Pardon me for just barging in but I am really fond of your banner. It's so mystical and humorous at the same time. I happen to be an Avatar, by the way and can control the four elements at my slightest whim.
I can't help but take notice on the symbolism as well such as the yin-yang and the zen circle. You must really be a person with peace of mind. It's such as lively aura that you put out into Steemit. Your banner and manner of writing really says a lot on how you view the world. Its seems that you are willing to look past the facade in search for deeper meaning and true insights - a person of wisdom I presume. I just love it! You just earned yourself a follower.
Singapore is a place I have been meaning to go to since forever. I guess I can only envy you getting there. I'll have my moment, according to the universe's time. I sure hope it will be soon.
Thanks for your comment. As for peace of mind, I have grown a bit more peaceful over the years, but ultimately, I'm still striving for ultimate peace. Peace sometimes comes slowly.
And thanks for you compliment re my writing. I am a former English teacher, and editor, and now a "full-time" writer on Steemit. And you're correct in that, when I write, I strive to look beyond facades and to express something about deeper reality of the subject -- even if, ironically, that means writing about the facade!!
Singapore is great! I lived there for 5 years, and even before I left, I continued to marvel at how supremely developed the city-state is. I say, with no reservations, that it is the peak of civilization.
Cheers!