homeless people in the
At that time, (our volunteers in the
After they sorted out the clothes, they went out in the evening, loading their cars with the sleeping bags the winter clothing and hot meals to give out to the homeless on the streets.
That was how our volunteers in
After sorting it out, they'd distribute the clothing to those who are in need of clothing to wear.
This year, our volunteers in New York put even more effort into promoting this activity urging people to donate clothing that they no longer wear so that it could be given out to those in need.
Owing to our volunteers' efforts, over 10,000 pieces of clothing were collected this year.
Before giving out the clothing, our volunteers would first sort out the clothing by category and size.
Because of the current economic downturn, (more people than usual came to)
(our distribution sites looking for clothing)
But some of them would first hang around outside saying that they were very curious about the clothing.
In fact, they were looking for clothing.
(To make them feel comfortable)
(about getting the clothing) our volunteers would greet them kindly and chat with them.
Knowing that they were in need of clothing, they'd provide them with clothes and put them nicely and neatly in bags.
Sorting out all those clothes was truly hard work for our Tzu Chi volunteers in
They braved the harsh winter to come all the way to help sort out the second-hand clothing.
It's truly heartwarming to see.
Despite the freezing cold winter, the love and care of our volunteers can warm the hearts of all those who suffer from the freezing cold.
Seeing that, I'm truly very grateful.
Everyone, we truly must (take good care of our heart and mind)
We must cherish and take care to preserve the peace and safety we have now.
To have peace and safety, everyone's mind must be filled with peace and harmony.
Despite the economic slowdown we're experiencing, as long as people's minds are filled with harmony and everyone can cherish the peace and safety we have in society no matter how difficult life is, we'll be able to survive it.
What poses a greater danger than poverty is the disorder in society.
So, even if people are less well-to-do, as long as everyone can work together in unity,
Harmony, and mutual love, we'll be able to overcome all difficulties.
(Let us lead a simple life) where we keep our hearts pure and live our lives peacefully.
If we can do so, we'll be able to make it through the economic downturn fine.
In fact, at a time like this, we shouldn't be wasteful.
Lately, people in
We should use it on things we really need (rather than waste it on wants)
In fact, if everyone can overcome their desires and lead a simpler lifestyle, we actually won't need to use that shopping voucher at all.
If we can pool our shopping vouchers together and use them to help those in need.
(I'm sure a lot of people can benefit)
All in all, what we decide to do can either benefit others or stimulate our greed.
It all depends on our frame of mind.
It's also our mindset that determines whether we will have blessings or disaster.
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人間禍福一念心
寒冬送暖慰遊民
守護平安度難關
和睦清淨無上福
人世間禍福都在一念之間，希臘警察值勤過程中開槍擊斃一名青少年，引發希臘34年來最嚴重的暴動，經濟損失估計超過十三億美元，讓不景氣的冬天更加寒冷。不過在寒冬中也有人間溫情，美國慈濟人帶動社會大眾，捐出家裡穿不到的冬衣，送給遊民保暖，不但遊民心懷感恩，捐贈者也學會珍惜物命。
上人說，其實社會的動盪禍端，都起於一點點的毫芒小事，所以我們時時刻刻要戒慎虔誠，人心和睦，社會才能平安。
接連的爆炸伴隨熊熊火光，充斥著原本優美的希臘街道，因為警察擊斃一名青少年的事故，引發希臘34年來最嚴重的暴動，四百多家商店遭到破壞，全國估計損失將近13億美元，加上全球金融危機，讓希臘今年的冬天特別寒冷。
心中有愛才能撫平動盪不安，隨著經濟越來越不景氣，美國淪落街頭的遊民越來越多，美國慈濟人向社會募集善念與物資，再親切為需要的人送上愛心暖流，溫暖所有苦難人的心。
社會是祥和或是動盪，都在人心一念之間，人人心靈和睦互相扶持，再困難的日子都能平安度過。
2008/12/16
Regards, Jenny
Today's Jing Si Aphorisms: If we work with a joyful heart, no matter how tiring and demanding the task is, we will be rewarded with a sense of bliss and joy.
今日靜思語: 以歡喜心做事, 即使忙碌卻不感到辛苦, 反而覺得甘甜.
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