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. [...]

How often do we overlook the obvious? We convince ourselves we need to take the long road, chase the distant dream, or search for the hidden answer. Yet, so often, the very thing we’re looking for is already here, waiting for us to notice. I was reminded of this recently. I spent time wrestling with [...]

On Friday we woke up in Tzaneen, after a journey that took us over the escarpment and into the beauty of the Lowveld. We came to support the local community in raising funds — but also to recharge our own spirits. When last did you step away from the city just to breathe? To feel [...]