Selamat Datang from the beautiful Cameron Highlands! We’re here as a family to celebrate a milestone anniversary. I remember coming to this beautiful Malaysian hill station many years back, before the children were born, and coming back after so long, I could see how much it has changed over the years. We drove in from Singapore, stopping overnight in Kuala Lumpur before driving to Cameron Highlands, and we will return the same way.

Today’s proverb is from China and is not attributed to anyone, but is a clear and timeless reminder that big goals are achieved through small, consistent steps. We often look at challenges as enormous, immovable obstacles. A new habit, a long-term project, a personal transformation, or a career shift, these can feel like mountains. The size alone can overwhelm us before we even start. But this proverb challenges that mindset. It tells us that nothing is too big to tackle if you’re willing to break it down. Mountains don’t disappear in one grand gesture; they fade through steady effort. Small stones represent manageable tasks, the little actions that seem insignificant in the moment but gradually accumulate into real progress.

It’s also a lesson in patience. Modern life pushes us to expect instant results, but meaningful change rarely works that way. This proverb encourages humility and persistence. Even when it feels like you’re barely making a dent, every stone you move matters. Over time, those small actions build momentum. Before you know it, what once felt impossible starts to feel achievable. There’s also a subtle encouragement here: don’t wait for the perfect moment or a surge of motivation. Just begin. The first stone might be the hardest to lift, but once you do, the next one becomes easier. And finally, this proverb reminds us that perseverance transforms us. As we keep showing up, stone after stone, we grow stronger, more disciplined, and more confident. The mountain changes, yes, but so do we.

GG came back from her school trip, and the next day, we travelled to Malaysia. She was so tired and pretty much slept on the way to KL. I’ll share more about the trip and photos in a later post.

Today’s motivation post is about acceptance. It’s normal to struggle with acceptance. Accepting that something has ended doesn’t mean it didn’t matter to you. You’ve lived it and learned from it. It did add value to your life, but now it’s no longer there. Allow yourself to grieve the future you once dreamed of. By facing the reality of what is, you can finally begin to heal. Acceptance is letting go while also creating space for the possibilities that are waiting for you. The unknown may hold something more beautiful than you ever imagined. Pour your energy into growing something new.

That’s all I have for you this week. Stay positive and keep smiling!