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“To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must cultivate our personal life; and to cultivate our personal life, we must first set our hearts right.” - Confucius  当局者迷，旁观者清 The involved parties tend to be caught up in the details and emotions to make good decisions. Outsiders/onlookers may have a broader and more objective perspective. The 4Is of a great leader - one who keeps people: Informed Involved Interested Inspired Suzy Welch's rule of 10/10/10 Ask yourself: would this action matter in 10 min, 10 months, 10 years? https://www.oprah.com/spirit/suzy-welchs-rule-of-10-10-10-decision-making-guide/all&ved=2ahUKEwix_s_dge_2AhVnUGwGHZXfAk0QFnoECDMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3lgDnCSbI14vjaLw7BbTN6 Understanding Your People Skill-will matrix by Max Landsberg Life lessons as shared by a retiree During a typical taxi ride, I encountered an interesting taxi driver who had a vast...

As we approach Good Friday, Christians around the world reflect on the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This video below explains the reason why the historical events that took place from Good Friday to Easter Sunday are very good news. Enjoy! :)

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  Gone are the days when couples are separated for long periods of time and write snail mail to stay in touch. Nowadays, with the smartphone and the demand for instant gratification, many are put off by long-distance relationships as the odds of their partners straying are not in their favour. After all, if both parties spend so little time together, can it really be considered a relationship? It even sounds tragic, if you ask me. Anyway, congratulations to the above couple who has managed to make an LDR work! :)

Source:  Sometimes I Hate My Husband, But That Doesn't Mean Our Marriage Is Doomed (msn.com) An interesting exploration of the complexities of relationships. Since no two persons are completely alike, there are bound to be habits and quirks of the other that can charm and/or irk us. You can love some parts of a person, hate some parts of the same person, and that's perfectly alright.

Ephesians 4:17-32 (ESV) The New Life Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. But that is not the way you learned Christ!— assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.  Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your...

<< Warning: For ages 13+ >> The following content discusses topics of a sensitive nature and are unsuitable for children. Read at your own risk. Man Abused 4 of his Daughters and Assaulted His Son I have been coming across plenty of news articles about paedophiles and incest lately and am distraught by the fact that such incidents are even happening in my country. Firstly, what frustrates me is the lack of parental guidance and supervision in some instances e.g. parents being unaware that their spouse is abusing the child and/or they have not built a strong foundation of trust with their child such that their child ends up in a secretive and exploitative relationship. Secondly, it is the audacity and means with which one would use to satisfy their own curiosity and urges. Thirdly, there are the keyboard warriors who blame the education system for this mess really grind my gears. To the children and youths, I am sorry to say that you live in a globalised world where you are ...

Here are some key takeaways after attending a Resilience and Your Success Workshop with Paula Eddy and Becky. Related articles: Women's Health: How to Destress Resilience is About How You Recharge, Not How You Endure You can't give from an empty cup. To build resilience, recovery needs to take place in your mind, body and soul , so that you can refill your cup. Recovery is the key to boosting your positivity, energy levels and morale/confidence. Reflect: - Which aspect of you (mind, body and/or soul) is needing nourishment? - How can you prepare yourself/fill your tank? - Change one thing at a time, and slowly build up this habit - Tell an accountability partner - Keep practising Ways to relax your mind: Breathe Meditate Eat/drink Listen to calming music Taking a walk Take a shower/go for a therapeutic massage Journalling/drawing Reframe your perspective Adopt a growth mindset Ways to strengthen your body: sufficient exercise proper nutrition sufficient sleep Ways to nourish yo...

Overwhelmed? Stop. Catch hold of your thought. Reframe it. Source:  John Assaraf - One of the leading mindset and behavior experts in the world

Friendship is the foundation of a strong relationship. This is a wonderful book filled with wisdom and insight on how to cultivate strong relationships, building on friendship as a firm foundation. Every chapter has been insightful and full of relevant anecdotes and applications, which will give you much to ponder on each day. Here is an excerpt from the book: You should definitely check it out.

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