Author: Esther Law Lee Poh

Seeing opportunities in everyday life

‘Opportunities lie in the place where the complaints are.’ – Jack Ma (1964 – Present). Also known as 马云 (Mǎ Yún), Ma is a prominent Chinese business figure, investor, and philanthropist. He is one of the founders of Alibaba Group, a large multinational technology conglomerate. Additionally, he played a key

The Power of Senses to Unleash Creativity

‘The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant.’ – By Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955). He was a German theoretical physicist renowned for his groundbreaking work. He is best remembered for his development of the theory of relativity and significant contributions to quantum

Embracing life’s transformative moments

“Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same but get better.“ Sydney J Harris (1917 –1986), an American journalist for the Chicago Daily News and, later, the Chicago Sun-Times. He wrote 11 books

The Rhythm of Life: Finding Harmony in Daily Routine

‘You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily- The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.’ – John C Maxwell (1947 – Present), a distinguished American author, speaker, and pastor renowned for his numerous publications centred around the topic of leadership. Among his

Seeing Colours in Life’s Storms

Seeing the Beauty of Rainbows ‘The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.’ – Dolly Parton (1946 – Present). Parton is a renowned American singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, widely recognised for her extensive career in country music. Rainbows, those magnificent arcs

Exploring visual arts

“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” Banksy, renowned England-based street artist, political activist, and film director. This quote underscores the transformative and confrontational power of art to both comfort and disturb, offering a nuanced perspective on the varied roles that art can play in society. By advocating

The Magic Of Fireworks: Seeing the world alight

‘Blooming under a cold moon, we are like fireworks… Rising, shining, and finally scattering and fading. So until that moment comes when we vanish like fireworks … Lets us sparkle brightly, Always.’ – Tite Kubo (1977-Present). A highly accomplished Japanese manga artist and character designer, he has made a significant

The Pleasure of Pampering Your Senses

‘Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.’ – Rumi (also called JaJalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī). He was a prominent 13th century Persian poet and mystic who emphasised the significance of aligning our passions with our pursuits. What is the nature of pleasure, if not the art

Finding peace in quiet moments

THE Sound of Silence is a phrase that has been popularised by the famous Simon & Garfunkel song of the same name. But beyond the catchy tune and haunting melody lies a deeper meaning that resonates with many people across different cultures and backgrounds. The Sound of Silence can be

Exploring Comfort Foods

‘The future enters into us, in order to transform itself in us, long before it happens. Let life happen to you.’ Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 – 1926); an Austro-German poet who became internationally famous with such works as Duino Elegies and Sonnets to Orpheus. The Taste of Home through Exploring