A Trip with God — as He wills
My name is Ruyi — 如(Ru) 意(Yi) in mandarin.
Ru means ‘as’ or ‘like’ — she is unstructured, goes with the flow, and is creative. The downside is that she is clumsy, distracted, and scatter-brained.
Yi means ‘will’ — she is structured, creates systems, and integrates concepts, making connections between things. Her corresponding downside is being anxious, overwhelmed, and rigid.
Ru and Yi constantly clash: Yi creates order and writes presentation scripts, but Ru does not follow
2 days ago6 min read
Becoming and Being My Useful Self
Two years ago, I started something radical that God has been putting in my heart. I took in people who were homeless and lost, to offer shelter and support those in need. Beyond just offering shelter, I also wanted to offer a place of safety and stability, where they can experience healing, restoration and love. It was radical because I did not have a paying job, did not have a house, not much money; and I am a single mother raising two boys on my own.
Jun 55 min read
When God says “You are enough – give thanks.”
2025 was a harsh year. I lived in a state of frequent panic. My decisions were rushed and unclear, and it felt like I was battling one challenge just to find another one around the corner.
Even while new leads for my business were limited, I leapt to diversify my Pilates studio. One reason for this was that I needed to create more space, as a key staff was often intense and I needed some space away from her.
I believe it is right to put people first when running a business,
May 55 min read
