Shen Nong's Words. Live in the moment until you die.

This series is a licensed collaboration and is not part of the "buy five, get one free" postcard promotion. Qing Qing De Dao X Wei Wei Dao Lai Rice paddies on the hillside White mist dissipates in the breaking dawn Egrets are playing in the water The sea breeze blows Carrying the scent of the Pacific Swaying rice stalks A golden, abundant sea The rustling of rice Is the song of the earth 🌾 I met Pei Wei when I lived in Taitung. Pei Wei is a natural farmer living on the east coast. She cultivates pure food without using fertilizers or pesticides, firmly believing that such food brings happiness to people. Every time I hear her stories about the land, I am deeply moved. Because of her, I have come to understand more profoundly that humans, whether aware or unaware, are inseparable from this land. I recall one day asking Pei Wei, "What is 'friendliness'?" Her reply then was: "For me, true friendliness is not just about being friendly to humans. True friendliness is being friendly to humans, friendly to the land, and friendly to everything in the world." At that moment, I was deeply touched. Because I knew these words were not empty. They had grown from Pei Wei's life, like a rice seedling planted in spring, steadily and tangibly. 🌾 "When I care for the land, I am also cared for by the land." One afternoon, I followed Pei Wei to inspect the irrigation channels. I walked behind her that day, watching her move along the green ridges, occasionally squatting to adjust the soil around the water outlets. "Inspecting the irrigation" is what farmers must diligently do daily, regulating the balance between water and seedlings. This balance is a law that has existed in the world since the primordial chaos of the universe. In our world, this small group of natural farmers allows this law to manifest, without interfering with nature. Watching Pei Wei inspect the fields, that day, I simply knew that there are still people in this world who maintain such a beautiful relationship with the land, and I felt a magical sense of happiness. Pei Wei said, "When I care for the land, I am also cared for by the land." This reality of working the land allows Pei Wei to feel her own vitality within this truth. At the same time, it moves us, who eat her rice, with this same authenticity. To me, Pei Wei not only cares for the land; she also inspires souls to join her in this goodness. The world is a little more beautiful because of Pei Wei's existence. 🌾 About "Shen Nong's Words" Pei Wei's words come from her most authentic experiences while working the land. Every time I hear them, it feels like the Earth Mother taps my head and pats my shoulder. Because of this, we all seriously began to record the words Pei Wei had spoken, jokingly calling them "Shen Nong's Words." Although it's a playful nickname, this term "Shen Nong" actually carries our highest respect, we who are merely "mouths," only responsible for eating. This collaboration between Qing Qing De Dao and Wei Wei Dao Lai is the first time Qing Qing De Dao has printed words not created by myself. Because I truly love them so much, I want to invite everyone to experience the beauty and strength within these words. And of course, to support the authentic lives of friendly farmers. This collection was born from a very beautiful intention, and I want to thank each of you who have read this far. Thank you for being willing to listen. No matter what, I believe we all have a lovely heart. May we meet one day in that field of the heart. 🌾 Shen Nong's Words This series features eight designs. The text is provided by Wei Wei Dao Lai, and handwritten and printed by Qing Qing De Dao. The paper is a richly textured, earthy Muffin paper. The size is postcard-sized, approximately 11x15 cm. The colors are specially selected earthy tones by Qing Qing De Dao, beautiful and sure to be loved. 🌾 As I finished writing this set of postcards, I noticed the handwriting had become a bit cute. I pondered the reason, and I think it's because the origin of these words is different from Qing Qing De Dao's usual texts, leading to a different state of mind while writing. A different state of mind results in different handwriting, which has been a wonderful experience for me. While writing these words, I once again deeply experienced the profound meaning contained within each phrase. As I put pen to paper, it felt as if they were being imprinted onto my soul, and I was still deeply moved every time. "Meeting on Earth at this moment, let us exist fully." I will cherish the beautiful encounters in my life, as they help me understand more clearly who I am. I hope that you and I can flow with the currents of life, live well, take good care of ourselves, and love this land and ourselves with a pure heart. With deepest blessings.