A young person looking into a mirror reflecting two different perspectives of the world—one side showing optimism, opportunities, and growth, while the other side reflects cynicism, barriers, and struggles. This represents how our worldview shapes our perception of life.

Our worldview, lifeview, and values shape the way we see the world, make decisions, and define success. In today’s fast-paced digital world, young people are influenced by countless voices—but how can we guide them toward meaningful perspectives? Let’s explore the Three Life Values and why they matter.

February 16, 2025

In the midst of life’s busy symphony, I stumbled upon an unexpected source of solace—music. This is the story of how I embarked on a journey to learn the piano, initially driven by the desire to accompany my son’s practice, and ended up finding a profound form of therapy. Join me as I recount the humorous challenges, surprising victories, and the therapeutic power of music that has enriched my life.

February 1, 2024

However, one day, I realized that there might not be a vital physical point on each human’s body so we can physically control others. Everyone does have “vital points,” not like a physical button but a button somewhere buried deeply in their mind or soul. That vital point will become a controlling button for the emotional trigger to get turned on.

December 12, 2023

In life, uncertainties abound, and opportunities often hide behind the unknown. Recently, I shared with my son: “You may not […]

December 11, 2023

Today John had to revisit the dentist’s office after last week’s dental cleansing. John does not like visiting the dentist’s […]

December 23, 2022

This is the book my friend recommended to me after reading “Man’s Search for Meaning”. Dr. Viktor planted a seed […]

October 10, 2022
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Recently I read my 16th book in 2022, “Man’s Search for Meaning.” It was not an ordinary read for me. […]

July 30, 2022

As a mother, I have been a major companion for my son since my husband is always not around. One […]

May 9, 2022

Today is May 25 in 2021, and we started to work from home on March 17, 2020, because of COVID-19. […]

May 25, 2021

Today is February 27, the fourth day since my grandma passed away. I know I need time to heal the […]

February 28, 2021

When I was a child, around 4 or 5 years old, I liked to sing. I loved to sing in […]

January 16, 2021

Middle school, maybe some parents have the same feeling, yesterday your child was still clinched and relying on you, but […]

February 24, 2020

Recently I have been reading more books on parenting; as a teenager’s mom, I feel I need more intelligence to […]

January 22, 2020

Last month, my son and his friends asked to watch the movie “Joker”, I accompanied them and we watched it […]

November 27, 2019

I had a chance to read the book Top 5 regrets of the dying last month. The author Bronnie Ware […]

September 17, 2019

Yesterday, May 18, which was a Saturday morning. I should have been very energetic and happy to begin my first […]

May 20, 2019

Recently I have been reading a book called “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. I have not finished reading this book […]

March 17, 2019

  Yesterday I had a meeting with John’s teacher Mrs.B (not using her real name for privacy) at school. Mrs. […]

February 2, 2019

  It’s been a while since I had a movie night with John. I would like to have some type […]

December 31, 2018

Last weekend for movie night with my son, we watched “Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend.” The movie is […]

December 23, 2018

Self-motivation Last month, I attended a leadership training named “How to Manage Others”. There are generally four types of characteristics […]

December 16, 2018

Do you know what you don’t know? This morning I prepared a Chinese style breakfast, which I thought was a […]

October 12, 2018

After Watching “Homeless to Harvard” Last weekend was the traditional family movie time for John and myself. It was my […]

April 8, 2018

Say Something Nice Yesterday, Saturday was the traditional family home movie night with John. We take turns to decide which […]

March 10, 2018

Dad’s Anecdotes Dad is quite a plump and big guy. He is not willing to travel around as he is […]

January 23, 2018
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The Pursuit of Happiness Last weekend I watched an old movie “The Pursuit of Happyness” 2006, American biographical drama, with […]

November 14, 2017

Soft or strong? Most of my friends say I have become more independent and stronger. I know. There are lots […]

October 24, 2017
you don't know what you don't know

You don’t know what you don’t know Lots of time, people think they know what other people are thinking, especially […]

January 3, 2017

Tough Negotiator Recently I finished studying a “Business negotiation” program. I had the goal that after completing this lesson, I […]

January 1, 2017
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Don’t wait! Too late! Just a few days into 2015, my mom told me that my grandpa had passed away. […]

October 28, 2016

  John’s Series 13 – Stick with it Son! Parents may all have heard about that piano practicing helps develop […]

November 29, 2015

John’s Series 12 – What is love?   Last week John’s English teacher told us that John could not finish […]

November 7, 2015

  John’s series 11_ John’s first camping After John came to Vancouver 2 years ago, I heard several times from […]

November 1, 2015

John’s series 10 _ Sometimes John does not hate shopping Sometimes I wish I could have a girl, who could […]

September 19, 2015

My family’s Traits This summer I went back to China for two weeks. During my stay in China, I visited […]

August 31, 2015

Say goodbye to my wisdom teeth August 8, 2015 was a special day for me .I had to say goodbye […]

August 15, 2015

John’s series 9– Never enough time to play! “Mom, who I am going to play with today?” It is usually […]

July 26, 2015

My Funny Valentine Before Valentine’s Day, recently I happened to read a well-known book called Men are from Mars, Women […]

March 20, 2015

A boy who is closer to being a teen John’s birthday is March 29,.He is going to be a 10-year-old […]

February 10, 2015

John’s series 7- Where is grandpa? On the first day of 2015, we sadly lost a dear family member – […]

February 5, 2015

New Canadian Today , December 5, 2014, is a milestone for me in my life. It is a big day […]

December 22, 2014

John’s series 6 – Mr. John’s Office John recently has a great interest in exploring what a workplace looks like. […]

December 13, 2014

John’s series 5 – afraid of darkness John is a boy who is not as brave as the boys in […]

November 16, 2014

Roller coaster memories A few years ago after I graduated from my university and just started to work for a […]

June 10, 2014

My mother’s joke My mom is a woman who is kind ,hospitable and outgoing. However, my father joked that she […]

June 10, 2014

John’s sleepover John had not had a sleepover experience in China. He only slept at his cousin’s home for a […]

May 29, 2014

John’s Series 3: First ski trip to Whistler It’s a very exciting idea for kids from different families to travel […]

April 4, 2014

John’s series 2 :John’s little story :  What a soft-touch boy! John is going to turn 9 next month but […]

March 8, 2014

John’s Series 1 : Aha, John’s living in his fantasy land John is my son, who is 8 years old […]

January 17, 2014

A Busy Mom’s Morning   “Ding Ling Ling…” the alarm rings at 7:30am in the morning, which indicates that my […]

October 12, 2013

New Beginning -When My Woy was Born   Before I got married, I was a daughter being spoiled by my […]

October 7, 2013