Thankful for life.
Some say “my life flashed before my eyes” when a major accident or near miss has occurred.
It’s true when it happens to you.
A few mornings ago on my way to work I was almost involved in what could have been a big accident...God was on our side. ‘Our’ for the other driver, other potential drivers, and for me.
I had to quickly swerve right to the next lane without having time to even check whether there was a car on my side as I hooted quickly at the driver (who was looking the opposite side) who almost drove into me from my left.
As I drove on, I regained my composure after feeling quite shaken thinking the worse. Tears rolled down from my eyes as I realized how blessed I was....blessed for my life.
So often we take every DAY, every HOUR, every MINUTE and every SECOND for granted.
We just leave home in faith and return home in faith.
I’m thankful it wasn’t my time, and maybe somewhere in my mind I heard a voice saying that it wasn’t my time. It was a jerk back into the reality of my life...to be greatful, and thankful for all I have in my life.
I’m sharing this because:
-no matter how safe a driver you think you are, there can always be someone out there who’s not,
- this was s reality check as to what COULD have happened,
- I’m alive now and it may not seem a big deal (it’s an awareness)
- it’s going to be the Festive Season soon and we just need to be cautious, practice patience and courtesy all the time when driving,
- I could have lost my life and left my son without his mum,
- it’s a reminder to CELEBRATE this life we have on this earth!
Even though I might seem an insignificant number in this big world like the many thousands who have lost their lives daily due to different harsh factors, I’m definitely the world to the significant few that I really matter to, and I’m blessed for having them in my life.
It makes me appreciate each day MORE and thankful to God for all I have!
With this in mind, have a blessed, safe and happy day!
Be humble. Be kind, courteous and patient. Life is not for rushing, despite the deadlines.
Smile, and pass it on.
God bless you.
🌹
Monday, 18 November 2019
Saturday, 6 July 2019
Some Lessons in Life
At some point in our lives we’ve all learnt some lessons, be it through mistakes, experimenting, being daring or just not taking advice.
There are some valuable lessons in life that can’t be taught to us as we go through our stages of life, but we learn as we journey through life. Here are some of them some people have experienced and practice.
Thank God, in all you do. Everyday is a new beginning.Be thankful, say your prayers. Pray for others.
Good manners: this is plain and simple, if children can’t get it right, then why are we surprised with adults who don’t display good manners?
Inculcating good behavior to children at an early stage is imperative. Teaching them to be kind, humble, non-judgemental, and to share, are priceless life lessons. These will make better respectable adults geared to face the reality of the world, which can be very harsh.
Some people often compare themselves to others, and want to “keep up with Jones’s”, as is said. They spend so much time trying to compete, that they often forget they have their own dreams too. Don’t chase other people’s dreams and in the process forget your very own. Everyone has their own journey to the same destination in the end. Live your life your way.
Don’t encourage gossip. Often people can get caught in this. By contributing to the gossip, the negativity grows and who knows what slander is spread about you. Try to be positive and encourage others to do the same. It’s not our place to judge others. It’s good to have an open mind and your own opinion, and not to dwell on the negative opinion of others. Nobody’s perfect, but we can try to stop that kind of human pollution. Encourage to inspire, all the time.
Spend time with the elderly. They are a source of wisdom and have been around for many years, and have seen many changes through the years. Take the time to listen to them, encourage your children to do the same. Appreciate the valuable advice they have, they’ve lived through and experienced so much more in life. Listen to and hear what they say. They feel appreciated that someone has taken the time to listen to their story (that they might have said 100 times over, or more).
Take THAT CHANCE! Be sensible and practical, be realistic (as our mum always said).
Don’t let others discourage your ambitions or goals, because THEY think it’s impossible. If you can dream it, believe that you can achieve it. Believe in others, and encourage them that they can do it!
Don’t live to have regrets! You cannot turn back the hands of time. If your opportunity comes knocking, what’s keeping you from it? Tomorrow will be here so fast, that it will be too late for “if only” and “I should have”. Be daring when you’re young, take the risks, but also be sensible about it! Live to tell the tale! Be fearless.
