Emma Leaning

Columnist

An eerie figure appears on Yandang Road in Shanghai - China Opinion

An eerie figure appears on Yandang Road in Shanghai

We can (and should) celebrate local entrepreneurs who infuse our lives with creativity and passion while acknowledging convenience's role in a fast-paced existence.

Triumph over blindness: exclusive interview on inspiring journeys guided by literature - Lifestyle in China

Triumph over blindness: exclusive interview on inspiring journeys guided by literature

Columnist Emma Leaning sits down with two extraordinary individuals and discusses how literature has guided their path to resilience, connection, and the pursuit of dreams.

2023-05-18 18:36 0

Peaks and pages: conquering mountains and connecting people through words - China Opinion

Peaks and pages: conquering mountains and connecting people through words

Storytelling is how we find purpose in a world that’s often dark and confusing. And what could be darker or more confusing than going blind?

2023-05-12 18:29 0

Talk nerdy to me: Why intelligence is the ultimate aphrodisiac - China Opinion

Talk nerdy to me: Why intelligence is the ultimate aphrodisiac

Like forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge, intelligence is impossible to resist. So why don’t we celebrate good brains like we do good looks?

2023-04-21 17:07 0

Faith blossoms in Shanghai this spring - China Opinion

Faith blossoms in Shanghai this spring

We need to continually relearn what the trees already know: Life is a cycle. There will be moments of darkness and difficulty, but periods of light and loveliness.

2023-04-06 16:56 0

The witnessing mind: a journey through the challenges of mindfulness - MENTAL in China

The witnessing mind: a journey through the challenges of mindfulness

Mindfulness is about paying attention to our thoughts, feelings and environment without judgment or distraction. That sounds simple but it can be incredibly challenging.

2023-03-31 17:14 0

Rebuilding: eight life lessons 2022 taught me - China Opinion

Rebuilding: eight life lessons 2022 taught me

I’ve got bad news: We all get damaged. You have a 100 percent chance of being broken ... And through it all, you’ll need to do some rebuilding.

2023-03-10 16:59 0

No but really, should we contact aliens? - China Opinion

No but really, should we contact aliens?

When we can’t settle on anything from abortion rights, climate change and gun laws to gender, God and Sam Smith’s Brit 2023 outfit, are we mature enough to talk to aliens?

2023-02-24 15:25 0

Show us your Shanghai Tootsie Shot - China Opinion

Show us your Shanghai Tootsie Shot

To Tootsie is to tell yourself you're the star of your own show. You are strong enough to carry your story and deserving of your own success.

2023-02-10 16:11 0

Dear Santa, a(nother) word about your performance - China Opinion

Dear Santa, a(nother) word about your performance

I've given up on the idea of well-mannered dogs or socks with sex appeal. But home is something I cannot let go of. Because home is central to the human experience.

2022-12-23 16:00 0

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