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Hi Singapore Parents
Today, would like to share with you the following story:
After reading, you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now, a year from now.A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight […]
Posted on May 29th, 2010 by June
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Hi Singapore Parents
Today, would like to share with you the following story:
A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: “I am blind, please help.” There were only a few coins in the hat.
A man was walking by. He […]
Posted on March 18th, 2010 by June
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Hi Singapore parents
Time flies – here’s a new beginning of another year and a new decade 2010.
May you a wonderful new month and a happy new year.
Don’t work too hard but work smart. May your boss appreciate you and say !
Take care of yourself. Pamper yourself and buy […]
Posted on January 1st, 2010 by June
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Hi Singapore Parents
Today, would like to share some words of wisdom with you:
Walk for 10 - 30 minutes every day, while smiling.
Sit quietly for at least 10 minutes every day, in isolation, if necessary.
Upon arising in the morning, one must immediately say: “My goal today is . . . . . . . ”
Listen […]
Posted on December 9th, 2009 by June
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Hi Singapore Parents
Today, would like to share with you an extract about “Thoughts for this moment . . .”
Do not take away someone’s hope, it may be all they have to hold on to.
Do not make decisions when you are angry, take cause of your physical body.
Do not pay for a job […]
Posted on November 22nd, 2009 by June
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Hi Singapore parents Today, would like to share a story with you.
One day, a donkey fell into a dried well. The poor donkey cried for several hours to no avail. The desperate farmer tried in vain to have it rescued. Finally, the farmer decided the donkey was old, the well ought to be covered, […]
Posted on November 17th, 2009 by June
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Hi Singapore parents
I read with interest 2 articles in today’s Straits Times - Mind and Body section:
Retire, but keep working on Page 2 and
Working retirees in better health on Page 5
I cannot agree more. After retirement, one must continue to work in some ways to stay active. That way, you will also be in better […]
Posted on November 5th, 2009 by June
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Hi Singapore Parents
Yesterday, I was at 8Q, Singapore Art Museum and did an art piece using some of my past articles and photographs. The invitation was by Felicia Low who was tasked to do visual arts from people relating what they want to do with their lives.
I shared on My 100 successes, Reflections for Year […]
Posted on September 13th, 2009 by June
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Hi Singapore Parents
I have heard this story many times. Whenever I am down, I would recall the lesson drawn from it.
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.
One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was […]
Posted on September 4th, 2009 by June
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Dear Singapore Parents
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George Carlin is 102 years old and below are his views on ageing:
Do you realise that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids? If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so excited […]
Posted on July 27th, 2009 by June
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