Hello from the sky! My grand adventure starts today, so join me for the ride! I am posting this from about 35,000 feet in the air on the way to the start of my sort of grand trip with my sisters. This trip has been in the planning for more than a year, and today the adventure begins. I will share more about this trip once I am back in Singapore.

Today’s insightful quote by Pablo Picasso speaks to the innate creativity and imaginative freedom found in children and how that natural artistic spirit often diminishes as people grow older. Spanish painter, sculptor, and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso was known as a co-founder of the Cubist movement and a revolutionary force in modern art. His legacy endures not just through his artwork but through his belief in the power of the imagination. 

When we’re young, we’re curious, bold, and uninhibited. Children draw, build, paint, and dream without fear of judgment or failure. Their creativity flows naturally because they’re not constrained by rules, expectations, or the need for perfection. Picasso’s observation highlights a truth: everyone is born with creativity, but adulthood often teaches us to suppress it. As we grow, we begin to conform to societal norms, absorb criticism, and internalise the belief that being creative is only for the talented few. We start fearing mistakes or ridicule, which stifles the spontaneity and joy that once came so easily.

The problem Picasso refers to is not that creativity disappears; it’s that we stop nurturing it. We become more self-conscious and overly analytical, losing touch with the playful, expressive part of ourselves. Maintaining artistic freedom in adulthood requires deliberate effort. It means embracing vulnerability, being open to experimentation, and permitting ourselves to create without expectations or limitations. This quote is not just about being a painter or a musician. It’s about retaining the spirit of creativity in all forms: thinking outside the box, dreaming big, taking risks, and seeing the world through fresh eyes. Whether designing, problem-solving, or telling stories, keeping that childlike sense of wonder is crucial to innovation and fulfilment. In essence, Picasso challenges us to reclaim our creative selves, to break free from fear, judgment, and rigidity, and return to the imaginative, expressive nature we were all born with. Creativity is not something we lose with age; it is something we must choose to preserve.

GG has started her internship this week and is super busy. She leaves early in the morning and comes home exhausted in the evening. BB is busy with his work in camp, and life is as usual for him.

That’s all from me this week. Hopefully, I will have more to share next week, but if not, no worries; once I am back in Singapore, I will share more about the trip. Stay positive and keep smiling!