I don't really have green fingers, even though I love Nature. In the past, my plants just died after few months.
I am grateful my money plant is growing very well. Just by looking it grows from inches to inches brings me a lot of joy 🙂
Thanks Evelyn for giving me this pot of money plant, always rooting for me.
I googled the meaning of money plant. It says the leaves of money plant are heart-shaped, it brings in love, good luck, happiness, wealth and prosperity in the family. It also helps mend broken relationships and improves the relationship between the family members of the house. I am unsure how true is it but I do feel my relationship with myself and family have improved and my money plant grows up very well.
#MoneyPlant
A Singapore girl who appreciates design, has passion in craft making and photography, likes to travel, likes inspiring and heartfelt movies, chat when needed to, likes reading more. Just smiles when happy and cries when sad. Simply loves her family and true friends who stand by her when she's in trouble! Just a simple girl.
20 November, 2021
13 November, 2021
Day 287: What is cost of Inner Peace?
What's the cost for your inner peace?
I would say it is priceless. However, we can never quantify it until somone triggers one of our negative emotions.
Stay calm, chill and compose as long as you cultivate. #HandlingTriggers #StateOfMind
I would say it is priceless. However, we can never quantify it until somone triggers one of our negative emotions.
Stay calm, chill and compose as long as you cultivate. #HandlingTriggers #StateOfMind
11 November, 2021
Day 286: Try my best
As a freelance designer and an entrepreneur, I need to look out for businesses and giving value constantly.
Today one of my clients told me that most vendors just want her business but they don't do things properly. Only I am willing to follow through and make sure I deliver my work. lol 😃 Her words are so enlightening and I can feel her appreciation. It is priceless.
I treat each project like my own. I listen with empathy and understanding... It's fulfilling to see how my work is showing on website and on prints 🙂 All my hard work and heart work are rewarded.
#RWDC #WorkInProgress
Today one of my clients told me that most vendors just want her business but they don't do things properly. Only I am willing to follow through and make sure I deliver my work. lol 😃 Her words are so enlightening and I can feel her appreciation. It is priceless.
I treat each project like my own. I listen with empathy and understanding... It's fulfilling to see how my work is showing on website and on prints 🙂 All my hard work and heart work are rewarded.
#RWDC #WorkInProgress
04 November, 2021
Day 285: Life Shifting
I am seriously don't have time to fb now. Meaningful busyness is good for me since Oct 21.
Things shifted pretty quickly. More energy, new opportunities. I am currently working with different teams. It gives me different perspectives and insights.
Focus on people who can see your value. This statement is so true. I spent lesser effort, double the rewards.
We are born differently, there are so much learning. Nothing to waste.
#Grateful #WorkInProgress
Things shifted pretty quickly. More energy, new opportunities. I am currently working with different teams. It gives me different perspectives and insights.
Focus on people who can see your value. This statement is so true. I spent lesser effort, double the rewards.
We are born differently, there are so much learning. Nothing to waste.
#Grateful #WorkInProgress
28 October, 2021
Day 284: Creative Composition
I just attended the art of visual photography.
Thanks Oh Wei Siang, for his time and sharing his thoughts behind each photos that he took.
Photography Composition
- Leading lines
- Symmetrical
- Framing
- Shapes and textures
- Colours
- Rule of 3rd
- Shadows
- Props
His works are really beautiful and inspirational. What I took away from the session is to be truly living in the moment and look out for details. Then we will live and not just merely surviving.
#CreativeComposition
Thanks Oh Wei Siang, for his time and sharing his thoughts behind each photos that he took.
Photography Composition
- Leading lines
- Symmetrical
- Framing
- Shapes and textures
- Colours
- Rule of 3rd
- Shadows
- Props
His works are really beautiful and inspirational. What I took away from the session is to be truly living in the moment and look out for details. Then we will live and not just merely surviving.
#CreativeComposition
27 October, 2021
Day 283: Great Eastern 10km Run
Few years back, I ran 10km within one run.
Currently, I am glad to complete 10km in 4 rounds of running and walking. The key is consistency. Look forward to my 21km run in Nov 2021. #funexercise #ImprovesFlexibility
Currently, I am glad to complete 10km in 4 rounds of running and walking. The key is consistency. Look forward to my 21km run in Nov 2021. #funexercise #ImprovesFlexibility
23 October, 2021
Day 282: Why We Fear And Hold Back From What We Want
Lovely message on how to turn fear into courage.
Sometimes we just allow fear to get into our way, we wonder why are we feeling so stuck, unhappy with our lives. A little shift in our thoughts, shifts the entire perspective.
20 October, 2021
Day 281: Improves Mobility and Flexibility
Recently I "injured" my arm, I can't lift up my arm.
My chiroprator told me it could be due to diabetes and I had bad habit of sitting on my seat for long hours without moving much.
I realise how blissful when we are able to move around freely.
I scared of the arm pain but the more I am afraid, the higher chances I will get frozen shoulder, which will lead to bigger issues.
My learning for today is don't be afraid of the pain, face it courageously, eventually the pain will be gone.
#FunExercise #ImprovesFlexibility
17 October, 2021
Day 280: GAB 9 Goals and Aspirations Reflection
1. When you were a child, whom did you want to be like, or what kind of person did you want to become when you grew up?
When I was a child, I wanted to be a teacher. As I felt that teachers have the ability to inspire, motivate and guide students.
2. Who were your role models -family members, movie actors or actresses or some other well-known figures?
As a child, I was attracted to Andy Lau as he was very handsome and most importantly, he is very hardworking and he always do his best in his work. I always collect his various photos and keep them nicely in the album. I kept them for 20 over years. LOL! But I threw them all in one of the declutter session. Now I think back, it is my teenage learning experiences, where I wanted to follow someone who has good values and lead his life purposefully.
Now I am learning from Spiritual teacher, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, although he is very old already but I feel that he is very wise and compassion person. His values are very strong and I would like to learn from his wisdom.
3. Which characteristics of your ideal self were most important to you - accomplishments, athletic ability, appearance, money, reputation, creativity, philosophy, religion, or something else?
Confidence, Freedom, Space, Harmony, Courage, Adventure, Teamwork, Accomplishments
4. Have you changed your goals during your life? How is it different now? What experience or major events influenced these changes?
Yes, I have many goals in my life and usually I complete about 80%, those that really matters to me. In the past, my goals are mainly study and career related (Credentials and Accomplishments). Now my goals are my well-being, my emotions and my state of mind matters to me more. I am more focus on my state of being, I feel it is important and I can attract what I want into my life.
5. What do you feel have been the most important achievements of your life? Is there anything you feel so strongly about that you would sacrifice almost everything for it?
The biggest achievement I feel is finding back myself. To know and understand who I really am. When I know who I really am. I can decide what I really want to do in my life. How can I live my life more joyfully, with good intentions and being grateful that my life has been a fulfilling one?
6. Was there a period when your felt your life was meaningless? What did you do about it?
In 2012, I had depression. I felt my life was meaningless. It took me 2 years to recover from my mental illness. I lost my job, but I gained back my life, my family, review what truly matters to me. I realised work is not everything about life. I feel calmer and more peaceful after I had to reset everything that I know about my life. I can choose a new path.
7. Looking back at your life, would you now pursue different goals? What would they be?
I would probably be a teacher if I hasn’t been a designer. Now my dream is half fulfilled as I am a dharma teacher at fo guang shan in Children Dharma Class.
8. In reviewing the life you have lived, what were some of the appreciations you would give yourself?
I appreciate myself that I didn’t give up myself, especially during the most difficult and challenging times, to a point that I feel that I want to end my life. Situations that are even beyond other people can even help me. I am grateful that I still have that tiny, yet powerful strength to lift me up again.
9. What aspirations do you have now and what goals do you have for your future?
I want to be healthy and build my own wealth. I want to stay connected with myself. When I am connected with myself, I feel peace, joy, calmness in me.
For the health goals, I set for myself 3 easy goals.
1. To eat healthily through plant-based diets. Eat at least 1 meal fruits and vegetables and drink Terahertz healthy water.
2. To exercise regularly, exercise 3-4 times a week, mainly brisk walk or zumba class. I spend time with myself at the park.
3. To sleep early, sleep before 12 midnight like cinderella.
For the wealth goals, I set for myself 3 easy goals.
1. I update my projects revenue every week.
2. I have money dates with myself every week.
3. I followup with my clients closely on their payments.
10. What legacy would you like to create that would be a symbol of how you led your life? What gifts/ experiences of your life would you like to share with others?
Life challenges are real. If we give up easily, what matters to us. We are not truly living our own life. If I were to pass down my own legacy, I hope that I have the ability to share my wisdom and knowledge to other people. How they can be wiser in their life. They are able to life a more meaningful and fulfilling life like that I am having now. It is possible to improve the quality of our life if we look hard enough for the answers within ourselves.
11. If you wrote a book about your life, what would its title be?
If I were to wrote a book about my life, bitter-sweet journey that worth living.
When I was a child, I wanted to be a teacher. As I felt that teachers have the ability to inspire, motivate and guide students.
2. Who were your role models -family members, movie actors or actresses or some other well-known figures?
As a child, I was attracted to Andy Lau as he was very handsome and most importantly, he is very hardworking and he always do his best in his work. I always collect his various photos and keep them nicely in the album. I kept them for 20 over years. LOL! But I threw them all in one of the declutter session. Now I think back, it is my teenage learning experiences, where I wanted to follow someone who has good values and lead his life purposefully.
Now I am learning from Spiritual teacher, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, although he is very old already but I feel that he is very wise and compassion person. His values are very strong and I would like to learn from his wisdom.
3. Which characteristics of your ideal self were most important to you - accomplishments, athletic ability, appearance, money, reputation, creativity, philosophy, religion, or something else?
Confidence, Freedom, Space, Harmony, Courage, Adventure, Teamwork, Accomplishments
4. Have you changed your goals during your life? How is it different now? What experience or major events influenced these changes?
Yes, I have many goals in my life and usually I complete about 80%, those that really matters to me. In the past, my goals are mainly study and career related (Credentials and Accomplishments). Now my goals are my well-being, my emotions and my state of mind matters to me more. I am more focus on my state of being, I feel it is important and I can attract what I want into my life.
5. What do you feel have been the most important achievements of your life? Is there anything you feel so strongly about that you would sacrifice almost everything for it?
The biggest achievement I feel is finding back myself. To know and understand who I really am. When I know who I really am. I can decide what I really want to do in my life. How can I live my life more joyfully, with good intentions and being grateful that my life has been a fulfilling one?
6. Was there a period when your felt your life was meaningless? What did you do about it?
In 2012, I had depression. I felt my life was meaningless. It took me 2 years to recover from my mental illness. I lost my job, but I gained back my life, my family, review what truly matters to me. I realised work is not everything about life. I feel calmer and more peaceful after I had to reset everything that I know about my life. I can choose a new path.
7. Looking back at your life, would you now pursue different goals? What would they be?
I would probably be a teacher if I hasn’t been a designer. Now my dream is half fulfilled as I am a dharma teacher at fo guang shan in Children Dharma Class.
8. In reviewing the life you have lived, what were some of the appreciations you would give yourself?
I appreciate myself that I didn’t give up myself, especially during the most difficult and challenging times, to a point that I feel that I want to end my life. Situations that are even beyond other people can even help me. I am grateful that I still have that tiny, yet powerful strength to lift me up again.
9. What aspirations do you have now and what goals do you have for your future?
I want to be healthy and build my own wealth. I want to stay connected with myself. When I am connected with myself, I feel peace, joy, calmness in me.
For the health goals, I set for myself 3 easy goals.
1. To eat healthily through plant-based diets. Eat at least 1 meal fruits and vegetables and drink Terahertz healthy water.
