I think I’ve been following along with you for about 6-7 wonderful years now, touched by your music and words through socials and song. This year has been hectic for me and I’ve somehow, completely missed this tragedy that happened to you. I grieve for you after reading this yet I am touched by your utter perseverance despite this - I have always admired that about you, and in a season in my life in which I don’t find that always easy, reading this has encouraged me too to persevere. You’re truly wonderful and I pray you continue to grow from what’s happened and find joy in things, despite what the circumstances may be. You’re awesome Anson! Merry Christmas ❤️
I’ve finished reading your article, and I’m truly grateful that you were able to share so openly with us the little details of your life—its pain, and its joy. I was so happy to see you in Hyde Park this May; it was also the first time I felt that you were like a friend ❤️. What I never expected was that right after I made the decision to give up my job in the UK and return home, you announced your China tour. After seeing you in so many countries across Europe over the past few years, I never imagined I would have the chance to see you in my own country. The feeling is indescribably magical.
Life after returning home has become calm and repetitive, and time seems to be passing faster and faster. The days used to feel like riding a bicycle—pedaling slowly, swaying a little, taking in the scenery. Now they feel like rushing through one subway stop after another, occasionally looking up only to see billboards endlessly sliding backward.
When I scroll through my phone album, I realize how much less I travel now. In many ways, I’m deeply grateful to you. If it hadn’t been for your 2024 European tour, I would never have been brave enough to follow you across six countries, watching your shows while traveling at the same time. Looking back, those were incredibly beautiful days—so many places, so many new experiences, so many people met. When I was younger, I believed that as I grew older, I would naturally meet more friends and go to more places. I think I longed so much for distant places back then because, to me, “far away” also meant freedom.
I also remember a time when a friend asked me what it was like living in Beijing. I said, “Beijing is huge, but my life is very small.” After hanging up, a sentence suddenly came to mind: life feels like jumping from one well to another. Busyness itself limits the scope of our movement. Of course, there are chances to travel, and of course, there are moments when we see breathtaking landscapes—but those grand joys appear far too infrequently.
Most of the time, all I can record is the life right in front of me—the streets I walk every day. Yet strangely enough, it’s precisely these everyday records that make me feel that I am truly alive.
We will reach the mountaintop. When we’re there, we should breathe deeply and remember that moment of happiness and freedom. But we can’t live on the mountaintop forever. There will always be times when we have to go back down—and then, another mountain awaits. That’s why learning how to live at the foot of the mountain matters even more. I used to believe that only life on the mountaintop counted as “life.” But when I look at the sunsets, sunrises, skies, trees, and cats in my photo album, and at the steadily growing number of books on my shelves, I suddenly feel at ease. If life is destined to be a grand series of disappointments, then I choose to hold on to freedom in its smallest units—living in the present, recording life, doing trivial things one by one, and trying to capture every beautiful moment.
2026 is almost here. I don’t know whether the new year will be lively or quiet, joyful or sorrowful. Facing this uncertainty, I no longer feel anxious, because I know that I will always encounter moments that make life worth continuing.
I love your conclusion. It’s such a simple, potent truth. It’s also one that allows you to experience life for all the beauty it holds… like a kaleidoscope. Thank you for putting in so much effort into your music, and I hope you have a great Christmas Anson!💛❄️
Reading this felt like watching a short film of your year. Even though I’ve witnessed almost every moment online or offline, I still truly cherish the chance to read your inner thoughts. The fire was merciless, its destructive power is unimaginable, but perhaps it’s still the same truth: the universe takes us to where we need to be, and in losing, we also gain. We allow everything to happen. At this moment, nothing feels more important than wanting to give you a hug🫂
I’m so glad I was able to join the two China tours. It was exhausting for me, yet it also brought an unprecedented sense of happiness. Since the release of your new album and Christmas songs, they’ve been all I’ve listened to. Every time I listened to them, I feel a tiny new nuance, a fresh little emotion. It’s been five years since I first heard your music in the winter of 2020, and my love for them has never diminished, in fact, it has only grown stronger.
I want to share something that happened to me this year! I finally underwent surgery to address a problem that had been with me for over a decade. (It’s not completely over yet, but at least I’m on the path.) Regarding it, I’ve gone from feeling shame to complete acceptance, from being afraid to face the discomfort in my body to handling it properly. I’ve never felt so clearly that every part of my body needs full care and attention. Over this year, I’ve developed a deeper self-awareness. Of course, there are still many moments when I feel anxious, lost... especially my job. At those times, I read the article “some things I have learned” again and again and some other books, after that I felt much better.
In 2025, we’ve faced setbacks and also felt joy, reshaping ourselves along the way. No matter what, the new year is coming, and I’m looking forward to seeing we could still enjoy all of these experiences and touch so many joyful moments! Wishing you a Happy New Year 2026 in advance!❤️
Im really glad you enjoyed your stay in Europe. I am also from Europe so… Love your 2 new Christmas songs and the new album is amazing too. I’m very sorry about the fire but I’m really glad you are doing better. You are such a breath of fresh air on the internet and your humour is unmatched. LOTS OF LOVE. Keep creating amazing music ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think I’ve been following along with you for about 6-7 wonderful years now, touched by your music and words through socials and song. This year has been hectic for me and I’ve somehow, completely missed this tragedy that happened to you. I grieve for you after reading this yet I am touched by your utter perseverance despite this - I have always admired that about you, and in a season in my life in which I don’t find that always easy, reading this has encouraged me too to persevere. You’re truly wonderful and I pray you continue to grow from what’s happened and find joy in things, despite what the circumstances may be. You’re awesome Anson! Merry Christmas ❤️
Merry Christmas!!
