Finding Joy

Finding Joy

In my orchid garden, purpose and peace bloom

The writer's orchid garden.

Finding Joy

In a park, by the lake, Ma took a deep breath and smiled

fjanthea - The writer's mother, on a wheelchair, has learnt to meditate and this has helped her overcome anxiety and left her feeling light and grateful. CREDIT: ANTHEA ONG

Finding Joy

A slice of joy: The life and legacy of Auntie Jessie’s sugee cake

The sugee cake, baked by the author's Aunty Jessie and Uncle Gerry, has been a feature of their family gatherings.

Finding Joy

The wonder brought by a wild, winged visitor

llfalcon - Falcon.
ST PHOTO: LINETTE LAI

Finding Joy

For three hours, my hands were busy. No spreadsheet was involved

The author, Santos, went to a cheeseboard making class at Tombalek, a beautiful local woodcraft studio.

Finding Joy

I know my children love me. They slip handwritten notes into my phone case

Joy comes when you least expect it - such as when a handwritten message appears on the back of your phone.

Finding Joy

The problem with the pursuit of pleasure and why it isn’t the same as joy

Joy is hard to define, but many of us sense there’s something more about joy that is different in nature from the fullest pleasure.

Finding Joy

Angie, our cat, connects me with Victoria, my late daughter

Angie is a connection - not only a connection to the writer's daughter, but to Singapore where they lived for two decades.

Finding Joy

Told she was dying, she gave her last months to family

Knowing that we cannot hold on to anything or anyone for long on this earth makes the small moments of joy we share with them something to be treasured. .

Book corners and rainy days: What brought Singapore joy in 2025

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