Stand up for yourself, and stand up for what’s right. If you witness something that’s wrong, do something about it. Unfortunately we live in a society where a smart remark may cost our life, but do what’s safe and right.
TRAVEL!!! Don’t rush to marry him or her. Invest time in good friends, and in yourself when you’re young. Find out what inspires you, what your ambitions are in life, what’s your happy space, find yourself. Visit countries that you’ve read about, places that excite you. I grew up with a passion for music, listening to the sounds of Richard Clayderman. He was my musical inspiration, and still remains so. You can only imagine my elation when I saw him perform live twice, and meeting him on both occasions.
Be inspired, live to love, laugh and dance.
Enjoy that chocolate cake(restrictions if you’re diabetic), but everything in moderation. Habit and occasional are very different terms.
Have meals as a family at the table. Don’t let social media steal your family time too. Enquire about the day at school, work or home. Everyone has something on their mind, no matter how little, or how insignificant it may seem, it’s all important!
Be thankful for everything...the challenges, the successes and all the blessings! What defines us is how well we rise after falling.
Listen to your children...they’re listening to you, ALL THE TIME, maybe not obeying you all the
time, but they listen to how you talk. Be happy and smile...children emulate that of which they see in their parents, family and surroundings.
Be nice, all the time. Yes people can be rude to you and say hurtful words, but you don’t have to
justify it with a response. Spread the kindness, teach others that it exists!
Appreciate constructive criticism. Never stop believing in yourself, despite the criticism.
Learn from the past, learn from mistakes.
Don’t dwell on them. How can it make you stronger? What lesson did you walk away from? Focus
on improving yourself and making YOU a better person.
Pay that compliment to someone, I actually have a habit of doing that, cautiously.
Make someone’s day. Pass on a smile and see how you can change a frown...I have seen it a few times. When you smile, it triggers the release of neurotransmitters called endorphins, which make us happy. A smile costs nothing, something so priceless and valuable in life.
Be proud of who you are. Don’t wait for someone else to tell you your worth. You ARE beautiful,
amazing and awesome. YOU are UNIQUE. We were all created differently, dare to be different.. Be yourself!
Don’t wait for occasions to celebrate.
Use your talent to help others, be a service to others when you have time. Volunteer if you can.
Run that race, don’t put it off. Some people only started running in their 60’s.
Stop making excuses, another day just passes by with you singing the same song “I’m going to...but I just don’t have the time”, “I really want to....but..”.
Uphold your integrity at all times.
Try to learn something new everyday: a verse, a word or a fact.
Respect everyone in their entire entity.
Don’t be proud to say you’re sorry. Be the first to say “I’m sorry” if you have made a mistake or hurt someone’s feelings. Spare the unpleasantries and avoid creating a mini war, we have enough in the world. Make peace with the past.
Say .... “I love you” to your family and friends who are dear to you. Let them know it.
Respect your parents. Take heed of their advice. They know what they’re talking about!
LOVE yourself! Love everything about you. Be beautiful...
Stay blessed always🌹
There are some valuable lessons in life that can’t be taught to us as we go through our stages of life, but we learn as we journey through life. Here are some of them some people have experienced and practice.
Thank God, in all you do. Everyday is a new beginning.Be thankful, say your prayers. Pray for others.
Good manners: this is plain and simple, if children can’t get it right, then why are we surprised with adults who don’t display good manners?
Inculcating good behavior to children at an early stage is imperative. Teaching them to be kind, humble, non-judgemental, and to share, are priceless life lessons. These will make better respectable adults geared to face the reality of the world, which can be very harsh.
Some people often compare themselves to others, and want to “keep up with Jones’s”, as is said. They spend so much time trying to compete, that they often forget they have their own dreams too. Don’t chase other people’s dreams and in the process forget your very own. Everyone has their own journey to the same destination in the end. Live your life your way.
Don’t encourage gossip. Often people can get caught in this. By contributing to the gossip, the negativity grows and who knows what slander is spread about you. Try to be positive and encourage others to do the same. It’s not our place to judge others. It’s good to have an open mind and your own opinion, and not to dwell on the negative opinion of others. Nobody’s perfect, but we can try to stop that kind of human pollution. Encourage to inspire, all the time.
