PRAY Blog
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A Little More Faith, A Lot More Curiosity
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Continue reading: A Little More Faith, A Lot More CuriosityIs it normal that as one gets older, the need to reconnect to one’s faith gets stronger? Is it because we are quietly aware that we are closer to our expiry date? That’s me, it seems. One of the things I had earmarked for retirement was to be a better…
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Another Year Older. A Little More Light.
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Continue reading: Another Year Older. A Little More Light.And just like that, another year older. No bells and whistles, no dramatic countdown. It just quietly snuck in. And I acknowledge it. Together with the countless birthday wishes I received, for which I am deeply grateful. Some herald birthdays with boisterous festivities — sometimes for the entire month —…
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Reconnecting with Faith: The Power of Daily Gratitude
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Continue reading: Reconnecting with Faith: The Power of Daily GratitudeWhen I made the decision to retire (for good this time, because this was my second attempt), one of the things I wanted to pursue was spiritual healing. Not because I was spiritually broken. My faith was intact, for the most part. But somewhere along the way, after decades of…
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Humour is Serious Business, Laughing is Non-Negotiable
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Continue reading: Humour is Serious Business, Laughing is Non-NegotiableI am often berated for being “not serious,” especially back when I was still a lowly corporate employee. I smile-scoffed at stringent corporate policies, broke corporate protocol, and giggled about it. I was basically a rebel with a hilarious cause. Only those who knew me well understood that it was…
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Practising Stoicism (It’s Not for the Faint-Hearted)
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Continue reading: Practising Stoicism (It’s Not for the Faint-Hearted)I’ve been reading up on Stoicism lately, intrigued by its deceptive simplicity. In theory, it’s something everyone should aspire to practise. In reality, the struggle is very real. Guided by the four cardinal virtues of Wisdom, Courage, Justice, and Temperance, Stoicism is definitely not for the faint-hearted. Here’s a rundown…