2. To exercise regularly, exercise 3-4 times a week, mainly brisk walk or zumba class. I spend time with myself at the park.
3. To sleep early, sleep before 12 midnight like cinderella.
For the wealth goals, I set for myself 3 easy goals.
1. I update my projects revenue every week.
2. I have money dates with myself every week.
3. I followup with my clients closely on their payments.
10. What legacy would you like to create that would be a symbol of how you led your life? What gifts/ experiences of your life would you like to share with others?
Life challenges are real. If we give up easily, what matters to us. We are not truly living our own life. If I were to pass down my own legacy, I hope that I have the ability to share my wisdom and knowledge to other people. How they can be wiser in their life. They are able to life a more meaningful and fulfilling life like that I am having now. It is possible to improve the quality of our life if we look hard enough for the answers within ourselves.
11. If you wrote a book about your life, what would its title be?
If I were to wrote a book about my life, bitter-sweet journey that worth living.
10 October, 2021
Day 279: GAB 8 Relationships Reflection
In my early days, I don’t have much connection and interaction with my peer, except my 2 best friends. We can chat all day long for several hours, until the phone got heated up. My mom will always say “又再拨电话粥“. Because of the deep conversation with my best friends, till now we still keep in contact.
During my secondary, I was a very shy girl, on top of that my mother was very strict with me and my sister. We are not allowed to date anyone until we are 18. My mother always told us, we need to protect ourselves. However, I got involved with a boy but we didn’t end up well. I was heartbroken. In the end, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th relationships that didn't work out as well. I didn't see any hope with any of the partners, I felt I was not good enough for anyone. Of course now, I have made a closure of my first relationship, I can finally move on already.
During my working life, because I was shy in nature. I have lost many golden opportunities. I realised that I can’t live the life like that anymore. I started to open myself to join toastmasters where I can improve my communication skills. I also realised how close up I was, I have issues with social and communication skills. I have issues expressing myself. End up my landed-on projects I didn’t like or I feel that I have no choice.
As I interact with more people with different walks of life, the people showed me with different perspectives, I don’t have to suffer like what I did in the past. My world has expanded and broaden. At age of 33, it was another turning milestone for me, as I want to find out who I really am.
When I start to love myself, my perspective about myself changed tremendously. By caring for myself genuinely and asking what I truly want and needs, I see the beautiful side of me.
I used to see that the imperfect me a lot, “Rachel, you need to improve this, you need to improve that. You are just not good enough.” Behind every voice, there is an emotion. For now, I see myself as who I am, I am perfectly okay to be me.
During my secondary, I was a very shy girl, on top of that my mother was very strict with me and my sister. We are not allowed to date anyone until we are 18. My mother always told us, we need to protect ourselves. However, I got involved with a boy but we didn’t end up well. I was heartbroken. In the end, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th relationships that didn't work out as well. I didn't see any hope with any of the partners, I felt I was not good enough for anyone. Of course now, I have made a closure of my first relationship, I can finally move on already.
During my working life, because I was shy in nature. I have lost many golden opportunities. I realised that I can’t live the life like that anymore. I started to open myself to join toastmasters where I can improve my communication skills. I also realised how close up I was, I have issues with social and communication skills. I have issues expressing myself. End up my landed-on projects I didn’t like or I feel that I have no choice.
As I interact with more people with different walks of life, the people showed me with different perspectives, I don’t have to suffer like what I did in the past. My world has expanded and broaden. At age of 33, it was another turning milestone for me, as I want to find out who I really am.
When I start to love myself, my perspective about myself changed tremendously. By caring for myself genuinely and asking what I truly want and needs, I see the beautiful side of me.
I used to see that the imperfect me a lot, “Rachel, you need to improve this, you need to improve that. You are just not good enough.” Behind every voice, there is an emotion. For now, I see myself as who I am, I am perfectly okay to be me.
09 October, 2021
Day 278: KDrama - About Time
It is fantasy, romance melodrama in which Choi Michaela (Lee Sung-Kyung), has a special ability to see a person’s Life Spans in years on their body part. She can also see her own Life Span where she only had few months remaining in her life.
She wanted to achieve her all dreams in that small part of her remaining life. Fortunately she meets Lee Do Ha (Lee Sang-Yoon) who has an ability to stop her time-clock. She tried hard to stay closed to him, when she found out that he is the only person who can extend her life span so she can achieve her dream to becoming a Musical theater Actress. They ended up falling in love with each other.
I like Lee Sung-Kyung voice especially she sings for the broadway theatre. Her voice is powerful and lovely.
This was beautifully written:
“You Don’t Realize The Beauty Of It Then.”
“When I Was 20, I Was Afraid Of Becoming 30.”
“I Thought I Was Going To Die When I Became 30”
“I Became 30,”
“And Unsurprisingly, I Was Alive.”
“When I Became 40,”
“I Realized It Was Really Beautiful Then.”
“When I Was 30, I Was Afraid Of Becoming 40.”
“I Thought The World Would End…”
“When I Become 40,”
“I Became 40,”
“And Sadly, I Was The Same.”
“When I Became 50,”
“I Realized It Was Really Beautiful Then.”
“I’d Look Back To 50
And Think The Same When I’m 60.”
“I’d Look Back To When I Was 60
And Think The Same When I’m 70.”
“In Front Of Death,
Every Past Moment Is The Climax Of Your Life.”
“All Ages Are Like Flower.”
“You Just don’t Know How Beautiful Each Age Was At That Time.”
- Do San (About Time)
Do san, Do Ha elder brother died after some days. On his funeral they post his photo with bright smile on his face. His father regrets that he couldn’t tell him that he loves him. And they all hated him because he was child from another mother.
Sometimes we just don't know how blessed we are, to live till today. Some people don't even have a chance to live till ripe old age.
She wanted to achieve her all dreams in that small part of her remaining life. Fortunately she meets Lee Do Ha (Lee Sang-Yoon) who has an ability to stop her time-clock. She tried hard to stay closed to him, when she found out that he is the only person who can extend her life span so she can achieve her dream to becoming a Musical theater Actress. They ended up falling in love with each other.
I like Lee Sung-Kyung voice especially she sings for the broadway theatre. Her voice is powerful and lovely.
This was beautifully written:
“You Don’t Realize The Beauty Of It Then.”
“When I Was 20, I Was Afraid Of Becoming 30.”
“I Thought I Was Going To Die When I Became 30”
“I Became 30,”
“And Unsurprisingly, I Was Alive.”
“When I Became 40,”
“I Realized It Was Really Beautiful Then.”
“When I Was 30, I Was Afraid Of Becoming 40.”
“I Thought The World Would End…”
“When I Become 40,”
“I Became 40,”
“And Sadly, I Was The Same.”
“When I Became 50,”
“I Realized It Was Really Beautiful Then.”
“I’d Look Back To 50
And Think The Same When I’m 60.”
“I’d Look Back To When I Was 60
And Think The Same When I’m 70.”
“In Front Of Death,
Every Past Moment Is The Climax Of Your Life.”
“All Ages Are Like Flower.”
“You Just don’t Know How Beautiful Each Age Was At That Time.”
- Do San (About Time)
Do san, Do Ha elder brother died after some days. On his funeral they post his photo with bright smile on his face. His father regrets that he couldn’t tell him that he loves him. And they all hated him because he was child from another mother.
Sometimes we just don't know how blessed we are, to live till today. Some people don't even have a chance to live till ripe old age.
03 October, 2021
Day 277: GAB 7 Death Reflection
Death can be a difficult topic to talk about. My tear starts to roll down my cheeks when I think about some of my love ones will go away one day. It is a matter who go first.
At the same time, I thought this may be a good time to reflect how I feel about death itself. Death is certain and we won't know when we are leaving. Make each moment count.
1. How was death talked about and treated in your family? Did it frighten you?
We hardly talk about death in my family, it seems like no one likes or wants to discuss about it.
2. What did you feel about death as a child? How were family funerals and memorial services held? When did you go to your first funeral? What did you think about it, and how did you react?
The first time I feel about death was when my grandma passed away when I was secondary school. I couldn’t remember which year as it was pretty traumatic for me as I was quite close with my grandma. I used to stay with my grandma, especially school holidays. I remembered there was once I fainted at the shophouse, opposite my grandma house, when I was buying food. During that time, my grandma couldn’t walk well already and yet she had all her strength to run down all the way to save me. I was very touched.
My grandma escaped a few deaths, especially nearer to the last few years of her life. When my grandma passed away at her age of 81. We had a Buddhist funeral for her. I didn’t cry during her funeral as I could still see her body. Some relatives wonder why I didn't cry during the wake, not that I didn't want to but I just couldn't. The deepest memory I had with my grandma, was when her coffin entered the cremation chamber with the strong fire around it. I broke down and weep, I couldn’t accept that she has truly left us. She was the pillar of the entire family. Sometimes I do dream about her.
Our family cat, Fifi, somehow, he knew my grandma was gone, he couldn’t eat and went missing and get into cat fight in the neighbourhood. When we found him, he drowns in the drain already, he was gone after my grandma passed away. This was how deep his relationship with my grandma.
3. Have you ever been responsible for anyone’s death? How did you feel about it then and now? Have you been closely involved with anyone’s death? How have your grieved? How do you feel about it – guilty, resentful, angry, or peaceful? Were some deaths welcomed? What was the most significant death you experienced? How did it change your life?
Before I was born, I had an unborn brother, he couldn’t survive in my mother’s womb. My parents wanted a boy. They were devastated and sad they couldn’t have him. My parents felt that I was responsible, I feel sorry for him but it wasn’t my fault that he couldn’t make it. There was a lot of guilt, shame in it. I slowly accepted this truth. I know that I couldn’t change this fact. But I can choose to respond from this unfortunate event. I release myself from this emotional baggage for 43 years. I had enough of it. I want to be true to myself and I choose to release this pain and sadness.
4. How have your ideas about death evolved? What kind of death would you like to have? Is death a friend for you, or is it to be fought, dreaded, or accepted? 5. If you could talk with someone who has died, what would you say or ask?
Death makes me realised time is precious. Especially, I watched a Korean Drama called, “About Time”. It is about the lady who has the ability to see other people’s life spans and knows that her own time is limited. In reality, we really don’t know how long we can live. The most suffering to live is to live with regrets.
Moment to moment is different in each day. One day, live with joy and gratitude is one day earned. My philosophy about life is embrace each day as if it was my last day. If I could talk with someone who has died, I would say, “The precious life was yesterday, the next best life is today, so detach yourself for the past experiences and move on to a better life.”
Here lies Rachel Won
She was a kind, friendly, warm person.
She loved doodling, arts and photography.
Her advice to you is make the best out of your life with what you have and live life to the fullest. You are enough.
1. How was death talked about and treated in your family? Did it frighten you?
We hardly talk about death in my family, it seems like no one likes or wants to discuss about it.
2. What did you feel about death as a child? How were family funerals and memorial services held? When did you go to your first funeral? What did you think about it, and how did you react?
The first time I feel about death was when my grandma passed away when I was secondary school. I couldn’t remember which year as it was pretty traumatic for me as I was quite close with my grandma. I used to stay with my grandma, especially school holidays. I remembered there was once I fainted at the shophouse, opposite my grandma house, when I was buying food. During that time, my grandma couldn’t walk well already and yet she had all her strength to run down all the way to save me. I was very touched.
My grandma escaped a few deaths, especially nearer to the last few years of her life. When my grandma passed away at her age of 81. We had a Buddhist funeral for her. I didn’t cry during her funeral as I could still see her body. Some relatives wonder why I didn't cry during the wake, not that I didn't want to but I just couldn't. The deepest memory I had with my grandma, was when her coffin entered the cremation chamber with the strong fire around it. I broke down and weep, I couldn’t accept that she has truly left us. She was the pillar of the entire family. Sometimes I do dream about her.
