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Happiness is a Mission Bigger than Oneself
- The Little Garden Living
- Jul 5
- 2 min read
'Eat and Drink' was a sister publication of Apple Daily, both under Jimmy Lai's Next Media. This high-quality magazine ceased operations alongside Next Media in 2021. Following the crackdown on Next Media, I decided to leave Hong Kong. This two-minute video clip was a gift from my former colleague, Chris Wong, whom I reconnected with after opening The Little Garden Tea House and The Little Garden Organic Farm. I owe her a great deal.
During the filming of my daily farm life, my 'one-person local movement' was quietly underway. I confided in only three people about my mission to integrate local organic farming products into mainstream economic activities. I hold one belief: whatever we can imagine can be realized. I emphasized to them the significance of branding and maintaining high product quality, which can elevate an ordinary product to limitless value. However, branding transcends advertising; it is a value system that can awaken desire from deep within people's hearts. While fulfilling the needs of some, they find peace and acceptance, but that alone does not constitute a good brand. A good brand upholds high moral standards, characterized by inclusivity and compassion.
On December 1, 2016, I gifted myself the launch of 'Present! Organic Tea,' a promise to give myself a special birthday gift each year. From 2011 to 2016, I honored this promise, but unfortunately, it was interrupted in 2017. I hope to resume this tradition starting in 2025.
The quest for the meaning of happiness began with The Little Garden Organic Farm. This journey liberated me, transforming me into a new person, and sparked curiosity from both political camps in Hong Kong. I became a target of 'Steal and Destroy,' with my business secrets and intellectual property being misappropriated. I was taken aback, realizing I was witnessing and experiencing a 'Slow Hong Kong Cultural Revolution.' I remain patient and compassionate towards the young individuals who took my intellectual property, displaying how they utilized it. This clip, produced by reporters from Next Media, provides early evidence of my work, while many young people still respect Jimmy Lai of Next Media. His moral standards have influenced these young people, mitigating the gravity of the situation.
I reminisce about my days on the farm—the tranquility and the birdsong—I lived a poetic life. Perhaps it is time to transition into another phase of ecstasy.
(This article is published by AI with my original English writing)
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