A calm sea surface often hides violent currents underneath. The same can be said of people who suffer from emotional turmoil, such as suicidal thoughts and postnatal depression. Our nation is envied by others for the quality of our healthcare, education and marriage and parenthood financial perks. Why do mothers in Singapore still suffer from…
Category: Health
What Mothers Will Learn From Dominique Sarron Lee’s Death
SAF may have won the legal battle, but will it lose the hearts of Singaporean mothers? Private Dominique Sarron Lee died at the age of 21 after having an allergic attack to the zinc chloride fumes emitted by six smoke grenades that were thrown by a platoon commander, although regulations specified that no more than…
People Are Forgetting Something Important About Suicides
In the blame game, we fail to discuss this important subject. After a person commits suicide, the people in his lives descend into a vicious circle of blame, without being able to understand why he or she chose to die. For example, in a recent case in Singapore, there was much discussion on whether the…
What No One Told You About Ageing
Growing old isn’t as scary as you think. Humans are so obsessed with the lengthening and preserving of youth, until we completely forget to prepare for ageing and the finality of death. After all, who likes to face such depressing thoughts? Source We’d rather read stuff on the latest technology to grow a heart from…
If You Don’t Do This, You Won’t Be Happy
Singaporeans are unhappy because they are lying to themselves. So much for “Cash is king” and Singapore is the top X for whatever. Singaporeans are not happy. Sometimes maybe, when they strike 4D, win lucky draw or get their first kiss. But there is an undercurrent of apprehensiveness, a resentment that the happy feeling won’t…
Why are Singaporeans scared of dying?
Singaporeans have a voyeuristic streak to find out what we can about people who recently died. From 4D numbers to age to who is going to take care of the children/run the business, Singaporeans will actively share what they have learnt about the deceased and collectively grieve for those whose stories they’ve read. Things changed…
Why do you feel bad about success?
We are taught in schools that “you reap what you sow” and “success is 90% perseverance and 10% luck”, so why do many smart people undergo confidence crises? You may be a go-getter who accomplished much, but yet feel you are undeserving of your achievements. You wonder if luck or a higher blessing played a…