Woo... I am waiting to get my hands on a copy of Frederick by Leo Lionni although many people seem to have very "polarized" view about the message behind the story.
Personally, I feel tthat work has become the way of life for many people, especially Singaporeans. We have sacrificed simple pleasures in life and personal time for inner reflection and spiritual growth, for bigger and more assets. We stressed our mind and body to a point before they break down and then "pamper" and "gorge" ourselves with designer food, healthcare products, expensive but totally useless fashion items, and spa treatments etc. An expat once said that Singaporeans eat and eat and eat because we are trying to fill up the emptiness inside... not the tummy, but the mind! Insulting? Or enlightening? You can decide for yourself. So for once, let the children know it is alright to daydream every now and then, and exercise their imagination for creative expressions. Work to live, never live to work!
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