Finding Purpose

Work

Quiet Quitting: Why TikTok’s latest trend is more dangerous than it sounds

I recently learned about this new trend of “quiet quitting”. It doesn’t mean leaving your job, but doing the bare minimum at work. After TikToker Zaid Khan posted about the trend, the term...

Music

The story behind Miss Lou: She once sang for people’s approval — not anymore

With her cat-eye glasses, retro makeup and vintage dresses, it comes as little surprise that jazz singer and songwriter Miss Lou named her first album Glamour Vintage Songbird. Released in September...

Real Life, Real People

Being rescued from a life of emptiness gave this young doctor a new mission

Growing up, I struggled with anger and used to be a bully. When I was in primary school, I had even gone to the extent of setting up a club against someone I disliked, and got others to hate on her...

Personalities

Felicia Chin 陈凤玲 on her struggles, saying “yes” and switching to a different path with 还好吗 hhm.sg

“Is it too shallow of me to say this …,” Felicia Chin sheepishly quips, “But I don’t know how to choose my own wardrobe!” She is dressed in an olive sports jacket over a plain black...

Missions

Joshua 21’s missions call to the next gen: Who will fill their shoes?

A thunderous applause filled the hall after two speakers representing different generations shared their stories. Kate Cheah, 84, who went to Hong Kong in 1965, is said to be the first missionary...

Missions

“The journey of going is about God, not the goer”: Waiting to be sent after God called her to missions at 12

TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains material about suicidal thoughts and a suicide attempt that some may find distressing. I grew up actively serving in church from the tender age of 9. I remember...

Do Good

World Refugee Day Singapore: These Singaporeans are helping refugees worldwide – and you can, too

With Singapore’s doors closed to refugees, the various refugee crises around the world can seem like a distant problem. But this has not stopped many Singaporeans from opening up their hearts...

Real Life, Real People

Jazz for Jesus: How a child piano prodigy found her way back to the stage

A piano prodigy from birth, Cheryl Ann Spencer has always loved music having grown up in a home that was constantly filled with it. Cheryl’s innate musical talent was evident early on as a...

How-tos & Handles

Bored? Here are 3 ways to spend your free time meaningfully

It’s the holidays, and everyone around me seems to be occupied with exciting plans. Someone is in Bali lounging on some of the best beaches. Someone else is on a summer internship programme,...