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A Little Boy’s Ingenuity

December 22, 2021

A little boy walked into a convenience store. With a look of confidence, he carried a wooden carton over to the telephone which was attached to the wall. It was beyond his reach. He excitedly climbed onto the carton. As soon as he could reach the phone, he dialled a number. The store owner was […]

Finding Happiness in a Balloon

November 19, 2021

A group of people enrolled in a self-enrichment course to find happiness in life. Does it sound odd that one has to enrol in a course to achieve happiness? However, they are not the only ones with such pursuance. All of us are searching for happiness in one way or another – undoubtedly, it is […]

Laugh Your Head Off

October 12, 2021

We all can attest to feeling rejuvenated after watching Mr Bean or some light-hearted movies. We may feel defeated by life’s struggle; however, watching a comedy, so effortlessly lifts our sagging spirits. There is some scientific truth in the much oft-used cliche, “Laughter is the best medicine”. Studies show that laughter triggers the release of […]

“Cliché: Love It or Loathe It”

July 17, 2021

In our daily conversation, we may have heard people say, “Aiyoh, not that cliché again!” A cliché is a frequently used term; but what do we really mean by cliché? A cliché (pronounced Klee -Shey) is an expression which was thought-provoking when first coined but soon became an overkill. People overused them and it ended a […]

7 Ways to Improve Ourselves

June 19, 2021

Do you aspire to improve yourself? Life’s experiences teach us many Truths — they’re in our hearts and we need not go searching for them. The points I am giving is nothing new — however, it may prompt you and reinforce the beliefs you already holdfast. There is already a trove of treasure within us […]

Sylvester Stallone… Eye of the Tiger

May 2, 2021

“We are stronger when we are given love; when we put emotions on the line; know that we are the timeless ones.” The lyrics of “Meet Me Halfway” resonated on air. It rekindled great nostalgia as I was teleported back to the ’80s. Sylvester Stallone has the knack for making the ordinary into something spectacular. […]

Change Your Vision

April 19, 2021

There once lived a wealthy merchant who owned a resort in the touristy town. He had enough of worldly possession but lived with constant pain. He suffered from a severe eye ailment which caused him much pain and discomfort. He consulted the best physicians but it was to no avail. Finally, he was recommended a […]

Education Does Not Always Mean Good Judgement

April 1, 2021

Leonard owned a push-cart stall by the roadside where he sold “Leo’s Burger”. As he was illiterate, he did not read the newspaper. He also did not listen to the radio as he was hard of hearing. And when his eyes became weak, he stopped watching television as well. Leonard’s life revolved around his stall; […]

Eight Things You Should Observe In A Gym

March 22, 2021

A gym membership used to be exclusively for the “Atas” (rich and snobbish). But not anymore –there is no dearth of gymnasium. They have sprouted throughout our Lion City and have become affordable to the common man. We are spoilt for choice and can even find a 24-hour gym in the heartland. Not surprisingly, many […]