A Stollen, a Record, and a Lesson in Kindness

Once upon a time, on a festive morning at Resorts World Sentosa, a remarkable creation came to life. The longest Dresden stollen ever made in Singapore stretched across the room like a ribbon of sweetness, crafted with care and shared with love.

This was no ordinary stollen. It wasn’t made to sit proudly in a display case or to be sliced and sold to eager hands. Instead, it was destined for a greater purpose – to bring joy to those who might not otherwise have felt it.

I was there that morning alongside Amanda and Justin from Food from the Heart, and I watched this record-breaking loaf transform into something magical. It wasn’t just a loaf of bread; it was a symbol of connection – between the skilled hands of Chef Faust Uwe, the thoughtful hearts of the organisers, and the quiet gratitude of the recipients.

The Language of Giving

Kindness speaks in whispers. It doesn’t ask for applause, nor does it need to be seen. It is like the baker who kneads the dough before dawn, knowing that someone, somewhere, will be nourished by it. Kindness is in the sharing – of bread, of time, of thought – and in the invisible threads that weave us all together.

As the year fades into its final days, we are reminded of these small miracles that kindness brings. They are easy to overlook – like the little prince’s rose on his tiny planet – yet they are the most important.

A Thought for the Year Ahead

The stollen taught me something that morning. It taught me that no act of giving is ever too small. That kindness, when shared, grows. And that in a world that often feels hurried and complicated, simple gestures have profound beauty – a loaf of bread, a word of encouragement, a moment of care.

As we step into a new year, may we carry with us the quiet wisdom of that morning: that to give is to love, and to love is to leave the world a little brighter than we found it.