Loneliness in today’s society
LONELINESS is the distressing feeling that arises when the social connections we have fall short of the relationships we desire. In today's society, it...
The worrier takes it all
“THE WARRIOR takes it all” reflects a mindset of total commitment, where a warrior (or a “Warrior of Light”) embraces every challenge as an...
If everything goes wrong
TAKE a deep breath. When everything collapses, pause to stop the spiral. Anchor yourself by focusing on what you can control right now, triage...
Claims to leadership
I AM 72 now and retired in the Philippines for good since 1999.
I traveled all around the world. I met innumerable leaders in different...
Those were the days…
“THOSE Were the Days” is a nostalgic ballad about looking back on youth, lost idealism, and the passage of time. The lyrics contrast the...
How music brings family together?
WITHIN the home environment, music creates a deeper, emotional connection. Whether experiencing the first instances of musical bonding between a mother and infant or...
When our life seems senseless
A MEANINGLESS life may indicate that you are going through an existential crisis. You may be on the verge of depression, and feelings of...
Splendid isolation
“SPLENDID isolation” refers to a state of being completely separate, independent, or detached from others in a way that feels advantageous, peaceful, or superior...
What a terrible world we live in
FROM the bloodshed in Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza to the return of Donald Trump, there are so many reasons to despair. But a little...
I love life!
LOVING your life doesn’t always require grand, cinematic events. It happens right now, on an average Tuesday morning. It’s finding profound joy in small...