1st January, 2021.
Happy New Year everyone! In the quiet moments of the first day of the year, I’m taking some time to pause and reflect on the year just passed, amidst the chirping birds in the background. :)
I’m thinking of people who were part of my growing up years, but no longer with us, my grand aunt Ee Poh & maternal grandmother, Poh Poh whose funeral we sadly could not attend due to the travel restrictions in place.
What were the experiences and milestones of 2020? Have I poured enough of myself into my family, friends and community? Have I changed my lifestyle and choice of products to better protect the environment? Have I used and shared my knowledge of what I have read? Have I implemented the lessons I’ve learnt from the many webinars and online conferences attended? Am I a better wife? Have I been loving enough? Have I been a more patient and present mother? Have I guided my children enough in their studies and firm in setting boundaries? A more attentive daughter / daughter-in-law? Am I a reliable friend? With time to lend a listening ear? Have I been a supportive and understanding employer to my domestic helper? Am I a better partner and mentor to my associates and employees? Am I able to serve my clients better, be more empathetic and to infuse my vision of child rights and family lawyering through the Collaborative Law process? How may I further innovate and develop my practice areas? Improve my billings and collections? How effective have I been? Have I remained authentic and true to myself? How have I been courageous, truthful and maintained personal integrity this past year? Have I pushed myself out of my comfort zone? I am thinking of the answers to the above… some were achieved, others still work in progress.... And so I continue on, striving for better in 2021!
Warmest thoughts to all for a kinder, wiser, safe and healthy new year. May peace, love and prosperity follow you and your family always.
Siu Lin
