Feeling free. Being free. Doing freely.




Having lessons with Shaw is one of the best things that happened to me. Some lessons have been inspirational and they touch the very core of my heart - my fear,  my inferiority complex, my feeling of  'never good enough'. I am thankful that I have someone other than my family members whom I can be vulnerable in front of, to have someone that I can discuss my inner thoughts freely with.  Some of our conversations have prompted me to reflect more deeply about myself and my life. The lessons and mini performance opportunities given have also helped to normalise the feeling of being 'free', to play the way I want it to be, to let go of my self-consciousness and to judge myself a little lesser.

Sometimes, I do feel tired trying to be 'good enough' and having fear of being judged. However, the past 2.5 months of wanderlust and 6 months of learning Counselling have made me realised that all these thoughts are uncalled for. If I didn't go ahead with the Aussie adventure, I would never know that I have over worried the worst case scenario of doing so. If I didn't apply for Counselling, I would never know that I would enjoy this more than my previous job (so far).


原来, 适当的自由并不可怕

毕竟, 我们能拥有的自由那么少。

那就放松心情, 给自己空间

享受自由所带来的快乐。





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