Spend time with the elderly. They are a source of wisdom and have been around for many years, and have seen many changes through the years. Take the time to listen to them, encourage your children to do the same. Appreciate the valuable advice they have, they’ve lived through and experienced so much more in life. Listen to and hear what they say. They feel appreciated that someone has taken the time to listen to their story (that they might have said 100 times over, or more).
Take THAT CHANCE! Be sensible and practical, be realistic (as our mum always said).
Don’t let others discourage your ambitions or goals, because THEY think it’s impossible. If you can dream it, believe that you can achieve it. Believe in others, and encourage them that they can do it!
Don’t live to have regrets! You cannot turn back the hands of time. If your opportunity comes knocking, what’s keeping you from it? Tomorrow will be here so fast, that it will be too late for “if only” and “I should have”. Be daring when you’re young, take the risks, but also be sensible about it! Live to tell the tale! Be fearless.
Stand up for yourself, and stand up for what’s right. If you witness something that’s wrong, do something about it. Unfortunately we live in a society where a smart remark may cost our life, but do what’s safe and right.
TRAVEL!!! Don’t rush to marry him or her. Invest time in good friends, and in yourself when you’re young. Find out what inspires you, what your ambitions are in life, what’s your happy space, find yourself. Visit countries that you’ve read about, places that excite you. I grew up with a passion for music, listening to the sounds of Richard Clayderman. He was my musical inspiration, and still remains so. You can only imagine my elation when I saw him perform live twice, and meeting him on both occasions.
Be inspired, live to love, laugh and dance.
Enjoy that chocolate cake(restrictions if you’re diabetic), but everything in moderation. Habit and occasional are very different terms.
Have meals as a family at the table. Don’t let social media steal your family time too. Enquire about the day at school, work or home. Everyone has something on their mind, no matter how little, or how insignificant it may seem, it’s all important!
Be thankful for everything...the challenges, the successes and all the blessings! What defines us is how well we rise after falling.
Listen to your children...they’re listening to you, ALL THE TIME, maybe not obeying you all the
time, but they listen to how you talk. Be happy and smile...children emulate that of which they see in their parents, family and surroundings.
Be nice, all the time. Yes people can be rude to you and say hurtful words, but you don’t have to
justify it with a response. Spread the kindness, teach others that it exists!
Appreciate constructive criticism. Never stop believing in yourself, despite the criticism.
Learn from the past, learn from mistakes.
Don’t dwell on them. How can it make you stronger? What lesson did you walk away from? Focus
on improving yourself and making YOU a better person.
Pay that compliment to someone, I actually have a habit of doing that, cautiously.
Make someone’s day. Pass on a smile and see how you can change a frown...I have seen it a few times. When you smile, it triggers the release of neurotransmitters called endorphins, which make us happy. A smile costs nothing, something so priceless and valuable in life.
Be proud of who you are. Don’t wait for someone else to tell you your worth. You ARE beautiful,
amazing and awesome. YOU are UNIQUE. We were all created differently, dare to be different.. Be yourself!
Don’t wait for occasions to celebrate.
Use your talent to help others, be a service to others when you have time. Volunteer if you can.
Run that race, don’t put it off. Some people only started running in their 60’s.
Stop making excuses, another day just passes by with you singing the same song “I’m going to...but I just don’t have the time”, “I really want to....but..”.
Uphold your integrity at all times.
Try to learn something new everyday: a verse, a word or a fact.
Respect everyone in their entire entity.
Don’t be proud to say you’re sorry. Be the first to say “I’m sorry” if you have made a mistake or hurt someone’s feelings. Spare the unpleasantries and avoid creating a mini war, we have enough in the world. Make peace with the past.
Say .... “I love you” to your family and friends who are dear to you. Let them know it.
Respect your parents. Take heed of their advice. They know what they’re talking about!
LOVE yourself! Love everything about you. Be beautiful...
