Sharifah Yokoyama reflects on 37 years in special education, emphasising resilience, joy, and authenticity. She shares lessons on love, parenting, friendship, and community, urging future generations to pause, nurture relationships, embrace kindness, and celebrate small wins in life and learning.
Five “Words of Wisdom” Quotes
- “Happy teachers change the world.”
- “Comparison is a thief of joy.”
- “Relationships doesn't mean you must have a whole bucket of friends, right? it's not the quantity, but the quality of this relationship.”
- “When the people around us feel safe, then we can then build trust. And then learning can happen and the joy can be more meaningful.”
- “My wish for Singapore and Singaporeans is that people can appreciate the world or the experience of "being" versus "doing".”
What is Words of Wisdom, by Folklory?
“Words of Wisdom” is an initiative to document and celebrate the stories, insights, and wisdom of Singapore’s senior citizens. It's powered by Folklory, a service dedicated to preserving stories through audio podcasts, who will collaborate with 60 seniors aged 60 and above to create a series of 60 podcasts, each capturing a unique slice of Singapore’s rich history and culture. Find out more info at Folklory.com