He was someone’s son, brother, friend and other people’s hero. And he was taken from us in a very brutal way.
Now it is all about asking questions and try and understand, but we will never get the right answers…someone came and took this super hero’s life from him when he couldn’t protect his own.
The most difficult part of saying goodbye is seeing those closest to him become weak, have no control over their emotions. For me it will always be the father figure who has to be the strongest and to see such a strong man crumble of pain really bring one back to reality…people die, but why?
Who gives someone else the right to come and take someone’s life, don’t they realise that person has a family and friends who will be left behind with sadness and questions…and that bring me to the thought of are we giving them the right to destroy what is ours, why don’t we fight back and claim our safety back, what are our world coming to and why are we letting it go this far?
He was a legend and may his legendary memories live on forever…as they said on his funeral, forget me not but let me go…we will never forget the good times.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Watch this space
This space is reserved for greatness…
Sometimes life just gets you down, you feel that what people say discourage you and you start believing them, that you are not good enough to achieve success and become successful…but is that really true…can people really have so much impact on our lives and why do we give them the right and power to have so much impact on our lives. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
I’m sure each and every person had someone in their life that discouraged them at a stage in their life, told them they aren’t good enough, clever enough or smart enough…and that person had such a huge impact that you believe it until today, but why do you give them the power to have that impact on your life.
Change that around and show them that they must rather watch this space because you’re destined for success, show them that you’re much more than what they ever thought you might or can be…show them you have greatness in you and that you will prove them wrong.
And don’t do this only for them but to prove to yourself that other people don’t have a say in who you are and how great you are.
Sometimes life just gets you down, you feel that what people say discourage you and you start believing them, that you are not good enough to achieve success and become successful…but is that really true…can people really have so much impact on our lives and why do we give them the right and power to have so much impact on our lives. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
I’m sure each and every person had someone in their life that discouraged them at a stage in their life, told them they aren’t good enough, clever enough or smart enough…and that person had such a huge impact that you believe it until today, but why do you give them the power to have that impact on your life.
Change that around and show them that they must rather watch this space because you’re destined for success, show them that you’re much more than what they ever thought you might or can be…show them you have greatness in you and that you will prove them wrong.
And don’t do this only for them but to prove to yourself that other people don’t have a say in who you are and how great you are.
Conventional is a good fallback position
Yes, conventional is a good fallback position because then you don’t stir the water, but you loose out on life’s excitement and experiences.
Who wants to loose out on the excitements and experiences life surprises you with…I for one, would rather take the up’s and down’s and curveballs life throws at me than be conventional. How boring mustn’t it be just to be who you are and nothing more or nothing less…being too afraid of trying something new, stepping away when someone gives you a challenge because your too afraid of failure.
Haven’t anyone told you that failure and disappointment is all part of life…yes we get hurt but that is the only way we learn how to do it better and become stronger. Life has so much excitement and experience that we must grab onto, test and enjoy and the last thing we must be is conventional…stir the water it may even become a storm, no matter how stormy the weather is, there is always sunshine on the horizon.
Who wants to loose out on the excitements and experiences life surprises you with…I for one, would rather take the up’s and down’s and curveballs life throws at me than be conventional. How boring mustn’t it be just to be who you are and nothing more or nothing less…being too afraid of trying something new, stepping away when someone gives you a challenge because your too afraid of failure.
Haven’t anyone told you that failure and disappointment is all part of life…yes we get hurt but that is the only way we learn how to do it better and become stronger. Life has so much excitement and experience that we must grab onto, test and enjoy and the last thing we must be is conventional…stir the water it may even become a storm, no matter how stormy the weather is, there is always sunshine on the horizon.
Nothing is more dangerous than an idea
Nothing is more dangerous than an idea, when you only have one idea because then you lack diversity and balance, but you score focus.
Some might think having only one big idea for you life is not a good thing because what if it fails or if you later see it isn’t what you thought it would be, then you have no plan B or something to fall back on. But why would you only have one idea and struggle to come up with something else if you didn’t feel very strong about your one idea.
Having one idea to focus on in life gives you ambition and strength to strive to make that idea a success, to show others and prove that you can and will make a success of what you believe in because your one idea gave you focus to work hard towards your idea.
People mustn’t get discourage if they can’t come up with more than one idea…they must just see that as the challenge of working even harder to accomplish that one idea.
