Fancy where life takes you...
26 December 2014
As 2015 approaches I find myself thinking about the life I thought I would have vs where I find myself today.
Sometimes a rough road traveled but when embraced, can pleasantly surprise you. There comes a time when you realize your life is not your own. No matter how hard you try, you can never control every aspect of it. God has a bigger plan for all of us and it's less stressful having faith in that plan and knowing someone else is looking out for us. I ask that in 2015 you have one goal, just to be happy.
Reflect on the past year and identify all the things that negatively affected your happiness and fix it! It's as simple as that. Surround yourself with people that are positive and that support and build you.
Decide where you want to be at the end of 2015 and take steps to make it happen. Do everything you have to, take action, any action! Imperfect action is better than doing nothing.
Keep in mind though, that if things don't work out the way you've planned it, it may be a blessing in disguise. No effort is wasted, there are always lessons to be learnt.
My focus in 2015 is to seek happiness through simplicity. To live simply. I plan to get rid of everything "extra", starting from something as simple as a piece of clothing to furniture to habits. Life is easier when simple and uncluttered, it gives us more more room to think, feel and be. I'm looking forward to a simple and happy 2015!
Here's to the new year!
Let's make it count!
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I love weddings
31 August 2014
I was recently inspired by a wedding I went to.
A freezing cold day, but warmed with the love between two people, the love between families and the love between friends.
My heart grew happy and I thought...wouldn't the world be perfect if we could behave as we did when attending a wedding.
You smile, chat and share a meal with people you don't know, joined in celebration and overlooking differences for one purpose...love...what a special bond marriage can be...I love weddings.
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Moved to a new city
18 June 2014
I've spent my life in Cape Town, born, raised, lived and loved. I chose to follow my heart...got married and joined my love in the city of gold, Johannesburg.
Even though I came to Johannesburg every so often for work, the first week as a "Joburger" was quite unsettling.
Change is never easy, but I have come to realise that every change is an opportunity.
For me, it was an opportunity to reassess the life that I was living vs. the life I would like to live.
Being in a new environment has made me brave enough to do things that were merely a faraway dream.
If you ever find yourself in a city and you not quite sure how exactly you ended up there...have faith and reach for the stars. Life is waiting!
Something practical: When packing up your old life to start your new one, make sure to advertise items you want to sell 3 months before you move. Try to sell big items (appliances or furniture) to the tenants taking your place. Don't hold on to clothes, books and other things that you haven't noticed for the past year, give away as much as you can! Whatever is left unclaimed, get a removal company to clear it away. If you're in South Africa, Just Junk will remove junk for a small fee. Otherwise get your friends with pickup trucks to help you!
Good luck and may happiness accompany you wherever you go.
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Different different but same
25 May 2014
We come in different shapes, shades and sizes. We have different beliefs, personalities and backgrounds.
It is common knowledge that where there are differences, there is potential for growth and without growth there is no innovation or improvement.
Over time we learn that working through differences strengthens relationships.
The strength comes from the learning process that we go through to get along with each other.
What motivates us to work through differences? We are usually motivated by career opportunities, money etc. but the most common reason is because of the love and care we feel.
My question is why does it have to stop with only the people we are close to?
Why can't we feel love for each other as human beings. If not love, why not respect? Respect for each other's opinions, beliefs and respect for human life.
I believe that there is only one God. God has created us differently for a reason. Not for us to force our beliefs onto each other, but for us to overcome our pride and learn from each other. The ultimate battle is within ourselves...to chose compassion over anger, to chose love over hatred and to chose tolerance and patience over pride.
We may not look alike on the outside but we are all one on the inside...
Different, Different but Same...
Let's unite in peace and love and grow together.
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