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.
Pages
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Self Love Is Crucial
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
ABUNDANCE
LOVE vs PITY
Love and pity are two different emotions. Because of the fine line between them, pity is often mistaken for love!
A 'pity relationship' poses many extra challenges and wears out one party more than the other. There's a tendency of one taking advantage of the other. Under such dire circumstances there aren't many options; either cultivate tough love or bail out...Life is full of difficult decisions. This is just one of them.
COMFY
Different look for different folks! Whatever suits you and makes you feel good. Go for it. Celebrate our differences! Add colours to outfits just as we would add colours to our lives. Be flamboyant if that's your style. Fashion is what you make it or perceive it to be.
These days even ABSURD is fashionable. Who is to say. Kansai is how you want to look, kansai it shall be! Enjoy mixing and matching just as in life.
I'm comfortable with my look. To each her own.HIBERNATE
To hibernate isn't all bad but once in awhile we need to go out for a breath of fresh air and change in scenery. Quiet is calm, serene, tranquil and most soothing.
However we tend to get mouldy ... gathering moss... being in solitude for too long.
Reach out and be touched; you are missed...MERCI
A gal can never have too many hats! So me... Happy as can be.
Merci beaucoup for the lovely gift. Have lovely days.
Monday, January 29, 2024
FINALE
If life is measured in quarters, then this for me, would be the fourth and final chapter; the finale before "IT IS FINISHED!' A stark reminder to finish well and strong.
The kind of legacy you'll leave behind upon death would depend largely on how you've lived.
Life is in the present... and it's primarily made up of daily choices and decisions. It need not be complicated. Thinking makes it so. Simplicity works wonders.
Sending love and blessings ...
Thursday, November 9, 2023
FALL OR FLY
I'm not done dreaming! Are you? ... resigned to just sit back and wait for your time...
There are still places to explore; people to meet; mountains to scale; books to write; moments to capture and memories to create. Live to the fullest even if it means you'll fail, falter and fall. Probably will but then again you might flourish, fly and finish well. That sounds like a deal! After all life is just an endless extremely exhilarating, exciting, energizing roller coaster ride. Fasten your seat belt and take flight...
CALORIES
Small bites for two small eaters. Enough to satisfy craving but not too much to fret over calories! Just eat and enjoy. Have fabulous days ...
GIFT FROM GRANDPA
NOTHINGNESS
Life and love are inseparable! Without love, life is meaningless. Life bereft of love is mere existence...like chasing after wind. Can one grasp wind in the palm of one's hand? No.
What joy then is there in the pursuit of nothingness. Choose Love and Life...
Monday, October 16, 2023
ALL COSTS
Obsession is not love! Love is patient, kind, gentle and forgiving. Love does not envy; does not boast. Love is not arrogant or rude. It is not self centred nor easily provoked or angered. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always perseveres whereas unreasonable mindless obsession is the exact opposite! Obsession can be termed as an unhealthy desire to possess something or someone at all costs. Possessiveness of a person can only lead to strife, bitterness, resentment, retaliation, rebellion and other serious damages as it often robs the possessed person of the liberty and right to be his/her own person. Be careful and wary that we don't allow this spirit of obsession to take over the control of our mind, thoughts and actions. Live and let live.
Have a great start to a new week. Stay calm, confident and cool ...
HEAVY TOLL
Though the years have taken their toll and brought many disappointments, discouragements, divisions, defeats, diseases and even deaths, yet through all the trials and testing we can choose to remain hopeful, joyful and trusting in God who is our ultimate strength. Puji Tuhan
Friday, September 15, 2023
CHARACTER CHECK
When you're doing a character check on a person, take note of certain traits that are significant if you plan to form a long term relationship. Many would say awwww these are so petty. Nonetheless normal behavioral patterns are tell tale sign of a person's character.
For example, with certain people it is very difficult for them to say even simple cordialities like... "Please"..."Thank you"... "I'm sorry" ...
These are basic manners taught to us from young and yet is seems there are persons who simply cannot bring themselves to say these! Take for instance it's only natural and befitting for a person to say, "I'm sorry!" when he or she is clearly at fault or have done some misdeeds (big or small). Instead of doing that, he/she starts to play the blame game putting the aggrieved part to shame instead. They usually start being evasive, not owning up to any wrong doings. Make the other person doubtful and even fearful.
The second these haughty persons cornered, they will switch tactic and become the aggressor, often lashing out in rage. Their countenance reflecting the sort of flush; with burning eyes and flaring nostrils which kind of resemble the devil throwing a tantrum just to get his way. They shout louder and are merciless with the violence in their voice and stance. At the end of it you wonder what the 'tut tut has just happened!
Just one observation but this is a huge red flag to be mindful of. Useful tip for character check...
Thursday, September 7, 2023
TOUGH LOVE
Take this time to seek God and reflect on your life.
Do not venture deeper into all those addictions which will eventually suck the life out of you. You know you are living a lie and only TRUTH can set you free.
Take your power back...in whatever area of your life that you have knowingly or unknowingly surrendered to the Enemy... take it back.
You are stronger than you think; better than your think. Do not believe the lie that you have no value. You were blood purchased 2,000 years ago.
Overcome your fear with faith. Tough decisions will always be supported by Tough Love.
Let the better of you take charge of your life; your destiny. If not now, when!
Sending blessing and all kind thoughts...












































