I just caught the show Singapore Dreaming. It's not exactly a fantastic show, but Its a show that mirrors our Singapore society pretty well. The family and their ordeal depicted in the film reflects simply a microcosm of Singapore's society. Kudos to Colin and Yen yen for a job well done.

It is sad but true, this Singapore Dream. The proverbial Singapore dream consists of the 5 Cs namely Career, Condo, Credit card, Car and Cash. To this end, we are trapped within the rat race. Some people say that such a life is depressing, some say pursuing the Singapore dream is a dream. We are forever complaining that what we have is never enough.

Humans are like that. We always want more. However as the Law of supply and demand underpins, there exists the fundamental problem of unlimited wants, limited resources. Why can't we take a step back and be thankful of what we already have? Being grateful for both the tangible and intangible things that surrounds us each and every day but yet we are oblivious to.

While millions of Singaporeans are dreaming of the 5 Cs, there are many more millions of people dreaming of Singapore. They are dreaming of having such a wonderful country with a clean and efficient government. A country where they need not fear natural disasters, where they need cower under the constant threat of war.

If only we are contented. Then life would be simple, happy and wonderful. If only we are satisfied with just one C, and not with 5 Cs. That one lone C would be Contentment.