Full Circle

I was hunting for a prized possession, one that I wanted and needed..... I looked everywhere and I wondered when I will be able to..... find it..... and own it....

Suddenly, in all the cloud of haze, I looked around, felt empty and was then aroused by suspicion and others around.... I saw a fountain of hope overflowing with all that I needed, certainty and insurance in my new possession. I received information from a resource spring and splendour. ....

I realised that it was a profound gratification to want something, get the necessary information and find what I need. My hunt is over......I am thankful that I have found what I was looking for...

My hope, my hunt became a full circle (which is so beautiful once completed) that became a circle of belief. Complete your circle.... I believe I achieved my ultimate goal...

What is your goal???? Are you on a hunt???? Whether it is, a possession or a request that you need, believe you can achieve your goal...

Believe it!!!!!!

Smoothie

The blend in my life's 'smoothie machine' was a good 'flavor'. I liked this one. You may wonder what am I going on about....It is what I had brought to my life and what people had received and their perception of me hence, that extended to my perception of me. Perception is reality!!! I wanted change.....Negativity to be reversed to great positivity....

The 'smoothie' in this phase of my life reflected the maturity of character, of strength and determination. I had worked on myself to peak the level of achievement and monumental success of believing in me.

This was not always the case, there was a time I disliked who I was or did not like the way I looked, nor did I trust my decisions. I did not trust myself because I believed the world did not have a place for me....not someone what was ill...so I strived for complete restoration. In the process, I became motivated to want to be apart of this beautiful world. I had a reason to be more in tune with myself, loved the person I became, found out that I have lots to offer.....

So......Yes....I am one of the best blends in the 'smoothie machine' of life.

Search yourself.....What is your blend???? Are you happy with yourself???

Believe that you can make a difference....It starts with you....

Believe IT!!!!!!!

Who is in the mirror?????

I am a significant human being!!

I looked in the mirror and saw someone that I was surprised at..., someone I would be friends with. I never actually thought about my character until I saw my aging parents, set in their ways yet are profoundly respected by all of us....each one of their seven children and twelve grandchildren. I thought we all are accomplished in our own right and are responsible. Most of that can be accredited to two humble human beings that see a limitless possibility for their children. They are selfless. I have an outstanding adoration for my parents.....

They should be proud but they are not, their pride and jewels are to see their children and grandchildren a success. I have heard tales of desperate pain, poverty and still there is respect, love and great success. To be apart of this rich history, is my privilege and I think we all have something in our lives to be proud of, and as the mirror reminds me of who and where I came from, I am honored and hopeful.

Love is beautiful, it binds, it hopes and it gives us better days ahead.

Find the core of your hope.....One of mine is my family....Believe that you can find yours.....

We all have a hope, love and better days ahead.

Believe in You!!!!

G. I Jane

I have been ill recently and every bone in my body did not want to complain. So I got this picture in my mind to help me through each hour, forget, each day.....I wanted small blessings. My mental picture was of me in 'G.I Jane' mode like I was kicking (mind the expression) ass!!!!!

I was kicking the germs, the pain, the negativity, whatever was bringing me down and not allowing me to perform at my optimum. I pulled my painful body around to the mechanics to living and I consciously made a statement to be of strong mind, allow my body to heal and enhance myself spirituality. The GI Jane in me was victorious.

I saw that I was not going to loose this fight of life.....not again....the fighter in me won and I believe I will continue to win...

I am not preaching but sharing my true life story.....I would not like to be labelled a teacher but rather a practicer and believer.....

I believe I can do anything and I am at peace with whatever circumstance because I will get through it somehow....if I believe it, work at it and do the best I can....

Believe it!!!!!

Oh!!!! Baby...

I sat under the tree to protect my nose from sunburn and as I enjoyed my book under the huge mango tree, I watched a little girl in a distance.....

She was playing with her doll and was so content in her own world. I smiled and enjoyed her joy and peace with the world. It was so magical.

I continued my gruesome, page-turner murder mystery......and dug my teeth deep into figuring out who the murderer was.....

Suddenly....I heard a screech....a scream and I ran towards the sound-----out of my instinct. That little girl had lost her balance and there was blood oozing out of her knee, she needed her mom to tell her that everything will be alright and the pain will stop but no one was around but a stanger in me....

She reminded me of the little girl in me....hurting and crying in my own pain and looking for that healing, the ceremonial effect of the moment the pain will be gone. Now that I am an adult, the rational way of thinking is that there is no one to take the 'hurt' or 'pain' and any time I take to console myself is self pity so I don't.....

Then I remembered that we need each other and I believe that my Maker is with me so if and when I hurt, I can call out like that little girl. I have faith and believe that I can get through anything as is my life. I believe I can do anything and I am a success.

It is yours if you believe it.

Believe it!!!!

Race

Heart pounding....I was panting like a dog in need of desperate hydration....I sweated as a pig would yet the 500meter sprint at our local fun-run was not even close to over......Laugh out loud if you may.....but it felt like I was going to collapse with my chest in the palm of my hands....My life flashed before me....'Oh!!!!!' I whispered to myself and acknowledge that I was not ready to meet my Maker as I did not complete my race....I pushed my body and mind to continue...I wanted to see the end of the race......

