Category Archives: Reflections

Why I Am Fasting

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Tricia

I’ve been asked my many people why I decided to fast this month, so I shall write out my reasons why. I won’t write about my experiences yet, although I have been keeping a journal (my usual journal) to keep … Continue reading →

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Sufism

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Tricia

I spent two days learning about Sufism at a conference last week at the Institute of Southeast Asia Studies – jointly organised with the Department of Malay Studies, NUS. It was truly fascinating, from someone who knew little to nothing of … Continue reading →

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Stickler for British Spelling

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Tricia

I often cringe whenever I read the CPPS being quoted in newswires and papers, as “The Center for Public Policy Studies”. The correctly spelt word should be “Centre”! Yes I am a stickler for British spelling, and that’s how I … Continue reading →

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Civilisations

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Tricia

The rise and fall of civilisations is an interesting topic to discourse. Ancient civilisations of the Aztecs and Mayans ruled in splendour. The ancient Chinese, Moghul, Indians. The Roman Empire, the British Empire. Now the hegemony of America and its … Continue reading →

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Blessed Christmas!

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Tricia

 A Very Blessed Christmas to everyone… 2007 was a roller coaster year for many of us. Malaysia has been going through some troubling times, and sometimes it is difficult for us to wish ourselves a “Happy New Year”, but let … Continue reading →

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Evil and Good

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Tricia

“All it takes for evil to triumph is for a few good men to do nothing”. This descended into a debate on whether or not there really ARE any good men who do nothing. The argument was, that the property … Continue reading →

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Travel Log 3: Vietnam

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Tricia

Hanoi is moving at an unrelentless pace. Judging from the numbers of weddings I witnessed (literally, 3 a day!) and the speed at which they operate (note: fast), this generation of post-Vietnam war baby boomers are getting their act together. … Continue reading →

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Political or Non-Political?

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Tricia

(photo from Jeffooi.com – thanks in advance, Jeff!) Today when one of the PKR members wanted to distribute flyers and was stopped by the Bar because this was meant to be a non-political event (and later the President disassociated the … Continue reading →

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My article in the Star

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Tricia

Genuine unity A young Malaysian believes in a Malaysia that smiles with her heart. By TRICIA YEOH ON Merdeka Day, one is witness to a fanfare of celebrations, semangat muhibbah and flag-flying. This year is no different, and I stand … Continue reading →

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Formation of Self

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Tricia

In answer to what spiritual formation is, Sherman said the following: When I hear the term “spiritual formation”, what comes to my mind (or rather, what is supposed to come to my mind) is a holistic process of life formation … Continue reading →

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