In Part 2, I expand on two major institutions of society that have such major impact on our lives and the wounds embedded there. As mentioned in Part 1, this is an opinion piece not specifically focused on any one country. I offer this to those of us who feel...
Author: Vadivu
An Invitation in an Unlikely Place
I was savouring the pages of a cookbook borrowed from the library the other day and was almost sad as the remaining pages thinned out. Then I reached the last page and was confronted by a loving question and invitation, handwritten clearly on a post-it note: "If I asked you...
Better Stories, Better Lives
We grow up on stories, perhaps not realising how important they are in shaping our beliefs, values and mindsets. I want to share an example of a story that is much loved by people who are very giving that Tropher Payne has written an alternative, healthier ending to. The Giving...
Lost and Found
I ordered something from the US which is only shipped to US addresses so I used a freight forwarding service to get it sent to me in Singapore. Due to me not realising the freight company had moved, I got the item sent to the old address. Someone unknown to...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Training Workshop : Transforming Adversity into Higher Purpose
We met more than 20 years ago. She used to love wheelchair dancing then. It was hard not to catch her spirit. Muscular dystrophy is a disease in which one’s muscles progressively weaken. Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at 15, she was told she may die by the time she was...
Vanessa Ford Death
She had been working 18 hour days leading up to her death.Recently, a coroner found that Vanessa Ford, the partner of a law firm had consumed a significant amount of alcohol while undergoing an acute mental health crisis. She was struck by a train in September 2023. She is survived by...
“One day this patient will be you”
Every year I teach a leadership programme at a hospital, and I recently finished our eighth run. I start it with us sharing our stories as patients and caregivers. I share about my elderly dad who was hospitalised and rang the call-bell for long as he needed to go to...
Inner Wealth-Related Research & Wisdom
We’ve pulled out research and wisdom related to our inner wealth pathways below. At the same time, we believe that each of can be seekers. So live, experiment, observe in your own life and discover your own truths. quiet ego We believe a quiet ego is connected to inner wealth...
“You are Loved”
When Covid struck, we were approached, by a University, to run a programme for professionals affected by the economic impact of Covid. These included those who had lost their jobs. I spoke to someone who said that in the past when such programmes were offered during other crises, the participants...
A Different Kind of Card Exchange
At an event I attended in London, I got talking to the person who sat with me during lunch. I admired her for her involvement in social justice. At the end of our conversation, I gave her an inspirational pop-up card. I never know what quote I am giving people...









