A review by:

Mr. Chan Bing Fai

Former school teacher, Headmaster and educational technologist

Lynn Wong's latest book is SMILE though your heart is ACHING. This is a much awaited book, a worthy sequel to her first book "As Time Goes By" published five years ago. Both her books are generally about life and living. They are not autobiographies.

Her first book is centred more on childhood memories and growing up pains based more on events, observations and her responses and reactions to them, with the innocence of a child. Her latest book, however, is about the adult world with its ups and downs.

It is also about fighting corporate battles.

The words she has chosen carry her thoughts succinctly. They are warm and friendly without being pretentious. The topics included in both her books cover a broad spectrum of subjects and events. Some are more hilarious and many are focused on a more serious note.

Her approach to life is spontaneous, governed by prudence and common sense. It appears lighthearted and easy. Being a keen observer, even trifles, will not escape her scrutiny. Her response to these is largely based on common sense and knowledge; laced with wisdom.

Her thoughts flow through smoothly from one idea to another and the transition is gentle, methodical, tidy and logical. Lynn's philosophy appears simple and yet very profound and thoughtful; gracious and tinged with a lot of human skills and understanding.

Her books are very personal and subjective; unique, highly perceptive, intimate and reflective. I have enjoyed reading both her books and excitedly look forward to her next one which I hope will not take too long to come to fruition.

Her artist -illustrator- is equally talented in bringing out the many encounters and experiences of the author through her drawings; depicting expressions, moods and emotions subtly and with precision. Congratulations to both of you for complementing each other perfectly!

The typography and layout is attractive and designed for easy reading. The book is available in major bookstores.

It is priced at RM27.90.

Friday, December 15, 2017

GULLIBLE

We cannot love others if we do not love ourselves! 
Until and unless we appreciate, accept, affirm and are comfortable with ourselves, we're going to be very awkward, anxious, doubtful and nervous around others. 
Love is service and servant-hood; regarding others as more important than ourselves. That is never going to happen if we view people with suspicion and feel threatened by them. 
When we love we become vulnerable and this vulnerability is sometimes translated to mean submission and gullibility. In this weakened state we're open to attack.
A healthy and balance love for self - devoid of selfishness, greed, shame, guilt and self centredness - builds confidence and deposits self esteem which in turn gives us a right standing with ourselves.
When we are right with ourselves, we are then not afraid to give in to love.
That's how it works!

Posted by As Time Goes By...by Lynn Wong at 11:45 PM

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