Mental Wellness Blog in Singapore
COVID-19 has turned us into dull people. Here’s what you can do about it.
These days, people get out of bed only to jump back in again and work on their laptops. The mother’s in the living room, next to a younger sibling having an online class, and the father’s all suited up and attending a meeting from the dining table. The scenario plays...
My advice to aspiring witches
Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. That’s a popular line from William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, one of the earliest shows that depicted the ever-growing magical movement of witchcraft that seems to be having yet another revival today....
Should I believe in horoscopes?
The short answer to this is yes (and no). I’m sure it must be tempting to wake up the next morning and check the astrology app on your phone. Nothing gets people out of bed quick enough like being told that a big opportunity was waiting for them that day. Whether the...
How can I tell if a place is haunted?
Halloween is right around the corner and while we all know it is mainly a Western celebration, Singaporeans enjoy rising to the occasion and scaring themselves for fun. There are several places in Singapore that many consider haunted, like the infamous Old Changi...
Impostor syndrome
Have you heard of the term, impostor syndrome? It’s a phrase that has been used a lot lately. It refers to the feeling that you don’t own your success or that your achievement was made possible by the help and support you receive from others. If you feel this way,...
The Ghost of our loved ones
All of us go through loss and grief. The people we love today could be gone tomorrow. Sometimes, we yearn to see them again. To see them in our dreams, or maybe, just maybe, catch a glimpse of their soul lurking in the house, watching over us as we go about our day....
The Hungry Ghost won’t haunt us unless we let them
It’s that time of the year again to behave extra careful about dark corners, coming home late, or spirits following you home. Yes, the hungry ghost season is here, and it starts on Aug. 8. It’s a largely Taoist belief that is also popular among the Chinese elderly....
Getting back on track with your spiritual belief
It sure feels nice to welcome the new year, doesn’t it? Some people see it as an opportunity to start afresh, do something new, or tick some things off their bucket list. But in reality, not everyone has the privilege to do so. The year 2020 may have stripped some...
Make time for family before it’s too late
The new year is upon us! Everyone must be back to work or school by now. Either that, or getting a head start to whatever it is that you’ve set out to do for the year. Just the thought of everyone trying their best to move on with life despite COVID-19 still affecting...
