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Sacrifices Parents Make
Written by Deborah Jordaan Single parents struggle a lot trying to raise children and make time for themselves. Some of them have more than one job to support the children and then the children have opinions on what they want. Designer clothes and shoes, games and who knows what else – not considering what the parents are going through. All this is while they still in their parent`s house. They are adverse to some foods and can`t do this or that because it`s not the in thing. They forget that they aren`t the only ones with an opinion or choice. Us as parents get to the point where we only consider the children and forget we as parents exist. Some parents try parenting but unfortunately it`s not in their DNA to be a parent. Some parents are ...... Continue Reading 
Go to bed !!!
Poem by Olivia Blitz Who knows what Insomnia looks like? Do you Do I The scary and unpleasant thought of going to bed, is bed even a nice place Is peace even sleep When you....................... Continue Reading 
I lift my eyes to the mountains …Part II
Written by Elsabe Smit Is there a solution? Yes, there is. You are the solution. How can I say that when your entire support structure has been taken away from you? Look at it this way: you are still standing - even if it is only just. All the people who provided your moral compass and told you what is right and wrong have turned out to have feet of clay. The one constant that is still there, and who ensure .............. Continue Reading 
SELF-LOVE – What is it to you?
Written by Karin Kelly Lawrenz During my work schedule one Thursday—I work online from home— I had started cooking an oxtail curry slowly the Thursday morning to allow it to brew during the day. A friend of mine had been invited a week prior who I hadn’t seen in ages to come for a late lunch/early dinner as we also had to go through my new website which I am currently rebranding. A text came through from the friend around lunch time cancelling and asked to postpone. They were ............. Continue Reading 
Awareness…
Poem written by Ada Den Hollander You find yourself standing in a circle and looking at all the people who colour your life. Most colours you like, like the radiant red from the people you love and love you back. You smile. Some colours are a pulsing black. Your smile disappears. They are your biggest teachers though. They press .............. continue reading 
Stolen Moments
Poem by Neshni Naidoo Stolen moments Fleeting moments Of silenceNeshni Naidoo Special moments Treasured moments Of................... Continue Reading 
Destination Unknown
Written by Deborah Jordaan Good day to our faithful readers. Today I`m writing about the universe and the path it leads us on for reasons unknown to us. It leads us to places and people we never knew existed. We all have been in good and bad situations and relationships that were not good at all but if we are wise and open up to it we can figure out why we are where we are in our life. I started my caring career looking after my step granny, I wasn`t her most popular choice but she eventually accepted that she had only me. We got attached to each other and I realised because ............ Continue Reading 
A Celebration of People
Written by Vanessa Anderson A few weeks ago, my family and I celebrated a “coming of age” event. Yes, even amidst the restrictions of social distancing, or maybe even because of it – yes, definitely because of it. A comment from one of our guests has niggled me ever since, she said; “We really should celebrate people more”. Yes, dargonambit! We should, we really should and recently we have not, we could not............ Continue Reading 
Dead. Or Not at All?
Written by Ada Den Hollander For many years now, I myself have no doubts about our consciousness living on after our body has died. Our body is the shell (vehicle) for our consciousness to be able to live on earth because of the density of the atmosphere. So we are not our body, we have a body. Just as we are not our thoughts, but have them. As with everyone else, thoughts go through our minds the whole day. About three thousand every hour that we are awake. That we don’t go mad because of it can be called a miracle. Of course it sometimes becomes ............ Continue Reading 
Cindy’s Birthday
Children's Story Written by Grazia Martienssen Cindy was very excited because she was going to be 5 years old when the clock struck midnight. Her Mommy said that was a whole handful of fingers! How old are you? Do you get excited before your birthday? Can you count on your fingers how old you will be on your next birthday? Every day Cindy asked; “mommy how many more sleeps until my birthday?” Her Mommy would reply, “10 more sleeps sweetheart” or, “9 more sleeps sweetheart,” and everyday Cindy would come running into the playroom to tell me about her special day ..... Continue Reading to your Child 
I lift my eyes to the mountains …
Part I Written by Elsabe Smit I always liked to remind people that every day is the end of the world as we know it, and therefore we do not need to fear the end of the world. This is now even truer than over the past decades of living in a rapidly changing world. The world has stood on its head since the beginning of 2020, and only now, a year later, do we see that the world is getting back on its feet - but everything is different. A deeply spiritual World War III has been fought right under our noses and around us, and I never thought I would live to say that the good guys have won. Let me make this clear: when I say ................ Continue Reading 
The Truth
Written by Olivia Britz When you are becoming yourself or growing into who you want to be on your own, you are likely to lose some-one along the way. When this was happening to me, it seemed to be a process more painful than child birth and there was and is no guarantee when and if it will be an end or if it becomes something you simply learn to live with. I held onto everything I knew, I held onto memories good and bad, I held onto ............ Continue Reading 
Scattered Emotions
Poem by Neshni Naidoo Fragments of paper in my cupped hands Scattered hither by the swish of wind's hands Each fragment contains a part of me Parts unwanted, that I don't want to be Destructive emotions mined from the core Concretised, they ............. Continue Reading 
The Fear of Starting
Poem by Michael Bradford Oh, I remember the times – there were so many times when I sat paralysed with fear Afraid of making mistakes – afraid of doing it wrong – afraid of risking Yet each time, as I moved into action rather than just mentally and emotionally spinning As I physically moved, starting the journey, everything became easier – almost enjoyable Why was it that before the actual physical movement I felt so scared? Why was it that I felt so reluctant? Why did I hesitate?................ 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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