Some might think having only one big idea for you life is not a good thing because what if it fails or if you later see it isn’t what you thought it would be, then you have no plan B or something to fall back on. But why would you only have one idea and struggle to come up with something else if you didn’t feel very strong about your one idea.
Having one idea to focus on in life gives you ambition and strength to strive to make that idea a success, to show others and prove that you can and will make a success of what you believe in because your one idea gave you focus to work hard towards your idea.
People mustn’t get discourage if they can’t come up with more than one idea…they must just see that as the challenge of working even harder to accomplish that one idea.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Frank Zappa
The below are a few interesting quotes from Frank Zappa, a US musician, singer, & songwriter.
“Rock journalism is people who can’t write interviewing people who can’t talk for people who can’t read” (Frank Zappa)
“Art is making something out of nothing and selling it.” (Frank Zappa)
“I think it is good that books still exist, but they do make me sleepy.” (Frank Zappa)
“Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” (Frank Zappa)
Why use quotations?
This can give your work a touch of sparkle. It can help express what you are trying to say or even add to what you are saying. Quotes are interesting, sometimes funny, and sometimes hard to figure out but always enjoyable. Finding and using the perfect quote in the perfect situation or setup can put some spark in anyone’s work.
“Rock journalism is people who can’t write interviewing people who can’t talk for people who can’t read” (Frank Zappa)
“Art is making something out of nothing and selling it.” (Frank Zappa)
“I think it is good that books still exist, but they do make me sleepy.” (Frank Zappa)
“Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” (Frank Zappa)
Why use quotations?
This can give your work a touch of sparkle. It can help express what you are trying to say or even add to what you are saying. Quotes are interesting, sometimes funny, and sometimes hard to figure out but always enjoyable. Finding and using the perfect quote in the perfect situation or setup can put some spark in anyone’s work.
Every Bunch of Flowers
For every bunch of flowers there is a reason, agenda or meaning behind it.
Just think about it...when you go to buy someone flowers you go for a reason, you know that there is a certain kind that you can buy for the occasion and certain ones that is off the list.
Reasons behind that bunch of flowers:
1.Your in trouble and has to make up big time
2.You would genuinely like to treat someone
3.Tell a friend that they are special
4.Someone has died
5.You love someone
6.For someone’s birthday
7.Valentines day
8.Mother’s day
9.Your are trying to score points
10.You have been caught out
11.Someone being ill
12. …
And the list goes on…why do you buy flowers and what is your reasons??
Just think about it...when you go to buy someone flowers you go for a reason, you know that there is a certain kind that you can buy for the occasion and certain ones that is off the list.
Reasons behind that bunch of flowers:
1.Your in trouble and has to make up big time
2.You would genuinely like to treat someone
3.Tell a friend that they are special
4.Someone has died
5.You love someone
6.For someone’s birthday
7.Valentines day
8.Mother’s day
9.Your are trying to score points
10.You have been caught out
11.Someone being ill
12. …
And the list goes on…why do you buy flowers and what is your reasons??
What motivates me…
What motivates me…a pat on the back and recognition for a job well done.
What motivates me even more…God’s love and presence, my family’s love and support in what I do, my friend’s motivation and loyalty.
What can help to motivate me…as I am a people’s person, an outside perspective, encouragement and support from my friends and family and especially if I can see I have made my parents proud.
People with a passion motivate me, the positive way in which they approach life and how they react in situations and what decisions they make and why.
When you learn from your mistakes it is less difficult to stand up and try again.
It is so easy to discourage someone, but a great challenge to encourage, motivate and support people as we all have our own issues. If all of us can just stand together and help one another achieve our dreams and goals, just think what a wonderful world we could live in.
OR am I dreaming out loud now? Is this possible in this world that we are living in? What do you think; can we still motivate each other?
What motivates me even more…God’s love and presence, my family’s love and support in what I do, my friend’s motivation and loyalty.
What can help to motivate me…as I am a people’s person, an outside perspective, encouragement and support from my friends and family and especially if I can see I have made my parents proud.
People with a passion motivate me, the positive way in which they approach life and how they react in situations and what decisions they make and why.
When you learn from your mistakes it is less difficult to stand up and try again.
It is so easy to discourage someone, but a great challenge to encourage, motivate and support people as we all have our own issues. If all of us can just stand together and help one another achieve our dreams and goals, just think what a wonderful world we could live in.