Our family cat, Fifi, somehow, he knew my grandma was gone, he couldn’t eat and went missing and get into cat fight in the neighbourhood. When we found him, he drowns in the drain already, he was gone after my grandma passed away. This was how deep his relationship with my grandma.
3. Have you ever been responsible for anyone’s death? How did you feel about it then and now? Have you been closely involved with anyone’s death? How have your grieved? How do you feel about it – guilty, resentful, angry, or peaceful? Were some deaths welcomed? What was the most significant death you experienced? How did it change your life?
Before I was born, I had an unborn brother, he couldn’t survive in my mother’s womb. My parents wanted a boy. They were devastated and sad they couldn’t have him. My parents felt that I was responsible, I feel sorry for him but it wasn’t my fault that he couldn’t make it. There was a lot of guilt, shame in it. I slowly accepted this truth. I know that I couldn’t change this fact. But I can choose to respond from this unfortunate event. I release myself from this emotional baggage for 43 years. I had enough of it. I want to be true to myself and I choose to release this pain and sadness.
4. How have your ideas about death evolved? What kind of death would you like to have? Is death a friend for you, or is it to be fought, dreaded, or accepted? 5. If you could talk with someone who has died, what would you say or ask?
Death makes me realised time is precious. Especially, I watched a Korean Drama called, “About Time”. It is about the lady who has the ability to see other people’s life spans and knows that her own time is limited. In reality, we really don’t know how long we can live. The most suffering to live is to live with regrets.
Moment to moment is different in each day. One day, live with joy and gratitude is one day earned. My philosophy about life is embrace each day as if it was my last day. If I could talk with someone who has died, I would say, “The precious life was yesterday, the next best life is today, so detach yourself for the past experiences and move on to a better life.”
Here lies Rachel Won
She was a kind, friendly, warm person.
She loved doodling, arts and photography.
Her advice to you is make the best out of your life with what you have and live life to the fullest. You are enough.
28 September, 2021
27 September, 2021
Day 275: Each day is a blessing, Carefree Day 17
As today is my rest day, I decided to pick up this book, given by my dear friend. It is a lovely book written by Anna Barnes, how to quieten your mind. It contains many beautiful images and text.
As early as 2008, I was told that I am enough. It was very hard to grasp, especially I always feel that I don't have enough all the time.
Of course, after many years of healing and self acceptance, I begin to feel I am enough, there is abundance around me. I am grateful. I am no longer feeling stuck. I am so much closer to myself now. Feeling more of Rachel now than anybody else. A client just paid me without me delivering the work first. He has so much trust and faith in my work. Of course, I will do my best for him.
Each day is indeed a blessing for me. Thank you.
#FunReading #QuietenYourMind
As early as 2008, I was told that I am enough. It was very hard to grasp, especially I always feel that I don't have enough all the time.
Of course, after many years of healing and self acceptance, I begin to feel I am enough, there is abundance around me. I am grateful. I am no longer feeling stuck. I am so much closer to myself now. Feeling more of Rachel now than anybody else. A client just paid me without me delivering the work first. He has so much trust and faith in my work. Of course, I will do my best for him.
Each day is indeed a blessing for me. Thank you.
#FunReading #QuietenYourMind
23 September, 2021
Day 274: Zen art - Sunflower
I like to draw Sunflowers as they bring brightness and cheerfulness into the space...
Decided to draw for Ruth... She was very happy to receive my card. A little kindness goes a long way
#ZenArt #Sunflowers
18 September, 2021
Day 273: GAB 6 Life Work and Career Reflection
I spend most of my life working. Work took away almost half of my life. As a child, I have an inclination in arts and drawings. However, my parents and most of my early childhood teachers were unable to see it. My mum is a home maker and my dad is a stock taker, their message to me were I need to work very hard for my money. I really suffered in my early days of my career. On top of that, they think my drawings or my work are ugly. Only one day my design teacher, Wendy Lee, asked me if I would like to explore design career when I graduate. I took her advice and my first job is becoming a web designer.
When I first begin my 1st job, my artworks were indeed awful and amateurish. As I progressed, I start to like design work, sometimes I can spend long hours just to get one piece of artwork complete. After designing graphics and websites for 15 years. My designing skills have become a second nature to me. It may be tough in the beginning, but I manged to overcome my own obstacles.
I developed life goals in 2008, when I want to improve and get better in my career.
There was no negative effect on the jobs that I applied. Because I know what I want at that point of my life. I probably felt I am disadvantage is I was unable to articulate well compare to my peers.
Yes, there are definately experiencing peaks and valleys in my career. I received a few awards in my career. They are a form of recognition. I also have good results in the later part of my studies that I took.
The downfalls are the 2 key courses that I took. When I had 2 depressions in year 2006 (Due to studies) and 2012 (Asiaworks, Personal Development). They break my thinking pattern and challenge me to take new paths. From corporate to self-employed, be more courageous to take an entrepreneurial path.
Yes, I am happy and contented to my life work. I am proud of myself, how far I have come along. However, I still need to strengthen my communication and leadership skills.
I don’t mind to choose this life work again but I am willing to explore people development type of work. I find them interesting as it touches lives and I also can understand myself a lot better.
What have you liked most and least about your life work? I like when I came out with beautiful ideas and concepts and I know I have given my best to the work that I done.
The least is when client once asked me to change 20 times of the same artwork. I feel it was pretty insane. I had a fight with her. But I did apologise to her. Apparently, she later on award me on Excellence service award in 2005. Currently when I meet such client like this, I will politely ask them if they can confirm the content so that we can be more productive in our work.
Based on my working experience, If I would say about work to a young person just starting out in adult life.
I would say
- Be curious and courageous in what you do.
- Don’t regret on things that you think you should do but didn’t do. It is over!
- Be persistence and have the grit that never gives up.
- Keep learning and growing.
- Stay humble even you think you are right.
- Have fun in your life, Life is not all is about work.
When I first begin my 1st job, my artworks were indeed awful and amateurish. As I progressed, I start to like design work, sometimes I can spend long hours just to get one piece of artwork complete. After designing graphics and websites for 15 years. My designing skills have become a second nature to me. It may be tough in the beginning, but I manged to overcome my own obstacles.
I developed life goals in 2008, when I want to improve and get better in my career.
There was no negative effect on the jobs that I applied. Because I know what I want at that point of my life. I probably felt I am disadvantage is I was unable to articulate well compare to my peers.
Yes, there are definately experiencing peaks and valleys in my career. I received a few awards in my career. They are a form of recognition. I also have good results in the later part of my studies that I took.
The downfalls are the 2 key courses that I took. When I had 2 depressions in year 2006 (Due to studies) and 2012 (Asiaworks, Personal Development). They break my thinking pattern and challenge me to take new paths. From corporate to self-employed, be more courageous to take an entrepreneurial path.
Yes, I am happy and contented to my life work. I am proud of myself, how far I have come along. However, I still need to strengthen my communication and leadership skills.
I don’t mind to choose this life work again but I am willing to explore people development type of work. I find them interesting as it touches lives and I also can understand myself a lot better.
What have you liked most and least about your life work? I like when I came out with beautiful ideas and concepts and I know I have given my best to the work that I done.
The least is when client once asked me to change 20 times of the same artwork. I feel it was pretty insane. I had a fight with her. But I did apologise to her. Apparently, she later on award me on Excellence service award in 2005. Currently when I meet such client like this, I will politely ask them if they can confirm the content so that we can be more productive in our work.
Based on my working experience, If I would say about work to a young person just starting out in adult life.
I would say
- Be curious and courageous in what you do.
- Don’t regret on things that you think you should do but didn’t do. It is over!
- Be persistence and have the grit that never gives up.
- Keep learning and growing.
- Stay humble even you think you are right.
- Have fun in your life, Life is not all is about work.
17 September, 2021
Day 272: Theory of Everything
An incredible story about Jane and Stephen Hawking.
"There should be no boundary between human endeavour," said Stephen Hawking
Despite of Stephen's illness, he never stops exploring life. That's what makes him who he is.
Everything is not just a story about the science behind the beginnings of our universe, but the science of love.
How life's challenges that we face everyday, shape who we are and what we achieve. I personally feel that hope goes a long way. Where there's life, there's hope.
I say YES to my life!
#TheTheoryofEverything #StephenHawking
"There should be no boundary between human endeavour," said Stephen Hawking
Despite of Stephen's illness, he never stops exploring life. That's what makes him who he is.
Everything is not just a story about the science behind the beginnings of our universe, but the science of love.
How life's challenges that we face everyday, shape who we are and what we achieve. I personally feel that hope goes a long way. Where there's life, there's hope.
I say YES to my life!
#TheTheoryofEverything #StephenHawking
12 September, 2021
Day 271: KDrama - Coffee Prince
This drama is made in 2007. Choi Han-kyul (Gong Yoo) is the grandson of chairwoman Bang (Kim Young-ok) of Dong-in Foods, a company that has a thriving coffee business. He has never had a job and does not care for responsibility. Han-kyul is hung up on his first love, Han Yoo-joo (Chae Jung-an), who only sees him as a friend. Go Eun-chan (Yoon Eun-hye) is a 24-year-old tomboy who is often mistaken for a guy. Her father died when she was 16 years old and since then she has taken over as the breadwinner in her family. When Han-kyul and Eun-chan meet, he, not knowing that she is a girl, decides to hire her to pretend to be his gay lover so that he can escape the blind dates arranged by his grandmother.
After getting an ultimatum from his grandmother, Han-kyul takes over a rundown old coffee shop, later renamed "Coffee Prince," to prove that he's capable, both to his grandmother and to Yoo-joo. In order to attract female customers, he only hires good-looking male employees. Eun-chan, desperate for money, continues to hide her gender to get a job at Coffee Prince.
Soon, feelings start to develop between Eun-chan and Han-kyul. As Han-kyul is unaware that Eun-chan is a woman, he starts to question his sexuality and is thrown into turmoil. When Han-kyul finds out that Eun-chan is a woman, he gets angry. But soon, they make amends with each other and the two fall in love again. Eun-chan eventually leaves for Italy to study to become a barista with Han-Kyul's support. They maintain a long distance relationship and she returns after 2 years having become an accomplished barista. Reflection
There are a lot of Korean dramas I love, but if I had to choose my all-time favorite drama, this is one of the lovely drama that I enjoyed. I can’t pinpoint exactly what is so great about Coffee Prince because it truly is one of those well-rounded shows where the stars just seem to align and make magic. The casting is great, the writing is great, the acting is great, the subject matter is still relatively relevant even in 2021, and every element seems tailored-made for the production. It’s sweet, romantic, fun and funny, full of heart Kdrama.
The past and current Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun-hye I just realised Gong Yoo acted in Guardian! No wonder I find him so familiar.
After getting an ultimatum from his grandmother, Han-kyul takes over a rundown old coffee shop, later renamed "Coffee Prince," to prove that he's capable, both to his grandmother and to Yoo-joo. In order to attract female customers, he only hires good-looking male employees. Eun-chan, desperate for money, continues to hide her gender to get a job at Coffee Prince.
