SparksofLife.Love (2025)

27/06/2022

What does "letting Intimacy in" mean to you?
For me, "letting Intimacy in" is to see the multiple dimensions of me,
through the eyes of Avante 🐾
with loving-kindness & tenderness,
feeling safe to show up in raw vulnerability.
Through the eyes of Love, embracing, loving & accepting All of Me.
~ Jacq Ong 🙏💙

Check out Avante's story here: https://sparksoflife.love/blog/how-avante-came-to-be

Photo by Ainsley Yip

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 💙🙏

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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

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30/05/2022

The month of May saw me moving into new depths and uncharted waters, especially learning to navigate through what it means to and for me - growing alongside with my parents into their 80th year.

New information has surfaced and brought Light to my formative years and my lineage that continues to provide me with new insights; some cradling me in comfort, some opening new pathways, some arousing inquisitive curiosity.

I'm in awe of this soul-full month; abundant with new physical, emotional, mental and spiritual experiences. As I consciously notice my breathing, I'm grateful for the moments of Grace anointing me with Silence. ~Jacq Ong 💙🙏

Photo by Christoph Jahnke 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

24/04/2022

“When I run after what I think I want, my days are a furnace of stress and anxiety; if I sit in my own place of patience, what I need flows to me, and without pain. From this I understand that what I want, also wants me, is looking for me and attracting me. There is a great secret here for anyone who can grasp it. “~

I'm so glad I attracted this quote to me. I've very recently started a new project and while I enjoy my new project very much, there're moments I questioned myself why I put myself through the stress and anxiety. All my old patterns of resistance showed up.

Amidst all the self doubts and questions, receiving this “message” from the universe, I'm reassured. Now I remember to also sit in patience while I plant seeds and allow them to sprout. 🌱

It’s easy and enjoyable and I’m so grateful when the opportunities and the right people now unexpectedly show up or come knocking on my door. ~Gennet Song 💙

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28/03/2022

We, the 2-legged & 4-legged beings .love ,
are on-leave (vacation)!

Someone asked, “why do you need to take leave when you are self-employed?”

I was also brought back to a distant time, a doctor asked me when I was unwell, “do you need an MC?” And my reply then, “ah no need, I work for myself, no need MC.”

For a recovering work-addict,
- where work was my identity, where I measured & tied my productivity to my sense of worth & contribution, where busy-ness was worn like a badge of honour, placing others’ needs before my own… -

the past 12 years of coming face-to-face, from denial to acceptance, with burnt-outs, depression & trauma, depths of layers unfolding & revealing,
- what & why that had been so, how that had armoured & protected me to survive, recognising what I was suppressing, hiding & running away from … -

it is oh-so-necessary for me to continue to invest time, energy (yes, energy), resources, to include in my quarterly calendar, to take leave, to spend time with self, & with Gennet, to be still & quiet, to listen & care, to nourish & nurture.

“But don’t you see Gennet everyday, already?”

Precisely so. We are life partners and partners at work. Taking leave means so much more; getting out of our residential & work space, supports us to release our respective work roles, “meow-mama-slave” role to Marvel, and hahahahah for me, automatic washing of dishes role …

Even Marvel is taking leave from his smothering meow-mamas, and enjoying his staycation . Rumour has it that he has charmed his way into his young neighbour’s heart, and she has been adoring him with her meow-&-paw attention.

So, to all the independent business owners, esp those who work from home, do you take leave too?

- 💜Jacq

27/03/2022

For a big part of my life, I planned. I wanted to be one step ahead - so I can be safe, so my family can be safe. Learning to be in the present and letting the future be is uncomfortable. And I am still in the process of learning to just be, to enjoy where I am. I learnt that my today was the next day I worried about yesterday! ~Gennet Song

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20/03/2022

Some days, I find it especially hard to be present.
These are the times that my plate feels overflowing and overwhelming. And feeling unproductive, I shuffle my to-do's on the list. Guilt tends to drop in on my unproductive days!

I recognise now there are 2 invitations to me. One is to sit and breathe, tap and be still to hear what is truly bothering me. And I find I make clearer choices with greater peace what needs my attention and most of all, my presence. The other is, come brimstone and hellfire, just push on and get things done. I have tried both. At my current life-stage, I tend towards what is growth-ful and joyful. ~Gennet Song

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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!

10/03/2022

NXR on the move!

Great that NXR is so portable. Light in weight but don’t underestimate this little red sachet. Packed with nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants. Imagine 1628 blueberries packed in this tiny 60 ml sachet? That’s the equivalent antioxidants in this little mighty drink!

I drink it at room temperature on the go and it’s still yummy. Jacq prefers it chilled, and sometimes on the rocks! You can also add warm water, if desired - for a cold rainy day?

08/03/2022

“Can I be part of the 21 days Ningxia Red challenge too?” - Marvel

06/03/2022

Peace knows your address. Make sure you are home. Be present within yourself. Move in. Open the windows. Let in the light. Freshen up the place. Make yourself a place you'd like to stay. Be a homebody. ~Jaiya John, Fragrance After Rain

Amidst all the turmoil and disharmony happening around the world, I feel pulled towards helplessness, pain and fear whenever I turn on the news. I lose my peace - what good does that offer to the world?

My early morning hours are so precious to reconnect with my 'home' within, create peace, help myself first, and radiate that peace out through the morning and day. I trust that my peace will calm my loved ones and those across the world welcoming this vibration. It may not seem like a lot that I am doing but I trust that being love, peace and harmony will work their miracles.

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27/02/2022

I spent Saturday dealing with my partner’s physical pain. It came on unexpectedly and plans for brunch had to be canceled, to start with, along with plans to spend quality time together. Sure, there were feelings of frustration and helplessness as I watched her pain.

But it was a good Saturday as I somehow chose patience and surrender, humour and gratitude despite the disruptions and discomfort. We even managed to laugh, and that felt good. We ended the evening watching something we both enjoyed on Netflix. I felt very blessed.

There're so many things that are not within my control. The one thing I can control is myself and how I respond to what is going on around me especially when it’s challenging, I choose to see good surprises instead. ~Gennet Song 💙

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20/02/2022

We have equated moving slowly to be ineffective, inefficient and missing out. We live in a future-focused culture where we are pushed to complete our tasks quickly, multi-tasking, achieve and move on... Faster, faster and faster...

I used to love my to-do lists and rushing too. I want to keep up. I love the rush of adrenaline and aliveness.
But I also recognise that the more I rush, the more impatient, judgemental and frustrated I became at times. I felt breathless and sometimes I stay awake thinking ahead and rushing through the next day before it is even here!

And I think to myself, that’s quite sad - a life of rushing. I do not want to be rushing to die. I want to fully live and experience life!

So now, I choose. I calm myself down; I prioritise my tasks and I ask myself what and who gives me joy? Am I rushing to conform to our fast-paced society at the expense of what is quality of life (for me)?

There's more to life than increasing its speed. I want more to my life than rushing. ~Gennet Song 💙

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07/02/2022

Have you noticed what gifts of abundance are available to and for you when you are present in its presence? Happy 'Ren Ri' everyone!💙

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30/01/2022

May Ocean Tiger bless you with
Ⓢtrength
Ⓟeace
Ⓐbundance
Ⓡenewal
Ⓚindness
Ⓢupport

Ⓞpportunties
Ⓕortune

Ⓛove
Ⓘntergration
Ⓕlow
Ⓔase
💙🍊🍊🧧🎉

24/01/2022

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