Author: YH Wong

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…

I got back from a short trip that included a peaceful retreat with fellow meditators, many of whom are successful people in their business and work. It was refreshing to be in the company of individuals who, despite their demanding careers, made the time to disconnect and recharge. The setting was serene surrounded by nature,…

I will be hitting the road for the next week, so my blog might be taking a bit of a nap. Do not worry, I’m not fleeing from the markets. I will be back soon enough, refreshed and ready to dive back in. In the meantime, my trusty sidekick, the TM-IM system, will be keeping…

I have just finished another insightful article by Howard Marks from Oaktree. He is one of my favorite financial writers out there. His deep grasp of economic and financial market intricacies always impresses me. Here is a section: On the first two days of August, I was in Brazil, where people often asked me to…

For many, retirement is the realization of a long-held dream, offering the freedom to engage in hobbies, travel, and spend quality time with loved ones. However, numerous retirees express having some regrets. In this session, my guest speaker will discuss some common retirement regrets and offer tips to help you avoid them. If you are…

“I should have bought the damn dip!” a trader screamed in frustration. Who knew right? The S&P 500 is back near the all-time high. US stocks surged on Friday, driven by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s clearest indication yet that interest rate cuts are imminent. Speaking at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Powell stated, “the…

I picked up this simple yet deeply insightful story translated from Hindi that invites us to reflect on the unseen, subtle forces that drive the world around us, reminding us that from the simplest, most unassuming beginnings, the grandest creations can unfold. Once a master was sitting with his disciples under a huge banyan tree,…

Transcendental Meditation (TM) is often described as a simple, natural, and effortless technique, yet its effects are profound. To help convey the essence of TM and make its principles more accessible, a variety of analogies are commonly used. These analogies draw on everyday experiences and familiar concepts, allowing us to better understand how TM works…

Most people are addicted to bad news. Here is the thing, you have a choice. You can tune out the mainstream media that constantly showcases the worst of humanity while ignoring the progress the world is making. Take a step outside and reconnect with nature. Go to the gym, learn to cook like a Michelin…

I’m happy to be back writing again. Nothing has really happened to the markets while I was away for a couple of days. Just as some of my friends in other parts of the world have Halloween, the Chinese have the month-long Hungry Ghost Festival that falls in the seventh month of the Chinese lunar…