Soon, feelings start to develop between Eun-chan and Han-kyul. As Han-kyul is unaware that Eun-chan is a woman, he starts to question his sexuality and is thrown into turmoil. When Han-kyul finds out that Eun-chan is a woman, he gets angry. But soon, they make amends with each other and the two fall in love again. Eun-chan eventually leaves for Italy to study to become a barista with Han-Kyul's support. They maintain a long distance relationship and she returns after 2 years having become an accomplished barista. Reflection
There are a lot of Korean dramas I love, but if I had to choose my all-time favorite drama, this is one of the lovely drama that I enjoyed. I can’t pinpoint exactly what is so great about Coffee Prince because it truly is one of those well-rounded shows where the stars just seem to align and make magic. The casting is great, the writing is great, the acting is great, the subject matter is still relatively relevant even in 2021, and every element seems tailored-made for the production. It’s sweet, romantic, fun and funny, full of heart Kdrama.
The past and current Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun-hye I just realised Gong Yoo acted in Guardian! No wonder I find him so familiar.
11 September, 2021
Day 270: FGS Global Online Dharma Test
我考完了!大多数的题目都会答。幸好是是非题和选择题,又能看题库,我一直翻答案 🤣 还好早上有抱佛脚, 佛陀有照顾我 😄
感谢这次的因缘,加强我的佛学知识。
尽力就好,功德圆满 Yay!
用了很多脑力,要休息了 😛 过了一个星期后。。。
佛学会考考得不错喔!
但是我还是要行在生活中。。。
佛陀有照顾我😄
继续加油😘
"初心易发, 恒心难持"
"不忘初心, 坚持到底"
#修行中 #国际佛学会考
感谢这次的因缘,加强我的佛学知识。
尽力就好,功德圆满 Yay!
用了很多脑力,要休息了 😛 过了一个星期后。。。
佛学会考考得不错喔!
但是我还是要行在生活中。。。
佛陀有照顾我😄
继续加油😘
"初心易发, 恒心难持"
"不忘初心, 坚持到底"
#修行中 #国际佛学会考
05 September, 2021
Day 269 GAB 5 Spirituality Self Reflection
I felt very lost when I was in my 30s. I don’t know where my life will bring me. At the same time, I had depression for 2 years. I was looking for my spiritual answers. What is my life purpose in this universe? I needed guidance.
I found my answers in Buddhism. At age of 33, I decided to be a Buddhist, to practise the Buddha’s teachings. How to be a good being and help the people around me, while I continue to cultivate my own character and values.
Family Practise
In my family, we practised the Taoism way where we pray to ancestors and we also practise the Buddhism way, where my mum prays to Bodhisattvas and my sister pray to the Buddha but they don’t study the Dharma. They try to be a good human in this life. We have a Guan Shi Yin, Goddess of Compassion Statue in my living room, where my mum will pray for us every day to ensure our well-being and work is smooth and good.
As I mentioned, my family pray to my ancestors, so during my grandparent’s death dates, month of Tomb Sweeping Day and Lunar month of July, we will pray to the deceased for peace and may they reborn at a better place.
In the past, I felt uncomfortable and I didn’t understand why do we have to pray and hold the joss sticks and make the place so messy, pollute the environment and do a lot of praying preparation for people who have passed on. But now I understand. To pray to our ancestors is to acknowledge their contribution and to appreciate what they have done for us. It is based on love and respect for them, and the belief that they have a continued existence. It cultivates filial piety and family loyalty, and motivates people to continue the family traditions.
As these practise are still Chinese tradition, I try to educate my parents to pray vegetarian food, burn less offerings as they don’t need them so that my ancestors can get more merits than demerits.
My Own Practise and Reading Spiritual Books
As I am the only “official” Buddhist in my family, I practise the tradition way of Buddhism. My main practices are meditation, sutra calligraphy and reciting heart sutra. Most of the time, I do it alone but at times when I attend the retreat, it will be in groups, not more than 50 people. There are benefits in doing alone, I can do whenever I feel that I need to do, for group retreat, you can sense the energy is stronger and calmer, lesser distractions.
Sometimes I went to Brahm Centre for mindfulness retreat. They embrace all kinds of religions. We are open to share our practise and it is non religion. I think it is very comfortable and safe space to practise spirituality. There is no judgement on other faiths.
I have many spiritual teachers in my life. I read many spiritual books. Before I become a buddhist, I read Dr. Wayne Dyer, change your thought, change your life and Louise L. Hay, You can heal your life. Ven Thubten Chodron, Tibetian nun, Transforming our daily activities, Ajahn Brahm, Opening the door of your heart. I started to read Ven Master Hsing Yun books, I decided I want to become a Buddhist in this lifetime.
What Spirituality means to me
Spirituality encompasses all beings, there is no need to judge who is better and wiser. At the end of the day, all beings want to be enlightened from our own practise.
As I mentioned, I felt very lost when I was 30s. I don’t know where my life will bring me. After 9 years of Buddhism practise, I feel supported and guided. To me, Buddhism is a way of life. How to live in the present moment.
Here are some of the questions I will ask myself from time to time.
- How can I love and grow myself mentally and spiritually?
- How can I free from my own mental and life suffering?
- How can I be wiser as I age and support others at the same time?
I used to wait for things to happen. I have been waiting all my life. Waiting for the "perfect" moment. Obviously, it didn't happen. It is an illusion that I had.
Today, I choose to take my own spiritual path that I have faith in. I am imperfect but
I am perfectly alright to take the actions that I need.
The answers are in the moments.
How might I 'be that one' today?
I found my answers in Buddhism. At age of 33, I decided to be a Buddhist, to practise the Buddha’s teachings. How to be a good being and help the people around me, while I continue to cultivate my own character and values.
Family Practise
In my family, we practised the Taoism way where we pray to ancestors and we also practise the Buddhism way, where my mum prays to Bodhisattvas and my sister pray to the Buddha but they don’t study the Dharma. They try to be a good human in this life. We have a Guan Shi Yin, Goddess of Compassion Statue in my living room, where my mum will pray for us every day to ensure our well-being and work is smooth and good.
As I mentioned, my family pray to my ancestors, so during my grandparent’s death dates, month of Tomb Sweeping Day and Lunar month of July, we will pray to the deceased for peace and may they reborn at a better place.
In the past, I felt uncomfortable and I didn’t understand why do we have to pray and hold the joss sticks and make the place so messy, pollute the environment and do a lot of praying preparation for people who have passed on. But now I understand. To pray to our ancestors is to acknowledge their contribution and to appreciate what they have done for us. It is based on love and respect for them, and the belief that they have a continued existence. It cultivates filial piety and family loyalty, and motivates people to continue the family traditions.
As these practise are still Chinese tradition, I try to educate my parents to pray vegetarian food, burn less offerings as they don’t need them so that my ancestors can get more merits than demerits.
My Own Practise and Reading Spiritual Books
As I am the only “official” Buddhist in my family, I practise the tradition way of Buddhism. My main practices are meditation, sutra calligraphy and reciting heart sutra. Most of the time, I do it alone but at times when I attend the retreat, it will be in groups, not more than 50 people. There are benefits in doing alone, I can do whenever I feel that I need to do, for group retreat, you can sense the energy is stronger and calmer, lesser distractions.
Sometimes I went to Brahm Centre for mindfulness retreat. They embrace all kinds of religions. We are open to share our practise and it is non religion. I think it is very comfortable and safe space to practise spirituality. There is no judgement on other faiths.
I have many spiritual teachers in my life. I read many spiritual books. Before I become a buddhist, I read Dr. Wayne Dyer, change your thought, change your life and Louise L. Hay, You can heal your life. Ven Thubten Chodron, Tibetian nun, Transforming our daily activities, Ajahn Brahm, Opening the door of your heart. I started to read Ven Master Hsing Yun books, I decided I want to become a Buddhist in this lifetime.
What Spirituality means to me
Spirituality encompasses all beings, there is no need to judge who is better and wiser. At the end of the day, all beings want to be enlightened from our own practise.
As I mentioned, I felt very lost when I was 30s. I don’t know where my life will bring me. After 9 years of Buddhism practise, I feel supported and guided. To me, Buddhism is a way of life. How to live in the present moment.
Here are some of the questions I will ask myself from time to time.
- How can I love and grow myself mentally and spiritually?
- How can I free from my own mental and life suffering?
- How can I be wiser as I age and support others at the same time?
I used to wait for things to happen. I have been waiting all my life. Waiting for the "perfect" moment. Obviously, it didn't happen. It is an illusion that I had.
Today, I choose to take my own spiritual path that I have faith in. I am imperfect but
I am perfectly alright to take the actions that I need.
The answers are in the moments.
How might I 'be that one' today?
04 September, 2021
Day 268: GAB 5 Spirituality
Today, I attended 5th GAB, it is about spirituality and gender identity.
One of the excerises is Draw a picture of yourself as teen (stick figures are welcome!) What did you wear? What did you say? (You can use speech bubble to indicate this)
I remembered I always like to wear the demin jumpsuit. Everytime my mum wash it, I will wear it. I really like it. Of course, I don't wear it anymore.
Write down the names of people whom you wanted to be like.
I want to be myself. Not other people. I see a lot of values about myself. I don't need and I don't want to be another person.
If you could speak once with the adolescent you once were, what would you say? what advice would you give?
I was a very shy and timid girl during my adolescent. I would tell younger self, "You are courageous. Take one step at a time and learn from different people, to gain knowledge. Take chances to experience life. I love you."
The older I get, the more I seek for inner peace, loving myself more, knowing that no one else can love me more than I do.
Yiruma - Love me.
There are no words to describe what I am listening on a deeper level. I get to decide how it makes me feel rather than the words telling me.
The melody of tranquility, calmness and harmony in his masterpieces are so amazing. It connects to the heart and the soul. I really can feel it with my whole heart This healing piece don't have lyrics but it just makes me feel understood in some way.
So emotional... So relaxing... So lovely...
I feel so loved and cherished :)
One of the excerises is Draw a picture of yourself as teen (stick figures are welcome!) What did you wear? What did you say? (You can use speech bubble to indicate this)
I remembered I always like to wear the demin jumpsuit. Everytime my mum wash it, I will wear it. I really like it. Of course, I don't wear it anymore.
Write down the names of people whom you wanted to be like.
I want to be myself. Not other people. I see a lot of values about myself. I don't need and I don't want to be another person.
If you could speak once with the adolescent you once were, what would you say? what advice would you give?
I was a very shy and timid girl during my adolescent. I would tell younger self, "You are courageous. Take one step at a time and learn from different people, to gain knowledge. Take chances to experience life. I love you."
The older I get, the more I seek for inner peace, loving myself more, knowing that no one else can love me more than I do.
Yiruma - Love me.
There are no words to describe what I am listening on a deeper level. I get to decide how it makes me feel rather than the words telling me.
The melody of tranquility, calmness and harmony in his masterpieces are so amazing. It connects to the heart and the soul. I really can feel it with my whole heart This healing piece don't have lyrics but it just makes me feel understood in some way.
So emotional... So relaxing... So lovely...
I feel so loved and cherished :)
03 September, 2021
Day 267: Rejuvenate Day
It has been a very long while since I exercise, about 2 months. My body doesn't really want to move. But isn't I am making my body worse, accumulate more toxins? Don't worry, be happy.
I can't understand myself at times. There are days I am fully committed, discipline and I deliver what I want. There are days, I just felt that it is too routine. I need a break. To balance off the structure and strict rules that I built over the years.
Of course, there's no right or wrong. It is about balance. Too much good, is bad. Too much bad, is no good!
I am happy to put in drawing moments for myself. I recognise, this is so me. It is one way to connect and contact with myself fully. I am in love with myself. I feel so good! Even my coach says my face glows recently :)
I can't understand myself at times. There are days I am fully committed, discipline and I deliver what I want. There are days, I just felt that it is too routine. I need a break. To balance off the structure and strict rules that I built over the years.
Of course, there's no right or wrong. It is about balance. Too much good, is bad. Too much bad, is no good!
