Every person is born with a biological blueprint that helps shape who we become. But life is not only determined by our beginnings. Along the journey, we encounter choices, challenges, unexpected turns, and moments that test our strength.
To me, fate is not a fixed destination. It is a living episode — a continuing story that gives us opportunities to choose how we respond. We can choose to improve, to learn, to contribute, or we can choose to give up. The meaning of our existence comes from the choices we make and the values we leave behind.
One of my deepest wishes is to preserve the continuity of knowledge, experiences, and memories. A person's life is not only measured by achievements or possessions, but also by the lessons learned, the struggles overcome, and the wisdom shared with others.
My own journey has reminded me many times that life is precious. I was born with the umbilical cord around my neck, yet I survived. Many years later, I faced a serious health challenge with chronic subdural hematoma and underwent brain surgery. Looking back, I feel grateful that I recovered under almost ideal conditions. These experiences strengthened my desire to continue learning, to appreciate each day, and to share what I have experienced.
The people around me have also inspired me. Seeing my former classmates continue to pursue their passions after decades of life experience has given me encouragement and motivation.
Dr. James Hung, an eye specialist and author, has shown that professional knowledge and lifelong learning can continue beyond retirement. James Wong Jim, a music producer, lyricist, and songwriter, has demonstrated the power of creativity and passion throughout life. Philip Chan Yan Kin, a police superintendent, film producer, and author, has reminded me that one person's experiences can become valuable stories for future generations.
Their journeys remind me that age should not be the end of curiosity or contribution. Instead, it can be a new chapter.
I would like to leave my stories behind not because my life is extraordinary, but because every life carries lessons worth remembering. My experiences with family, friendship, health, challenges, technology, and personal growth are pieces of a larger human story.
Perhaps these stories may encourage someone else to keep learning, keep improving, and keep moving forward.
This is my reason for writing.
This is my reason for leaving my stories behind.
为什么我要留下我的故事
每个人来到这个世界，都带着属于自己的生命蓝图。然而，真正塑造我们的，不只是与生俱来的条件，更是人生旅途中所经历的一切——选择、挑战、挫折，以及一次次重新站起来的机会。
我相信，命运并不是早已写好的剧本，而是一段不断展开的人生旅程。每一天，我们都在面对不同的选择：是继续学习、不断进步、乐于分享，还是选择放弃、停滞不前。人生的意义，往往就在这些选择之中。
我一直希望，能够把自己的知识、经验和人生体会留下来，延续下去。一个人的价值，不只是拥有过什么，而是经历了什么、学到了什么，又能把什么留给下一代。
回顾自己的一生，我深深感受到生命的珍贵。
听母亲说，我出生时脐带缠绕着脖子，幸运地平安来到这个世界。多年以后，我又经历了慢性硬脑膜下血肿，接受了脑部手术，并且几乎完全康复。每一次与生命擦肩而过，都让我更加珍惜今天，也更加相信，只要还活着，就应该继续学习、继续成长、继续分享。
我的同学们，也不断给我启发和动力。
Dr. James Hung 医生不仅是一位眼科专科医生，也是一位作家；黄霑（James Wong Jim）以音乐、歌词和创作，为无数人留下经典作品；陈欣健先生从警队高级警司，到电影制作人、演员和作家，始终不断挑战自己，丰富人生。
他们让我明白，年龄并不是停止学习和贡献社会的理由。相反，人生到了这个阶段，更拥有丰富的阅历，可以把经验化为智慧，把故事留给后来的人。
我想留下这些故事，并不是因为我的人生特别传奇，而是因为我相信，每一个平凡的人生，都有值得记录、值得分享的价值。
这些故事，也许记录着家庭、友情、健康、逆境、科技，以及退休后的新探索；也许，它们能够鼓励某一个正在人生路上的人，继续勇敢前行。
如果我的经历，能够让未来的孩子、孙辈，甚至陌生的读者，从中获得一点启发、一点勇气、一点温暖，那么，这本回忆录便已经实现了它的意义。
这，就是我写作的原因。
也是我为什么想把自己的故事，留在人间。
