Getting Unstuck
Many of us could find ourselves using and hearing the word ‘stuck’ many times a day. “I was ‘stuck’ in meetings all day!” “I am stuck in a job I don’t like; what should I do?” But what does it really mean to be ‘stuck’? And might your body hold the clue to how you might get unstuck? In Life Hack Workshop: Presencing inspired by Theory U, two bodies discuss with Yoek the coordinator, their unexpected discoveries on the way out of stuck.
Set Yourselves Up for Surprises
From conceptualisation to execution, it was made possible because of surprises after surprises. How hard would something as cute as a paddle-pop arigurumi be? After all, we had people in the room who conquered ‘mountains’ and scaled heights! We surprised ourselves, and along with that were many life lessons learnt.
Don’t Be Sorry Coloring Out of Lines
Nail Aesthetician. Graphic Designer. Crystal bracelet curator. The many talented lives of Annabel Lee. But that’s not all. She says it would be more exciting if a full time job comes along.
A New Perspective One Thread At A Time
An eloquent recount by Sindy, a participant of the recently concluded Sew Simple workshop- this workshop imparts more than just the skills of sewing. It is an attitude of trying, she says.
When Liminal Space turns into a Party
What happens when we bring together different groups of youths who are seemingly in their own definition of liminal spaces? What we once associated such a space to be with, perhaps can now take on a different meaning.
Off the Beaten (Jurong Railway) Track
Much has been captured about the Tanjong Pagar railway track and its’ green corridor but what’s lesser known is the Jurong railway track, that we suspect had a huge role to play back in the days when Jurong was lined with factories after factories. Surely, there must be economic rationale for its existence
What About Our Inherent Lenses?
If I had to summarise an outcome of our role in the recent Makan with Seniors prototype of what the future of intergenerational engagement could be, this question would be it- What are you not seeing because you are seeing what you are seeing?
Love and All is Coming
Watching the duo - Jerry and Dorothy conceptualise and organise the recent Love Pazaar was quite a ‘treat’ to many of us. This piece articulates the origin of where the idea of love was first ‘caught’ and their views of how the outcome of love should be in the constant defining and practicing of of it
Cooking as a Cherished Process
When Cody walked through, we could sense his desire to free one’s attachment from the stimulants of food that the ‘outside world’ provides and to value cooking as a back-to-basic and yet cherished process.
Feeling of Power in the Body
In this sneak peek conversation between Life Hack coordinator- Yoek Ling and Campus Partner- Kathy Gabriel, we uncover why narratives while useful can be a distraction from the real work and realization of who we are .
A Tale of Authenticity
They say, don’t be afraid to try new things and most importantly, have fun! This is what it looks like when we free up what ‘should-be’ and show up in the moment- never not trying.
Sew Simple
Sew Simple was developed to transfer a skill set to somebody, as a time of respite or skill learning, so that they no longer need to feel helpless watching their loved ones struggle with something as basic and necessary, such as dressing.
Kampung Jurong Zine
One seed was planted last year, after being inspired by the small vibrant community in Yuhua and the thought that one could map a community through people and stories in a publication.
Create Your Life Trail
This self-guided trail was created with the hope of inspiring others to rethink their own definition of success through the life stories of the people in Yuhua
Our Hood: Yuhua
“What if void decks were not void?” , watch the transformative potential of the unsuspecting everyday void deck with a group of unassuming people.