I am happy to put in drawing moments for myself. I recognise, this is so me. It is one way to connect and contact with myself fully. I am in love with myself. I feel so good! Even my coach says my face glows recently :)
02 September, 2021
Day 266: IOPT healing on Money
This afternoon I was going through my relationship with money. I started to emo a bit.
No doubt my relationship with money has improved. I feel that I still have to strive very hard for money to come by.
I went through the bills one by one and see how much I can pay for this month. How much money do I need to make in order to make a profit each month and how much money can I attract? These are realistic questions and there is no way to escape but to be truthful to myself. I see the numbers at least I know in my heart that these are the amount that I have to make.
It could be a coincidental or a good alignment to help the client.
I was asked to be a resonator for a client process. Her issue is also her relationship with money. I was quite shock and amazed that her emotions and feelings are exactly how I feel about money. The interesting part, her experiences with money are almost same as mine.
I felt that she understood my pains and sorrows that I had to deal with money. My internal state didn't want money, but the truth is I still have monthly bills to pay, right? When the client cried badly, I can empathise with her. This was exactly how I feel about my life too. The anxiety just came out, I understood because I don't trust money and that has to do a lot with mother.
This month, I am going to do my money process so that I understand and confirming what is hindering me all these years. In the past, I didn't want to face it because it is too painful. But if I don't face the real pain, the money issue will always be there. Wish me luck!
No doubt my relationship with money has improved. I feel that I still have to strive very hard for money to come by.
I went through the bills one by one and see how much I can pay for this month. How much money do I need to make in order to make a profit each month and how much money can I attract? These are realistic questions and there is no way to escape but to be truthful to myself. I see the numbers at least I know in my heart that these are the amount that I have to make.
It could be a coincidental or a good alignment to help the client.
I was asked to be a resonator for a client process. Her issue is also her relationship with money. I was quite shock and amazed that her emotions and feelings are exactly how I feel about money. The interesting part, her experiences with money are almost same as mine.
I felt that she understood my pains and sorrows that I had to deal with money. My internal state didn't want money, but the truth is I still have monthly bills to pay, right? When the client cried badly, I can empathise with her. This was exactly how I feel about my life too. The anxiety just came out, I understood because I don't trust money and that has to do a lot with mother.
This month, I am going to do my money process so that I understand and confirming what is hindering me all these years. In the past, I didn't want to face it because it is too painful. But if I don't face the real pain, the money issue will always be there. Wish me luck!
29 August, 2021
Day 265: GAB 4 Health and Wellness Self Reflection
Wholistic Wellbeing Journey
When I was a baby, I wasn’t born to be healthy. My mum told me that her gynae gave her the wrong medication when I was in my mum’s womb. She also told me that she fell down twice while she carried me during my womb’s time. Hence, I don’t feel safe and welcome in this world.
During my childhood days, although my mum was a housewife. She didn’t have time for me. My dad has to work so I hardly saw him at home. I needed my parents’ attention. To me, falling sick is a “good” way to get their love and attention. Of course, I know it was a foolish thinking. That is how badly a child wants love and attention from their parents.
As my medical doctor was caring, I went to visit him often. His caring words made me feel that I am being cared for! He couldn’t understand why I fell sick so easily. Now I reflected, I probably wanted his attention. When I was in my 30s, around 2008, I wanted to find my own meaning in life. What are the ways can I make myself less stressful and feeling more alive? I started to look for my own answers.
I decided to made a U-turn for those unhealthy choices. I start to exercise in 2012, I have been eating “healthier” food, exercise regularly, that includes running 10km. My intention is to have a healthy lifestyle. It seems like these efforts were too late. At age 40s, I was diagnosed with Diabetes, 13.7 and High Cholesterol 4.4 in March 2018. I was shocked because since I have been taking care of myself. Why do I have such chronic illness? At the back of my mind, it was almost impossible.
Instead of accepting the illness, I got even more upset and frustrated emotionally and mentally. The illness got worse as I was feeling injustice, even though I tried to eat healthy foods every day. When I ate healthy foods with negative emotions, how can my body absorb the good nutrients? It seems like wasted effort, time and money.
One day, a wise friend told me to change the way I think about this illness. Transform it into a friend, instead of a burden.
I also uncovered that I wanted to save my mum, who is having 3 highs, high blood, high cholesterol and diabetes unconsciously, to reduce her illness suffering. Unfortunately, I can never do that for her. I can only help myself.
I heed my friend’s advice; I changed my thoughts. Instead of 2 suffering people (my mum and I) living together, suffered in silence, may I be the one to make 2 people healthier. Somehow the feeling of bitterness faded away, I got better.
I learnt from 2 nutritionists, how to prepare clean and healthy food, plant-based diets. I tried to understand what are the health benefits when I choose to eat boiled or steam food, instead of processed or oily food. Increase in fiber and nutrients and reduce in meat intake. It is indeed living a life with a healthy intention.
I also started making changes in my kitchen cupboards, putting the nutritious food in the cupboards and fridge. I even labeled my muesli jar, so that I can take back my ownership. This helps me to reprogram my mind that I can’t change what has happened to me, but I can change how I respond to my life.
Fast forward, my blood sugar is currently 8.0 and my cholesterol is 2.5, as of 24 May 2021, it is borderline case. My hard work and heart work pay off. It is not that easy to change. Need to change mindset, educate myself what to eat and have discipline to follow through. At least, it is working for me. Now I understand it is not just about making changes to my body (physical aspect only), also about my mental and emotional aspects. That is why it is called Wholistic Well-Being!
I trust the healing process; I am still working on my wellness. I celebrate every small healthy step that I take and gain back my health.
When I was a baby, I wasn’t born to be healthy. My mum told me that her gynae gave her the wrong medication when I was in my mum’s womb. She also told me that she fell down twice while she carried me during my womb’s time. Hence, I don’t feel safe and welcome in this world.
During my childhood days, although my mum was a housewife. She didn’t have time for me. My dad has to work so I hardly saw him at home. I needed my parents’ attention. To me, falling sick is a “good” way to get their love and attention. Of course, I know it was a foolish thinking. That is how badly a child wants love and attention from their parents.
As my medical doctor was caring, I went to visit him often. His caring words made me feel that I am being cared for! He couldn’t understand why I fell sick so easily. Now I reflected, I probably wanted his attention. When I was in my 30s, around 2008, I wanted to find my own meaning in life. What are the ways can I make myself less stressful and feeling more alive? I started to look for my own answers.
I decided to made a U-turn for those unhealthy choices. I start to exercise in 2012, I have been eating “healthier” food, exercise regularly, that includes running 10km. My intention is to have a healthy lifestyle. It seems like these efforts were too late. At age 40s, I was diagnosed with Diabetes, 13.7 and High Cholesterol 4.4 in March 2018. I was shocked because since I have been taking care of myself. Why do I have such chronic illness? At the back of my mind, it was almost impossible.
Instead of accepting the illness, I got even more upset and frustrated emotionally and mentally. The illness got worse as I was feeling injustice, even though I tried to eat healthy foods every day. When I ate healthy foods with negative emotions, how can my body absorb the good nutrients? It seems like wasted effort, time and money.
One day, a wise friend told me to change the way I think about this illness. Transform it into a friend, instead of a burden.
I also uncovered that I wanted to save my mum, who is having 3 highs, high blood, high cholesterol and diabetes unconsciously, to reduce her illness suffering. Unfortunately, I can never do that for her. I can only help myself.
I heed my friend’s advice; I changed my thoughts. Instead of 2 suffering people (my mum and I) living together, suffered in silence, may I be the one to make 2 people healthier. Somehow the feeling of bitterness faded away, I got better.
I learnt from 2 nutritionists, how to prepare clean and healthy food, plant-based diets. I tried to understand what are the health benefits when I choose to eat boiled or steam food, instead of processed or oily food. Increase in fiber and nutrients and reduce in meat intake. It is indeed living a life with a healthy intention.
I also started making changes in my kitchen cupboards, putting the nutritious food in the cupboards and fridge. I even labeled my muesli jar, so that I can take back my ownership. This helps me to reprogram my mind that I can’t change what has happened to me, but I can change how I respond to my life.
Fast forward, my blood sugar is currently 8.0 and my cholesterol is 2.5, as of 24 May 2021, it is borderline case. My hard work and heart work pay off. It is not that easy to change. Need to change mindset, educate myself what to eat and have discipline to follow through. At least, it is working for me. Now I understand it is not just about making changes to my body (physical aspect only), also about my mental and emotional aspects. That is why it is called Wholistic Well-Being!
I trust the healing process; I am still working on my wellness. I celebrate every small healthy step that I take and gain back my health.
22 August, 2021
Day 263: GAB 3 Money Self Reflection
My father family was considered quite well to do and my mother comes from poor family. However, my immediate family considered a middle-income family, Money is currently enough for the family. We don’t have to worry much about money. My parent’s house is already paid for. We own 2 cars. We have a helper to help us. We are living comfortably.
Childhood background
My Dad earned the money during my childhood he was in charge of the money flow as he paid the bills, balanced the check book. As my mother is a homemaker, he will give my mother household allowance monthly. My Dad is the sole breadwinner. He always says, “Money is hard to earn. Don’t anyhow spend.”
True enough, I really adopt his way of thinking and I struggled with my money and I find it so hard to grow my wealth. I am not poor but I am neither rich too. I get the freedom that I always wanted. Plan my schedule and the tasks that I want to do. I allow my things to flow through.
My mother was the one who distributed the household allowance, gave the allowance of $10 to me every week. She always says, “Things are expensive. Better don’t anyhow spend.” That gives me a mindset not to spend extravagantly. I believe money was hard to come by. Even I had money. that is useful for me, I will think very hard before I buy that item. Eg. Upgrading my PC, buying stationeries etc. I was wondering why my peers can make money so easily and swiftly. I was bluffed. Then I realised they don't have the money issue like me, they had other issues.
My relationship with Money
Money gave me lots of pain in the past. I don’t remember the first time I earned money. If I remember correctly, I just use the money to settle my living expenses only. Due to strong negative feelings about money. This is probably one of the reasons, why I was scammed by a stranger over money.
Has a financial windfall or major loss changed your life? How did it impact your life?
My first lie about my financial situation at age of 9. I was being blackmailed by a classmate. I had to lie to my mum that I lost my money for the bus fee, $80. During that time, $80 is a huge sum of money for a 9-year-old child. Just to pay my classmate and I didn’t have enough courage to report to my school teacher and in the end the classmate got suspended from the school she does other illegal things to other classmates.
Another poor relationship with money and trust, I was scammed by someone from the internet. It was the worst mistake that I had made about money decision. I had lost $22k, just like that. It was a very painful lesson. I choose to believe stranger words than my own family. My dad and my sister had to help me to pay. I paid my sister monthly.
When I reflected, I didn’t trust my own family. The trust was broken long time ago. I realised that I need to rebuild my family trust again. Money doesn't drop from sky. Efforts are required. I shouldn’t use my money so carelessly.
Things have changed after that, we put love before money now. We didn’t quarrel over money anymore as we handle our own money nowadays. My sister begins to trust me again as she sees me how I manage my own money. I will discuss with my family if I face some money issues. We treasure our relationships in the family.
Wealth Management
I learnt to manage my own wealth.
Pay myself first 10% every time money comes in.
I build my money system. I have a budget. I plan carefully where my money goes to.
If it is something I really need to invest / spent, I know when the money is going to come in and how I use my money. I manage money so much better. I am happy to put money at the right place now. Putting money into good use. I put them in money baskets like
- Investment
- Savings
- Monthly Expenses
- Food
- Transport
- Fun
- Courses / personal development
- Business
- Donations
- Backup
- Travel (Optional)
Childhood background
My Dad earned the money during my childhood he was in charge of the money flow as he paid the bills, balanced the check book. As my mother is a homemaker, he will give my mother household allowance monthly. My Dad is the sole breadwinner. He always says, “Money is hard to earn. Don’t anyhow spend.”