I’ve finished reading your article, and I’m truly grateful that you were able to share so openly with us the little details of your life—its pain, and its joy. I was so happy to see you in Hyde Park this May; it was also the first time I felt that you were like a friend ❤️. What I never expected was that right after I made the decision to give up my job in the UK and return home, you announced your China tour. After seeing you in so many countries across Europe over the past few years, I never imagined I would have the chance to see you in my own country. The feeling is indescribably magical.
Life after returning home has become calm and repetitive, and time seems to be passing faster and faster. The days used to feel like riding a bicycle—pedaling slowly, swaying a little, taking in the scenery. Now they feel like rushing through one subway stop after another, occasionally looking up only to see billboards endlessly sliding backward.
When I scroll through my phone album, I realize how much less I travel now. In many ways, I’m deeply grateful to you. If it hadn’t been for your 2024 European tour, I would never have been brave enough to follow you across six countries, watching your shows while traveling at the same time. Looking back, those were incredibly beautiful days—so many places, so many new experiences, so many people met. When I was younger, I believed that as I grew older, I would naturally meet more friends and go to more places. I think I longed so much for distant places back then because, to me, “far away” also meant freedom.
I also remember a time when a friend asked me what it was like living in Beijing. I said, “Beijing is huge, but my life is very small.” After hanging up, a sentence suddenly came to mind: life feels like jumping from one well to another. Busyness itself limits the scope of our movement. Of course, there are chances to travel, and of course, there are moments when we see breathtaking landscapes—but those grand joys appear far too infrequently.
Most of the time, all I can record is the life right in front of me—the streets I walk every day. Yet strangely enough, it’s precisely these everyday records that make me feel that I am truly alive.
We will reach the mountaintop. When we’re there, we should breathe deeply and remember that moment of happiness and freedom. But we can’t live on the mountaintop forever. There will always be times when we have to go back down—and then, another mountain awaits. That’s why learning how to live at the foot of the mountain matters even more. I used to believe that only life on the mountaintop counted as “life.” But when I look at the sunsets, sunrises, skies, trees, and cats in my photo album, and at the steadily growing number of books on my shelves, I suddenly feel at ease. If life is destined to be a grand series of disappointments, then I choose to hold on to freedom in its smallest units—living in the present, recording life, doing trivial things one by one, and trying to capture every beautiful moment.
2026 is almost here. I don’t know whether the new year will be lively or quiet, joyful or sorrowful. Facing this uncertainty, I no longer feel anxious, because I know that I will always encounter moments that make life worth continuing.
I hope you will too ❤️
Thank you!!
I love your conclusion. It’s such a simple, potent truth. It’s also one that allows you to experience life for all the beauty it holds… like a kaleidoscope. Thank you for putting in so much effort into your music, and I hope you have a great Christmas Anson!💛❄️
Thank you!!! You too!!
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Reading this felt like watching a short film of your year. Even though I’ve witnessed almost every moment online or offline, I still truly cherish the chance to read your inner thoughts. The fire was merciless, its destructive power is unimaginable, but perhaps it’s still the same truth: the universe takes us to where we need to be, and in losing, we also gain. We allow everything to happen. At this moment, nothing feels more important than wanting to give you a hug🫂
I’m so glad I was able to join the two China tours. It was exhausting for me, yet it also brought an unprecedented sense of happiness. Since the release of your new album and Christmas songs, they’ve been all I’ve listened to. Every time I listened to them, I feel a tiny new nuance, a fresh little emotion. It’s been five years since I first heard your music in the winter of 2020, and my love for them has never diminished, in fact, it has only grown stronger.
I want to share something that happened to me this year! I finally underwent surgery to address a problem that had been with me for over a decade. (It’s not completely over yet, but at least I’m on the path.) Regarding it, I’ve gone from feeling shame to complete acceptance, from being afraid to face the discomfort in my body to handling it properly. I’ve never felt so clearly that every part of my body needs full care and attention. Over this year, I’ve developed a deeper self-awareness. Of course, there are still many moments when I feel anxious, lost... especially my job. At those times, I read the article “some things I have learned” again and again and some other books, after that I felt much better.
In 2025, we’ve faced setbacks and also felt joy, reshaping ourselves along the way. No matter what, the new year is coming, and I’m looking forward to seeing we could still enjoy all of these experiences and touch so many joyful moments! Wishing you a Happy New Year 2026 in advance!❤️
Thank you soooooo much!!! :) I’m glad to hear you got through your surgery!
Im really glad you enjoyed your stay in Europe. I am also from Europe so… Love your 2 new Christmas songs and the new album is amazing too. I’m very sorry about the fire but I’m really glad you are doing better. You are such a breath of fresh air on the internet and your humour is unmatched. LOTS OF LOVE. Keep creating amazing music ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! :)
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