Carolyn Khor's blog

Is harmony shaped like the yin and yang’s curve,  Or a line that marks where our paths diverge?  Do we seek out harmony, or does it seek us,  A construct of minds, or so elusive it hushes? Within, says the wise, lies answer’s seed,  Through introspection, we find the balance we need. So much to uncover, in the depths of our being,  From the angels and demons in our psyche convening.  In solitude’s conflict, a question is born,  Heart or mind’s logic? In the quiet, we’re torn. Not merely black or white, nor just yes or no,  In the shades of grey, harmony’s true colours show. Life’s dance is a sway, a gentle bend,  In search of a melody that heals and blends.  But what is harmony’s truest form?  It begins with ‘me,’  to calm the storm. In the quiet of the night, harmony resonates fiercely,  Eager to burst into the world with clarity. * This poem is also published on Eksentrika . 

Link to MSN A simple act of kindness goes a long way. What is an act of kindness? Do we really need to ponder what kindness is? Don’t human beings have an innate sense of kindness and compassion that outweighs logical reasoning? Has the world forgotten about all the heroic deeds of ordinary folks? Strangers who save one another out of burning buildings; or people who do not know how to swim diving in to save a drowning child; or people who donate their organs to others just so they can live another day? The above simple act of kindness by Raven Murugesan was shared on Facebook over 9,000 times as of 11PM last night. Raven had suggested to a Muslim cashier to drink and eat a little before continuing work at the checkout counter of a supermarket in Kepong. This occurred during breaking fast time and so only one counter was open at that time. Many people are overwhelmed by the bombardment of racist and racial remarks made by certain quarters intended to aggravate...