Acts of Kindness — True Stories | Dr Syros Reflections

№ 63 A Simple Nasi LemakThis was sometime back before dining in has been disallowed. My wife and I were at one of the specialty… May 2021 № 62 Garden of KindnessChoa Chu Kang Park boasts a mini garden where the community can come together and try out their art of… Sep 2020 № 61 Assistance In Time Of NeedIt was a normal day, heading out to buy lunch. I headed down the lift with just a 10 dollar bill in my… May 2020 № 60 Covid & KindnessIt has been a challenging time for people from all walks of life in Singapore. Especially so are the… May 2020 № 59 Love & LifeA recent experience at one of the nearby cafes made me ponder about what we as patrons of cafes and… Mar 2020 № 58 Kindness Makes The Merry Go RoundWe were at Vivocity over the weekend and walked past this little children play fair set up outside one… Feb 2020 № 57 The Medical KitTook a few moments to compile a quick basic first aid kit to provide immediate wound care to anyone who… Jan 2020 № 56 Mr Lim - Where Kindness & Love for Kids is A ConstantAt first glance, it may seem that there is a fun fair in place at this area, but on closer look, we will… Jan 2020 № 55 Kindness SurprisesMy wife, baby Enyu and I were just on the way to cross a zebra crossing when we saw a bus heading… Dec 2019 № 54 Opportunity CountsThere is always an opportunity for kindness, and it is up to us to step up towards it. My Wife and I… Dec 2019 № 53 Discovering the BestWhen we look for the best in people and in every situation, we usually find it. This reflection was… Dec 2019 № 52 Appreciation CountsAppreciation always counts! Just the other day, I treated one of the patients for scarring issues. What… Nov 2019 № 51 Happy Children’s DayOctober is always about Children’s day and this year it has also brought me smiles when I see how happy… Oct 2019 № 50 Parking - The Extra MileParking the car at a parking lot scarce area is always an uphill task! Today Lorraine and I were… Sep 2019 № 49 Baby SocksWe were walking around Gardens By The Bay and visiting the orchid exhibits along with the national day… Aug 2019 № 48 Willingness & LoveRecently. Lorraine and I were walking along some of the toy shops and caught sight of a couple with… Aug 2019 № 47 Living It Out TogetherWe were looking to print a photo and passed by a printing shop. The staff were all caught up with… Jul 2019 № 46 A Time In NeedWe never realise when we may actually need help! I was at the gym yesterday and along the way, it struck… Jul 2019 № 45 Every little bit counts!Everyone plays a part in impacting the community! No small bit is ever too small! Chanced upon this as… Jun 2019 № 44 Time is Always Just OnceSharing a table to have a meal with others is something that we should all be proud of. Passing by one… Jun 2019 № 43 Best for the MomentDoing our best makes us the best person for that moment. It was an ordinary day to work where I boarded… Apr 2019 № 42 An Inspiration To AllWho we are destined to be, is who we decide to be. I was just by the market one day and can't stop… Apr 2019 № 41 Neighbour in NeedEarly on Sunday morning when I was just having breakfast with my mom at home I had a surprise visit! An… Mar 2019 № 40 Small Words But A Big PerspectivePerforming for children stricken with cancer has always brought warmth and tears to my life. Warmth… Jan 2019 № 39 A bus driver's touchEvery new day brings new experiences, new inspirations and new warmth to my heart as I see how others… Jan 2019 № 38 An Umbrella In Its Best FormIt was after lunch and I had brought along an umbrella just in case it rained. As I was walking back… Dec 2018 № 37 Giving is LoveToday my wife and I were around the corner off the market and we chanced upon a small booth where we… Dec 2018 № 36 Giving of OurselvesThe way to forge a stronger community, is not minding who gets the credit for each contribution. Giving… Nov 2018 № 35 Stepping Up to CreateThe best way to forge a strong community is to step up and create it. Today I would like to share a… Nov 2018 № 34 Finding OurselvesWe are all part of a larger community and this community is only as good as the individual building… Oct 2018 № 33 Seeking the BestIts been close to a week since Food for Thought came about. Have been sharing this with many of my… Sep 2018 № 32 Our Hawker Culture, Our Singapore - Food for Life RevolutionThe best form of love is meeting the needs of others. During