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Kindness Journey Postcard

The Kindness Journey

"Understanding is the first step to acceptance." The journey of Robert Whitfield is quite unlike the travels of many. It is a one man attempt to foster respect through the understanding of various cultures around the world. Inspired by the teachings of ...

True Singapore Kindness

True Singapore Kindness

Hi Singapore, I am a foreigner (from Indonesia) who has worked here for the past 1.5 years. During this time, I have experienced two great kindnesses from Singaporeans. Here are the stories: 1. Lost in MRT I have two kids - one daughter ...

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First Visit to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Image from http://www.ktph.com.sgToday I visited Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for the first time. The first thing that struck me was the open feeling with natural light everywhere. This is quite unlike other hospitals where we walk down long narrow enclosed ...

Nabillah Jalal

Things that kept me going

Not too long ago, I was accepted by Royal College Music, a prestigious conservatoire in London. Since then, I have been working hard to get funding because the exorbitant school fees is beyond my family's financial means. After a very hectic ...

Kindness in Singapore

My employer (a very busy man who works a minimum 12 hour day) is always offering his time to drive myself (and other employees) as and when we need a ride. Just recently, my co-worker came to work even though ...

Raindrops

Fia, the rain angel

Recently I sent a thank you note to a woman who was so gracious to my husband, Daniel, and I. Her name was Fia, and she worked at a spa where Daniel and I went in for some treatments. As we ...

Ah Hua

I am going to tell you a story about a lady who does actions, which I regarded as 'stupid', so naturally, that till today, I can never forget. I will call her Ah Hua. When I was young, I knew of a ...

Illyas is flanked by his classmates

An Exemplary Rafflesian

On 17 January 2012 a year 5 student, Syed Illyas Bin S A M Aljunied, helped an 8 year old girl, Cherie, reunite with her mother despite feeling tired after a workout at Bedok Reservoir Park. A relieved Mrs Janice ...

babykeane

It’s Baby Love…

It is love at first sight for Baby Keane. At three months, Singa became the love of his life. Fourteen months later today, that love is still burning bright. Mom Sherlyn would have had her hands full placating Keane if ...

When We Were Young

It’s the end of the year… again! Now, really where did this year go? And if you are looking, please also hunt for last year and let it know that it has been fondly missed. End of the year are such ...

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