Stay blessed always🌹
Monday, 6 August 2018
Woman to women
We all have our stories to tell. As we listen to grandmas, aunties and the older wise women of today, we hear of incredible hardship tales of how they provided for big families, and traveled long distances, which is still done by many amazing women today.
Whether you’re a mum, aunt, grandma, there’s plentiful advice & support to assist the younger generation through today.
Women have come a long way in culture, tradition and fighting for equality. It’s amazing and extraordinary to know what lengths of challenge women go through to get to where they are.
Being a full time working mum, is no easy task but most women seem to make it child’s play, literally. With everyday routine there’s an expectation of being a mum, wife, running a tight ship as a domestic goddess , and demands of work. Women do, and don’t complain. They lead, provide strength, support and comfort.
Believing in ourselves, and empowering others is fulfilling, and healthy on many levels. We live in a time when women get to a point in their lives when they might feel disappointed because they don’t meet expectations of others, overwhelmed because of the facets of their lives that need to be fulfilled, and not to mention physically and mentally exhausted from their daily demands of being a multitasker, without understanding from their partners at times.
Some women endure constant emotional abuse in their lives, never really feeling a sense of fulfillment as there are always higher expectations of them at home, from spouses or family. It’s a sad reality when they go through life not believing that there’s always more potential, and that their dream is achievable, and that they ARE worth it.
What’s amazing is the number of women who are living their best lives after a divorce, separation or death of a spouse, or women who remain single. Women should be living their best lives no matter what their circumstance...and that’s simply living happy and being able to believe in themselves at all times.
Whether you’re a mum, aunt, grandma, there’s plentiful advice & support to assist the younger generation through today.
Women have come a long way in culture, tradition and fighting for equality. It’s amazing and extraordinary to know what lengths of challenge women go through to get to where they are.
Being a full time working mum, is no easy task but most women seem to make it child’s play, literally. With everyday routine there’s an expectation of being a mum, wife, running a tight ship as a domestic goddess , and demands of work. Women do, and don’t complain. They lead, provide strength, support and comfort.
Believing in ourselves, and empowering others is fulfilling, and healthy on many levels. We live in a time when women get to a point in their lives when they might feel disappointed because they don’t meet expectations of others, overwhelmed because of the facets of their lives that need to be fulfilled, and not to mention physically and mentally exhausted from their daily demands of being a multitasker, without understanding from their partners at times.
Some women endure constant emotional abuse in their lives, never really feeling a sense of fulfillment as there are always higher expectations of them at home, from spouses or family. It’s a sad reality when they go through life not believing that there’s always more potential, and that their dream is achievable, and that they ARE worth it.
What’s amazing is the number of women who are living their best lives after a divorce, separation or death of a spouse, or women who remain single. Women should be living their best lives no matter what their circumstance...and that’s simply living happy and being able to believe in themselves at all times.
Women for years have taken a stand and made their mark leaving their legacy in history, and continue to do so. They’ve liberated the remarkable essence of womanhood, for others to follow.
Every woman is an author to some incredible story of their life, some written, some hidden and some waiting to be published. Their stories inspire and resonate with others to uplift, empower and give them a strength of belief in themselves.
This Woman’s month stand up for what you believe in, always ; don’t allow yourself to be taken for granted or think you’re second best because others put you down; encourage, motivate and acknowledge your fellow women...everyone has their own challenge to face. We need to uplift, strengthen and shine our light at all times! This life comes by but only once...be the greatest you can be!
Be Confident and Be Amazing!
Be Confident and Be Amazing!
I’M A WOMAN PHENOMENALLY.PHENOMENAL WOMAN, THAT’S ME.
Maya Angelou
HAPPY WOMENS MONTH!
Love and light 🌹
❤️
Tuesday, 3 February 2015
The joys of Motherhood
For those who have been, are and going there, they would have the best experience in relating what motherhood means to them, naturally.
As we watch our little one grow and achieve his milestones, from the first time he rolled, sat up, crawled and started walking we feel nothing less than pride, excitement and extreme joy as he beams so delightfully at his accomplishments.
It's a maternal instinct that really comes naturally where a mum 'just knows'. She becomes a 'mother hen' to her 'chicks' constantly on the look out for their safety and keeping them in check, protecting them under her feathers.
