In Maharishi Ayurveda, the saying “you are what you eat” encompasses more than just physical nourishment. It suggests that food not only sustains the body but also deeply influences your consciousness and emotions. What you eat can shape your mood, evoke feelings of joy or anger, foster calmness or restlessness, and determine whether your thoughts…
Author: YH Wong
Music for the mind, body and environment
Centuries ago in India, the sacred land of the Veda, visionary Rishis possessed the ability to perceive the natural rhythms and melodies. These seers would sing and play these enchanting tunes during specific times of the day and night, aiming to bestow tranquility and harmony upon their land, as well as optimum health to their…
Beyond markets and money
During some meetings and discussions on the road, I also had the opportunity to meet some interesting new people. Strangely enough, a number of conversations that started with business, markets, or investments eventually found their way to meditation and the idea of slowing life down a little. Most came from different traditions and practices than…
The value of stepping away
I’m back at the desk after a longer stretch on the road than planned. Stepping away occasionally does have its uses. You are reminded that markets are, at some level, driven by people making decisions in real-world conditions, not by lines moving on screens or numbers flashing across terminals. Some of the most useful conversations…
Back on the road!
I will be on the road for the next couple of days, so the blog will be taking a brief nap. No worries though, I am not fleeing the markets. Just stepping away for a short while and will return soon, refreshed and ready to dive back in. On another note, as always, I prefer…
A meditator’s guide to difficult people
One question that occasionally comes up during retreats or conversations with fellow meditators is this: “How do you deal with difficult people?” It is a fair question. Most of us will encounter them sooner or later. Some are rude. Some are toxic. Some are vindictive. Some seem to carry enough negativity to power a small…
The buffalo jump is alive and well
My latest piece on AI and multi strategy portfolio (without all the technical jargon and charts) just went live in The Armchair Trader newsletter. Established in 2010, The Armchair Trader is a UK-based financial publication that provides independent commentary on global markets, covering everything from stocks and commodities to ETFs, cryptocurrencies, and derivatives. Despite its…
Blogging break mode
I will be away for a while and will not be posting any blog updates. Think of it as my posts taking a little nap while I’m out exploring. In the meantime, a gentle reminder. Short-term trading remains one of the toughest games in town. For every trader posting screenshots of spectacular gains, there are…
Back to school
Asian equities surged on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbing 3.1% to fresh record highs as markets welcomed more hopeful signals from the latest US-Iran diplomatic talks. Investors, never shy about pricing in optimism at high speed, quickly began whispering about a possible “peace dividend”, one where Middle East tensions ease, the Strait of Hormuz…
What if the Fed hikes and it is a good sign?
I’m not the most active person on LinkedIn. More of a quiet observer who scrolls now and then. One person I always make a point to follow is Denise Chisholm. She does not post about her meals, business class travels, airport lounge reflections, or panel appearances. Well, you know what I mean. Instead, she posts…