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Simplifying our life can be therapeutic–it presents a new viewpoint of life. “Simplicity” has conflicting meanings, depe...
30/12/2024

Simplifying our life can be therapeutic–it presents a new viewpoint of life. “Simplicity” has conflicting meanings, depending on who decodes it. To some, simplicity is splendour, purity and clarity, whereas others may hold opposing views.

Simplifying our life can be therapeutic–it presents a new viewpoint of life. “Simplicity” has conflicting meanings, depending on who decodes it. To some, simplicity is splendour, purity and clarity, whereas others may hold opposing views. To this group, it may mean inadequacy or a deficit to w...

The next time you are tempted to belittle someone, take a step back and tell yourself, “When you judge others, you do no...
14/10/2024

The next time you are tempted to belittle someone, take a step back and tell yourself, “When you judge others, you do not define them; you define yourself.”

There once lived a blind man named Jeremiah in a small town by the sea. He was well-liked and was fiercely independent. He sold souvenirs by a beachside hut which was flocked by tourists. Holidaymakers came in droves to experience the splendour of the breath-taking scenery the town offered. Every da...

I chuckle every time I am reminded of my childhood barbershop — the memory is still vivid, though 40 years have since pa...
01/08/2024

I chuckle every time I am reminded of my childhood barbershop — the memory is still vivid, though 40 years have since passed. Uncle Muthu’s “Stylo Barber” still beckons whenever I walk down memory lane...

The neon light with flickering signage emblazoned, “Salon for the Rugged Man”. It was captivating and I stood enthralled by the hoarding advertisement situated in the high-end shopping complex. A wave of emotions swept through me as I began visualising the barbershop in Redhill estate where I gr...

“Words have a magical power. They can either bring the greatest happiness or the deepest despair.” The next time, before...
17/05/2024

“Words have a magical power. They can either bring the greatest happiness or the deepest despair.” The next time, before you speak ill of a person, bear in mind that it can ruin a person. Consider the aftermaths of your words before you spit them out.

There once lived a grumpy man, Tom, who felt he could get away with whatever he did. Being obnoxious, he quarrelled with everyone as he went about his daily activities. One day, he argued with his neighbour, Jerry over a trivial incident: Jerry’s dog had aggressively barked at him when he went for...

We should not form an opinion on someone based on what is seen on the surface. When we delve into the subject, it may be...
12/03/2024

We should not form an opinion on someone based on what is seen on the surface. When we delve into the subject, it may be different from what was expected.

“Dad, the trees are moving behind us!” cried the 20-year-old youth. The father smiled at his son and patted him on the shoulder. The duo were travelling on a train. A group of executives sitting opposite them looked at the youth with pity and felt sorry for the youth’s childish behaviour. Sudd...

We did not concur with Miss Rita’s justification; we empathised with Stanley who ended up the scapegoat to our antics...
25/01/2024

We did not concur with Miss Rita’s justification; we empathised with Stanley who ended up the scapegoat to our antics...

The year was 1979; I was in primary 4, enrolled in a school in Bukit Merah estate in Singapore. It was an era where the adage, “spare the rod and spoil the child”, was steadfastly advocated in most homes and schools. Our favourite English lesson was over and soon, the dreaded Mathematics class w...

Whether you need to ace the presentation, give a wedding toast, impress a client, or astound a date, a quick browse thro...
02/01/2024

Whether you need to ace the presentation, give a wedding toast, impress a client, or astound a date, a quick browse through our “Good to Know” series may just “Save the Day” and liken you to a repository of information.

There is a correlation between increasing your vocabulary and the ability to communicate more effectively with the world around you, subtly opening up your perspectives and ways of interaction. In our daily lives, we may have come across terms which are good to know but would have overlooked as we a...

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