Friday, 20 March 2026

Author: Esther Law Lee Poh

Embracing the warmth of orange in our lives

HELLO dear readers, Greetings from Beijing, China! It’s a joy to connect with you as we continue our month-long journey through the colours that colour our lives. This week let’s dive deep into the radiant essence of orange – a hue that beautifully symbolises warmth, creativity, and community. As we

Orange – A journey through community, love and resilience

GREETINGS, dear readers. As I write this from my hospital bed, the soft snowfall outside my window creates a beautiful contrast to the warmth I feel within. Today is the fourth of March, a month that calls for reflection: a bridge between the passion of February and the vibrant energy

Living courageously, loving relentlessly

DEAR readers, Happy Chinese New Year! May this year bring you joy, prosperity, and the courage to pursue your dreams.  To all my Muslim friends, Ramadan Mubarak! As you engage in fasting during this spiritual month, may your hearts be filled with peace and reflection.  And for my fellow Catholics,

Ways to infuse life with energy and spirit

Cultivating Passion DEAR readers, life is a beautiful canvas, waiting for us to sprinkle it with colours of passion, enthusiasm and zeal. As February arrives, we find ourselves surrounded by reminders of love and affection, often expressed in cards and gestures. In this spirit, let us explore the profound question:

How red influences emotions and actions

The Psychology of Colour GREETINGS, dear readers! As we bid farewell to the frigid and stark purity of January, a month often painted in shades of white, we now step into the vibrant, inviting embrace of February. January symbolises beginnings, but February, with its connotations of love and warmth, introduces

Understanding the role of contrast in our lives

The Spectrum of Emotions DEAR readers, as we navigate through our complex lives, we continuously encounter a kaleidoscope of emotions. Think back to last week’s discussion on ‘Shades of Reflection: The Importance of Self-Awareness in a Monochromatic World’. In that session, we unraveled the layers of self-awareness, emphasising the significance

The importance of self-awareness in a monochromatic world

GREETINGS to you all on this lovely Wednesday in January! As we find ourselves in the third week of this crisp new month, I hope each of you, including myself, is embracing the fresh beginnings that January brings. Last week, we embarked on a journey exploring ‘The Canvas of New

Embracing the pristine potential of white

HELLO, dear readers! Welcome to the heartwarming journey of exploring the enchanting beauty of the colour white, especially as we embark on this fresh start in January. As we settle into the third week of the year 2026, let us all take a moment to appreciate the bright, blank canvas

From senses to spectrum

“What characterised a work of art is that it gives us a sense of our own life in all its colours.” – Henri Matisse DEAR readers, for the past two years, I have had the privilege of sharing this space with you, journeying through the intricate, textured landscape of our