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I Married My Mother
by Deborah Jordaan How interesting is it that some men marry a woman who is so similar to their own mother-it`s scary. Why do they do that? Is it their need for comfort, attention or connection? A mother gives something that the wife or girlfriend cannot-that’s connection. It`s not always like that but a man is in search of the touch, soft spoken words and significance only a mother can give a child. Man`s search for he`s mother figure is hidden in the subconscious mind which he`s conscious wife cannot provide. When he is a small child ......... Continue Reading ......... 
Miss Happiness and Mr Grumpy
by Grazia Martienssen Grazia writes delightful stories for children. All her stories have morals and lessons to be learnt. Her stories are very interactive, getting the child involved, as she gives opportunities for the child to think and come to conclusions. This lesson is helping the child overcome depression and to look at the brighter things in life Read story to your child 
Dedication to Mother Dear
Poem by Olivia Britz The nights are restless As I realize I will never hear your voice again That you won’t call me again You always wandered where I was and if I was alright You always were the first to call me when the plane landed If I was safe home from spending the afternoon with you after too much wine My Mama How many times I did not hear you - Ignored you Hurt you.... Continue Reading ...... 
Doubt erased…
Poem written by Ada Den Hollander ‘Did you take it?’, I ask ‘Of course, a few days ago’, you say ‘How do you feel?’, me ‘Muscles stiff, my left arm a bit sore’, you ‘It’s risky, some say’, me ‘Not at all, others say’, you ‘You believe them?’, me ‘Yes, I do’, you ‘Why would I do it?’, me ‘It’s the... Continue Reading ............ 
How to Change
Part 3: Learn to Care for Utopia and Your Spirit Written by Elsabe Smit In the previous two articles we looked at some aspects of the changes that are happening around us. Here is another question: whose responsible for your environment? I'm not talking about grandiose international schemes where one scientist warns about global warming and another scientist swears that global warming is a hoax. I'm talking about the streets in your neighbourhood and the potholes in roads between rural towns, and the rivers that have become dumping grounds for all sorts of things that pollute the water. There is a wonderful grassroots movement in South Africa called Move One Million. One of their ...... Continue Reading.......... 
Self-Portrait
Poem by Neshni Naidoo A self-portrait created for public view Admired, critiqued beautiful reviews But like the Mona Lisa with her mystical smile This portrait is meant to beguile Clues are there for the eagled-eyed sleuth Clues that ........... Continue Reading 
The Fellow Traveller
Poem by Michael Bradford Last week I met a fellow traveller, or that is who and what she seemed to be, Her eyes were soft, yet knowing, her touch warm, soothing, comforting, There was no anger, no seeking of power or control, only of being and serving, All I could feel was her warmth, her presence and our deep connection. How often do we seek, yearn, crave the warmth, connection and understanding Of our parents, our ............ Continue Reading 
Banana Bread and Pineapple Beer
By Nina Ganci 27 March 2020 our lives changed forever. We all willingly accepted 21 days of hard lockdown – only reason we might get a virus that might affect 0.01% of population who might die. Like sheep to the slaughter, we laughingly and happily accepted our fate. The first 21 days there was a feel of festivity and joviality as we willingly locked ourselves behind closed doors. Everything was closed, I mean everything that Government considered luxury. What have we learnt? Firstly, most of us learnt how to make banana bread ....... Read more ..... 
No Seriously, Let’s Get This Together
By Vanessa Anderson I recently realised or more aptly recognised a trait that had been a particular habit of mine. The habit of “getting something over with”, “getting through it”, surviving the moment, walking through the flames and appearing on the other side unscathed, unharmed and generally still in one piece. It need not necessarily have applied to something nasty or uncomfortable. No. It could just have easily applied to something that was supposed to bring me joy, to be fun, and even something that I enjoyed doing.............. Continue Reading 
Googly Eyes
Children story written by Grazia Martienssen Naughty little bear was a bear with big round eyes that belonged to Cindy. He lived in the playroom with the other toys and got up to all kinds of mischief. He would hang on the curtains and swing, ride on the dogs back, jump on the bed, and do so many naughty things, I can’t even remember them all. One night he decided to ....... Continue Reading to your Child 
Out The Mouths of Babes
Written by Deborah Jordaan Today I`m going to be talking about two beautiful little souls that thrive no matter what life throws at them and the aspirations they have for their future selves. We should listen to the things children say as they are still so innocent until they meet wrong humans and make wrong decisions. These two boys live in a council flat community and yet they thrive. To them it`s not about where they live it`s about where they will be headed as they grow older. They are intelligent and .............. continue reading 
Words Unspoken
Poem by Neshni Naidoo Words unspoken on the tip of my tongue But the opportunity's lost, the moment is gone Words hastily in silence retreat To regroup, for the right moment entreat But the right moment never comes And the words, restless they become Mind and body come undone And words disjointed ................. Continue Reading 
The Great Master
Poem by Michael Edward Bradford Over 2,000 years ago a great master walked this earth. A great master who taught about love and peace and beauty He also taught about forgiveness and compassion and the law of grace, About understanding and bringing people home to themselves and to God. He was a shepherd who gently and lovingly watched over his flock, Guiding them to the greenest pastures, to the sweetest waterholes. He knew each by their individual identities, And by their individual strengths and weaknesses. Yet he loved ............ Continue Reading 
A Fictitious Love Story
Written by Olivia Britz I see you reaching out to me, but you are reaching out from a very far place and I am not sure I can come back. You see, what has happened is that I have died. It seems ludicrous to think that some-one is dead when you see them alive and you KNOW that there is a person in there who is capable of life and love and joy and excitement and rage and upset and anger, because even the latter are not negative feelings, they are feelings of energy and hope, yes because when we are angry and upset and raging, we have ........ Continue Reading |
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Elsabe Smit helps people understand the magic and mystery of Love and Life, so that you can regain control of your life. What would you like to resolve?
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Deborah Jordaan comes from an Afrikaans family but is fully bilingual. This platform gives Deborah the freedom to express herself through words.
Karin Kelly Lawrenz
Transformation Coach. Karin has spent the past decade coaching, mentoring, motivating people and executives. Her practical, no-nonsense advice and life strategies provide tangible results and skills that help people push through the everyday challenges we all face in life, work, and love. 
Grazia Martienssen, shares her memories as a child and her personal journey with us as she develops awareness
Vanessa Anderson has always loved words but like many artists, the vision and the results can clash, recently she has learnt to forgive those indiscretions and just write - because hiding in the message may be a reader desperate for just those words. Sometimes the writer is the paintbrush, not the artist.
Kim Michelle Hewitt
Life Coach and Counsellor Kim has immeasurable experience in dealing with people in all walks of life. Imagination and creativity and becoming the true you, are high on her list of values. She uses this in her writing of both Emotional intelligence style books as well as her children's fantasy books. 
Michael Edward Bradford, is an international intuitive healer, business mentor, and the author of the international bestselling books, that are designed to activate your soul’s Knowing and raise your Spiritual I.Q.
Neshni Naidoo lives with her husband, three sons and mum in the beautiful city of Cape Town. The poems, songs and stories that she has written share her personal journey and her life experiences. Her vision is to empower and inspire others – one student, one reader at a time. She writes under the pseudonym Asha Shiv Kumari.
Olivia Britz has been journaling for many years about a lot of truth in life and is working at creating a website and Blog as well as putting together all her journaling into a truth book about her life.
Big Bear Adventures I have been passionate about reading and writing children's stories. Children always love story time and using their imagination. Fun stories I read and made up for my daughter, I have decided to share. Hope you enjoy reading them to your children. Have fun. |
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