The race of life is similar, we feel like we are walking death and some feel that they are not worthy to compete in the race of life like I felt yet we want to complete what we have started. I had drive, motivation and the determination to see the end of the race as was my recovery from a death-bed and daily life. It is the most gratifying experience to accomplish what you set out to achieve and finish. No one can take away that which belongs to you....YOUR DETERMINATION TO SUCCEED. That belongs to ONLY YOU.

You can if you believe it!!!!

Believe it and you will move it!!!!

Rain or Shine......

I grabbed a raincoat, an umbrella and a hat to cover up....Laugh if you may,...it is spring but I braved the elements in DURBAN....That laughter many even be louder than I anticipated...Sure....I may be the butt of your jokes but I prepared for the unexpected....The Weather Reporter added that it will be 'chilly, cold with isolated showers'.

So I was all togged up to face my bitterly cold day....BBBRRRRR.....!!!!

As I prepared for the elements, I was hopeful that I will be protected against the elements. IT WAS ME WITH ALL MY ARMOUR AGAINST THE DURBAN WEATHER....

Apart from the little chuckle at myself and the 'protection', I had so generously packed on, I had a little thought of how much I am worth to take such a ridiculous method of protection, and how my life has many more destinations to achieve, hurdles to overcome, so much more to fulfill therefore it takes a silly day to sit back to want to live out those dreams to the best of my ability,,,,COME RAIN OR SUNSHINE....I AM BOUND TO ACCOMPLISH MORE BUT IT STARTS WITH TAKING CARE OF NOW....

What you do today may impact on tomorrow and your future.....

Take an interest in you.....

CHANGE YOU NOW!!!!

Believe it!!!!!

Balance

Exhilaration!!!! Thrill and excitement!!!! Yeah!!!! I was on a high........

As a extreme-adventure thrill-seeker, I was in heaven....In another world.....I had found my balance.....UUUMMMMMM!!!!!! My body ached everywhere but my mind wanted to go bungee jumping again...

I seeked balance.....a mundane......restricted but satisfying life and a total 'flip of the coin' of a radical change to adventure......

We seek balance in our lives to even out our outrageous and gratifying lives. I have found that once we strike a balance, we are the happiest and most productive.....

Find your passion to be more productive.

Be the best you can be!!!

Believe it!!!!

Friendship

Loyalty is a beauty that can be chosen to be shown or shared. An issue of been loyal ought not be questioned. I had an apparent lethal dose of loyalty to my friend.....

THIS ISSUE OF MY LOYALTY TO MY FRIENDSHIP WITH MY OWN VALUES.....

She struggled with her conscience of her 'dark side' while I had to constantly remind myself that I had to be loyal to our friendship and not the negation that surrounded her.

Friendship is a true, beautiful assert that we can enjoy when we focus on the wonderful, whole spirited feeling that it allows us to share and enjoy. It is rare, polished diamonds when you take can of it, nurture it and protect that friendship. ....

Friendship is sharing yourself, caring and loving your friend without judgement and reservation.

Give off yourself,,,,, and your friend will do the same.......

Be a great friend!!!!

Believe it!!!!!

Proudly South African

The city of Durban is busy......busy preparing itself for a world-class event....As I drove around Durban, I saw that people, workers, businessmen and women......,well....., almost everyone is planning for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

The weather is not the best nor other conditions but the talk is optimistic, the vibe youthful, the laughter genuine, people seem to have lots in common...all in the name of being South African....We all can look forward to a wonderful hope......

I am jerked back into the past when there was a finger-pointing exercise, when people were pessimistic, when there were many obstacles.....That part of life was dreadful but reflective....

This project is like life, we loose sight on the significance of our life and what we can do, our focus is mainly on what we are unable to do and we forget that when we have faith in ourselves we can do anything.....JUST LIKE OUR COUNTRY.....

I AM "PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN".....WITH AN ATTITUDE TO BOOT.....

CAN YOU TAKE ON THE WORLD LIKE YOUR COUNTRY?????

Legacy.....

I awoke with a smile on my face..., a new day..., another day......

ENJOYING THE SPLENDOR.......

I had lived with a shadow of a knowledge that I have a terminal situational condition and there is no other way to overcome it. Doctors believe that I should live my days like it is the last....





Well, I strongly believe we should live each day like it is our last...Doctors may have that part of the statement correct but I am a fighter and I will not give up on waking up to a new day, seeing my loved ones, making new memories, being the strong and sometimes overpowering yet irritating young woman......:-} hearing laughter, being apart of that laughter..., crying when experiencing joy...., looking at the beauty of creation and what my Maker has done for me....I wonder what I have done to deserve such greatness.....


Everyone is born to die but some just know what they are dying from.....Some choose to defy doctors belief and fight to survive while others give in to the life of dismay and doom.....Hence....,loosing the good fight.



Never under-estimate the power of positive thinking with a healthy dose of faith, together they can revolutionise your mind and body to take you to places of renewed hope, longevity and restoration.

