As people grow older, their bodies tend to cause trouble. Different ailments strike, and there's always a part of the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, or kidneys acting up. Joints and muscles ache and tighten, causing annoyance! Not everyone can face the decline of their bodies. Some refuse to acknowledge aging and continue indulging in worldly pleasures. Others lament their fate, even excessively fearing it, stocking...
People rarely take the time to look up and appreciate the daily rhythm of sunrise and sunset. Even when we do catch a glimpse, we quickly capture it on social media and then bury ourselves in the demands of everyday life. However, Joseph has developed an affection for sunsets, making it a weekly ritual to admire their beauty. He believes that "One sunset at a...
"In this world, what isn't bothersome? Everything seems troublesome, but as soon as I hear the word 'dance,' all my troubles fade away, and I must go." Olivia, has been using a wheelchair for over 20 years, but she has been dancing for nearly 20 years as well. Being in a wheelchair brings many inconveniences to her life, making mobility difficult. However, dancing in her...
"I used to be a machine, devoid of emotions, only seeing the pile of work in front of me and constantly working," said Po, a yoga instructor. Perhaps many working individuals in Hong Kong, consciously or unconsciously, see themselves as machines, constantly striving and outputting every second. As a result, they accumulate physical ailments over time. So, they go on trips to Japan to recharge,...
Do you have a good friendship with yourself? Do you take good care of your inner self and prioritize self-care? The Hong Kong PHAB Association's "Dear Myself" Self-care Promotion Program aims to promote health messages of self-care within the community through a series of activities and exhibitions, embarking on a journey of self-care together with you. Research has shown that coloring for 10 minutes a...
Life is sometimes like intertwined threads, full of tugs and pulls. But holding a thread and slowly weaving at one's own pace, finding the focus amidst the chaos, and creating patterns, brings a sense of fulfillment to Grandma Yuk. "Whenever I have any worries, I focus on weaving, and gradually, I let them go." Grandma Yuk, in her seventies, started attending the "Wonder Weaving Class"...