OR am I dreaming out loud now? Is this possible in this world that we are living in? What do you think; can we still motivate each other?
The Next Phase in Life
In less than two months time we are entering a new phase in life, studies for most of us are over, the student and laid back life is something of the past. 9-5 office hours will become our future, financial decisions and grocery shopping will become a norm…we will be thrown into the big bad world and it depends on each of us what we make of it.
Scary…very, very scary but what an exiting time lying ahead, making the choice of what is next, what work I want to do and where I want to be in the next few years time. Each decision that I make from now on plays a major role in my future and what success I achieve in life one day.
But this is all part of life, entering and finish-off phases and memories. And with a heavy beat in my heart and a hundred butterflies in my stomach, I can say…I can’t wait for the next phase to start. So bring it on, I’m ready!
Scary…very, very scary but what an exiting time lying ahead, making the choice of what is next, what work I want to do and where I want to be in the next few years time. Each decision that I make from now on plays a major role in my future and what success I achieve in life one day.
But this is all part of life, entering and finish-off phases and memories. And with a heavy beat in my heart and a hundred butterflies in my stomach, I can say…I can’t wait for the next phase to start. So bring it on, I’m ready!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Personal Autonomy
Personal Autonomy is defined as, “Self-directing freedom and especially moral independence. An ethical principle holds that the autonomy of persons ought to be respected.” (find-health-articles: 2009)
Personal Autonomy refers to independence, self-sufficiency and self-determination. This all coming down to the decisions you make and actions you take on how to live your life and who you are and become. It is important that a person is who they want to be, that they stand up and express what they belief in, how they feel and share their opinions. Being all this and more makes you the individual standing out in a crowd. No one wants to be ordinary, everyone strives to be extraordinary and this is your place to start shining, with the world as your stage.
“If you believe that emotional and psychological problems come about because of disturbance to the person's autonomy, that is disturbances to their ability to be Self Determining, then clearly healing which does not respect a person's autonomy is not healing at all. It is more to do with control, and when we respect a person's autonomy the individual themselves must be allowed to be in charge of their own life. Help then, which leads to healing must have as its basic premise, respect for the autonomy of the person. (creative-personal-growth: 2009)
Personal Autonomy refers to independence, self-sufficiency and self-determination. This all coming down to the decisions you make and actions you take on how to live your life and who you are and become. It is important that a person is who they want to be, that they stand up and express what they belief in, how they feel and share their opinions. Being all this and more makes you the individual standing out in a crowd. No one wants to be ordinary, everyone strives to be extraordinary and this is your place to start shining, with the world as your stage.
“If you believe that emotional and psychological problems come about because of disturbance to the person's autonomy, that is disturbances to their ability to be Self Determining, then clearly healing which does not respect a person's autonomy is not healing at all. It is more to do with control, and when we respect a person's autonomy the individual themselves must be allowed to be in charge of their own life. Help then, which leads to healing must have as its basic premise, respect for the autonomy of the person. (creative-personal-growth: 2009)
The joys of living on your own…or so everyone thinks
So you wish you get to that stage of life where you can finally move out of the house and live all by yourself…I got a surprise for you…its not all fun and games as you might think.
When living at home you take a lot for granted, believe me when I say this. There is always milk and bread, you never get to a dirty bathroom or kitchen and your clothes are always clean…and the most important luxury, there is always a deliciously cooked dinner at night, but when you live on your own you realize with a shock that managing all that, work and your studies…living on your own sucks! It’s all about 2 minute noodles, un-ironed clothes and forever cleaning up and washing dishes. Where are you mom?!
Getting hit by the real world, managing your time not only between work and studying but also managing your house and all the chores, one start to appreciating what have always been taken for granted.
When living at home you take a lot for granted, believe me when I say this. There is always milk and bread, you never get to a dirty bathroom or kitchen and your clothes are always clean…and the most important luxury, there is always a deliciously cooked dinner at night, but when you live on your own you realize with a shock that managing all that, work and your studies…living on your own sucks! It’s all about 2 minute noodles, un-ironed clothes and forever cleaning up and washing dishes. Where are you mom?!