A child can do no wrong in their mother's eyes, no matter how far they attempt to push the boundaries, sometimes.
As they grow through their different stages, dropping/throwing food on the floor, displaying tantrums in public, wanting things they can't have....it certainly gets more challenging and as a mum you find yourself saying 'no', 'no' until you seem like a broken record player...
For some of it, it's just natural behaviour as they get exposed to new things around them. Sometimes, though, we have to turn on the 'police mum' mode where we have no choice but to nip it in the bud there and then.
Then, when you watch them fall asleep at night, they are just the most precious angels that could ever touch your heart. For most, a child just brings about so much love that everyday is just a blessing to have them in one's life. They bring new meaning to life when they're around you.
Patience, love, tolerance, a calm tone and understanding are key ingredients to be able to nurture your child in a loving and stable environment.
Children are a blessing and a beautiful gift from God.
A Mother's Love
A Mother's love is something
that no on can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away . . .
It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters
even though the heart is breaking . . .
It believes beyond believing
when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty
of the rarest, brightest gems . . .
It is far beyond defining,
it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret
like the mysteries of creation . . .
A many splendored miracle
man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence
of God's tender guiding hand.
Proverbs 22:6
As we watch our little one grow and achieve his milestones, from the first time he rolled, sat up, crawled and started walking we feel nothing less than pride, excitement and extreme joy as he beams so delightfully at his accomplishments.
It's a maternal instinct that really comes naturally where a mum 'just knows'. She becomes a 'mother hen' to her 'chicks' constantly on the look out for their safety and keeping them in check, protecting them under her feathers.
A child can do no wrong in their mother's eyes, no matter how far they attempt to push the boundaries, sometimes.
As they grow through their different stages, dropping/throwing food on the floor, displaying tantrums in public, wanting things they can't have....it certainly gets more challenging and as a mum you find yourself saying 'no', 'no' until you seem like a broken record player...
For some of it, it's just natural behaviour as they get exposed to new things around them. Sometimes, though, we have to turn on the 'police mum' mode where we have no choice but to nip it in the bud there and then.
Then, when you watch them fall asleep at night, they are just the most precious angels that could ever touch your heart. For most, a child just brings about so much love that everyday is just a blessing to have them in one's life. They bring new meaning to life when they're around you.
Patience, love, tolerance, a calm tone and understanding are key ingredients to be able to nurture your child in a loving and stable environment.
Children are a blessing and a beautiful gift from God.
A Mother's Love
A Mother's love is something
that no on can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away . . .
It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters
even though the heart is breaking . . .
It believes beyond believing
when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty
of the rarest, brightest gems . . .
It is far beyond defining,
it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret
like the mysteries of creation . . .
A many splendored miracle
man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence
of God's tender guiding hand.
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Sunday, 15 September 2013
Preparing for D-Day
It's a day millions of women have gone through from the world over, and each with their own experience. Some with great challenges, some simply making it seem like "child's play".
Off course it is a tradition to follow old wives tales and what was done in the granny's day and their days before that...which obviously worked back in the day and must still work if we turned out more than just alright. Today there are just so many books and websites with what you should eat, what you should avoid eating, all the dos and don'ts, that make you wonder how our parents and grandparents made it through without it.
It's almost like taking a course in parenting and it practically is as one is about to embark on one of the biggest life changing moments in ones life.
For sure it's a moment that just comes naturally as with any female specie in the animal kingdom, from nesting and preparing for delivery and maternal instinct and bonding that's just innate. As if the great moment is not enough, there's all these choices of strollers, travel systems, cribs, and checking out all the safety recommendations and customer reviews to make sure you get the best and reliable baby gear. That's another whole story on it's own!
Nine months, three quarters of a year, just over 39 weeks, almost 274 days is a long time and carrying a life is truly one of the most special times in a woman's life, and the biggest joy and proud moment most certainly comes thereafter. No matter what you do and how ready you think you are, it actually is so life changing that you will only know just how ready you are when the day arrives. It dawns upon you that your life will never be the same, there will be a little person needing you and demanding your time 24/7...and suddenly you want to rush and do everything before the day arrives, everything you've left incomplete .... almost sounds a bit selfish...