my ride with a GRAB driver today, we… Sep 2018 № 31 Building A Stronger GenerationA strong and positive new generation is the best possible preparation for the future of Singapore! Doing… Sep 2018 № 30 Small Acts For Great HeroesAll of us can engage in small acts to commend the heroes in our lives! These heroes extend all the way… Aug 2018 № 29 A Wonderful WeekendThe only way forward to improve our community is to get everybody involved! Performing at a birthday… Aug 2018 № 28 Planting a SeedA seed of kindness that we plant today will go on to impact the future generation, where words of thanks… Aug 2018 № 27 Building a Tighter CommunityThe only way forward to build a tighter community, is to get everybody involved! My wife and I had lunch… Aug 2018 № 26 Greatest ThreatEver wondered what is the greatest hurdle in our community? The greatest threat to our community is the… Aug 2018 № 25 Everyday Actions CountToday was a great day! As I entered Gleneagles, I saw a young boy around the age of 10 holding up the… Aug 2018 № 24 Kindness as a Way of LifeKindness is not a single act but a way of living — a habit we practise until it becomes who we are. This… Jul 2018 № 23 Giving Our BestWe do not have to be the best. We just have to give our best, and that is enough. Having a seat on a MRT… Jul 2018 № 22 Living to the FullOne can never live to the full unless we are kind and generous at heart. I remember the experience that… Jul 2018 № 21 Lending a Helping HandLife is simple. In all we do, there will be failures and successes. We just have to focus on the… Jul 2018 № 20 Making A Difference on UberPleasant surprise on Uber with Pan ! Asked him on his thoughts on why he had this on his car, he replied… Sep 2017 № 19 Can you manage the heavy luggages in the train station?Sharing by Raine We were travelling from London paddington to Oxford. At London paddington, we needed to… Aug 2017 № 18 Chips For You!We bought a 10 piece chicken bucket for dinner that comes with 4 sides, of which we had 2 corns, 1… Aug 2017 № 17 Call of DutyWe were on an air flight to London when we heard an announcement over the airplane paging for any doctor… Aug 2017 № 16 Right (Ride) of WayI do cycling and jogging in my free time. Today, I was the cyclist and met a fellow jogger living in the… Jul 2017 № 15 Breakfast LoveEarly in the morning we went for breakfast at LJJ cafe. There was a small queue starting to build up as… May 2017 № 14 Help is a Call AwayAfter a Hömé visit , I was sitting down at the void deck and just waiting for a grabshare car to come.… Apr 2017 № 13 Laughter & SmilesLaughter is the best medicine. A smile is a great therapy to our souls as well. Came across this bunch… Mar 2017 № 12 Kindness Without WordsHow many of us have been to a foreign country where we are unable to speak in their language? I bet a… Mar 2017 № 11 A Morning GreetingOn the way to work today, something happened that brought a smile unto my face. A middle aged Uncle who… Feb 2017 № 10 Forget Injuries, Not KindnessesCame across this over the weekend! Reminds me to forget the hurts that people may have done towards you,… Feb 2017 № 9 Two elderly gentlemen & the MRTI was on the mrt today and it was a long journey from the east to the west after a meeting. I was tired… Feb 2017 № 8 Clearing our utensilsA visit to the Kopitiam for breakfast made me sat there thinking as I consumed my breakfast with a… Sep 2016 № 7 Taxi Driver LeeOne day that I was post call (ie a 24hr shift), this taxi driver who picked me up displayed an bubbly… Aug 2016 № 6 SmileA smile costs nothing, yet it gives so much. This early reflection was shared as a simple photograph — a… Aug 2016 № 5 A heartwarming trip to Butchart Gardens, VictoriaMy wife and I are travelling in Canada! Today was amazing. As we checked into our stay for the night, we… Jul 2016 № 4 Lifts & UsLifts are fantastic. Everyone loves to take a lift especially when the nearest staircase is far away.… Jun 2016 № 3 Cycling On The TrackToday was a day of cycling after a long while. Now, as we all know, the bicycle track has footpaths and… Jun 2016 № 2 A MRT JourneyTaking the MRT during peak hours is always a challenge. I am sure everyone had their fair share of being… Jun 2016 № 1 Kindness in the Small Things in LifeKindness is important not just in the big things, but also the small things in life. A small gesture to… Jun 2016

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