Getting hit by the real world, managing your time not only between work and studying but also managing your house and all the chores, one start to appreciating what have always been taken for granted.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Hard work and commitment EQUALS success
“The formula to success is having a dream plus commitment plus hard work equals success. The first requirement of success is to have a dream that you believe is possible to achieve. Without a dream that you long for everyday all day long you will find it difficult to be committed or wishing to work hard to achieve anything.” (helium, 2009)
Everyone has some or other kind of dream to achieve success in life…who doesn’t want success in life. But really achieving that dream takes a lot of hard work and commitment, dreaming is only the start because nothing can happen until you take action. You have to work out a step by step plan for yourself to make sure you achieve your big dream of success and then the biggest challenge of all is sticking with those steps, implementing them and taking action. It is easy to dream but is takes hard work, perseverance and commitment to implement and achieve the success you dream about.
“There are often bumps along the way, but those who are committed to their vision or mission will stay the course.” (helium, 2009)
Hard work + Commitment = SUCCESS – a great equation to achieve your dreams!
Everyone has some or other kind of dream to achieve success in life…who doesn’t want success in life. But really achieving that dream takes a lot of hard work and commitment, dreaming is only the start because nothing can happen until you take action. You have to work out a step by step plan for yourself to make sure you achieve your big dream of success and then the biggest challenge of all is sticking with those steps, implementing them and taking action. It is easy to dream but is takes hard work, perseverance and commitment to implement and achieve the success you dream about.
“There are often bumps along the way, but those who are committed to their vision or mission will stay the course.” (helium, 2009)
Hard work + Commitment = SUCCESS – a great equation to achieve your dreams!
“Bunch of animals” is one comment on CPUT strikes in August. What is yours?
How true or not true is this statement really? Especially from my point of view, someone who is also a student at CPUT, whose life, studies and safety is affected by this.
I can say with confidence that I don’t think what the strikers (students) did this time was acceptable at all. The strikers lost all control on how they behaved and on what they destroyed. Really now, what does the cafeteria have do to with the fact that the registration fees are going up, I see absolutely no reason for cleaning out the cafeteria. And why destroy the property, break windows and throw over pot plants. The more you destroy the more we all have to pay for repares.
The strikers was protesting because registration fees is going up but really with the rate of the strikes and the property being destroyed the last four years, what else can CPUT do than increase costs to pay for all the damage done. How can the strikers think that vandalism and destroying is the answer to their problems?
And then in the end, sadly enough…the strikers win…even if they have destroyed everything, planted bombs and threatened lives. They win…what is CPUT going to do about this issue…because this is a problem for CPUT at the moment. CPUT is currently being seen in a very negative light in the public and current students fear for their lives.
My comment on this is: CPUT I demand you to take action and start responding in the correct manner through proper communication, this is unacceptable. I pay a lot of money to study here, I want to feel safe and get the best possible education. CPUT is getting a negative image in the public eye and work place, and all of us students must get work one day on YOUR account. Start taking action because the strikes are getting ridiculously dangerous!
I can say with confidence that I don’t think what the strikers (students) did this time was acceptable at all. The strikers lost all control on how they behaved and on what they destroyed. Really now, what does the cafeteria have do to with the fact that the registration fees are going up, I see absolutely no reason for cleaning out the cafeteria. And why destroy the property, break windows and throw over pot plants. The more you destroy the more we all have to pay for repares.
The strikers was protesting because registration fees is going up but really with the rate of the strikes and the property being destroyed the last four years, what else can CPUT do than increase costs to pay for all the damage done. How can the strikers think that vandalism and destroying is the answer to their problems?
And then in the end, sadly enough…the strikers win…even if they have destroyed everything, planted bombs and threatened lives. They win…what is CPUT going to do about this issue…because this is a problem for CPUT at the moment. CPUT is currently being seen in a very negative light in the public and current students fear for their lives.
My comment on this is: CPUT I demand you to take action and start responding in the correct manner through proper communication, this is unacceptable. I pay a lot of money to study here, I want to feel safe and get the best possible education. CPUT is getting a negative image in the public eye and work place, and all of us students must get work one day on YOUR account. Start taking action because the strikes are getting ridiculously dangerous!
