Disaster
How to survive a disaster
有時災難並不是好像電影般，要一下子逃生，有些災難是漫長而煎熬的。
那麼，我們要怎樣生活下去？
Real life disasters aren’t like the ones in movies. They don’t end in two hours. Often, real life disasters are long and torturous.
So, how do we get through them?
前路漫漫，記得經常閱讀、定期排便、好好照顧自己
The road ahead is long and difficult.
Read often, poop regularly and take care of yourself each day
經過上年的社會運動，我總期待很快會有轟烈或完美的結局。但其實前面的路還是很長，而且還是有很多令人沮喪的事。漫長的路很難計畫，但每天可以做的是保持健康的身體、健康的頭腦和情緒、多看書、了解身邊的事、每天去大便。
小孩見到獨角獸的彩色大便，就給他一個大拇指，然後他們繼續上路去。
Since last year’s protests, I’ve always been waiting for a dramatic, happy ending, where the good guys win and the bad guys lose. But in reality, the road ahead is still long and difficult.
It’s hard to plan ahead when things change all the time, but what we can do is take care of ourselves every day. Stay healthy, read often, learn as much as you can about the world, and poop daily.
The kid gives the unicorn a thumbs up for his rainbow poop. Then together, they continue on their journey.
有時我們需要一點幽默才能繼續撐下去
Sometimes we need a bit of humour to stay afloat
如果想在災難之中生存，我們不能只是積極樂觀，因為有時現實太殘忍，樂觀只會令我們更加失望。到了這個時候，我們唯有取笑自己，用創意、用幽默、無聊、誇張的方法去面對。雖然幽默未必做到什麼實際的東西，但它能幫我們撐下去。
香港人的一些幽默，好像食字、改圖、行為藝術、漫畫等等，都是源於一些困難或無奈，但它同時也幫我們渡過很多困難呢。
If you want to survive a disaster, you can’t be positive and optimistic all the time. Sometimes reality is too cruel and optimism will only bring more disappointment. When that happens, the only thing we can do is to make fun of ourselves! In times of disaster we are forced to be creative, humorous, and silly! Humour may not cure the common cold (or covid19), but it can keep us afloat.
Hong Kong has been through a lot. But out of the disaster has come humour in the form of comics, videos, performance art, graffiti, books, music and more!
在最黑暗的時候，不要害怕分享自己的東西。儘管可能很微小，但它會在最黑暗的時候閃耀……
In the darkest times, don’t be afraid to share what you have. Though it may be little, it will shine through the darkness…
世界很黑暗的時候，會覺得很無助，好像自己沒有什麼可以幫忙的。
不過今年我學習到的，就是儘管分享你有的東西吧，不管它好像很微小。
寫一張明信片，簽一個聯署，send 一個whatsapp, 送一個口罩，都是一點點的光。我喜歡畫畫，就可以畫畫。希望它們也成為一點點的光。
When the world seems dark, I often feel helpless. There’s not much to do.
But this year I learned that, even if what you have to share is tiny, share it anyway!
Write a postcard, sign a petition. Send a WhatsApp. Give away a face mask. It might be a tiny act, but it’s a flicker of light in the darkness. I can’t do much, but I can draw! And I hope my drawings will shine through the darkness.
栽培一顆強壯的心，不會因仇恨而腐爛，但留空間讓上帝決定何時發怒
Grow a strong heart that doesn’t rot from hate, but leaves room for God’s wrath
一直以來很少畫「壞人」或者「敵人」，因為生活裡面沒有什麼特別壞事。但這兩年發生了很多不公義的事，要學習用什麼態度去面對不公義和仇恨。
畫裡面有一條邪惡的大蛇，但小朋友仍然好努力的去種一棵健康強壯的樹。有一天，閃電擊中了樹枝，樹枝這樣就插死了大蛇。
自己也要培養一個強壯的心，不讓它給憎恨蠶食。要小心去分辨對錯，努力去做對的事。控制不到的事，就留空間讓神出手吧。
We’ve never drawn “bad guys” much in our illustrations. But there’s been a lot of unjust things going on in our city, and now we need to learn how to deal with injustice and revenge.
