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Love wins the day…

04 Friday May 2018

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I woke up with a song in my heart. It’s a golden oldie but the words ring true today, more than ever.

Some of the lyrics: “What the world needs now, is love, sweet love… it’s the only thing, that there’s just too little of…”

The ghastly headlines, the atrocious stories of inhumanity, hurt and hate, and all-round anger seems to be the order of the day. But… why?

Where have we gone wrong?

Why are people triggered so easily?

What is missing?

Can we find our way again?

Can one person make a difference?

These are some of the questions I contemplated.

It appears we lost our way when we lost our ability to love – and when I speak about love, I mean unconditional love.

It appears we are missing that all important fundamental that we are all born with – compassion; having a heart for others.

It appears we have become complacent and happy to focus on our own needs and those within our sphere.

It appears we have taken our eye off the goal – the purpose of walking and serving in love.

It appears that we have allowed ourselves to be swept up in all that is unkind, cruel and selfish.

But…

All is not lost.
We can find our way again, if we choose to look within and allow the seeds of love to spring forth.

I’d like to challenge you.
When life chooses to distort the canvass of (y)our world, I hope you will always choose to sow seeds of love; and not just any love… unconditional love.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous and favoured xxx

YOU are worthy!

04 Wednesday Nov 2015

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Thank heavens for the various options we have at our disposal, especially when cabin fever starts to set in.

Inasmuch as I love my bedroom, being confined to it for four days can get much. Even if the doctor’s orders included “no work, just take your meds and sleep it off”; boredom inevitably kicked in.

I kept my end of the bargain about no work and haven’t logged in since Sunday. That is a accomplishment
**pats self on the back**

But, once the meds wore off I needed a distraction. So, I watched some of my favourites from Brené Brown and thought you might enjoy them:

There Are No Prerequisites for Worthiness |

A Thing Scarier Than Being Vulnerable |

The Price of Invulnerability |

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous & favoured xxx

The magnitude of my gratitude!

20 Thursday Aug 2015

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Truly

Madly

Deeply

Grateful…

For everyone in my life & those I’ve encountered (and yet to meet).

For every experience – both good and those designed to teach & help me grow.

I could never articulate how much my heart is smiling. Right. Now.

His grace & unconditional love changes things in a blink.

I look forward to an extraordinary year ahead.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous & favoured xxx

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Take it all because you can!

09 Sunday Aug 2015

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As you prepare to ride the wave of life this week, I hope that you will trust the process even though you don’t understand it.

I hope that you will open your heart and be receptive to receiving every good thing coming your way.

I hope that you will find the nerve to pick up the phone and make that call, send that text or email.

I hope that you will choose to learn the lesson and grow as opposed to wallowing in self-pity or any other toxic behaviour.

I hope that you will find the strength to say “I’m sorry, I forgive you” and continue to move on… walking in perfect peace as you should.

I hope that you will continue to give of your best (even if it appears that your efforts are not acknowledged or appreciated) for one day you shall reap the rewards.

I hope that when it comes down to the wire, that you will choose kindness, compassion and love. Always!

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous and favoured xxx

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I could not resist…

08 Sunday Feb 2015

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Someone shared this and I couldn’t resist passing it on:

“A true test of good character is when we can maintain peace in the face of those who are rude, offensive and lack in basic morals & conduct.”

These words ring true.
I have found myself either biting my tongue, walking away from a situation or turning up the volume of my music over the last few weeks.

It’s been a test. Sjoe!

The reality is that some individuals, especially the unhappy ones, will try their tricks to steal your peace.

Don’t. Give. Them. The. Satisfaction.

Pray for them.
Release them.
Set and keep the boundaries in place.
Then… continue along your purpose-driven way.

If our journey was all chocolate and cupcakes we wouldn’t really learn and grow. Would we?

I believe we’ve all been equipped with certain fundamentals, so that when these character-building tests crop up, we are adequately prepared to make informed choices.

I hope you have a peaceful and blessed Sunday.

Stay fabulous and favoured x

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It’s your choice…

28 Sunday Dec 2014

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Over the last few days most of my conversations with friends and complete strangers was around forgiveness.

No, I’m not going to launch into some sermon, or tell you to pick up the phone blah blah blah. I’d like to encourage you to take some quiet time out for YOU, and during this time I hope you choose to do the following:

Forgive yourself.
Forgive yourself for poor choices.
Forgive yourself for a lapse in judgment.
Forgive yourself for what has happened in the past; some things are beyond your control.
Forgive yourself for being impatient.
Forgive yourself for snapping & firing off unkind words.
Forgive yourself for not taking a chance and choosing to stay in a comfort zone.
Forgive yourself for not being as generous as you hoped to be.
Forgive yourself for being grumpy.
Forgive yourself for trusting someone even though the red flags were right in front of you.
Forgive yourself for not walking away from a relationship or association before things went really sour.
Forgive yourself for making the same mistake twice.
Forgive yourself for holding on to anything or anyone that’s holding you back; make the break now.

You see, this is life… there’s no one size fits all approach. The important thing is to find what works for YOU.

We live. We learn. We grow. We share. We care. We rise. We stumble. We fall. We evolve.

Today, remind yourself:
This is my journey.
This is my story.
These are my choices.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay favoured and fabulous x

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My voice of reason…

08 Monday Dec 2014

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Today, I write with a very heavy heart.
My mentor is leaving the pristine shores of the Indian Ocean and evergreen lush bushes of Richards Bay to take up a brilliant opportunity on the opposite side of the globe.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m absolutely thrilled for him but shattered because he’s been such a fantastic voice of reason.
On so many occasions. And yes, I know in this age of technology communication won’t be a problem.
I’m old school… nothing beats face to face interaction.

Indulge me for a moment…

Dear Mentor,

Where do I start? What do I say?

Once again congratulations on this fantastic opportunity. Your new organisation has absolutely no idea of what a gem they have in you; as an individual and member of the greater team.

I hope that this little note will express my utmost gratitude. Thank you for agreeing to be my mentor, for the meaningful contribution and enormous impact you’ve had. Yes, you’ve helped shaped my journey for the better… you best believe it!

The wisdom you imparted has without a doubt been a tremendous help and the support was priceless. And it is at this point that the tears are beginning to sting and I’m trying very hard to choke back what could potentially turn into the Niagara Falls.

I think the one thing that I will forever treasure is the renewed sense of purpose that you helped me regain. You showed me how to take a step back, put things into perspective…

Just knowing that you were in my corner infused a degree of boldness that ordinarily would not come to the fore – thank you.

You believed in me. Thank you.
You’ve inspired me. Thank you.
You’ve helped me put my career into perspective. Thank you.
You’ve shown me the value of authentic leadership. Thank you.
You’ve shown me the value of honesty. Thank you.
You’ve shown me the value of sincerity. Thank you.
You’ve shown me the value of trust in the workplace. Thank you.
You’ve shown me that I have what it takes to lead. Thank you.

Thank you, a million times over, for your time, support and more importantly, patience.

And so my prayer for you is:

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Till the next time we meet!

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous and favoured x

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