SparksofLife.Love (2026)

12/06/2022

I've always associated rest with taking a break from work, from people, from doing something, & retreating into sleep, relaxation and/or recovery time.

As I was contemplating on Rest, this surfaced from within, "what happens when I give room & make space for Rest, an invitation to Rest in(to) the Universe/God/Divine/Mystery/Source for Rest to Play her part?"

This wondering also led me to the Silence that comes with musical rests.

"In music theory, a rest refers to an interval of time that a player is not sounding a note on their instrument. Music rests abound throughout all styles of music, contributing to memorable melodies and rhythms. If you consider the rhythm or groove of a piece of music, that groove does not consist merely of the notes that a musician plays; it is also built on the moments when the musician is not playing anything at all. The back-and-forth pattern of notes and rests enables rhythmic phrasing, and out of these musical phrases, entire pieces of music emerge."
- https://www.masterclass.com/articles/guide-to-musical-rests #8-types-of-rests-in-music

Ah! What a marvelous way to be with Rest now & to experience how this plays in the Symphony of Life!"

What's surfacing, in your space, reading this?
~ Jacq Ong 💙🙏

Photo by lzf from Getty Images.

06/06/2022

This past week's experiences triggered familiar emotions, particularly my good ol' loyal friend, Anger. She took over rapidly & explosively, in a fury of unrestrained raised voice, ever-so-ready to fight & speak-up for justice, to protect the hurt & aches of feeling blamed by another who did not take any responsibility.

Anger then turned inwards & activated the self-attack mode; I was upset with myself for "losing it", self-blame & shame barged in, & I was buried in a train of thoughts going at a 100 miles/hour, "what haven't I done enough of... who else do I need to be... I should have known better... why didn't I learn... why did I put myself back into this situation again... where are my boundaries...?"

My punished mind & body was exhausted; I felt rejected, defeated & depleted. In trying so hard to meet & give to another's needs, to maintain the peace & harmony of & with another, I was robbing my own needs, losing the peace & harmony within myself.

The early hours of that morning, as the skies opened & released a sudden heavy downpour, my body instinctively joined in. As Mother Earth received the rain, I experienced the Sacred welcoming my tears, my out-breaths, the dropping of my shoulders, & the softening of my body. In that moment, I experienced what it meant to have compassion for self - the masked hurt, hidden fear & the disguised grief - now feeling safe to be seen.

I'm grateful & humbled by this opportunity to be reminded that I'm not alone & that I'm loved. The Sacred, quietly witnessing & patiently waiting, is always here with me, ever-so-ready to welcome & receive me, to nourish & nurture me, with loving tenderness. I'm learning to be kind & patient with myself as I continue my journey towards experiencing life-giving, healthy & wholesome relationships within & around me. ~Jacq Ong

Photo by Peter Krejzl from Getty Images.

04/05/2022

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2022! May the positivity of Hari Raya bring you great joy, love and to you and all in your family! 💙🎉

Graphic Elements by Amelia Sinta

14/03/2022

Do you drink NingXia Red? I do, consistently now. One of the reasons I’m zealous about NXR is my eyes and sight. So easy to take health for granted when we are well. I want to be able to enjoy sight and vision as I grow older later into my roaring 80’s - aiming to reverse aging one day even.

I was reading Healthline article on zeaxanthin which is a predominant carotenoid in Goji Berries. Zeaxanthin is in the fruit n the seeds of the Goji.

Studies have shown that Zeaxanthin can increase the macular pigment in our eyes and can protect our eyes from damage. It is one of the 3 carotenoids in our eyes that can absorb the harmful blue light, has antioxidants and reduces inflammation to lower risks of age related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy.

There are other bioavailable sources of Zeaxanthin too - in eggs, green leafy vegetables, carrots and pumpkins. A 60 ml (a sachet of NXR) has an equivalent antioxidants to 9.6 Kg spinach or 44 medium carrots.

Cheers to NXR and healthy eyes!

PS:Jacq Ong - you better have good eyesight so you can continue to admire my beauty even when I am in my 80s ah!

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