Then you feel those hiccups resonating in your belly almost to remind you of the time you have left till he/she makes their début, and you realise just how awesome life is and will be...and what a blessing it is in one's life.
( NIV ) John 16:21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.
Off course it is a tradition to follow old wives tales and what was done in the granny's day and their days before that...which obviously worked back in the day and must still work if we turned out more than just alright. Today there are just so many books and websites with what you should eat, what you should avoid eating, all the dos and don'ts, that make you wonder how our parents and grandparents made it through without it.
It's almost like taking a course in parenting and it practically is as one is about to embark on one of the biggest life changing moments in ones life.
For sure it's a moment that just comes naturally as with any female specie in the animal kingdom, from nesting and preparing for delivery and maternal instinct and bonding that's just innate. As if the great moment is not enough, there's all these choices of strollers, travel systems, cribs, and checking out all the safety recommendations and customer reviews to make sure you get the best and reliable baby gear. That's another whole story on it's own!
Nine months, three quarters of a year, just over 39 weeks, almost 274 days is a long time and carrying a life is truly one of the most special times in a woman's life, and the biggest joy and proud moment most certainly comes thereafter. No matter what you do and how ready you think you are, it actually is so life changing that you will only know just how ready you are when the day arrives. It dawns upon you that your life will never be the same, there will be a little person needing you and demanding your time 24/7...and suddenly you want to rush and do everything before the day arrives, everything you've left incomplete .... almost sounds a bit selfish...
Then you feel those hiccups resonating in your belly almost to remind you of the time you have left till he/she makes their début, and you realise just how awesome life is and will be...and what a blessing it is in one's life.
(For our little angel)
( NIV ) John 16:21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Thank you Smart phone, for social etiquette !!
Hasn't going out for dinner changed these days? If you're going out with one person or two people there's always bound to be way more guests there. It's almost 100% that each of those persons have a mobile phone and are in contact with somebody, just to let them know where they are. Even if you have a sit down home family meal, it's a given someone's getting a text or notification from Facebook, or an email...and all of a sudden it's so urgent to attend to it, in turn being rude to your family that obviously would have no qualms about it because they're getting texts too.
It's everywhere...even at a doctors clinic where a nurse has to leave the consulting doctor to take her call to say she's at work!! Is this what society has come to? We don't need to sit down with our family for dinner anymore...we can just Whatsapp them to pass the rice! You can have a deep conversation with someone and that personal moment has has gone when interrupted by a phone, with a text stating you could be a winner with Cell C!! And that's not all...it's a platform for proposals, first baby pics, break-ups (gone are the post-it days ), make-ups and everything you need to know about anybody.
I used to find it quite amusing but now I think people have forgotten their social etiquette around their families and friends. No matter where you go, people are so addicted to their phones, it really makes you wonder how on earth did we go without it all these years...all these urgent text messages and emails and Facebook comments that we have to put our forks down for. As if it's not bad enough that adults are doing it, can you blame kids who follow their parents example?
One must be really lucky to have the total undivided attention of that person you go out with for an "intimate" meal, because before you can even sit down at that exclusive restaurant, the whole world and their neighbour already know you're there...SURPRISE!!
Try to give people your full attention, The worlds not going to end if you switch your phone off and miss that Facebook picture you've been tagged in.
Let's try to be more human and give people the respect they deserve when in our company.
Be kind, humble and speak with love :)
It's everywhere...even at a doctors clinic where a nurse has to leave the consulting doctor to take her call to say she's at work!! Is this what society has come to? We don't need to sit down with our family for dinner anymore...we can just Whatsapp them to pass the rice! You can have a deep conversation with someone and that personal moment has has gone when interrupted by a phone, with a text stating you could be a winner with Cell C!! And that's not all...it's a platform for proposals, first baby pics, break-ups (gone are the post-it days ), make-ups and everything you need to know about anybody.
