If there's one thing all human beings have in common it's that we are constantly being tested by life's challenges. How will you react when life challenges you?
The ability to confront and productively overcome life's challenges can be considered the number one most important quality shared by all successful people.
An eventful 2011 drew to a close and we have welcomed 2012, now is indeed a good time to reflect and plan ahead for a smoother journey throughout 2012.
The past year has certainly been a particularly eventful for all of us. Here on the shores of Singapore we felt the tremors of the Eurozone crisis. Indeed, 2011 has witnessed its fair share of tremendous activity, whether economically or politically or environmentally speaking.
On the political front, 2011 stands out in Singapore for both the General and Presidential Elections, that saw heightened levels of political awareness and activity. Most thankfully, while fiercely and vocally contested, our elections were peaceful proceedings unlike what happened in the Middle East.
Yet what could probably stand out the most in our recollections of 2011 may be the awesome power of Mother Nature. The tsunami in Japan, a devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, drought in the horn of Africa, floods in Pakistan and most recently, the worst flooding in 50 years in Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand.
Thailand’s recent woes remind us we can never be too sure of what tomorrow will bring. It is often what is least expected that will most affect us.
It is indeed very important that we take the time to ‘take stock’ on a regular basis. In terms of our careers, we may have to regularly review our positions and prepare ourselves for the road ahead.
It is difficult not to believe that the next year will be better than the past one! On perspective, this illusion may not be wrong. Future is always good, no matter what happens. It will always give us what we need and what we want in secret. It will always bless us with right gifts. Thus in a deeper sense our belief in the New Year cannot deceive us.
On behalf of the Executive Council, here’s to wishing you a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Along with, we also take the opportunity to extend Good Wishes to our Chinese comrades. May the playful Water Dragon shower you with Good Health and More Wealth on you and those around you!
Let us look forward with renewed confidence, faith and courage.
Sincerely yours,
Logannaathan
General Secretary |
