The Beauty of Being Different
When you were young, did you ever feel somewhat different? A bit of a misfit, perhaps? I did. Perhaps because my family came from West...
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niruvishy
- Aug 11, 2021
- 3 min
The Mind-Body Connect Paradox
By Niru Vishwanath We all know of the mind-body connect. Yoga is all about the “yog” or joining together of the mind and body. There is...
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Niru VIshwanath
- Jul 11, 2021
- 2 min
Fear and Faith
Does fear bring about faith? Does man think about God, however you wish to describe God, only when he is in pain or suffering? Is there...
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Sheila Cancino
- May 8, 2021
- 2 min
Happiness Overload - Happiness Cafe, North Point
It was a Sunday afternoon after my chess class in Northpoint. All I wanted to do was relax by reading a good book in a cozy restaurant....
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Devi
- Apr 17, 2021
- 4 min
Rev. Hans Lutz – Expressing his faith through social justice & civil society.
When I newly moved to Hong Kong, I joined Christian Action, a Christian NGO. I worked for 12 years at Christian Action, and throughout...
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Devi
- Apr 13, 2021
- 3 min
If Anxiety is Contagious, then Happiness is Contagious too
Recently, I read an article stating that anxiety is contagious. If anxiety is contagious, then on the flip side, happiness is contagious...
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Devi
- Mar 24, 2021
- 2 min
Note to My Younger Self: Never pretend to be someone you are not.
During an office social gathering around 20 or 25 years ago, my colleague told me a story about one of her friends. She said that this...
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Devi
- Mar 13, 2021
- 7 min
Jan Gube: Creating a More Inclusive Hong Kong by Training the Next Generation of Teachers
Jan Gube is an assistant professor at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at The Education University of Hong Kong. Jan did not...
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Devi
- Mar 8, 2021
- 5 min
Lindsey McAlister OBE, JP: Preparing Hong Kong’s Young Generation Through Arts
I truly believe creativity is a very important part of our growth as it helps us in problem-solving, decision-making processes,...
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Devi
- Feb 27, 2021
- 6 min
Chris Polanco, the King of Latin Music in Hong Kong
Chris Polanco is a musician in Hong Kong. Despite coming to Hong Kong without speaking any English nor Cantonese, he rose above the odds...
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Devi
- Feb 20, 2021
- 2 min
Note to My Younger Self: There Is Gifting in Receiving
On my way out a couple of weeks ago, I saw a friend in the lobby with lots of boxes. She told me that she was on her way to the post...
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Sheila Cancino
- Feb 17, 2021
- 4 min
Shiela Cancino: Genuine Giving Leads to Abundant Blessings
I'm a Chess Olympiad player representing the Bermuda Team and also a Chess Coach here in Hong Kong. Today, I'll share with you the three...
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Devi
- Feb 13, 2021
- 5 min
Tegan Smyth, A Finance Professional Who Decides to Address the Needs of Refugees Communities in HK
Many years ago, I met a young man who said that he wished he worked for a non-profit so he could empower many people. I told him that he...
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Lena Wong
- Feb 9, 2021
- 4 min
It’s Beyond Just Money: 5 Mindsets You Need In Starting A Business by Lena Wong
Five years ago, Marie came to Hong Kong with husband and kid and was blessed to have help to support the caretaking of the family and had...
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Devi
- Feb 6, 2021
- 3 min
Note To My Younger Self : Target Setting & Asking Question!
A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine asked me whether creating a target was necessary, or whether we should go with the flow. I told...
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Myriam Bartu
- Feb 2, 2021
- 2 min
Maintain Your Well-being with Yoga Nidra
Yoga nidra, or yogic sleep as it is commonly known, is an immensely powerful meditation technique, and one of the easiest yoga practices...
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Devi
- Jan 30, 2021
- 3 min
Note to My Younger Self: Changing Your Mind, Choose Different for A Greater Possibilities.
Last weekend, I woke up earlier than usual, so I decided to go to one of the nearby country parks to see the sunrise. We arrived there at...
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Devi
- Jan 23, 2021
- 6 min
Amazing Human of HK: Ajmal Samuel, An Entrepreneur, Endurance Athlete & Disability Rights Activist
I vividly remember my first meeting with Ajmal, even though it was about 10 years ago. I was having lunch at a Turkish restaurant in Hong...
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Devi
- Jan 17, 2021
- 2 min
Note To My Younger Self - When I Used To Hate My Body (What a waste of energy!)
I used to be embarrassed about my body. I have big thighs—bigger than my upper torso. Therefore, it is tough for me to wear anything...
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Devi
- Jan 17, 2021
- 3 min
Note To My Younger Self - The Secret of Communication
When I was young, I felt that I did not fit in. Even though I had a group of friends in junior high and was voted student president when...
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