Category: Lifestyle EN

Humans need more than just productivity; we need connection, joy, rest, and meaning, not just endless output. We need deeper living. We need to prioritise simple pleasures like sunsets and music, and to recognise our inherent worth beyond tasks. We are body (health), mind (choices and will), and soul (connectedness, purpose, meaning), so it’s important for us to live a balanced life. Here are...

Real respect isn’t about status – it’s about seeing people, honouring their presence, and choosing kindness every time. Make it a habit to respect people – not for their position, but for their presence. You don’t need a nameplate to deserve kindness. You don’t need a title to be seen. Respect is not a reward for status – it’s a reflection of your character. Because status fades,...

LIBRARIES THAT PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOL SHARING In Finland, libraries are expanding their mission beyond books by lending sewing machines to the public, encouraging people to repair clothing rather than discard it. This small but powerful idea helps low-income communities maintain essential items without needing to buy new ones. Alongside the sewing machines are boxes of donated fabric, thread...

It's easy for us to live in a perpetual state of "I'll be happy when..." … when I get that promotion, when I move to a new city, when I find the right partner, when I lose weight, when I make more money. This mindset creates a cycle where happiness is always pushed to some imagined future that never quite arrives. Once you reach one destination, the mind simply creates a new one, keeping...

CHILDREN RAISED IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS ARE HEALTHIER Studies show that children who grow up in rural areas, especially around animals and nature, tend to have stronger immune systems. This is because they are exposed to more types of bacteria and microbes found in soil, plants, and animals. These tiny organisms help train their immune systems to respond properly, making them less likely to...

SCHOOL UNIFORMS MADE FROM BANANA FIBRE Some schools in Vietnam are now using school uniforms made from banana fibre, a biodegradable fabric derived from discarded stalks. The material is breathable, moisture-wicking, and durable, keeping students cool in classrooms without air conditioning. This makes it an ideal alternative to synthetic materials like polyester, which can trap heat and take...

ANT PHILOSOPHY Ants never quit. Block their path – they’ll climb over. Flood it – they’ll swim. Cover it – they’ll dig. They don’t stop. They don’t complain. They just find another way. While the world rests, they prepare. Ants think winter all summer. While the sun is warm, they prepare for the cold ahead. They never mistake comfort for security. When the world freezes, they...

The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) urges Hindus who are celebrating Deepavali to make this year's Deepavali a plastic-free occasion. Plastics are a scourge on the world. Plastic pollution is one of the most pervasive and insidious threats to our environment and public health. Deepavali celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. In today's era, the challenge is to...

In Japan, schools approach education differently by focusing first on character and social development. The idea is to help children grow into respectful and responsible individuals. During the first 3 years, students learn the importance of empathy, respect, cooperation, and discipline. Schooling during this time focuses less on academics and more on social responsibility and moral development....

(Pearls of Wisdom) Life is like a jar. Every single day, you choose what fills it. The big rocks are what truly matter – your health, your relationships, your purpose, your growth. The pebbles are the smaller goals, tasks, and commitments. The sand is everything else – the distractions, the noise, the endless busywork. When you start with the sand, there’s no room left for the rocks. But...