24 July 23
July is a month of Hope & Harmony.
In Singapore, July begins with Youth Day celebration.
It is then followed by Racial Harmony Day & International Friendship Day.
From mid-July onwards, road closures for National Day Parade rehearsals tell me my country’s birthday is round the corner.
Hope & Harmony are a nation’s strongest defence against all threats.
Because everything begins in the mind, we don’t need a full on war to harm lives. Even a remark can be weaponised.
So each time when we gather and support each other despite our born, inherited & acquired differences, is a deliberate effort at creating miracles.
As we give thanks for July & look to August, may we find each moment an invitation to be carriers of Hope & Harmony.
Lisa Ong 