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I Took a Break From Writing and I Didn’t Miss It

A Quick Update It’s been a hectic time in my life. As some of you know, I got offered a job in and out of Fiji.  In preparation for this job, I spent the last few months reminding myself how to fly an aeroplane. That included returning to Hong Kong for a simulator check to renew my license.  What was the result of all this hard work? Well, … Continue reading I Took a Break From Writing and I Didn’t Miss It

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Why Apologizing Is an Act of Responsibility

It happens sometimes that we say the wrong thing at the wrong time, or something inappropriate, or have an attitude that has offended the sensibilities of one or more people. In everyday life, communication errors and misunderstandings are the order of the day. But how do we behave when we realize that something we have said or done has had a negative impact on others? … Continue reading Why Apologizing Is an Act of Responsibility

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The Best Option You Can Take

So, two things have happened to me recently.  Believe it or not, it’s been a year since I boldly decided to leave my former employer in Hong Kong and divert to Singapore. Since then, I haven’t tried to make much happen. Instead, I’ve taken the time to concentrate on reforming my inner world.  Still, I’ve kept my ear close to the ground on the off … Continue reading The Best Option You Can Take

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Should Vaccinations Be Mandatory?

DISCLAIMER: I’m not a medical healthcare professional. Please read our disclaimers page here) With the obvious exception for those who have legitimate medical reasons, I believe that making vaccinations mandatory for COVID-19, in the current climate, can be ethically justified. Now, to be clear, there’s a difference between mandatory vaccinations – where certain penalties are levied on you for not complying – versus compulsory vaccinations … Continue reading Should Vaccinations Be Mandatory?

Finding Life Balance Using the Four Forces of Flight

Do you feel like the weight of responsibility is keeping you grounded? Or the sheer drag of life is forcing on the brakes?  Do you find it hard to muster the requisite lift and thrust to overcome these forces in life? Of course, we’ve all been there. We’ve all had those days where everything has felt like one big drag, where the simple act of … Continue reading Finding Life Balance Using the Four Forces of Flight

Captain Hindsight

There’s a character from the popular sitcom South Park called Captain Hindsight. For those who’ve not seen it, Captain Hindsight is a super hero (of sorts) who shows up to the scene of a disaster while it’s taking place. He then “helps” the people in need by making a stirring speech about all the ways everyone should have acted to prevent the tragedy from happening in the first place. … Continue reading Captain Hindsight

Why Freedom Demands Responsibility

“The principle of freedom must be our first commitment, for without this no one is immune against the virus of aggrandizement – the impulse to grab power, wealth, position, or reputation at the expense of others.”  – HERBERT DOUGLASS – SOURCE:THE COST OF FREEDOM True freedom is a commitment to experiencing the very real limitations of our choices.  We will always have to live with some sort of, … Continue reading Why Freedom Demands Responsibility