There is an article in the recent issue of Zencosmos about a female vegetable vendor in Taiwan, named Chen Shuju, who donated an equivalent of $420,000 to charities. I was deeply touched while reading the article.

The following lines in the article particularly struck me: Chen Shuju does not regard herself as a “heroine” or a “character,” and she thinks of herself being just an ordinary person, a vegetable seller of no significance. She does her best at what she does, and there is seemingly nothing special about her. However, she has achieved something truly remarkable out of her mediocrity. She is hardworking, has no interest in money and fame, and performs her duties in a sublime manner. She seems to be practicing Buddhism with no notion of herself.

I often talk and think about letting go, but seldom match my words with actions. I have a lot to learn from Ms. Chen.