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How to discover our Compassionate Self?

When I was about 18, I learned to ride a motorbike. It was exciting and gave me a sense of freedom. I often rode through my hometown of Melaka, exploring both the town and its outskirts. One day, while speeding through a remote area, I approached a sharp almost 90-degree turn. As I slowed down,Continue reading “How to discover our Compassionate Self?”

Meet Your Inner Critic: Friend or Foe?

When I was a young counsellor, I remember a particular session that was unnerving for me. I was in a session with one of my married couple client. We started well talking about their improvements in their relationship thus far. They were both laughing away telling me of all the things that they have beenContinue reading “Meet Your Inner Critic: Friend or Foe?”

Sacred Steps: An ‘Experiencing Grace’ Retreat (Faith-based).

On October 4-6, 2024, we organized a Spiritual Wellness Retreat for a Christian Church group. The retreat is about embarking on a journey toward a deeper understanding of the profound nature of God’s grace, allowing His grace to mend the wounds of the past. Learn to cultivate self-compassion and experience a renewed sense of hope andContinue reading “Sacred Steps: An ‘Experiencing Grace’ Retreat (Faith-based).”

The Power of Self-Compassion

While we often extend compassion and kindness to others, we find it challenging to offer the same to ourselves. In our own times of suffering or pain, we can become our harshest critics. Instead of kindness, we bombard ourselves with negative thoughts: “You are not good enough,” “You are a loser,” “Nobody likes you,” “See, I told you, you are a mistake and a failure.” These self-condemnations are deeply painful.

The Power of Mindful Curiosity (Video)

What if you could transform your life by simply paying attention to what is happening right now? What if when you are mindful and curious about your feelings, thoughts, behaviours and sensations today, it can lead you towards a closer relationship with your family, friends, and community? That is the power of mindful curiosity.

Getting out of your Comfort Zone (Video)

If we don’t engage in new experiences, we don’t gain new perspectives. We don’t make progress; we don’t grow. Getting out of your comfort zone puts you in the growth zone. But it’s not always easy, is it? We like the familiar. We feel safe, secure, stable.

The Possibility Journey: How to Calm Your Stressed-Out Brain (Video).

Stress is common. We face stress regularly. Stress can be good, it causes you to be more alert, so that you can work better. However, when you are overwhelmed by stress, it can bring significant harmful health effects to your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. You can’t get rid of stress, but you can learnContinue reading “The Possibility Journey: How to Calm Your Stressed-Out Brain (Video).”

Bringing Life to Your New Year’s Resolutions: Moving Beyond Goals (Video)

Setting goals, new plans, and forming New Year’s resolutions – we are all familiar with these. Some of us are excited about new goals. Some are reluctant, remembering the “failures” of previous years. Some are nonchalant. Whichever it is, here are some tips to Bring Life to Your New Year’s Resolutions so that you can live with vitality in 2023.

Imperfect and Lovable (Video)

When we wake up in the morning, thoughts, all kinds of thoughts flood our minds. It could be leftover thoughts of unaccomplished work from last week. It could be thoughts about the worries of the future. It could be thoughts of past regrets. When these thoughts rush through our minds, we can feel defeated, drowning in these thoughts of our imperfections. We wonder, just wonder, “Am I lovable?” Totally!!!

The Power of Mindful Curiosity

What if you could transform your life by simply paying attention to what is happening right now? That is the power of mindful curiosity. Mindful curiosity is the practice of being fully present and aware of your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and surroundings, without judging or reacting to them. It is a way of cultivating a friendly and curious attitude towards yourself and your experience, instead of being caught up in worries, regrets, or distractions.