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Nothing happens by chance…
Written by Ada Den Hollander The International Yoga Day took place two weeks ago. It was celebrated at the Wilderness Hotel by a two-hour lesson, also suitable for beginners. We could make a donation for charity. I was in right away when my friend Lilian told me about the event. Lilian was my yoga teacher till about 5 years ago. When she stopped teaching, I stopped exercising. So I’m now in the category of a beginner. Lilian still practises Yoga and is fit as a fiddle. I went with my friend Anneke, who has never done Yoga. There were at least 30 people including 6 men ..... Continue Reading 
Crystal Shapes and Their Meaning
by Nina Ganci Crystals are they just colourful décor or jewellery cut into various shapes, or is there a deeper meaning or purpose? Do shapes of crystals affect their energy? Crystal shapes can help amplify your experience. Explore the various crystal shapes and how to use them. We are going to look at tumble stones, spheres, eggs, hearts, pyramids, points, towers and clusters. Read more ........... 
Control
Written by Deborah Jordaan This month I`m writing on men and women that control each other whether it`s a normal relationship or a marriage. Why do we want to control another person? Is it due to our own insecurities or jealousy? When you ask people why they behave in that manner their answer is always, “I got cheated on before.” What a simple excuse for a big issue. So we have all been cheated on but we can`t smother the new partner because of a previous relationship problem. Nothing is perfect. Controlling our own children can also turn out badly as they can get tired of our behaviour and act in an inappropriate way, which can in turn lead them to abuse drugs and other things that can destroy their lives. Retaliation on............ Continue Reading 
Luca’s Pet Dinosaur
Children Story by Grazia Martienssen Luca was Ben and Cindy’s friend. One day he went to play with them and had a little box with him. Out of the box came a baby dinosaur. This is Dino, my pet dinosaur, ‘said Luca.’ ‘Wow, a pet dinosaur,’ said Ben. ‘Can we play with him?’ asked Cindy. ‘Yes, he loves playing, ‘said Luca.’ The children played with the dinosaur whilst running around the garden. From time-to-time ..... Continue Reading to your Child 
Experiencing Bliss
Poem by Neshni Naidoo Dark clouds hide the sun Enveloping the Earth in darkness Suddenly a gust of wind shifts the clouds Allowing the sun’s rays to peep through Rays of illumination bathe the Earth in loving warmth And remove the darkness In our minds, the dark ............Continue Reading 
Spin Your Silk for Tomorrow
Written by Elsabe Smit As with everyone else, I am feeling my way into a beautiful tomorrow. I sometimes suspect that I have an inside track, which I am very happy to share with everyone. For example, earlier this year I did a meditation during which am image was shown to me so clearly that I just knew I would never be able to erase from my being - not that I would ever want to forget this image. The image showed lots of happy people dancing slowly and beautifully, with a sense of peace and tranquillity and serenity. There were things that to me looked like ...... Continue Reading 
FIRE FRIENDS…
Poem by Olivia Britz Saturday evening… Painting, what a picture I come in, it is serene, ladies, friends, Hello…Hugs The fire is blazing The paintings all look different, as different as we all are Each of you with your own separate story Your own emotions…Hearts Paintings speak LOUDLY The background music has no words It is a symphony, just right for the moment Creating the ambience – I walk around, I seek, I invigilate, I assess, I reminisce I live, I look – I AM PRESENT… ARE the paintings ............... Continue Reading 
happiness
Poem by Neshni Naidoo I closed my eyes and began to dream. I was in another world, filled with people who were happy – happy to be alive, happy to be who they were. It was the most amazing place – somewhere you would want to stay forever. All too soon, I woke from this dream, but I yearned to go back. A voice whispered to me, “You can create such a place here.” “How?” I asked. “It begins with you. All change starts with you.” I was still unsure and asked for more guidance. “Do you know wake you ................. Continue Reading 
Life As We Knew It
Written by Deborah Jordaan My partner is diabetic and has been working too hard so the universe slowed him down and he has diabetic foot, it happened so suddenly and has changed our lives and people around us lives too. I have taken time off work to take care of him and he`s business has slowed down too, therefore changing the lives of the employees and he`s son working with him. My partner is currently at home and I have become he`s primary carer but also we need to keep the relationship going as I don`t want to fall into the habit of being he`s carer only and see this situation as a job. It`s difficult .......... Continue Reading 
Alfie the Elf
Children Story by Grazia Martienssen Ben and Cindy are keen gardeners and always help mom and dad in the garden. There are elves, pixies, gnomes, and fairies living in their garden. One day while they were helping, a little elf waddled over to them from among the plants. ‘Hello Cindy, hello Ben,’ said the elf. ‘Who are you?’ Asked Ben. ‘What’s your name?’ asked Cindy. ‘I am an elf my name is Alfie and I live in the big oak tree at the end of the garden,’ said Alfie. ‘Would you like to see my house?’ She asked them. ‘Yes please,’ replied both children excitedly. The tree had a little …. Read more 
Did He? Did He Not?
Written by Elsabe Smit Oh, we are such weak people with such weak faith. Do you enjoy reading popular magazines that describe the trials and tribulations of celebrities? These celebrities live a public life, and the descriptions of these lives drag people in and make them want to have the perks of the glamour. Of course, nobody wants the poison arrows that go towards these same celebrities, but the most .......... Continue Reading 
A Penny in Your Pocket
Written by Vanessa Anderson As the penny in our pocket finds refuge in the cracks of rocky shores, wedged by tide and time, so too do things we lose along our way - find place and purpose on the practical pallor of our presence. Loss is uncomfortable, it rages at our edges and bites at our heels, it is the opposite end of the vacuum that which is lost within it, experiences. It is the swelling and expansive nothingness that leaves us shattered and exposed. The last one standing in a trench filled with unanswered questions, unrequited feelings and unforgettable memories. At a macro level, the world as we know it has .......... Continue Reading 
Snug as a Bug in a Rug
Written by Karin Kelly Lawrenz Transformation Coach The meaning of SNUG AS A BUG is - being extremely comfortable. Comfort, while it might seem harmless, can be tempting to the degree it disguises itself as a friend. It is seductive and can possibly lure us to .......... Continue Reading 
I Learnt
Written by Olivia Britz Do not allow anyone to steal that which you value. Do not allow anyone to cloud your thoughts about anyone or anything. Lean hard on your heart’s honesty and learn to discipline the mind for it is the mind and not the heart which causes us the hurt. The heart is the true .... Continue Reading 
A Novel Concept
Written by Vanessa Anderson The lines are drawn and humanity finds itself divided. There are always two sides to a story - a duality of perception and I want to say that the scale of this division is unprecedented, the first in our history, but we know that new discoveries are pushing the boundaries of our human history into spaces never previously contemplated – or more accurately never previously tolerated. So this may not be the first grand scale segregation, and it may well not be the last, but it is the grandest in .... Continue Reading |
Meet our Authors
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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