True enough, I really adopt his way of thinking and I struggled with my money and I find it so hard to grow my wealth. I am not poor but I am neither rich too. I get the freedom that I always wanted. Plan my schedule and the tasks that I want to do. I allow my things to flow through.
My mother was the one who distributed the household allowance, gave the allowance of $10 to me every week. She always says, “Things are expensive. Better don’t anyhow spend.” That gives me a mindset not to spend extravagantly. I believe money was hard to come by. Even I had money. that is useful for me, I will think very hard before I buy that item. Eg. Upgrading my PC, buying stationeries etc. I was wondering why my peers can make money so easily and swiftly. I was bluffed. Then I realised they don't have the money issue like me, they had other issues.
My relationship with Money
Money gave me lots of pain in the past. I don’t remember the first time I earned money. If I remember correctly, I just use the money to settle my living expenses only. Due to strong negative feelings about money. This is probably one of the reasons, why I was scammed by a stranger over money.
Has a financial windfall or major loss changed your life? How did it impact your life?
My first lie about my financial situation at age of 9. I was being blackmailed by a classmate. I had to lie to my mum that I lost my money for the bus fee, $80. During that time, $80 is a huge sum of money for a 9-year-old child. Just to pay my classmate and I didn’t have enough courage to report to my school teacher and in the end the classmate got suspended from the school she does other illegal things to other classmates.
Another poor relationship with money and trust, I was scammed by someone from the internet. It was the worst mistake that I had made about money decision. I had lost $22k, just like that. It was a very painful lesson. I choose to believe stranger words than my own family. My dad and my sister had to help me to pay. I paid my sister monthly.
When I reflected, I didn’t trust my own family. The trust was broken long time ago. I realised that I need to rebuild my family trust again. Money doesn't drop from sky. Efforts are required. I shouldn’t use my money so carelessly.
Things have changed after that, we put love before money now. We didn’t quarrel over money anymore as we handle our own money nowadays. My sister begins to trust me again as she sees me how I manage my own money. I will discuss with my family if I face some money issues. We treasure our relationships in the family.
Wealth Management
I learnt to manage my own wealth.
Pay myself first 10% every time money comes in.
I build my money system. I have a budget. I plan carefully where my money goes to.
If it is something I really need to invest / spent, I know when the money is going to come in and how I use my money. I manage money so much better. I am happy to put money at the right place now. Putting money into good use. I put them in money baskets like
- Investment
- Savings
- Monthly Expenses
- Food
- Transport
- Fun
- Courses / personal development
- Business
- Donations
- Backup
- Travel (Optional)
21 August, 2021
Day 262: GAB 3 Money
Some "watch words" we heard whilst growing up
1. Money don't fall from the sky.
2. Money don't grow on trees.
3. Finish your rice, don't waste food.
4. If you don't study hard, you become a roadsweeper
5. You spend money like water, next time how you become rich?
Money Reflecting Questions
1. What role did money play in your family?
2. Was it scarce or plentiful?
3. How did your family’s financial situation compares to other people you knew?
4. Did your family think of itself as wealthy, middle-class or poor?
5. What were the challenges and implications of being in a particular economic bracket?
6. What are the challenges / rewards you deal with money?
7. What are your views about money?
8. How money impacted your life?
Writing Tips
1. Use humor, family saying, poetry, quotes (from letters), snippets of dialogue you remembered, a family tree (life map event), and even your favourite recipes.
2. Never stop when you are stuck. You may not be able to solve the problem, but turn aside and write something else. Do not stop together.
3. Trust your creativity ('intuitive' side)
16 August, 2021
Day 261: Covid Free, Carefree Day 16
The vaccinated people say
1. It is dangerous to be unvaccinated, you will be easily get covid.
2. You have lesser chance to be seriously sick.
3. The vaccines can increase the herd immunity.
4. The vaccines effiency will be about 95%, but later it dropped to 69%.
5. You will still have the possibilty to be sick and spread covid. Or worse, death.
6. You will have a lot of restrictions.
The unvaccinated people say
1. It is dangerous to take the vaccines. The vaccines are still under clinical trials, 3rd phrase. The Big Pharma still have 2 more testing phrases to go.
2. The natural immune system is stronger than the vaccinated immune system. It can fight various variant.
3. There is no herd immunity as the vaccinated people still can spread the virus.
4. There are other options to get over covid through ivermectin, natural healing and strengthen immunity.
5. You will still have the possibilty to be sick and spread covid.
6. Lost of freedom, almost having total control from the govts.
After access and reviewing covid cases for half a year.
I feel the covid, pandemic, vaccinations are all created by humans. I am not going to get involved now. They can do whatever they want.
I decided to make my own stand.
What I didn't like because it is against my principles are
1. The govts just make their own rules and decide for the people.
2. They didn't inform that their vaccines are still under clinical trials, they mention mild effects on headache, fever and small pains. Why mass vaccination when the clinical trials are still on going?
3. They are not responsible for it, should anyone fall really ill or deaths.
4. They do it for the economy, not because the situation is safe. Just because they want to open up the economy, so at the expense of human lives???
5. The vaccinated people are equally struggling as the unvaccinated.
So who are we saving right now? We don't know.
What I would do for myself
1. I will take care of my own immune system.
2. I will exercise, sleep early, rest well.
3. I will eat more nutritious food.
4. I will eat Vit C, D and Zinc supplements.
5. I will focus on my aspects of my life, that matters to me.
6. I will never have to deal with Covid in my life.
1. It is dangerous to be unvaccinated, you will be easily get covid.
2. You have lesser chance to be seriously sick.
3. The vaccines can increase the herd immunity.
4. The vaccines effiency will be about 95%, but later it dropped to 69%.
5. You will still have the possibilty to be sick and spread covid. Or worse, death.
6. You will have a lot of restrictions.
The unvaccinated people say
1. It is dangerous to take the vaccines. The vaccines are still under clinical trials, 3rd phrase. The Big Pharma still have 2 more testing phrases to go.
2. The natural immune system is stronger than the vaccinated immune system. It can fight various variant.
3. There is no herd immunity as the vaccinated people still can spread the virus.
4. There are other options to get over covid through ivermectin, natural healing and strengthen immunity.
5. You will still have the possibilty to be sick and spread covid.
6. Lost of freedom, almost having total control from the govts.
After access and reviewing covid cases for half a year.
I feel the covid, pandemic, vaccinations are all created by humans. I am not going to get involved now. They can do whatever they want.
I decided to make my own stand.
What I didn't like because it is against my principles are
1. The govts just make their own rules and decide for the people.
2. They didn't inform that their vaccines are still under clinical trials, they mention mild effects on headache, fever and small pains. Why mass vaccination when the clinical trials are still on going?
3. They are not responsible for it, should anyone fall really ill or deaths.
4. They do it for the economy, not because the situation is safe. Just because they want to open up the economy, so at the expense of human lives???
5. The vaccinated people are equally struggling as the unvaccinated.
So who are we saving right now? We don't know.
What I would do for myself
1. I will take care of my own immune system.
2. I will exercise, sleep early, rest well.
3. I will eat more nutritious food.
4. I will eat Vit C, D and Zinc supplements.
5. I will focus on my aspects of my life, that matters to me.
6. I will never have to deal with Covid in my life.
15 August, 2021
Day 260: GAB 2 Family Self Reflection
My immediate family is small to begin with, consist my parents and 1 sibling. My mum has a strong mind of her own, she will make most of the family decisions at home and we will follow.
The closest relationship I have is My sister. We used to fight and screamed a lot with each other during our childhood but we became a lot closer after she got married. She has become my best friend, after we cleared our childhood misunderstanding and we share a lot what is happening in our life, especially Ting Ting has become our bundle of joy now.
The most distant relationship I felt is with my dad, I don’t really know how to communicate with him. Most of the time, he just asked me to do his things. That is the relationship / connection with him.
For my 2 family role models, my mum is the active one and sociable and she talks and nags a lot. Because she is sociable, she has many friends. My dad is hardworking, he is a quiet man he likes to do things to show that he cares. Most of the time he got misunderstood because he can’t express himself well, I sort of model him and my sister model my mum.
As my family lack of communication, we do our own things. As a child, I don’t feel loved and supported by my family. We don’t connect emotionally.
Family Rules
Talking about family rules, there are a lot. I need to report to her where I go and I need to reach home before 10pm. If I am at home, dinner will be at 7pm. Last time my mum will nit-pick whatever things that I do. It is always not good enough for her and I felt hurt. My mum talks super loudly at home. Sometimes it is unbearable. She will say we need to worry if she doesn’t speak loud enough! That is partly why I didn't like to stay at home, to stay out of her viewing area, to be away from her nags.
My mum, dictates her way and now my sister, because she models my mum, and she became a mother, her character somewhat becomes more and more like her and sometimes, I feels that I have 2 mums at home.
Family Hero
My grandfather (father side), how he runs his coffeeshop and take care of 10 children, 5 boys and 5 girls, send them to university. He doesn’t look down on women, he feels that all children need to have equal education. My dad learns the good values from my grandparents, especially my grandfather. That is why my dad supports me when I told him I want to study and upgrade myself.
We don’t have any family’s philosophy of life. I think probably unspoken one will be we strive to be a good person. Good family values, keeps us bonded. Of course, I have grown up, I understand where the house rules coming from, my mum fearing that my sister and I from straying, which we never did! The need to keep the environment clean so that it will become a warm, comfortable and cosy place to live in.
Area of improvement for my family
I hope to have better communication and understanding among ourselves. To have the freedom of speech and empathy among family members. After all, we are family, who happens to bond together because love exists.
The closest relationship I have is My sister. We used to fight and screamed a lot with each other during our childhood but we became a lot closer after she got married. She has become my best friend, after we cleared our childhood misunderstanding and we share a lot what is happening in our life, especially Ting Ting has become our bundle of joy now.
The most distant relationship I felt is with my dad, I don’t really know how to communicate with him. Most of the time, he just asked me to do his things. That is the relationship / connection with him.
For my 2 family role models, my mum is the active one and sociable and she talks and nags a lot. Because she is sociable, she has many friends. My dad is hardworking, he is a quiet man he likes to do things to show that he cares. Most of the time he got misunderstood because he can’t express himself well, I sort of model him and my sister model my mum.
As my family lack of communication, we do our own things. As a child, I don’t feel loved and supported by my family. We don’t connect emotionally.
Family Rules
Talking about family rules, there are a lot. I need to report to her where I go and I need to reach home before 10pm. If I am at home, dinner will be at 7pm. Last time my mum will nit-pick whatever things that I do. It is always not good enough for her and I felt hurt. My mum talks super loudly at home. Sometimes it is unbearable. She will say we need to worry if she doesn’t speak loud enough! That is partly why I didn't like to stay at home, to stay out of her viewing area, to be away from her nags.
My mum, dictates her way and now my sister, because she models my mum, and she became a mother, her character somewhat becomes more and more like her and sometimes, I feels that I have 2 mums at home.
Family Hero
My grandfather (father side), how he runs his coffeeshop and take care of 10 children, 5 boys and 5 girls, send them to university. He doesn’t look down on women, he feels that all children need to have equal education. My dad learns the good values from my grandparents, especially my grandfather. That is why my dad supports me when I told him I want to study and upgrade myself.
We don’t have any family’s philosophy of life. I think probably unspoken one will be we strive to be a good person. Good family values, keeps us bonded. Of course, I have grown up, I understand where the house rules coming from, my mum fearing that my sister and I from straying, which we never did! The need to keep the environment clean so that it will become a warm, comfortable and cosy place to live in.
