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Can't go out? Go within

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In the last 20 years, I've been searching for a sense of purpose and belonging.

It started during my early career in broadcasting, when late-night shifts were followed by debilitating migraines. Realising this stemmed from the pressure of my own ambition, a decision was taken to step out of the rat race for a three-month sabbatical.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 24, 2020, with the headline Can't go out? Go within. Subscribe