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Do you remember you?
Sometimes, we lose ourselves to the hopelessness of others. Sometimes, we lose ourselves to the failed expectations of life. And sometimes, we lose ourselves because we thought it was our failings that earned us pain, while oblivious to the fact that it was in fact our success that threatened the ones we loved. In these,…
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Reclaim your worth
Peace is most ravaged when we convince ourselves that we were treated badly by others, or by someone we trusted, because we weren’t good enough for them. A betrayal of trust, no matter how noble the person, reflects cowardice on their part. We only betray the trust that others place in us when we feel…
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Judge, as you would like to be judged
When we behave badly, we pacify ourselves by focusing on what we intended, or why it was understandable for us to behave that way. When others treat us badly, we’re more inclined to assume that it is a true reflection of how little we mean to them, or how malicious they are. The moment we…
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Are you really you?
We often speak of not letting go of our inner child. But, I always wonder why does it have to be something we hold within? Why can’t we embrace the innocence of our childish charms in everything that we do? Or did we take away that permission from ourselves when someone once said, “Act your…
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Are you in an abusive relationship…with you?
It’s women’s day in South Africa. A public holiday dedicated to recognising the value and contribution of women in society. My hope for this day is that we find the gentleness and nurturing spirit innate in women, and we give it an opportunity to thrive in our own lives, regardless of gender. Don’t be your…
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Grow, from unexpected places
If you don’t like what someone has to say about you, make sure you’re not rejecting it because of who’s saying it. The truth about us is often spoken by our enemies, regardless of their motivation to do so. Growth is often experienced at the hands of those we hold in contempt. When you surround…
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Be true about seeking truth
If you’re sincere about seeking the truth, you won’t be distracted by the source or tone through which it arrives. The truth is only harsh if you’re not willing to accept it. The harshness enters when we need to hear something more palatable or pleasant about ourselves because we need the validation that says that…
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Discover your why
Flipped open the book to a random page and found this. I don’t think there is anything that drives us towards anger or happiness more than this single principle. Understanding it within the context of our lives is crucial towards achieving fulfilment in our relationships. “We must believe that we matter, that our presence is…
