Another stage in life. That is what I'm moving on towards at the end of this month. Looking back and reflecting what I have experienced for the past 1 year or so, I'm glad that I've discovered myself a lot.
Involving myself in the guidance and coaching of children in their character development, advising and coaching children in their Mathematics and Sciences, it's a totally new world and exposure to me to work with children. Now I'm more prepared to handle and approach children, though I still have tons to learn and apply.
Besides being a Lifeskills coach to children, I had also volunteered my time and effort with the Singapore Red Cross on a Medical Mission to Meulaboh, the Northwestern region of Sumatra, Indonesia. The 10-day mission was an eye-opener for me. The earthquake and tsunami that shook the world last December devastated the whole coastal region. Meulaboh was one of the areas that suffered heavy damages and casualties. It was really a rare opportunity to experience first hand the sight of destruction wrought by Mother Nature and the aftermath. This made me appreciate life more, considering that I lived in Singapore, shielded from natural disasters. Another experience and observation made from this mission was the burning desire to survive and the resilience of the human spirit in these people who survived the catastrophe. I can feel the fire in their spirits when I saw them going from shop to shop to shop under the scorching sun to enquire about job vacancies for days without stopping except for short meals. Compare that to urbanites who just sit down and complain that they can't find jobs or get interviews when they only move their fingers to pen resumes in their comfort of their homes with air-conditioners blowing.
The Medical Mission has somehow injected life into me, the breathe of life that one posesses when there is a clear objective, a high sense of mission to accomplish. After returning from the Mission, reflections of the experience and the experience itself allowed me to rediscover myself. After mopping around for 2 more months as a Lifeskills coach, I finally decided that my place is not among the children. That's not what my heart desires, nor what my mind has thoughts on despite my personal vision and mission of improving the quality of lives of others. Furthermore, my potential and expertise are not fully acknowledged and utilised and I felt that recognition is low in the current environment.
With the business opportunities presenting themselves during the Medical Mission, I once again adventure on a new direction in life to discover my destiny. My Heart and Mind leads me in this new direction ever since my return from Meulaboh. Ever since I've made my decision and acted to move towards this new and exciting direction, I have felt more at peace with myself.
As what the Pharoah in the Ten Commandments quoted: "So it has been said, So shall it be done!"
