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Lunar New Year Reflections: Balancing Joy and Pain
Lunar New Year has always brought mixed emotions for me. I look back fondly at big family get-togethers, fun games like 魚蝦蟹 (fish-shrimp-crab), and endless snacks with my cousins. However, I can't ignore the hurtful comments from relatives about my appearance that have stuck with me over the years. This year felt bittersweet as I chose not to engage in the usual celebrations with my children and extended family. It made me reflect on whether it's worth exposing us to hurtful
Crystal Chu
Feb 201 min read


Doing Something Just for Me (and Why It Feels Both Selfish and Free)
I took a few days off — diving with whales and seals, wandering, eating fresh food, driving by the sea. 🌊 It’s been so long since I did something only for myself. Part of me still feels selfish. But the other part? Alive, open, and seeing life through a new lens.
Crystal Chu
Sep 30, 20251 min read


How Corporate Training Saved My Life
I wasn’t attending the training — I was working at it. But even from the sidelines, what I heard and absorbed changed everything. The lessons on self-awareness, leadership, and communication didn’t just stay in the workshop. They followed me home, cracked open truths I had been avoiding, and ultimately gave me the courage to walk away from a life that was no longer mine.
Crystal Chu
Sep 14, 20251 min read


☀️ Summer Is Here — and Parenting Feels Harder Than Ever? You’re Not Alone.
It’s summer again. 🌴 For the kids, that means no school, no homework, and weeks of unstructured time to play, rest, and… test your...
Crystal Chu
Jul 11, 20252 min read


✨ The Moment I Realised I Was Growing
The moment I stepped into facilitation work, I thought I was there to help others grow. To hold space. To guide. To create...
Crystal Chu
Jun 5, 20252 min read
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