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Ripple Effect: August Reflection - When the Season Surprises You
Some seasons surprise us. We expect certain challenges to return year after year — the slow pace, the heavy mood, the feeling of being stuck — yet sometimes, they simply don’t. Something shifts, and what once weighed us down feels lighter. If the idea of navigating seasonal changes resonates with you, you might enjoy our earlier post: Discovering the Beauty of Emotional Winters . Where did you expect to struggle this season, but didn’t? What changed? What’s one small change y

Deane Lam
Aug 1, 20251 min read


Ripple Effect: July Reflections - A Month to Play Again
July is a time to slow down, have fun, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Let curiosity and creativity lead the way this month. When did...

Deane Lam
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Ripple Effect: June Reflection - A Celebration Ritual You Deserve
Halfway through the year, we pause not to measure how far, but to marvel at how much has already unfolded. These chapters you've written,...

Deane Lam
Jun 1, 20251 min read


Ripple Effect: May Reflections – The Power of Presence
Not every ripple begins with action—some begin with attention. This month, we’re not adding more. We’re shifting inward. Presence is a...

Deane Lam
May 2, 20251 min read


Ripple Effect: April Reflections - The 2% Shift
You tossed pebbles into the pond and watched the ripples widen. Now comes the real question: Then what...? April is for the unglamorous...

Deane Lam
Apr 1, 20251 min read


Ripple Effect: March Reflections - The Joy of Starting
This month, I learned something powerful: the best projects begin not with certainty, but with shared courage. Like tossing a pebble into...

Deane Lam
Mar 1, 20251 min read


Ripple Effect: February Reflections - The Courage to Connect
As winter lingers (well hot summer here in Melbourne), February invites us to tend to our relationships - not just with others, but with...

Deane Lam
Feb 1, 20251 min read


Ripple Effect: January Reflections - The First Ripple
A new year begins with quiet potential. Like a single drop that sends ripples across a pond, the smallest January shifts can shape your...

Deane Lam
Jan 1, 20251 min read


Monthly reflection
This quote sums up what I've learned in year 2020. What is yours? (Quote from Erno Rubik, inventor of Rubik's Cube) What did I learn...

Deane Lam
Nov 30, 20201 min read


Monthly reflection
We all experience ups and downs in our career journeys. We change jobs because we believe we'll find better career prospects, higher pay,...

Deane Lam
Oct 31, 20201 min read


Monthly reflection
Looking forward to the completion of city lockdown Stage 4 in Melbourne while there are still many people bravely fighting for their own...

Deane Lam
Oct 1, 20201 min read


Monthly reflection
Picking this Passion card for the reflection of this month as I just started a new project with a dear friend/coach/collaborator and we...

Deane Lam
Sep 1, 20201 min read


Monthly reflection
A few weeks ago, I made the decision to throw myself a 'Hello Kitty' themed birthday party this year. It's something I never thought of...

Deane Lam
Aug 1, 20202 min read


Monthly reflection
This month is all about freedom and reconnection. After months of practice, we've discovered how to effectively work and learn from home...

Deane Lam
Jul 1, 20201 min read


Monthly reflection
Look for the potential, not the flaw. Don't just leave it, give up or throw away, you can and you will always find opportunities to make...

Deane Lam
Jun 1, 20201 min read


Monthly reflection
Life in lockdown under the COVID-19 pandemic. This marks the 7th week (or longer for some) of staying at home. Despite the challenges,...

Deane Lam
May 1, 20201 min read


Monthly reflection
I love going to bookstores for inspiration, and I've always been intrigued by the idea of a 'Blind date with a book.' It feels like a...

Deane Lam
Apr 1, 20201 min read


Monthly reflection
To master a skill, it takes a lot of practices. We can't deny that talent is a very important gift, though it is the practice and...

Deane Lam
Mar 1, 20201 min read


Monthly reflection
Take a step further. This year, try something new, different, look for opportunities, accept challenges, embrace changes; take a step...

Deane Lam
Feb 1, 20201 min read


Monthly reflection
I am grateful. To be with my dear family, friends, in my hometown, doing the job I love, enjoying the spring and celebrating the biggest...

Deane Lam
Jan 1, 20201 min read
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