Area of improvement for my family
I hope to have better communication and understanding among ourselves. To have the freedom of speech and empathy among family members. After all, we are family, who happens to bond together because love exists.
14 August, 2021
Day 259: GAB 2 Family
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This week theme is family.
I am learning about Clustering.
- helps with focusing
- assists with image words
- brings forth all your senses
- mind mappings
- fresh ideas
- visual map of brainstorming
- Free association
- Write more effective sentences
My family, my self
"All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." - Leo Tolsyoy
Here are some questions about family dynamics to reflect upon.
1. Who held the power in your family and made the major decisions? How do you know?
2. Which family members have you felt closest to, and which ones felt most distant? Why?
3. Did you like your family and feel supported and loved?
4. Were there any family members you were afraid of?
5. What were the rules in your family about eating, cleaning up, dressing, and so forth? When you sat down to dinner, where did you sit?
6. Is there anything about your family that seems unusual to you?
7. What is the history of your family? What were its origins, and how were its major figures?
8. Did your family have any hero figures who had stories told about them?
9. Did your family have a philosophy about life that was discussed and that you were expected to adopt? What were the ‘shoulds’ and ‘oughts’ in your family? What favourite sayings illustrate your family’s philosophy of life?
10. If you are unmarried and do not live with any blood relatives, how have you created a sense of “family” in your life?
Family isn't always Blood. It's the people in your life who want you in theirs. The ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what." - Maya Angelou
I find this quote meaningful because there is love. Love is not just words or actions, it must be felt. #JustDrawing #Family
This week theme is family.
I am learning about Clustering.
- helps with focusing
- assists with image words
- brings forth all your senses
- mind mappings
- fresh ideas
- visual map of brainstorming
- Free association
- Write more effective sentences
My family, my self
"All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." - Leo Tolsyoy
Here are some questions about family dynamics to reflect upon.
1. Who held the power in your family and made the major decisions? How do you know?
2. Which family members have you felt closest to, and which ones felt most distant? Why?
3. Did you like your family and feel supported and loved?
4. Were there any family members you were afraid of?
5. What were the rules in your family about eating, cleaning up, dressing, and so forth? When you sat down to dinner, where did you sit?
6. Is there anything about your family that seems unusual to you?
7. What is the history of your family? What were its origins, and how were its major figures?
8. Did your family have any hero figures who had stories told about them?
9. Did your family have a philosophy about life that was discussed and that you were expected to adopt? What were the ‘shoulds’ and ‘oughts’ in your family? What favourite sayings illustrate your family’s philosophy of life?
10. If you are unmarried and do not live with any blood relatives, how have you created a sense of “family” in your life?
Family isn't always Blood. It's the people in your life who want you in theirs. The ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what." - Maya Angelou
I find this quote meaningful because there is love. Love is not just words or actions, it must be felt. #JustDrawing #Family
13 August, 2021
Day 258: About the Covid Vaccines
Someone wrote this and I thought it was beautifully written.
Out of all the vaccines I have taken in my life: Tetanus, rubella, measles, mumps, polio hep, TB;
Never before have I seen so much confusion over a vaccine that says I have to wear a mask, and socially distance even when fully vaccinated.
Apparently I could still contract or spread the virus even when fully vaccinated.
Never had to have a double shot, never been bribed by establishments to take the vaccine in order to win a car, cash, or other prizes. Never before has a vaccine be available in Primark…!
I never had to worry about cardiac issues and or blood clots and DEATH as a side effect.
I was never judged if I didn’t take it.
I was never discriminated against for travel or other regular services.
The vaccines I have listed above never told me I was a bad person for not taking it, or taking it for that matter.
I have never seen a vaccine that threatened the relationship between a family member or a close friend.
Never seen it used for political gain and never seen it used to persuade kids in favour of free ice cream.
I have never seen a vaccine threaten someone’s livelihood, job, school, etc.
I have never seen a vaccine that allows a twelve year old’s consent to supersede his/her parent’s consent.
So after all I have said, can someone tell me how I am a conspiracy theorist, uneducated, non researched because I am not willing to take this vaccine. UNTIL the clinical trials are over at least two years from now.
Finally, after all the vaccines (shots) I listed above, I have never seen a vaccine like this one that discriminates, divides, and judges a society such as this one.
So much information is censored, deleted and removed from the internet.
So many doctors, scientists, are censored and forbidden to speak out or ask legitimate questions when what is being allowed or not allowed does not make sense.
People are taking this vaccine with DEATH as a side effect to buy back their freedom (which was your human right to begin with. You never lost it) NOT to prevent or keep you safe from a virus. Because it isn’t working. People who are double jabbed are getting it and still dying from it.
Seriously. Can you read that again?
This sure is one powerful vaccine. IT does all of these things that I have mentioned and yet? It doesn’t do what all the other vaccines that I have mentioned earlier were designed to do which is to fight off COVID, a virus with a natural recovery rate of 99% thanks to our miraculous immune system!
If you do not stand for freedom of choice then you are not in any way shape or form trying to get this country back to normal.
You are promoting a divisive society. Subjecting people to second class existences and stealing the freedom from your own and children’s future.
Out of all the vaccines I have taken in my life: Tetanus, rubella, measles, mumps, polio hep, TB;
Never before have I seen so much confusion over a vaccine that says I have to wear a mask, and socially distance even when fully vaccinated.
Apparently I could still contract or spread the virus even when fully vaccinated.
Never had to have a double shot, never been bribed by establishments to take the vaccine in order to win a car, cash, or other prizes. Never before has a vaccine be available in Primark…!
I never had to worry about cardiac issues and or blood clots and DEATH as a side effect.
I was never judged if I didn’t take it.
I was never discriminated against for travel or other regular services.
The vaccines I have listed above never told me I was a bad person for not taking it, or taking it for that matter.
I have never seen a vaccine that threatened the relationship between a family member or a close friend.
Never seen it used for political gain and never seen it used to persuade kids in favour of free ice cream.
I have never seen a vaccine threaten someone’s livelihood, job, school, etc.
I have never seen a vaccine that allows a twelve year old’s consent to supersede his/her parent’s consent.
So after all I have said, can someone tell me how I am a conspiracy theorist, uneducated, non researched because I am not willing to take this vaccine. UNTIL the clinical trials are over at least two years from now.
Finally, after all the vaccines (shots) I listed above, I have never seen a vaccine like this one that discriminates, divides, and judges a society such as this one.
So much information is censored, deleted and removed from the internet.
So many doctors, scientists, are censored and forbidden to speak out or ask legitimate questions when what is being allowed or not allowed does not make sense.
People are taking this vaccine with DEATH as a side effect to buy back their freedom (which was your human right to begin with. You never lost it) NOT to prevent or keep you safe from a virus. Because it isn’t working. People who are double jabbed are getting it and still dying from it.
Seriously. Can you read that again?
This sure is one powerful vaccine. IT does all of these things that I have mentioned and yet? It doesn’t do what all the other vaccines that I have mentioned earlier were designed to do which is to fight off COVID, a virus with a natural recovery rate of 99% thanks to our miraculous immune system!
If you do not stand for freedom of choice then you are not in any way shape or form trying to get this country back to normal.
You are promoting a divisive society. Subjecting people to second class existences and stealing the freedom from your own and children’s future.
12 August, 2021
Day 257: KDrama - Bride of Habaek
Bride of the Habaek (Water God) is about a Water God, Habaek (Nam Joo Hyuk) who has to go to the human world to recover magical stones so that he can become king. He locates his servant Yoon So Ah(Shin Se Kyung) whose family is cursed to serve him for eternity. It is a love story between a god and human.
I felt this drama fall shot as a fantasy/magical romance, it failed big time. There was hardly any magic or demonstration of powers in the drama.
Most of the plot lie flat and super slow and air time is wasted on scenes, which don’t offer much storyline. Usually there is a slight build up (often near the end of an episode) which results in NOTHING when the next episode starts. This quality remains consistent throughout the drama.
The gods’ world was well presented but it suffered because of poor direction, writing and weakly developed characters. In fact, I hope to see more in the heavenly scenes. The stylists, makeup artists, set designers and special effects team did a great job. This is definitely one of the strong points of this drama.
The casting was nice and the acting was pretty good too. I think every actor had their good moments and gave their best, even when the direction wasn’t clear.
Although it was a romance-based story and with some cute moments, the romance between the leads didn’t have much foundation or strength. The storytelling had ZERO charm and the writing was a total mess from beginning to end, even though they already had a ready made plot. Usually there are protagonist and antagonist in a normal storyline. In the end, everyone's characters are somewhat the same.
I was quite bored and lost in the middle, where there is no explain why Habaek's human form first love had to die, why did the demi god was outcast, why Habaek sometimes have power and sometimes don't, he looks so confused all the time... He is supposed to be the future king! I was completely lost half the time. The script was pretty vague. It’s very hard to understand what the characters are feeling, what their intentions are and where the story is going.
The director wasn’t able to express the thoughts of the characters well and execute situations properly for the the most part especially during the heart to heart conversations. It was hard to undertand what the director was trying to project, for instance every time Yoon So Ah reached out to grasp Habaek’s shirt or the aggression between various characters.
There are some story lines not closely connected to the main plot which come to the surface every now and then yet have no clear conclusion. There are A LOT of unanswered questions left at the end and the happily ever after the writers struggled so hard to create has nothing happy about it.
I felt I have wasted 16 hours of my time to watch this. I would give a 4/10 the 4 goes to the gods’ world creation and the casts' acting efforts. I won't recommend anyone to watch this drama.
I felt this drama fall shot as a fantasy/magical romance, it failed big time. There was hardly any magic or demonstration of powers in the drama.
Most of the plot lie flat and super slow and air time is wasted on scenes, which don’t offer much storyline. Usually there is a slight build up (often near the end of an episode) which results in NOTHING when the next episode starts. This quality remains consistent throughout the drama.
The gods’ world was well presented but it suffered because of poor direction, writing and weakly developed characters. In fact, I hope to see more in the heavenly scenes. The stylists, makeup artists, set designers and special effects team did a great job. This is definitely one of the strong points of this drama.
The casting was nice and the acting was pretty good too. I think every actor had their good moments and gave their best, even when the direction wasn’t clear.
Although it was a romance-based story and with some cute moments, the romance between the leads didn’t have much foundation or strength. The storytelling had ZERO charm and the writing was a total mess from beginning to end, even though they already had a ready made plot. Usually there are protagonist and antagonist in a normal storyline. In the end, everyone's characters are somewhat the same.
I was quite bored and lost in the middle, where there is no explain why Habaek's human form first love had to die, why did the demi god was outcast, why Habaek sometimes have power and sometimes don't, he looks so confused all the time... He is supposed to be the future king! I was completely lost half the time. The script was pretty vague. It’s very hard to understand what the characters are feeling, what their intentions are and where the story is going.
The director wasn’t able to express the thoughts of the characters well and execute situations properly for the the most part especially during the heart to heart conversations. It was hard to undertand what the director was trying to project, for instance every time Yoon So Ah reached out to grasp Habaek’s shirt or the aggression between various characters.
There are some story lines not closely connected to the main plot which come to the surface every now and then yet have no clear conclusion. There are A LOT of unanswered questions left at the end and the happily ever after the writers struggled so hard to create has nothing happy about it.
I felt I have wasted 16 hours of my time to watch this. I would give a 4/10 the 4 goes to the gods’ world creation and the casts' acting efforts. I won't recommend anyone to watch this drama.
11 August, 2021
Day 256: The Best Of YIRUMA Yiruma's Greatest Hits ~ Best Piano
This music album gave me so much comfort whenever I listen them.
