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The gathering of thoughts and direction for lifes journey

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Today

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So I haven’t been writing nearly as much as I would like to have been. The business of life had caught up with me I guess…..Today I felt the need to put fingers to keyboard and what do you know clickdy click I feel so much better already. After a long day of work, a tooth ache come headache via pill popping leading to drowsiness. I was ok to concede this was not a brilliant day and I should just sleep and forget about it, like all the other days of my life I wouldn’t remember. But I couldn’t give … Continue reading Today

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Thankful for the women in my life

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9th of August Womans day 2012, my day began with an early breakfast with a group of lovely ladies. Good food and good company are usually the makings of a fantastic day for me.As I looked around the table and listened to the conversation I was overcome by a deep sense of gratitude, for having these people in my life. I thought of all the amazing women I have the privilege of calling friends,sisters,aunts,mother and grandmother. Truly I am blessed and can only pray my being in their lives as well adds value to them. I am thankful to the women whose names occupy space in my inbox,are … Continue reading Thankful for the women in my life

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Exercising freedom

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Exercising our individual freedom as different entities with varying backgrounds and circumstances, that make us a part of this very interesting rainbow nation is a topic not spoken of enough.With each precarious topic we exposed to by the media ,discussed on social networks ,spoken of at the office,on the train and so on.Freedom  constantly being exercised opinions blurted out eloquently,sloppily,liked, retweeted,criticised and disputed. I ask is this all freedom is about debate,accusation and insult? is that it? I have heard it said before that with freedom comes great responsibility. A responsibility that does not entitle you to anger and disgruntled rage alone but also active participation in resolving … Continue reading Exercising freedom

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My Dip

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Very recently I read a book by a Mr Seth Godin called the dip. Very short less than 100 pages. It wasn’t really captivating read but I finished it none the less. To me the gist of the book was obvious and made sense. 1. Don’t waste your time with things that weren’t getting you anywhere 2. Stick it out on those that will pay off Ok that was that fair enough and yeay!! Another book read millions more to go. Weeks pass and the message this short book carried rings louder and louder in my head. What Seth describes … Continue reading My Dip

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Humble me my lord

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I pray to you father for humility amidst the hurdles I face ,so that I remain conscious whilst I may be challenged, anxious and anticipating my brighter tomorrow’s I respect my today for the learning and opportunity you have provided me with Humble me father amidst my arrogance and ambitions that I value this time as you’ve deemed it appropriate in molding me as you’ve divinely envisaged Forgive me for the moments of weakness and distrust that I have had Humble me to life always father for its magnificence is beyond my comprehension yet my appreciation for it is truly … Continue reading Humble me my lord

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Everything in the middle no one ever talks about

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Honestly I swear life would be more pleasant if we just had a manual. Not like the bible more ABC’s of life. We seem to spend a lot of time waiting for when…..when you finish school ,when you get married ,when you ‘ve saved enough money, when the time is  right when when when …I just want to scream. Then we still have antic dote statements to medicate the anxiousness that is my current state of mind that I’m sure most of us have experienced. “Patience is a virtue” *this one is always said in a weird somber voice* “All … Continue reading Everything in the middle no one ever talks about

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Her Majesty

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I love her so In awe I bow to her highness for she inspires me to,eternal reverence Suckled from her bossom of life ,wisdom of motherhood informs her of who I am even before I could fathom the reasons I was made as I am evokes emotions raw with depth,warm with love ,passionate with purpose from the beginning of my consciousness to the end of my ignorance Her Majesty my Majesty our Majesty You feed my soul with the righteous fruits your children inherit from your coffers Her Majesty my Majesty our Majesty Your beauty knows no circumference, Your wealth no recession, … Continue reading Her Majesty

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Our Dreams

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A dream manifests in minutes but realizing it can take years,decades or even require so much strength and effort,that’s its easier to simply keep dreaming it than attempt to live it. If I could ask God one question it would be “God how many dreams have people abandoned since the beginning of time?” I wonder how shocking the answer would be. Postponing dreams or better yet our purpose and destiny seems to be the norm. Conversations about dreams goals and destiny could actually be described as awkward. When someone actually has the guts to dream publicly and expose it to … Continue reading Our Dreams

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I used to

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I used to think dying was my greatest fear, I see now not succeeding is what I fear deathly I used to think inequality was wrong,I see now power not used for good is the real issue I used to pray for riches and gold now I ask the creator for the wisdom to realize my full potential to live an abundant life I used to view myself as powerless but see now my power is harnessed by my actions I used to see myself through someone else’s eyes,I see now through my own brown eyes I used to but … Continue reading I used to