How to slow down and be more present
This weekend past, I made it my personal mission to slow down and be more present with my family. This meant I was intentional about engaging in active play...
What death taught me
Death. Many of us have experienced it in some form or another in our lives. Whether it was a beloved family member or friend, I'm sure you'll agree death is devastating. Nonetheless, it's something...
Your point of reckoning has come
For a long time, I thought my insecurity was a result of other people. I thought that it was something that came as a result of things that happened...
Are you confident, or just plain arrogant?
Confidence and arrogance are, in many ways, different sides of the same coin, but while one inspires trust, encourages, and attracts, the other alienates, annoys, and belittles. There is...
Living life skilfully
Life is bewildering and difficult at times. Don’t we all know that! It would be amazing to anticipate every blow, ride every wave, and duck every kick, and I...
3 ways to get more engaged
How engaged are you with the burning issues that are facing your country?
My home country, South Africa, is well into its young adulthood in terms of the "starting over"...
Mother’s Day blues
Over the weekend we celebrated Mother's Day. During this time you couldn't help but notice it everywhere – from the social media posts to the advertising and store promotions.
I love celebrating...
My black friends don’t think I’m racist!
"But I have black friends!"
How many times have you heard that online when someone is being challenged about a racist comment or attitude they have displayed?
When someone whips out...
Do you get what I’m saying?
I recently saw two chameleons on a farm in Pretoria, South Africa – one was bright green and the other was dark brown. I almost missed the brown one...
How not to become a bridezilla
Something happens when your friend gets married. Nice, sweet Thando becomes a monster. Somewhere in-between yes and I do, wedding planning can bring out anyone's bridezilla side. I’ve had...