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allow her to place her feet flat on the floor when on the bed. There was just enough space around her bed to walk around. There was no air conditioner in her room. Inside kuit there was only dim light from the light over the door. Khun Yay's room was dark and only street-light penetrated through the windows, leaving the room quiet and restful for meditation. Khun Yay was disciplined in every daily activity. She was careful about everything she used. She was cautious when using tap water and tried to economise as much as she could. Rinsing her face and mouth gently, no water ever splashed wasted around the basin always leaving it clean and shiny. Khun Yay remained uncommonly diligent and healthy even as a senior citizen. Although she was close to her eighty-third year, she looked so energetic, fresh and enthusiastic. Even when she was tired she wouldn't nap during the day. Khun Yay appreciated silence and tranquillity while mediating. If there was any noise, she would ask what caused it or simply open her eyes. Normally, Khun Yay tried to do everything herself. She felt she was imposing on others if they had to help her with personal tasks. People could feel thankfulness whenever they served her. She expressed it through her eyes and what she said. Even when served water, she said "sadhu!" Normally, Khun Yay was hesitant to bother anyone. When she visited someone's house, she whispered to her main attendant Khun Areepan Treeanusorn. "Are we imposing on them?" Areepan replied "No, they want to make merit with you."