I am thankful that I am who I am....My Maker choose me.....took an interest in me....and I want to be the one that holds on with all the faith, love and hope because I am grateful to be created..... I LOVE LIFE...





My legacy ought to be....A fighter....A survivor....A tower of strength.....





Your legacy?????





Believe it!!! Change it!!!!

Rock Art

A little girl looked lost and her eyes felt like she was dreaming a happy dream, her hair in pigtails, her little bare feet running on the sea sand as she searched.....I tried to figure out what she was so desperate to find but her drive took her further away from her family picnic spot... She didn't bother about the ramifications of drifting too far off, she was steadfast in her approach......

She reminded me of a resilient little girl in me that was fearless, that fearlessness turned into ambition which in turn became a person I would not want to be friends with.

I allowed a self-imposed title to dictate who and what I am and should strive to be. I did not take time to appreciate the time I have and be happy with the place I am to enjoy the 'authentic' me that I allowed different ambitious titles to dictate my life. I was uncomfortable in my own skin and refused to accept the situation and let my life evolve into a different path. I felt that that would mean I was defeated. Writing my life on a new 'piece of rock' art each day is a beautiful innovation that changes as I want to explore everything with a new zest for life without being selfish. What is your piece of rock art today????

Like that little girl on the beach, she did not allow herself to enjoy the quality time she had to spend with her family, make special memories, laugh together and share together but she was on her on mission at getting what she wanted and gain her satisfaction for that short period of time which could have been a lifetime memory......She came back to her family with her face beaming and her hand full of rocks and shells. She had accomplished what she set out to find at the expense of enjoying a great day at the beach with family. That sacrifice costed her cherished moments for what---only--- she wanted.

Too often, we take the time we have for granted when every moment ought to be cherished....

Find the 'authentic' you to discover how you can give off your very best. It may be a profession, a simple thing that you always wanted to do which makes you happy but circumstance was in your way.... Find that passion.....

LIVE YOU BEST LIFE NOW!!!!!!

Believe It!!!!

Dinner

Sitting at my dinner table and breaking bread with people of different interests, races, background and generations was a tremendous awakening.....

This 'light bulb' moment was an awakening of sorts, one of greatness and splendor. I am gifted with a joy to extend myself to people that know very little of me and want to share themselves with my family.

We continued to 'break bread', chat about the latest news reports and share more information about ourselves, I went back in my mind to when we were imposed with the institution of segregation and our mindsets manned by the government and what we were supposed to believe.....Now, we have a renewed freedom, which allows us to confront our fears, learn about others, teach them about us, build lasting relationships and be better people.

This change has impacted on me personally and I have seen that we must look beyond prejudice, pain and power struggles. We must conquer our own path to pave our way to the peak of success and victory.

Be a CONQUEROR!!!!

Believe it!!!! Claim it !!!!! Live it!!!!!!!

Celebrate Life....

Love is an amazing feeling, some are gifted with a special great complimentary love while others connotation of love leaves a distaste and sad feeling

We all yearn for a special beautiful feeling because we want the fairy tale ending or we want to realise a dream.

I am a dreamer and, in my opinion that is one of my best attributes. If you feel that you can allow yourself to dream, it can take you to new heights.

Dreaming to me was my 'secret' to envisioning my life, my love, my hope and where I want to be......

Intellectually, it is a dream but that can be a celebration when you make positive steps in motivating yourself towards a dream that will eventually come true.

I was afraid to love completely, then I experienced the greatest love is the gift your Maker gives you when you are able to live through another day and you believe you are a Miracle....Don't we all have something to be thankful for or something we can celebrate?

Experiencing that love and celebration of that love opened me up to receive love, to accept love and to give love to family, friends, strangers. Love is not just a feeling, it is a 'doing word', with giving more of yourself selflessly in the hope of not receiving anything, that is when the universe steps in and gives us more than we need.

Love yourself and celebrate life before you even experience success and your dream is sure to be fulfilled.

Celebrate life...Love...and incredible things will follow you......

Believe it!!!!

Dream it!!!!!!

Love Live!!!!!!!!!

Check....

I hear a little whisper and then it becomes clearer...'Check...You need to move or I am a winner'.
My opponent took me back to the simple daily whispers. I had sacrificed my many chess pieces to protect my priced procession (KING)and overlooking the many pieces that helped me get into this strategic four-hour game. ...
....I refused to give up, my body tensed, my brow frowned with aggressive intensity as I finally made my move and I refused to loose. In my mind, this was yet, another challenge and I took it in my stride of be one of my successes...
I refused to let the (QUEEN) in me be sacrificed and give life a fighting chance. The game reminded me of a personal attack and how to be be victorious in spite of circumstance....

When you feel like you are out of the game of LIFE, rise up and fight to be a winner at your life....Look at every angle to conquer your destiny and your dream. Don't let the doom of someone or something telling you that you are not a winner to stop you. .... ONLY YOU CAN IF YOU TRY!!!!

Do not procrastinate...do not be filled with regret...live your dream....fulfil your passion.....

I CAN AND YOU CAN.....BELIEVE IT!!!!