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Passion goes a long way…

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So last week on my way from Lanseria I accidentally visited Maggie’s Farm. Well my son spotted the place. While my eyes were focused on traffic, he was able to notice the Antique sign. So after a brief bargain, I made a U-turn and went back into Maggie’s Farm (the home of the chicken pie). https://www.facebook.com/homeofthechickenpie . What a surprise and warm welcome we had. The venue has such a pleasant atmosphere. As we arrived, we were greeted by a peaceful and serene vibe. The highlight was the Cradle Antique Store operated by Peter. His passion as a Collector exudes with such ease as he explains the historical details of some rare collectible items in the Store. The store is home to items from the 1800s meticulously preserved over the years and still in mint condition.   I watched as he and my son Judah interacted about the vintage Camera collection in the store. When I asked Peter what inspired him to open an Antique Store, he answered with beaming pride, “I have alw...

Reset and Ascend

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Every now and again, it is important to take a worthwhile break from the busy hustle and bustle of work schedule. Work/Life Balance if not well handled and managed, could consequently result into a burn-out. And once this happens, productivity could be negatively affected, let alone the other potential extreme mental health side-effects such as depression. To reset therefore, becomes a viable opportunity to regenerate one’s own mental, physical and spiritual strength to get a fresh start. For one to reset, it simply means taking time out for oneself to do something refreshing and enjoy-able. It is an activity that enhances and renews one’s positive energy. There’s a part of us that always needs to be reconstituted. And this can be achieved by doing things that restore a sense of balance in the way one feels and looks at life. There is no one-size-fits-all prescription on what must be done to reset. What matters is that it is done on a regular basis. For instance, one can choose t...