In this picture, there’s an evil snake but the boy still tries his best to grow a strong tree. One day, lightning strikes the tree. The branch breaks and is able to stab and kill the snake.
I’m also trying to grow a strong heart and trying to make sure it doesn’t rot from hate. I’m learning to discern right from wrong and to do the right thing. What I can’t control… Well, then I’ll just have to leave room for God’s wrath.
看更多：羅馬書 12:14-21
Read more: Romans 12:14-21
不要妒忌那些有錢的惡人，而要善待那些一無所有的人
Don’t envy the wicked who prosper, but be kind to those who have none
不知道為什麼惡人的生活總是過得很好，令人很妒忌。世界真不公平！
不過，我也會想，就是因為世界不公平，我們才更加要幫助生活缺少的人。
不知道惡人會不會妒忌我們這些互相幫助的小市民呢？
It’s easy to be envious of the wicked who are rich. The world is so unfair!
But sometimes I think, it’s because the world is so unfair, that we need to help those in need. It’s a privilege to be able to give.
And it’s fun to think that the wicked might be envious of us helping each other out!
看更多：詩篇 37:7
Read more: Psalms 37:7
信心是在我們看不清的時候，依然捉緊我們的盼望。 在最嚴酷的冬天裡抱著信心！
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we can’t see. Have faith during the harshest winters!
小孩和黑熊在大風雪中，除了白色的雪，什麼也看不到。不過他們竟然可以畫到鬱金香。這是因為他們不需要親眼見到真實的鬱金香，只需要在腦海中見到春天的風景，就可以把鬱金香畫出來了。
信心就是：雖然現在肉眼看不到春天，但我們相信它會來臨。我們要抱緊信心，才可以渡過嚴寒。
The boy and the bear are painting a tulip, even though they are in the middle of a giant snowstorm and they can’t see anything but snow. But they don’t have to see an actual tulip before they can paint one, because they can see a tulip in their minds, sprouting from the ground when spring comes.
Faith is the same. Even though we can’t see spring right now, we believe it will come. And we need hold onto faith so that we can get though the winter!
看更多：希伯來書11
Read more: Hebrews 11
當我不知道應該說什麼的時候，你已在聆聽
Even when I’m at a loss for words, I know you are listening
有些時刻，想說也說不出話來，只是隱若感受到，有一些苦在心底慢慢累積。找不到形容詞去描繪當下的感受，也分辨不到那刻的思緒。想找到一個出口，卻很迷茫……
這棵樹卻在我還未開口的時候，已經明白，已經聆聽。安靜在樹下，默言無聲，然後眼淚一點一點流下來，緩緩地，心再次甦醒。
這就是我的禱告。
Sometimes there are things I can’t put into words. They are things I can kind of feel, and kind of can’t… They are heart aches that accumulate inside of me. I can’t describe them, and I can’t exactly grasp those fleeting thoughts. I try to say something, but words come out jumbled.
Before I open my mouth, this tree already understands and is here to listen. I stand quietly under the tree and tears fall down drop by drop. Slowly, my heart awakens.
This is my prayer.
在最黑暗的夜裡唱一首老歌，願那些聆聽的人得到安慰
Sing an old song into the darkest night, and may those listening be comforted
在畫這張畫的時候，想起我之前看過的一部電影，在二戰期間，有幾個人在晚上喝醉了，為了保命，訛稱參加了讀書會，書本卻也意外地陪伴了他們這段艱苦歲月。縱使活動受限制，衣食短缺，人的心還是會不忘追求美……
當災難遲遲不肯離去，有什麼可以支撐彼此的心？也許是一首大家都熟悉的老歌……雖然只可以在夜裡悄悄的唱出來，但……但願聽到的心靈都得到安慰。
When I drew this picture, a movie I watched earlier came to mind. The movie was set during world war 2. One night, a group of people got drunk, and to survive, they pretended to be part of a book club. Surprisingly, reading books together got them through those hard times.
