I grew up in a time when respect sat at the centre of our upbringing and education. We were taught to refer to older people as Uncle, Aunt, Mr or Mrs. Those titles weren’t about distance — they were about honour, humility, and knowing your place in the world. Today, many of us adults want [...]
One day, today will be one of those “good old days.” So make it memorable. Enjoy every moment. Build memories by doing memorable things. Take time to appreciate what you can do now—because there may come a day when you can’t do it again. You never really know when your last day of any activity [...]
We all move through the developmental stages of life — sitting, crawling, walking, speaking. Some reach them sooner than others, but the truth is the same for all of us: the time it takes is often a truer reflection of future capability than early speed. Don’t rush it. And don’t expect to win the race [...]
I still remember when we were on 99 birds. Henriette and I started recording our bird sightings in 2019, and by September we had identified and photographed close to 90 birds. Then COVID came and forced many local sights and destinations to close for lengthy periods. When they eventually reopened, travel suddenly became far more [...]
The reason we fail is often because we become fixated on the problem. Stop. Pause. Redirect your thinking. I’ve found that embracing the solution is far easier — and far more productive. The result of solution-driven thinking and planning is progress, and ultimately, success. And success shows up on many levels, not just one. I [...]
I heard this on a TV show recently, and it really resonated. How real are “perfect” lives anyway? We see “perfect” marriages ending in divorce. Were they ever perfect, or do we actually need adversity to build strength? Is one bad word reason enough to doubt? One difficult season enough to walk away? I once [...]
We have been blessed with an abundance of birds in our garden. Years ago, Henriette and I said we would never be those people — the ones who stop to look at birds, identifying different sparrows, doves, and pigeons, or getting excited when spotting something new. And then we spotted our first Namaqua Dove. Now [...]
I think of my thoughts. Yes, I wrote. I wrote about us — our experiences, our thoughts, and our fears. I was asked many times if I was okay. Were my thoughts so worrisome that I should be institutionalised? The truth… the more I wrote, the more I realised that it is difficult to be [...]
It’s easy to criticize, to judge harshly, and to point out flaws. The world is already filled with negativity, just look at the headlines. But here’s the truth: it’s our responsibility to look for the good, to celebrate the wins, and to find reasons to be positive. Because the positives are always there. Start building [...]
We all want victory. We cheer when our heroes win, but too often we turn on them when they stumble. This weekend’s sports results reminded me: no one wins all the time. Dricus stepped into the arena, gave his all, and faced an opponent with a single goal: to win. And he did. That’s sport. [...]
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