Author: Esther Law Lee Poh

The Rhythm of Life: Finding Harmony in Daily Routine

‘You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily- The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.’ – John C Maxwell (1947 – Present), a distinguished American author, speaker, and pastor renowned for his numerous publications centred around the topic of leadership. Among his

Seeing Colours in Life’s Storms

Seeing the Beauty of Rainbows ‘The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.’ – Dolly Parton (1946 – Present). Parton is a renowned American singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, widely recognised for her extensive career in country music. Rainbows, those magnificent arcs

Exploring visual arts

“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” Banksy, renowned England-based street artist, political activist, and film director. This quote underscores the transformative and confrontational power of art to both comfort and disturb, offering a nuanced perspective on the varied roles that art can play in society. By advocating

The Magic Of Fireworks: Seeing the world alight

‘Blooming under a cold moon, we are like fireworks… Rising, shining, and finally scattering and fading. So until that moment comes when we vanish like fireworks … Lets us sparkle brightly, Always.’ – Tite Kubo (1977-Present). A highly accomplished Japanese manga artist and character designer, he has made a significant

The Pleasure of Pampering Your Senses

‘Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.’ – Rumi (also called JaJalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī). He was a prominent 13th century Persian poet and mystic who emphasised the significance of aligning our passions with our pursuits. What is the nature of pleasure, if not the art

Finding peace in quiet moments

THE Sound of Silence is a phrase that has been popularised by the famous Simon & Garfunkel song of the same name. But beyond the catchy tune and haunting melody lies a deeper meaning that resonates with many people across different cultures and backgrounds. The Sound of Silence can be

Exploring Comfort Foods

‘The future enters into us, in order to transform itself in us, long before it happens. Let life happen to you.’ Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 – 1926); an Austro-German poet who became internationally famous with such works as Duino Elegies and Sonnets to Orpheus. The Taste of Home through Exploring

Embracing the Sounds of the Season

‘The future enters into us, in order to transform itself in us, long before it happens. Let life happen to you.’ – Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 – 1926); an Austro-German poet who became internationally famous with such works as Duino Elegies and Sonnets to Orpheus THE CRUNCH OF FALL LEAVES

Finding Beauty in Acts of Compassion

‘Kindness, and not being afraid to be kind, or to focus on, or be really driven by empathy. I think one of the sad things that I’ve seen in political leadership is – because we’ve placed over time so much emphasis on notions of assertiveness and strength – that we

Exploring New Scents in Travel

‘A good fragrance should have a certain personality that makes the people identify the scent with you.’ – Shakira (1977 – Present). Born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, she is a highly accomplished Colombian singer and songwriter. She has earned the title of the “Queen of Latin Music”. THE AROMA OF