The stage is set at Merpati Hall, waiting for the wonderful participants to arrive and share space together.
(not that we will use the stage - but nice to have of course)
Stepping into a quiet space to pause, breathe, and turn our attention inward.
Early arrivals settling in comfortably before our session began—with many more wonderful faces soon filling the room.
A single chair waiting quietly—with so much gratitude and excitement for the wonderful gathering about to unfold.
🌷 Picture a typical morning: rushing off to the market, preparing breakfast, and running through endless mental checklists of what the family needs. When we opened our session by talking about these daily routines, many participants nodded along—sharing how their days are entirely filled with caring for others, often leaving very little room to check in on themselves.
Yesterday afternoon at Merpati Hall (Geylang East Public Library), we gathered to gently pause that exact cycle. Through our little interactive activities and mindful pauses, it was wonderful to see how easily everyone warmed up to the practice, filling the room with fun and light-hearted energy.
It was deeply encouraging to look out and see familiar faces alongside new ones, and to watch soft, relaxed smiles unfold across the room. It was especially heartwarming when people came forward afterward to share how exciting and interesting the session was, with many remarking that they left feeling happier and deeply grounded.
As we closed our time together, we reflected on this simple truth:
A lifetime spent in caring for the rest,
Now self-care holds the heart and lets it rest.
Through simple acts of kindness, deep and true,
The peace you gave so long, comes back to you.
Thank you to the wonderful NLB team and everyone who joined us for creating such a safe, welcoming space. Moments like these remind us that true kindness begins right at home, inside our own hearts.
🌷 Journey Inward, Grow Forward.🌷