Youth homelessness is a heartbreaking reality that often unfolds in silence and shadows. In Toronto, up to 2,000 young people are homeless on any given night — and thousands more live in constant uncertainty, couch-surfing, sleeping in cars, or staying in unsafe spaces just to survive. These aren’t just numbers; they are teenagers skipping meals to hide their… Read More »
A straightforward belief: A person’s results speak for themselves. Making excuses for being a “victim of,” “not having the same advantages as,” or blaming your parents, the government, and the stars not being aligned doesn’t change this. A person’s results are influenced by how they respond to their circumstances, their actions—playing the hand they’re dealt—and the amount of… Read More »
We all know the adage, “What’s done is done,” which savvy hiring managers cite to themselves as a reminder that a candidate’s past achievements do not guarantee future achievements. From experience, I’m now cognizant that while a candidate’s past behaviour and results offer insight into their likely future actions, they aren’t a foolproof predictor of performance, hence why… Read More »
Colors are finally bursting out. Hurrah. We are done with the somber hues of winter. Our cherry tree is finally blooming and budding. Looking forward to harvesting cherries in our backyard soon. Mother’s Day was especially exhilarating, albeit, I was still nursing a bit of a cold. It did not stop me though from joining the rest of… Read More »
“If God exists, all depends on him and we can do nothing against his will. If he does not exist, everything depends on us.” — Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus. “Life, as we find it, is too hard for us; it brings us too many pains, disappointments and impossible tasks.” — Sigmund Freud, Civilization and its Discontents.… Read More »
A job seeker’s mindset determines their job search success. A crucial mindset shift job seekers should adopt to improve their chances of job search success is recognizing that, in the context of their job search, employers are customers—potential customers looking to purchase skills and time. Consider the similarity between an employer paying employees, freelancers, and contractors to accomplish… Read More »
One night a few months ago, we got a call from our daughter Mao telling us she would drop by our house in Scarborough for dinner. Seeing us from time to time is her routine; she’s been doing this regularly as her way of bonding with us. Oncoming, she clutched her little book. Then, a few minutes later,… Read More »
Kung ang kandidato mo ay nanalo Huwag nang mang asar at makipagtalo Sa resulta maging masaya tayo Nairaos ang election na walang gulo Hindi naman natin maikakaila na may dayaan Sa pamamagitan ng pagbili ng boto dinaan Sinamantala naman ito ng iilan Magkabilang panig hiningian Pero ngayon kayo na ay nanalo Nalalapit na ang pagsisilbi nyo Sana naman… Read More »
Toronto’s youth are facing a growing mental health crisis, with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Many young people struggle with financial insecurity, academic pressure, and the overwhelming influence of social media. Recent studies reveal that nearly half of young adults in the city report poor mental health, signaling an urgent need for support. Despite increased… Read More »
A Mother’s love is something that no one can explain, It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain, It is endless and unselfish and enduring, come what may For nothing can destroy it or take that love away —Helen Steiner Rice – Our mother’s love is beyond compare. Unlike the unforgettable first love, the passion… Read More »