DeviDec 19, 20213 minThe Beauty of Being DifferentWhen you were young, did you ever feel somewhat different? A bit of a misfit, perhaps? I did. Perhaps because my family came from West...
niruvishyAug 11, 20213 minThe Mind-Body Connect ParadoxBy 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...
Niru VIshwanathJul 11, 20212 minFear and FaithDoes 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...
Sheila CancinoMay 8, 20212 minHappiness Overload - Happiness Cafe, North PointIt 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....
DeviApr 17, 20214 minRev. 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...
DeviApr 13, 20213 minIf Anxiety is Contagious, then Happiness is Contagious tooRecently, I read an article stating that anxiety is contagious. If anxiety is contagious, then on the flip side, happiness is contagious...
DeviMar 24, 20212 minNote 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...
DeviMar 13, 20217 minJan Gube: Creating a More Inclusive Hong Kong by Training the Next Generation of TeachersJan Gube is an assistant professor at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at The Education University of Hong Kong. Jan did not...
DeviMar 8, 20215 minLindsey McAlister OBE, JP: Preparing Hong Kong’s Young Generation Through ArtsI truly believe creativity is a very important part of our growth as it helps us in problem-solving, decision-making processes,...
DeviFeb 27, 20216 minChris Polanco, the King of Latin Music in Hong KongChris Polanco is a musician in Hong Kong. Despite coming to Hong Kong without speaking any English nor Cantonese, he rose above the odds...
DeviFeb 20, 20212 minNote to My Younger Self: There Is Gifting in ReceivingOn 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...
Sheila CancinoFeb 16, 20214 minShiela Cancino: Genuine Giving Leads to Abundant BlessingsI'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...
DeviFeb 13, 20215 minTegan Smyth, A Finance Professional Who Decides to Address the Needs of Refugees Communities in HKMany 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...
Lena WongFeb 9, 20214 minIt’s Beyond Just Money: 5 Mindsets You Need In Starting A Business by Lena WongFive 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...
DeviFeb 6, 20213 minNote 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...
Myriam BartuFeb 2, 20212 minMaintain Your Well-being with Yoga NidraYoga nidra, or yogic sleep as it is commonly known, is an immensely powerful meditation technique, and one of the easiest yoga practices...
DeviJan 30, 20213 minNote 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...
DeviJan 23, 20216 minAmazing Human of HK: Ajmal Samuel, An Entrepreneur, Endurance Athlete & Disability Rights ActivistI 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...
DeviJan 17, 20212 minNote 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...
DeviJan 17, 20213 minNote To My Younger Self - The Secret of CommunicationWhen 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...