Author: Esther Law Lee Poh

The transportive power of scents

AS humans, our sensory experiences greatly shape how we engage with the world around us. While we often associate memories with visual or auditory stimuli, the sense of smell has a unique and powerful ability to transport us across time and space, evoking vivid recollections of moments long past. In

Nature’s melodies on Mount Singai

AMID the majestic beauty in and around the Catholic Memorial Pilgrimage Centre (CMPC) on Mount Singai, a journey to conquer the heights of nature unfolds with a symphony of gentle grace. Bird songs harmoniously weave through the air, accompanied by the soothing whispers of rustling leaves, creating a resplendent refuge

The Profound Power of Human Touch

In a world that is frequently defined by fast technological progress and brief interactions, the lasting significance of human touch serves as a valuable testament to the profound nature of human connection. Hugs and handshakes, gestures that are often overlooked as simple, possess the extraordinary power to bridge emotional gaps,

Tasting Life: Exploring Culinary Experiences

In the symphony of life, our senses are the conduits through which we encounter the world. Of all the senses, taste stands out, as it offers a direct and intimate connection to the world around us. The act of tasting engages not only our physiological senses but also our emotions,

The Fragrant Joys of Life

‘Life is the flower for which love is the honey.’ – Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885), sometimes nicknamed the Ocean Man. He was a French romantic writer and politician. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote in a variety of genres and forms. In the

Appreciating everyday sounds

‘Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.’ – Pablo Casals (1876 – 1973). He was a Spanish and Puerto Rican cellist, composer, and conductor. Best remembered for the recordings he made of the Cello Suites by Bach, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom

The transformative power of mindful seeing

‘To look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory.’ – Betty Smith — born Elisabeth Lillian Wehner — (1896 –1972) was an American playwright and novelist, who wrote the 1943 bestseller ‘A