The value of an “old friendship” from school days is the best. Why? Because it is a pure and innocent childhood friendship. The reason why I am quite excited is because of the upcoming joint 60th birthday bash with my ex-classmates, for the very first time on August 3, 2019, at The Marriott’s in Singapore. …
You may wonder why I am always talking about friendships. Perhaps the main reason why I value friendships is that I was not allowed to make any friends when I was growing up. The handful of friends whom I was allowed to keep was on condition that they come to my house. I was not …
I believe that the single most important key to happiness is….gratitude. It is true that happy people will focus on what they have but unhappy people will always focus on what is missing in their lives. They are forever unhappy with their lot in life. The grass is always greener and they will be envious …
I believe in the power of friendship and that no man is an island. There is always a reason why and how we meet one another in different stages of our lives to form friendships. Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends for it is one of God’s best gifts to mankind. …
Thomas Gilovich, a psychology professor at the university, has revealed that people experience the same amount of happiness when making a purchase they want and when they travel. And here’s the important bit, while the happiness you derive from a purchase reduces over time, the memories of your traveling experience still supply you with happiness …
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The Seven Deadly (Cardinal) Sins. Yes, let us talk about this emotion “Anger.” Anger is an emotion we all deal with in our personal, professional and romantic lives. Anger is also one of the 7 deadly (cardinal) sins. The Seven Deadly Sins are those transgressions which are fatal to spiritual progress. Anger is manifested in …
THOUGHTS AND ANXIETY “There is nothing in this world that can trouble you more than your own thoughts” As they often say “It is mind over matter” and if you do not mind, it does not really matter! Many people are often crippled by thoughts of “What if?” Fear, worry, and anxiety often cripple us …
All of us would have experienced loneliness at some point or another in our lives. Regardless of the situation that caused us to enter into the state of loneliness, each of us can respond this in two ways – healthily or destructively. The way we choose to approach loneliness can make all the difference. We …
We should find joy in the little things in life. Gratitude plays a large part in our lives. Make it a habit to say “thank you” every day and it is true that gratitude makes you a magnet for more good things. Gratitude transforms your life in ways that you cannot imagine it. Many people …
Joy Great joy comes when we are spontaneous and authentic, engaging in activities that we care about each day, either with friends or family. Joy is even found in some alone time, doing things in which one feels satisfied and fulfilled. Joy has the power to open our hearts, remove fear, instill hope and foster …
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