When normal activities are restricted, and there is a shortage of food and supplies, people still pursue goodness. How do people support each other when disaster is here to stay? It might be by listening to a familiar song - one that can only be sung quietly at night. May all those listening be comforted.
不用害怕、用很多毛毯蓋著自己
Keep calm and cover yourself with lots of blankets
偶爾會突然感到很不安、好像一些很可怕的事情會發生！這個時刻，可以試試開冷氣，然後蓋上很多很多被子！
除了感受到溫暖、還有被子剛好的重量，溫柔的包裹著身體，好像可以令一顆心安定一點。外面風大雨大，偶然也想回到小時候的狀態，好好被毛公仔和被子包圍著，然後有溫暖的聲音，輕輕跟你說聲晚安、發一個甜甜的夢。
Sometimes I suddenly feel worried, like something horrible is going to happen! When this happens, you can try turning on the air conditioning, and then crawling under lots of blankets!
Apart from feeling the warmth and weight of the blankets, they also hold you like a cocoon, calming your heart.
When there’s a storm outside, I like to remember when I was a kid, surrounded by stuffed animals and blankets. A gentle voice would say to me: good night, sleep tight, and sweet dreams...
種點東西，看看它每天的成長
Plant something and watch it grow every day
在一個混亂、不合常理、瘋狂的世代，可以看著一植物，緩緩地生長，見証大自然的奇妙力量，是一件令我很安心的事。提醒我這個世界還有一種力量是我不能理解、超越想像又每天發生的。
這個世界，最美的，還是大自然，不是人工製造的東西，每一顆樹，都是獨一無二，平凡卻奇妙。有時候我們活在石屎森林太久，被太多大樓大廈阻擋了我們的視線，可能連想像力也不知不覺間被偷走。一起來回到最原始的基本步，靜靜細看一棵小草，可能會有新的發現。
In the midst of a confusing, unreasonable and crazy world, I like to watch a plant grow slowly. Witnessing the power of nature is comforting. It reminds me that there’s some sort of power I can’t explain - something unimaginable that happens daily.
The most beautiful thing in this world is not anything man made, but, nature. Every tree is unique - maybe ordinary, but still amazing.
Sometimes living in the concrete jungle for too long takes away your imagination. Let’s try something simple... Quietly watch a small plant grow. Maybe we’ll discover something new!
保護比自己小的人，並知道你會被一些更大的東西保護
Protect those smaller than you and know that you are protected by something bigger than yourself
有時候，忘記自己可能是最好的一件事。當危難來臨，專注去保護身邊的人，會忘了恐懼、忘了不知所措，因為在那一刻，有一些東西比自己安危更重要的事。當你追尋一些比自己更大的事，心會變得更加廣闊。而我相信，天父是看顧的，縱使我們看不見衪，但衪都在的。
Sometimes forgetting yourself is a good thing. During a disaster, when we focus on protecting others - we often forget our own fears. We forget that we’re small and helpless and that we don’t know what to do. At that moment, something else becomes more important. When we care about the world around us, our hearts grow bigger. I believe that our heavenly father protects us as well. Even if we don’t see Him, He’s there.
煮一些簡單、溫暖和美味的食物…… 更重要的是，分享它！
Cook something simple, warm and deliciousAnd more importantly, SHARE it!
溫暖的食物本身就有一種魔力，能喚醒兒時美好的回憶，能提供能量、溫暖人心。而通常最美味的往往不是貴價的食物，而是用簡單日常的材料，加上少許耐心，一點調味，就可以製作出令人飽足的美食。而其中一個最重要的元素，是和別人分享，和喜愛的人一起食東西，什麼都倍感美好。在難過的歲月，不妨試試親手煮一些簡單的東西，為身邊的人帶來力量。
Warm food is magical. It brings us back to our childhood. It gives us energy and warmth. The best kind of food isn’t expensive. Instead it’s made from simple everyday ingredients. Add a bit of patience and seasoning, and you have a delicious meal.
One of the most important elements of food, is sharing it with others. Anything shared with people you like tastes a lot better! During difficult times, try cooking something simple! May it bring strength to the people around you.
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