The Other Side Of The Taj

If it’s a teardrop on the cheek of eternity (Tagore), then it must have been hanging on that cheek for 370 years. Transient it is not. Eternal it is not. Built out of love and sorrow, the love and sorrow only last as long as the mourner/builder. Beyond that, should the beholders pity the emperor? Or should they envy the queen.


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Still Breathing

As we breathe, some people are born, some people are dying and the majority of those greedy for material possessions struggling in between birth and death seem oblivious of the inevitable outcome. Beyond 50, every new day is a bonus, a blessing. Don’t waste time on the futile and fruitless.


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Yuan Fen 缘分

There is probably no equivalent word or phrase in English. Yuan fen is easy to understand but difficult if not impossible to explain or define. Why do some people get along so well even when they are so different? Why do people fight even when they have so much in common?


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Revenge Or Ignore?

Revenge was a favourite theme in Chinese sword-fighting dramas. There seems to be a feel-good factor in seeing those who have wronged us get what they deserve. This is a primal instinct we all need to rein in. But why do some cultures/societies glorify revenge even as they espouse Buddhist values in the same breath?


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Hating The Truth, Loving The Fake

There is so much truth in this. You only need to check the popularity of some bullshitting lifestyle/fashion bloggers. They enjoy free meals, free clothes and free skincare products and show them off on platforms like Instagram. Somehow they manage to influence thousands if not millions who seem unaware that they are obliged to say only the good things.


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Mistakes Are The Best Teachers

The fewer mistakes someone makes, the higher we value his expertise. But what did he have to do to get there? Everyone makes mistakes in the course of learning. Those who somehow manage to hide their mistakes command the most respect and confidence from the ignorant public.


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