A School with a Heart

As soon as my four-year old settled down to having a piece of banana walnut cake for tea, he said to me, “Mummy, tomorrow night we (switch) off the TV, computer, lights, air-cond and fan at 8.30.”

What You Give Is What You Receive

A few days ago, I walked into a restaurant hoping to pick up five pieces of freshly made Indian-styled bread in a jiffy. I placed my order with the man behind the cashier and headed straight to the counter where a young girl was doing the packing. I noticed a pile of cooked bread ready [...]

The Truth As Our Protector

A friend with three boys aged 11-18 years wrote to me about receiving nasty threats that stemmed from a soured business dealing. She was fearing for her children and wanted me to know about her predicament so that if should anything happened to her and husband, her boys could trust me.
I felt honoured to be [...]

Spiritual Mothering

Raising a child is a devotional path , a model of selfless service

Story  by SANITSUDA EKACHAI

Four Good Reasons To Forgive

by Dr Ong
(http://www.klinikong.com)

Much has been said about the virtues of forgiveness, yet many today who need to forgive are unable or unwilling to do so. This is mainly due to the wrong understanding of what forgiveness is. Most people, when given a clearer understanding of what forgiveness is, become more willing to do so.

Transforming Negative Emotions into Joy

Here is a short video by Christopher Westra, the author of “I Create Joy” on how to transform negative emotions into joy.

For more information, go here: I Create Joy

What All Children Want Their Parents To Know

When I first saw this poster on someone’s wall, I thought it was the most beautiful advice for parents. Thank you Julia and Diane Loomans for your wonderful insights. I hope you will be inspired as well.
What All Children Want Their Parents To Know

Another Beautiful Lesson

Although my friend sent me two links to Yoo Ye Eun’s sterling and inspirational performance (one of which I posted in my previous post), I didn’t check out the second video until much later. I was pleasantly surprised with Ye Eun’s mother’s decision. Here, spare a few minutes and watch the gem of a lesson:

One Woman’s Loss is Another’s Gain

When I was pregnant with my third child at 36, my obstetrician asked if I wanted an ammiocentesis. I firmly said no. But as soon as she said, “If your baby is Down, would you keep it?” I hesitated and stammered a “yes”. Why wasn’t my reply a spontaneous “no”? Could it be that I [...]

Inner Peace

The moment we, mothers, open our eyes each morning, we spring into action. Things get done on auto-pilot mode. In our busyness, we often neglect the tiny part within that needs nurturing and some pampering. For some mums at my youngest son’s playgroup, they rejuvenate with a massage at the spa, coffee with a girlfriend [...]

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