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Friend: A timely reminder
I met an old university friend for a morning coffee today. The sun shone brightly outside, and the wind breezed, signalling spring. The police horses ducked their heads into the water fountain, one horse playing merrily, splashing its hoof inside. At the same time, tourists gathered around, watching from the sideline. Inside, we chatted about…
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Spring baby
And just like the movie, it is Spring. Gone are the dreadful wind, heavy clouds, and suffocating air, allowing new prospects to emerge. I was born a day before spring. My constitution is also like that new fresh air; some people saw me as the sun shining brightly—a human sunshine. I can’t help it; people…
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Dawn of a New Day
Here in the West, spring brings people outdoors from the cold and into the warmth. The sun, symbolised by the God Ra in ancient Egypt, lures people out of their comfort zones and into the light. Our association with light is no rocket science. Light is a part of us, as is darkness. In my…
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Riding the Spiral
It is the end of February, and the year is 2025. I feel both relief and despair. Looking at the state of the world today, I can not stop myself from feeling burdened, tattered, and even slightly broken. I often wonder how far humanity has to fall before it rises back. Or whether I will…