Kiss the Rain is one of the trigger points when I recalled during my primary school period. The self critical happened when my parents, especially my mum, started to nitpick everything that I do... Everything seems not to be good enough for her...
As I grew up, I became the mother to myself, Sometimes I feel that I can never meet my own expectations.... I wasn't good enough for myself, a part of me had died *Sob Sob*
Yiruma, kiss the rain, it might be something painful that has happened in his life. I can feel the sadness in this piece of music... That's why everytime I feel like crying too when I listen but at the same time I feel very comforting as if I have been understood... No need words, just silence will do...
After hearing a few more rounds of this piece of music, what I felt is live life without regrets. I can never gain more time, I can only make the best out of my own time.
I also feel some strength after listening to this.... No matter how big is the rain, the rain will pass one day.
3 Things I am grateful for today
1. I am grateful that I am still alive and I didn't give up myself.
2. I am grateful to be part of this supportive System of the Heart community to find back myself.
3. I am grateful that I have connection with myself.
10 August, 2021
Day 255: Reaching out to others
I thought of spreading the good works of SG suspected vaccine injuries to others, more people are aware of the health risks. The clinic trials are still on going and SG Govt are forcing people to take the vaccines.
CDC Vaccines findings
Today the reuters unews shared that "vaccinated individuals infected with delta may be able to transmit the virus as easily as those who are unvaccinated,” and that, “Vaccinated people infected with delta have measurable viral loads similar to those who are unvaccinated and infected with the variant.
Yesterday I attended this special zoom session, Healing the Divide.
Many speakers, I would call them the brave souls, to share valuable insights, current statistics and other feasible solutions to end this pandemic.
I really hope our SG Govt and Health Authorities are opened to listen and really look into the current health data, instead of just saying injuries and death cases are not vaccine related. I personally like the idea of having a Bioethics setup, it is an entity that will ensure that data and results are unbias and ethical. We need to have transparency and complete overview, what is truly going on in this mass vaccination exercise. Currently we do not have sufficient real data to support, if covid vaccination is doing good or harm to the humanity in a long run.
Can you imagine a healthy person after vaccination, having serious side effects and still have to normalise oneself to say that it is alright? It is definitely not okay.
Please have empathy and compassion towards the people who are suffering the loss of their love ones and dealing with health issues.
Val Looi expressed how she felt towards vaccination.
I do not need a vaccine.
I lead a healthy lifestyle.
I rarely fall ill.
I have never taken a flu vaccine.
I do not have flu for more than 10 years.
What we do with our body is our own choice.
It is our fundamental rights, it has to be that way.
Considering you are vaccinated, you still can spread the covid, it makes no sense.
The risk of vaccine outweighs the benefits of my health.
The body belongs to you and you alone.
You get to choose what goes into your body.
No strangers, who do not know our lifestyle, our health and medical history, to decide for us to take the vaccine or not.
If we surrender this fundamental human rights, what will we become?
The vaccine is not the only way to end the pandemic, there are other options.
We all want to move forward.
Let us open our hearts and mind, stand together, support one another.
For Freedom, For Health, For Equality and For Peace.
Watch this video in full: Healing the Divide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eIUR36OsfA #SGUnited
CDC Vaccines findings
Today the reuters unews shared that "vaccinated individuals infected with delta may be able to transmit the virus as easily as those who are unvaccinated,” and that, “Vaccinated people infected with delta have measurable viral loads similar to those who are unvaccinated and infected with the variant.
Yesterday I attended this special zoom session, Healing the Divide.
Many speakers, I would call them the brave souls, to share valuable insights, current statistics and other feasible solutions to end this pandemic.
I really hope our SG Govt and Health Authorities are opened to listen and really look into the current health data, instead of just saying injuries and death cases are not vaccine related. I personally like the idea of having a Bioethics setup, it is an entity that will ensure that data and results are unbias and ethical. We need to have transparency and complete overview, what is truly going on in this mass vaccination exercise. Currently we do not have sufficient real data to support, if covid vaccination is doing good or harm to the humanity in a long run.
Can you imagine a healthy person after vaccination, having serious side effects and still have to normalise oneself to say that it is alright? It is definitely not okay.
Please have empathy and compassion towards the people who are suffering the loss of their love ones and dealing with health issues.
Val Looi expressed how she felt towards vaccination.
I do not need a vaccine.
I lead a healthy lifestyle.
I rarely fall ill.
I have never taken a flu vaccine.
I do not have flu for more than 10 years.
What we do with our body is our own choice.
It is our fundamental rights, it has to be that way.
Considering you are vaccinated, you still can spread the covid, it makes no sense.
The risk of vaccine outweighs the benefits of my health.
The body belongs to you and you alone.
You get to choose what goes into your body.
No strangers, who do not know our lifestyle, our health and medical history, to decide for us to take the vaccine or not.
If we surrender this fundamental human rights, what will we become?
The vaccine is not the only way to end the pandemic, there are other options.
We all want to move forward.
Let us open our hearts and mind, stand together, support one another.
For Freedom, For Health, For Equality and For Peace.
Watch this video in full: Healing the Divide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eIUR36OsfA #SGUnited
09 August, 2021
Day 254: Healing the Divide
Last month, a friend directed me into this link. It is about a petition writing to Mr. Lee Hsing Long. During that time, it was just 500+ voting, I asked my friend, "is it worth to vote? Will our govt took time to look at it? Surprisingly, after 1 month, the voting shoot up to 10k+.
Singapreans do care.
The organiser started off with many vaccine injuries cases and interviewed 2 people live.
Andrew Tan's mum passed away recently due to vaccine. As Andrew took the vaccine and nothing happened to him so Andrew forced his mum to get the vaccine and she passed away. Andrew felt a bit guilty... because his mum actually she doesn't want to take the vaccine. His mother has diabetes, high blood and his mum blood wall was narrowing so he doesn't truly know if it's really by the vaccine He is still waiting for autopsy results Michael Yong took morderna, his immune system is messsed up. He couldn't move. After paying 16k for medical fee, doctor says his immune system is damage. He can talk but he cannot move around much. The doctor said his case is new and treated him like a new medical file 😰 From normal person become handicapped 🤦🏻♀️ He doesn't even want to talk about the money. He just wants to be well... There are many good insights in this sharing session.
These speakers really know what they are talking about as they have done their "homework" with overseas researchers, scientists and viologist. I find this consellor shares more of the solutions, how can we make this vaccination situation better. Why is it important to setup a bioethics?
1) Experimental Vaccines Trials
How Clinical Trials Works It is a 5 stages process and each process will take about 2 years. Pharmas have never done before within 1 year and tested vaccines on human beings. They will take at least 10 - 15 years to roll out new vaccines.
Can we trust the speedy development of Covid-19 vaccines The long-term effectiveness and safety of these vaccines are yet to be fully investigated. Another drawback of accelerated development is that full stability information about a vaccine formulation may not be completely mapped out, or the formulation itself may not be fully optimised. 2) Suspected Cases Injuries and Deaths
Many cases dismissed as "nothing to do with vaccines" and has little explainations 3) Safe and welcome professional space
A place where the local medical doctors can discuss over the situations in a non judgemental way 4) Transparency and Completeness of Data
The key rationale, vaccines do not stop the transmitting of the virus but to prevent serious illness, deaths, icu and oxygen support 5) Bioethics: Value and Sanctity of Life
How can "the benefits outweight risks" when someone has to bear all the consequences of risks of harm? The person can't sue the govt, the doctors and the big phrama should anything happen to the person as he / she is "aware" that he /she is in clinical trial. Other Solutions
34 countries have used ivermectin, the covid numebers have come down significantly. This applies to India, Argentina, Slovakia, Zimbabwe, Mexico Appealing to Health Authorities
Summary to protect the weak, women and children
Val Looi's Voice
I do not need a vaccine.
I lead a healthy lifestyle.
I rarely fall ill.
I never taken a flu vaccine.
I do not have flu for more than 10 years.
What we do with our body is our own choice.
It is our fundamental rights, it has to be that way.
Considering you are vaccinated, you still can spread the covid, it makes no sense.
The risk of vaccine outweight the benefits of my health.
The body belongs to you and you alone.
You get to choose what goes into your body.
No strangers, who do not know our lifestyle, our health and medical history, to decide for us to take the vaccine or not.
If we surrender this fundamental human rights, what will we become?
The vaccine is not the only way to end the pandemic, there are other options.
We all want to move forward.
Let us open our hearts and mind, stand together, support one another.
For Freedom, For Health, For Equality and For Peace.
Watch this video in full: Healing the Divide
Singapreans do care.
The organiser started off with many vaccine injuries cases and interviewed 2 people live.
Andrew Tan's mum passed away recently due to vaccine. As Andrew took the vaccine and nothing happened to him so Andrew forced his mum to get the vaccine and she passed away. Andrew felt a bit guilty... because his mum actually she doesn't want to take the vaccine. His mother has diabetes, high blood and his mum blood wall was narrowing so he doesn't truly know if it's really by the vaccine He is still waiting for autopsy results Michael Yong took morderna, his immune system is messsed up. He couldn't move. After paying 16k for medical fee, doctor says his immune system is damage. He can talk but he cannot move around much. The doctor said his case is new and treated him like a new medical file 😰 From normal person become handicapped 🤦🏻♀️ He doesn't even want to talk about the money. He just wants to be well... There are many good insights in this sharing session.
These speakers really know what they are talking about as they have done their "homework" with overseas researchers, scientists and viologist. I find this consellor shares more of the solutions, how can we make this vaccination situation better. Why is it important to setup a bioethics?
1) Experimental Vaccines Trials
How Clinical Trials Works It is a 5 stages process and each process will take about 2 years. Pharmas have never done before within 1 year and tested vaccines on human beings. They will take at least 10 - 15 years to roll out new vaccines.
Can we trust the speedy development of Covid-19 vaccines The long-term effectiveness and safety of these vaccines are yet to be fully investigated. Another drawback of accelerated development is that full stability information about a vaccine formulation may not be completely mapped out, or the formulation itself may not be fully optimised. 2) Suspected Cases Injuries and Deaths
Many cases dismissed as "nothing to do with vaccines" and has little explainations 3) Safe and welcome professional space
A place where the local medical doctors can discuss over the situations in a non judgemental way 4) Transparency and Completeness of Data
The key rationale, vaccines do not stop the transmitting of the virus but to prevent serious illness, deaths, icu and oxygen support 5) Bioethics: Value and Sanctity of Life
How can "the benefits outweight risks" when someone has to bear all the consequences of risks of harm? The person can't sue the govt, the doctors and the big phrama should anything happen to the person as he / she is "aware" that he /she is in clinical trial. Other Solutions
34 countries have used ivermectin, the covid numebers have come down significantly. This applies to India, Argentina, Slovakia, Zimbabwe, Mexico Appealing to Health Authorities
Summary to protect the weak, women and children
Val Looi's Voice
I do not need a vaccine.
I lead a healthy lifestyle.
I rarely fall ill.
I never taken a flu vaccine.
I do not have flu for more than 10 years.
What we do with our body is our own choice.
It is our fundamental rights, it has to be that way.
Considering you are vaccinated, you still can spread the covid, it makes no sense.
The risk of vaccine outweight the benefits of my health.
The body belongs to you and you alone.
You get to choose what goes into your body.
No strangers, who do not know our lifestyle, our health and medical history, to decide for us to take the vaccine or not.
If we surrender this fundamental human rights, what will we become?
The vaccine is not the only way to end the pandemic, there are other options.
We all want to move forward.
Let us open our hearts and mind, stand together, support one another.
For Freedom, For Health, For Equality and For Peace.
Watch this video in full: Healing the Divide
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