Tag Archives: balance

Falling Unintentionally

Posted on May 10, 2024 by terryshen

  Falling unintentionally – the reality hit that I’m not in control. At least, not in that moment. Arms reaching desperately to the nearest object, person, wall, or whatever I could grab to save my life. A hopeless and helpless … Continue reading →

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Living This Day

Posted on May 6, 2024 by terryshen

  Living this day as if it’s your last sounds great except when it’s not. Imaging if you spent everything today, what would you do tomorrow? Stay home and suck on your thumb? Don’t get me wrong, I do get … Continue reading →

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Sleepless Night

Posted on May 1, 2024 by terryshen

  The house is quiet. Only the clicking sound of my keyboard is keeping me company. Why am I still up sometime past 4 o’clock in the morning? Good question! Wish I have an answer for that. I have tried … Continue reading →

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Court of Public Opinion

Posted on April 29, 2024 by terryshen

  In a democracy, freedom of speech goes hand-in-hand with public opinion. The two has a symbiotic relationship. Over time, our values and norms evolve and public opinion changes followed by new laws and public policy. Significant subjects like the  … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – 21 Apr 2024

Posted on April 21, 2024 by terryshen

We all know climate change is causing imbalances to our planet. To wit, this past Wednesday, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, received a year worth of rain in one day. That sounds crazy? Yes, but should not be surprised. Because how … Continue reading →

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Is Hawaii Running Dry?

Posted on April 11, 2024 by terryshen

View of mountains against clear sky, Honolulu, Hawaii   The paradise in the middel of the Pacific Ocean has a water problem. Hard to believe, right? Everywhere you go in Hawaii, eventaully you will run into the ocean. What is … Continue reading →

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The Desired Outome

Posted on April 8, 2024 by terryshen

  To know what we want sounds simple, However that is not always the case nor is it a quarantee. Take my marathon running for instance. Finish the race was my desired outome at first. After a few races, meeting … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – 31 Mar 2024

Posted on March 31, 2024 by terryshen

Last day of March. It has been a struggling month trying to shake off the grip from cold dark winter into the embrace of blossoming spring – a transition ripe for mood swing: full of hope yet sprinkled with disappointments. … Continue reading →

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How To Be Authentic?

Posted on March 30, 2024 by terryshen

  Being authentic! What does it mean to you? Is it 1) be true to youreslf, 2) live to your own chosen values rather than others’, 3) just say no to lies and other falsehoods, or 4) something else? Check … Continue reading →

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PC or Not PC

Posted on March 27, 2024 by terryshen

  At risk of revealing my seniority, I remembered the days before the advent of personal computer. Math involved  long division, multiplication table, and essay was handwtitten. Sounds arcane? They were what I remembered from my middle/ high school days. … Continue reading →

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