Kuala Lampur, Sept. 23 -- SEPTEMBER 23 -We are now in its final quarter and soon another chapter of life will unfold. At this time, it is common for many of us to look back with heavy hearts thinking about what we have not yet accomplished, the dreams that remain untouched or the plans that did not go our way.

But before we let those thoughts weigh us down, we must pause and breathe in a gentler truth: our journey deserves appreciation.

To appreciate yourself is not pride - it is compassion. It is recognising that every single day you made it through has shaped you into someone stronger. Perhaps you finally gained the courage to try something new or maybe you reached out for help when you needed it most. Maybe you simply kept going even...