Tag Archives: relationships

Genuine Human Engagement

Posted on September 29, 2022 by terryshen

  Human are emotional beings. Any relationship entanglement invariably pushes us toward the abyss of individual emotions. Deeper the involvement, the more attention is needed. Path to true satisfaction stems from the discovery of emotional truth on both sides. In … Continue reading →

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Office Politics – A Necessary Evil?

Posted on September 19, 2022 by terryshen

  Office politics is the politics with a small ‘p,‘ and it is a game that I love to hate for its nebulous practice and pervasiveness. Let’s face it. As long as there are more than two people, in-person or … Continue reading →

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On Finding Soulmate

Posted on September 16, 2022 by terryshen

  Finding or developing your soulmate? That is the question. A soulmate is, by definition, a perfect or near-perfect match. Before answering the question, one assumption is that a soulmate exists for each one of us. Then, how does one … Continue reading →

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Self Service?

Posted on September 5, 2022 by terryshen

  When mention self service, the image of pump your own gas, indulge a buffet, or similar may come to mind. But that is not what I am talking about. In fact, the self service I have in mind is … Continue reading →

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Couple Time

Posted on August 30, 2022 by terryshen

  Couple time is when spouses spend quality time together.  Of courses, quality is in the eyes of the beholder and subjective. When done mindfully, even the most mundane or difficult task can be very meaningful together.  Such as time … Continue reading →

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Russia & China – Two Peas in the Pot?

Posted on August 4, 2022 by terryshen

  China is conducting military exercises around the island country of Taiwan. This includes jet planes and live-fire drills in the air and at sea. Why? Apparently, it’s a show of force in retaliation to Taiwan’s hosting of US House … Continue reading →

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Human Machine Attachment

Posted on July 25, 2022 by terryshen

  Machine does not have feelings. It does not grow attached. Only we do — we get attached  emotionally. At least, I do. Especially when something works well for us.  The convenience, trust, and dependency are some of the attributes … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 17 Jul 2022

Posted on July 17, 2022 by terryshen

We’re in midsummer. Instead of enjoying the swimming pool and watermelon, our nation is mired in a prevailing pessimism. People are waddling in a perpetual cycle of bad news.  When trying to escape, they get trapped in long lines of … Continue reading →

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What Gives You Joy?

Posted on July 16, 2022 by terryshen

  Often buying stuffs makes me feel good. That I am getting something new, interesting, and of value.  But material things unfortunately do not last. A shirt, car, house, or whatever, has its limit. Same goes with that honeymoon feel … Continue reading →

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On Work Friends

Posted on July 15, 2022 by terryshen

  Work-life balance was an important principle for me. The two sides were kept apart. When I retired seven and a half years ago, most of my “friends” from the work dropped off. Of course, the geographical spread and schedule … Continue reading →

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