Friday, 5 December 2025

Author: Esther Law Lee Poh

Literature for personal well-being and intellectual growth

DEAR readers! As we bid farewell to September 2025 and step into October 2025, a month often vibrant with change and reflection, let us take a moment to recap some of the insights we’ve shared in our recent exploration of ‘The Power of Dialogue in Expanding Perspectives and Understanding Complex

Dialogue’s role in understanding complexities

LAST week, we discussed the theme of ‘Cultivating Creativity: Strategies to Nurture Creative Thinking in Everyday Life’. It is inspiring to see how creativity can be fostered in various ways, whether through daily habits or unique brainstorming techniques. Today, we shift our focus to another crucial aspect of our interactions:

Cultivating creativity: Nurturing creative thinking in everyday life

WARMEST greetings to all our dear readers! I hope this message finds you in great spirits. Last week, we delved into the fascinating intersection of technology and learning, exploring how digital tools can foster intellectual engagement and enhance our learning experiences. Today, I’m excited to pivot slightly and tackle another

Technology and learning: Digital tools enhance intellectual engagement

LAST week, we delved into the fascinating world of philosophy and its implications for everyday life. Philosophy, often perceived as abstract and esoteric, is remarkably practical and can lead to profound insights. It encourages deep thinking, nurtures curiosity, and challenges us to question our beliefs and assumptions. This intellectual engagement

Unlocking deeper insights

GREETINGS, dear readers! Last week, we delved into the transformative concept of ‘growth mindset’, where we explored how embracing challenges can become stepping stones toward intellectual expansion. Today, I would like to share with you another vital way of thinking that complements this growth mindset – philosophical thinking. Philosophical thinking

The heart of decision-making: Navigating emotions for a brighter future

“Emotional intelligence is not the opposite of intelligence, it’s not the triumph of heart over head – it’s the unique intersection of both.” – Daniel Goleman, an author and psychologist who is best known for his work on emotional intelligence WARMEST greetings to all my cherished readers! Thank you for joining

The ever-evolving journey of learning

DEAR readers, last week, we delved into the intricate world of listening, a key component of our intellectual senses. We learned that listening is more than just hearing words; it is a rich tapestry of understanding and connecting with the speaker’s emotions, intentions, and insights. This week, we shift our

Unlocking empathy through active listening

LAST week, we had dived into the fascinating world of mind mapping, exploring how brainstorming ideas visually can enhance our creativity and clarity. It was an interactive session where we focused on organising our thoughts and planning effectively, setting an exciting stage for us to tackle another crucial element of

Unleashing your intellectual and emotional potential

DEAR readers, last week, in our ongoing journey of personal growth, we had dived into the transformative power of curiosity. We explored how curiosity fuels learning, igniting a passion for personal and professional development. This week, we transition into another essential tool that complements our curiosity: Mind Mapping. This technique