KAN: I Want To Devote This Thank You Note To The Followers

Usually, for previous occasions, I prepared my thank you notes in advance, thanking everyone, from liondance troupe to singers, to the fellowship, to all clients in general. This time round, because of the very, very hectic schedule (thank you for your amazing faith and support -- we had the most number of new collections blessed this 26 June), I didn't get to do so.

And perhaps it is meant to be. I want to devote this thank you note to the followers. You are my wonderful clients, and faithful guardians of the Lotus faith. You are golden, and it is beyond what Lotus collections you have -- some of you just started with your first Lotus Ring, or how much you have invested in your Lotus treasures -- for we all know that there are others who have spent way more (congratulations to these blessed clients), or how long you have been with the Lotus -- I got to know some of you for only a couple of months!

Follower's collections are specially reblessed, separately.

It is your heart. Oh yes, getting very cheesy here. But some classics tell the simplest truth. You have the great capacity to recognize and embrace the faith of the Lotus, and the genuine sincerity to spread something you find beneficial and to be proud of. And you share your love with actions of generosity. We came together for sessions after sessions of learning and discussion, we debated and ironed out issues, coming to a consensus on how best to deliver a most amazing 10th anniversary celebration. You devoted your valuable time, you bought supper (and drinks!) for each other. You stood out there for a greater cause, you unleashed your passion to inspire the people around you, you lifted the futures of others directly.

Thank you Pook and Jasmine. You took up the baton to coordinate and accommodate the fellowship. You are unwavering, with all your grace and composure. You faced and surmounted challenges that would have derailed the faith of many -- you and I have seen those who have buckled and turned to an isolated and narrow path. You strengthened and protected the fellowship. I thank you for your strength

Thank you Aloysius and Diana. You brought joy to all who came. And you have always been the committed spreader of the Lotus faith. You hold nothing back in sharing your passion and own experiences to others stepping into the Lotus. I thank you for your passion.

Thank you Tieng Soon and Serene. We look up to you. You have been most generous in sharing your exciting tale with the Lotus, your recommendations on collections, your knowledge. We have braced waves together before. We have been steadfast against selfish manipulators. I thank you for your loyalty.

Thank you Angeline. You came back for the celebration. You shared your belief and faith for the Lotus to so, so many people, even though you just landed in Singapore. I thank you for your faith.

Thank you Shienli, Ivy, Daphne, Priscella. You learned with enthusiasm and spoke to the guests on that day with such gusto. I walked by the galleries and I was drawn to your voices. I thank you for your enthusiasm.

Thank you Yvonne and Ray. Thank you for joining the fellowship. You might find us a crazy and zealous bunch, initially. But the energies do not lie. And you have felt it. I thank you for your courage.

Let's celebrate this coming Friday [we had a thank-you-dinner the very Friday after the anniversary].

-- Kan Ying Loong, Executive Director

[first posted on 28 June 2016, here: https://www.facebook.com/yingloong.kan/posts/1147117105360166]