I used to find it quite amusing but now I think people have forgotten their social etiquette around their families and friends. No matter where you go, people are so addicted to their phones, it really makes you wonder how on earth did we go without it all these years...all these urgent text messages and emails and Facebook comments that we have to put our forks down for. As if it's not bad enough that adults are doing it, can you blame kids who follow their parents example?
One must be really lucky to have the total undivided attention of that person you go out with for an "intimate" meal, because before you can even sit down at that exclusive restaurant, the whole world and their neighbour already know you're there...SURPRISE!!
Try to give people your full attention, The worlds not going to end if you switch your phone off and miss that Facebook picture you've been tagged in.
Let's try to be more human and give people the respect they deserve when in our company.
Be kind, humble and speak with love :)
Thursday, 14 March 2013
AS ..I DO...
It's the day every girl dreams of, donning her white fairytale wedding gown, walking down the aisle with her father, and marrying her prince charming.
You seem to plan a for a lifetime for when that time actually comes, until the moment really happens do you realise how quickly it all does happen, almost in a blink of an eye and in a few hours that day passes on, but the memories....they become a lasting treasure.
It's a life changing time for anyone, and most certainly a positive and exciting one, giving up singlehood and adjusting to that of marriage life where "I" becomes "WE" and "ME" becomes "US".
It seems like no big deal and all a breeze (praying that it all does work out as close to plan as possible) even though there might be the slightest hiccup that nobody else picks out barring the bride herself, and maybe the groom if he's been keeping with the programme the months leading up to the big day. As long as there are no dress faux pas, the officiant has arrived, and most importantly your groom is present, you can look forward to a smooth start.
It's for sure meant to be one of the happiest day of any girls life.
You brace yourself ready to walk down what seems almost a mile long aisle, but the minute your eyes meet it just all falls into place, as you pass familiar smiling faces and eventually reach the altar....and the new journey begins.
May love abide in your heart, thoughts and deeds always.
You seem to plan a for a lifetime for when that time actually comes, until the moment really happens do you realise how quickly it all does happen, almost in a blink of an eye and in a few hours that day passes on, but the memories....they become a lasting treasure.
It's a life changing time for anyone, and most certainly a positive and exciting one, giving up singlehood and adjusting to that of marriage life where "I" becomes "WE" and "ME" becomes "US".
It seems like no big deal and all a breeze (praying that it all does work out as close to plan as possible) even though there might be the slightest hiccup that nobody else picks out barring the bride herself, and maybe the groom if he's been keeping with the programme the months leading up to the big day. As long as there are no dress faux pas, the officiant has arrived, and most importantly your groom is present, you can look forward to a smooth start.
It's for sure meant to be one of the happiest day of any girls life.
You brace yourself ready to walk down what seems almost a mile long aisle, but the minute your eyes meet it just all falls into place, as you pass familiar smiling faces and eventually reach the altar....and the new journey begins.
May love abide in your heart, thoughts and deeds always.
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
A time of love and joy...
Another year drawing to an end...
It's truly amazing how time does fly, and how each day just goes by ever so quickly...
The whole year is a rush of work and studies, deadlines...and then come the end of year, the unwinding starts, holidays are planned,end of year Christmas parties, Christmas holidays bring families together, and resolutions are made for the New Year, most especially for the over indulgence of that 'stuffed turkey'!!
Christmas, the time of giving (more generously), charity, love, world peace (we hope and pray), and most importantly the significance that brings people the world all over together gathering in churches to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
It's a joyous time for everyone, and there are selfless people in the world who will go all out to make it a special time for those unfortunate.
The greatest gift of Christmas, is the priceless moments of being with family and those dear to you, and being at home...and appreciating what you have.
Life can be so unpredictable that we have no idea what tomorrow will hold for us, or how it can change so many dimensions in our life, in the most wonderful and amazing way. We're so busy planning our life sometimes that we don't make accommodation for the unexpected....and when the unexpected does happen, it's a true test of our ability to adjust and make changes.
As you set out for preparations for this time of year, may you be an inspiration to others in giving, loving and spreading joy and cheer to all those around you, and making a difference in someone's life.
