One of the unintended benefits of a Pandemic lockdown is a priceless opportunity for reflection. And so, this is one of those opportunities taken well. The tree always fascinates me. I have often wondered why? As I thought about this during my early morning walk, the following insights were gained. The TREE is silent yet […]
Life Reflections
On Safe Distancing, Boundaries and Attachment to Things
Today, here in Singapore is the start of the third week of the Circuit Breaker requirement for people to stay at home and maintain social distancing at all levels of daily activity. There will be no socializing except with those who live in the same household. Mask is to be worn every time one gets […]
The Scare of the Crown – Reflection on the Coronavirus Pandemic
For some reason, I felt moved to jot down my reflection on the current scare brought about by the coronavirus otherwise known as COVID-19. Perhaps this will resonate with some of the readers of this blog. My initial thought was to ask why this is called a coronavirus. Corona is a Latin derived term that […]
12 Insights for Contentment
The following is a suggestion for consideration on how to gain a balanced perspective on life, one that brings inner contentment. Without integrating these insights, life will be frustratingly like a rocking chair that keeps one moving but leading nowhere. 1. Happiness comes from within It does not depend upon what happens outside. If you […]
Reflection on Thanksgiving – What I Am Thankful For
Thanksgiving is a season when families would gather and celebrate. Often the gathering is about food and more food. This is also an opportunity for many to have a reprieve from the rigors of work as the days are considered public holidays. But aside from the turkey and stuffing what do we really celebrate? Tradition […]
The Lotus of Life
The lotus has been a powerfully attractive object to me. Everywhere I go whenever I see it I tend to pause and watch it more intently. And where we are right now in our lives, the Lotus seems to be a ubiquitous sight. Here is my reflection of life-based upon the lotus: life in terms […]