message to the future

My children opened a bank account here in SG to deposit the pocket money they receive from us when we remember to give it to them.
As a gift the bank gave them these cheapo fold it yourself money boxes.  I was most intrigued to see the message being given to the youth.  How inspirational.  How aspirational.  How fitting in with the way things have to and should and ought to be...

"Saving today for our home tomorrow" right there on the top where the money slot is.  Just to remind you what it's all about and the most important thing of all - keep the property barons happy.

"Contribute to Singapore's success"
"Strive to do your best"
"Save and protect our environment"
"Constantly improve yourself."

Hot shower!

I'm back in SG after a very interesting and "enlightening" retreat at Suan Mokkh - nope I'm not "enlightened" but I have a new found enthusiasm and appreciation for showers and hot water after 12 days of washing myself with scoops of cold water from communal ponds ...

More tomorrow, off to bed so I'm up in time for the 4am bell and meditation (haha)