May the spirit of Christmas bring loved ones together to know and feel the blessings of forgiveness, humility and generosity, and the power of having faith and believing that any dream and change is possible if we allow and open our hearts to do so...
It's truly amazing how time does fly, and how each day just goes by ever so quickly...
The whole year is a rush of work and studies, deadlines...and then come the end of year, the unwinding starts, holidays are planned,end of year Christmas parties, Christmas holidays bring families together, and resolutions are made for the New Year, most especially for the over indulgence of that 'stuffed turkey'!!
Christmas, the time of giving (more generously), charity, love, world peace (we hope and pray), and most importantly the significance that brings people the world all over together gathering in churches to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
It's a joyous time for everyone, and there are selfless people in the world who will go all out to make it a special time for those unfortunate.
The greatest gift of Christmas, is the priceless moments of being with family and those dear to you, and being at home...and appreciating what you have.
Life can be so unpredictable that we have no idea what tomorrow will hold for us, or how it can change so many dimensions in our life, in the most wonderful and amazing way. We're so busy planning our life sometimes that we don't make accommodation for the unexpected....and when the unexpected does happen, it's a true test of our ability to adjust and make changes.
As you set out for preparations for this time of year, may you be an inspiration to others in giving, loving and spreading joy and cheer to all those around you, and making a difference in someone's life.
May the spirit of Christmas bring loved ones together to know and feel the blessings of forgiveness, humility and generosity, and the power of having faith and believing that any dream and change is possible if we allow and open our hearts to do so...
Monday, 3 September 2012
ROOM FOR ONE ...
"I'm never getting married" is a line that many young people at one time in their lives are familiar with. There are some who actually follow through with it for the rest of their lives and are quite content too. There are others who obviously change their minds during the course of their life, and are constantly on the look out for the right or perfect person.
It has become quite the culture for couples to cohabit pre-marriage or even just to have a life partner, and this seems to work amongst many individuals. With a change in acceptable norms of society today it seems that as long as couples are happy ( hopefully for all the right reasons), there lies no qualms about it.
So much for looking for the so called 'right' or 'perfect' person when we know that they just don't exist. It is merely loving the imperfect person perfectly, and the love that emanates between the two that makes everything about that relationship so right and perfect, and most of all one that lasts.
It is not easy to be able to 'share' yourself with someone as time goes by, as one becomes so set in their individual routine of life, and they have to accommodate someone else who 'destabilises' what seems a perfect balance. We wonder whether that once comfortable single life would mean the end to those days when you just wake up in the mornings and plan to be spontaneous with your whole day, or just simply decide to lie in for the morning and maybe afternoon, or just stay in your PJ's for the whole day, just because you can.
Well seemingly and hopefeully some of that doesn't have to change...only if you've drawn up a contract in advance with the specifications!
All in all, life wouldn't be all that fun if it was just a 'room for one'. I believe that there is a someone for everyone out there, as much as many people are content without the so-called 'headaches' of having somebody else and just enjoy being able to have 'me-time' all the time.
If you haven't been blessed with a partner yet, you're blessed with plenty moments to appreciate, and get yourself ready for that day when Mr or Miss Compatibility walks through your door.
'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight' ~ Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
Never give up or lose faith...the time will come...there is a time for all things in life that must and will be..
Count your blessings!!
Monday, 23 July 2012
Precious years, how fast they go...
Time is such a priceless asset these days and to many there's simply never enough of it to complete that which we must, want to or need to. Life has become seemingly so fast paced that it almost always seems that we're racing against time to get things done.
It's when we remember someone dear that we've lost in our lives that we realise just how precious time is, and how those years gone by, as long as they may be, seem like only just yesterday.
Everyday becomes so priceless, yet somehow we forget because we are so caught up in our rat-race world of monotony and making a living...we take life for granted.
We need to value the time we have NOW, because this is the time in years to come that we would look back on and probably have woulda's, coulda's or shoulda's ... and there's simply no time for that.
Leisure
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
William Henry Davies
May time be always on your side, through all the rush and demands of life...and don't let life pass you by in the midst of all it's ride!!
Hold dear to those near and loved, and make every moment count.
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