SF Cage Match
Yesterday's meeting was an excellent one, considering not just about the big turn out in numbers, but what was shared by those who could. Being made up of mostly asian, the issue to bring up real needs among the family is hindered by unfamiliarity among friends (a process that simply requires time) and the "closed" mindsets of the chinese race.
It's just the culture I guess, here, that voicing out needs is but a sign of weakness, ignorance or inferiority (as opposed to the western culture). The "face" issue is much more predominant among friends and that may just stack up to support our current mindset.
But, we are thankful for sharing made by Robert, Reba, Daisy, Nige, John and Ban, that truly transform our usual dining experience to a spiritually meaningful evening. Those prayer requests are real and the needs, urgent.
In so doing regularly, ample opportunity presents itself to improve also in our areas of weaknesses. I sure need that! Thanks everyone.