The Three Little Pigs | A Fable of Hard Work
What is the real wisdom of the pig? I discovered it through a tale that they used to tell me when I was a child. Continue reading The Three Little Pigs | A Fable of Hard Work
The Virtue of Poverty | Restraining Our Desires
Before we pursue poverty, we should consider for a moment why people pursue wealth and perhaps even the power that comes with it. Continue reading The Virtue of Poverty | Restraining Our Desires
A Parable of Work and Rest | Wisely Investing in the Future
When we partake in online shopping, sneak in work on the weekends, watch television into the wee hours of the night; do we realise that we are, in effect, not resting? Continue reading A Parable of Work and Rest | Wisely Investing in the Future
Jack and the Beanstalk | A Story of Unexpected Financial Blessings
Once upon a time, there lived a poor young man by the name of Jack who lived with his mother. Continue reading Jack and the Beanstalk | A Story of Unexpected Financial Blessings
The Symbolism of Pigs
The pig represents abundance, wealth, strength and never wanting for everyday needs. Continue reading The Symbolism of Pigs
The Sin of Greed | The Joy of Enough.
Sometimes we turn so far in on our ourselves that that’s all we’ve got. Are we willing to face up to the struggles we have with money? Continue reading The Sin of Greed | The Joy of Enough.
Hang Tuah | The Legend of the Powerful Laksamana of Malaysia
When he turned ten, Hang Tuah learned silat–a martial art–with four friends. Their teacher was Adi Putera, a renowned master who lived as a hermit atop a mountain. Continue reading Hang Tuah | The Legend of the Powerful Laksamana of Malaysia
Ebisu | The Patron God of Lucky Fishermen
Out of the Seven Gods of Luck, it is only Ebisu who is wholly and entirely Japanese. Continue reading Ebisu | The Patron God of Lucky Fishermen
The Roman God Janus | The Protector of Beginnings
Janus welcomed Saturn with open arms. In exchange, Saturn made Latium successful in agriculture–especially when it came to viticulture: the production of grapes. Continue reading The Roman God Janus | The Protector of Beginnings
The Long-Tailed Macaque of Sunny Singapore
Despite its name, the crab-eating macaque does not usually consume crabs. Rather, as an opportunistic omnivore, it eats a variety of animals and plants. Continue reading The Long-Tailed Macaque of Sunny Singapore
The Mercantile 