Heart to Heart ~ Teresa Hsu

My tribute to Teresa Hsu   

7 July 1898 - 7 Dec 2011 (Aged 113)

Shantou, Empire of China

Social worker, Yoga teacher, Nurse (retired)

Buddhist/Roman Catholic
'Mother Teresa' of Singapore

It was truly an honour to have not just been in her presence, but see her world from her eyes through her sittings, laughters, heartful outreach ~ humility, selflessness, detachment, mastery.

Studying nursing at 40s, meditates at 4am, practicing yoga from 60s till her last breathe. 

What a woman! A true quiet saint who worked with her will and manifestation.

She had a mission & she said she will not let anyone go hungry ~ in poverty, hunger, or warmth.

This was her promise. "As long as it's within my power, I will see that nobody should eat grass." 

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Heart to Heart  Announcement This is to inform all friends, supporters, donors, volunteers, and well-wishers of Heart To Heart that Sister Teresa passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 7, December 2011.  In accordance with her wish to depart quietly and peacefully, and her instructions not to make any announcement in the news media, as well as not to conduct or perform any rituals or ceremonies that will cause disturbance and inconvenience to others, she was cremated on the same day.  She has further instructed that no claim be made of her ash by whosoever. I have duly carried out her instructions, and respected her wishes.  It is hoped that all friends, supporters, donors, volunteers, and well-wishers respect her wishes too, so that she can rest in peace. Sharana RAO

Her features:

National Library Singapore Infopedia

TedxWomen ~ Voices of the Ages: 

TEDxSingapore

Wikipedia

Yahoo! SIngapore ~ Inspiring People Column

Her homes and work:

Friends of the Needy, Hongkong, 1923

Welfare Resthome, 1965

Home for the Aged Sick

Heart to Heart

- Helps 13 single elderly folks and four needy families in Singapore. 

- Provides basic food and money for rent, utilities, travel and companionship.

- Donates money to help in the care of 47 visually-impaired children and teenagers in Ho Chi Minh.

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I like this excerpt sourced from yahoo: Yahoo! SIngapore ~ Inspiring People Column

Committed to serving others

Currently, she also travels overseas occasionally to share her experiences with others.

Rao, who has known Hsu for nearly 40 years since he first met her when he volunteered at her old folks' home in 1972, described Hsu as a "very loving, hearty and wise soul (with) an enormous amount of compassion and love for the poor and needy".

"Her heart always goes to the poor and suffering," he said. "It's a great blessing and joy to be in her presence and (I'm) always learning from her. (She has) so much experience, wisdom and always sharing her 'hahaha' recipe." (The recipe refers to Hsu's advice to people to lead a happy life.)

Teresa Hsu with friend and co-worker Sharana Rao, who is now a full-time volunteer with Heart-to-Heart. (Image …

After a lifetime of placing the needs of others before herself, is Hsu ever tempted to sit back and enjoy her golden years?

No, she stressed. "No temptation can come into my house. I have work to do, I am not diverted."

She hopes this is a lesson that future generations will learn and remember.

Her message to young people today: "Go all out to help those who don't have the basic needs. See that nobody needs to go hungry."