Monday, July 20, 2009
10 Reasons to be Online...
2. And at the same time you realize how small the world has become on Facebook – thinking you’re the only one friends with someone until you check their mutual friends list
3. Always up-to-date with the latest happenings and news
4. You can become a social butterfly online – closing yourself down to the real world because the cyber world is becoming more and more interesting
5. Provide opportunities in any area that interest you
6. Realizing how easy it is to shop online using a credit card – not realizing how much your spending
7. No more secrets – you know anything or even everything of anyone
8. Giving you Freedom of Speech – saying anything at anytime – making your voice heard, no matter who you are
9. Finding out not everyone is clever – makes spotting plagiarism very easy
10. Opens up your world to new adventures – meeting new people and learning new things on a regular bases
Monday, June 8, 2009
Every day is a good day
“Every day is a good day” is a simple statement, but very few know its real meaning. The “good day” does not refer to a nice day as compared to a bad day. It means the absolute, not the relative, day. Today is the absolute day, the only day in the eternity of time. Today is never repeated. Every day is fresh and new just as one’s life is new each day. Every day is a good day, but the good is not of one’s own making. It is good in the original, or absolute, sense—rain or shine, war or peace, sickness or health. The past is only reference; the future is only hope. Today is real.” This is from Rev. Gyomay Kubose’s book "Zen Koans."
Stop living in the past and wishing for the future, live each day to its absolute fullest, making each day count. We are sometimes so busy thinking about what could have been or should have been or planning so much ahead that we forget the moments that we are living presently. If we live each day to the fullest, enjoying each moment, we will have a good day everyday.
Charlotte Bronte said, “I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward”. Everyday can be a good day if you make the right person part of your life.
Stop living in the past and wishing for the future, live each day to its absolute fullest, making each day count. We are sometimes so busy thinking about what could have been or should have been or planning so much ahead that we forget the moments that we are living presently. If we live each day to the fullest, enjoying each moment, we will have a good day everyday.
Charlotte Bronte said, “I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward”. Everyday can be a good day if you make the right person part of your life.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Our greatest strengths are our greatest weaknesses
Angela S. Young explains this concept very well, “Our strengths and weaknesses are actually two sides of the same coin. If you look at them as on a continuum, you can see how they fit together. In reality, our weaknesses are merely our strengths out of balance. Tenacity becomes stubbornness when used in the wrong way. Organization over done becomes obsessive control disorder. Love over done becomes enabling.” [helium: 2009]
Our greatest strengths can come from our greatest weaknesses. Seeing an opportunity in every situation whether it is good or bad and making that opportunity count is what is important. We can take our weaknesses and make it our strengths if done correctly and with the correct intentions. We determine who we are and who we become, don’t view your weaknesses as an negative drawback but see it as an opportunity to turn something bad into something great.
Angela S. Young made a very true statement: “All of us are born with certain characteristics. Others develop over time as we grow and learn. These traits are not necessarily good or bad, it is what we do with them that make them good or not so good.” [helium: 2009]
We have the power to turn our weaknesses into our strengths and by doing that we can only reach success in life.
Our greatest strengths can come from our greatest weaknesses. Seeing an opportunity in every situation whether it is good or bad and making that opportunity count is what is important. We can take our weaknesses and make it our strengths if done correctly and with the correct intentions. We determine who we are and who we become, don’t view your weaknesses as an negative drawback but see it as an opportunity to turn something bad into something great.
Angela S. Young made a very true statement: “All of us are born with certain characteristics. Others develop over time as we grow and learn. These traits are not necessarily good or bad, it is what we do with them that make them good or not so good.” [helium: 2009]
We have the power to turn our weaknesses into our strengths and by doing that we can only reach success in life.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Feeling follow behaviour
People act on how and what they feel.
Emotions are such a strong obsession and I think people don’t always realise the power of their emotions, what they are capable of when acting on their emotions.
Your emotions can make you act in a manner that you don’t usually act or make you do stupid things that you regret afterwards. Especially if you’re a person who act before you think.
It is difficult to always hide away how you feel and sometimes you just have to let it out and it is then that you scream, hit, cry and act in the most ridiculous ways just to get it out. And afterwards feelings follow behaviour; you have to work out for yourself what you are going through and why you did what you did.
We have no right to judge someone else’s behaviour we have no clue what they are going through, we don’t know what they are feeling.
Emotions are such a strong obsession and I think people don’t always realise the power of their emotions, what they are capable of when acting on their emotions.
Your emotions can make you act in a manner that you don’t usually act or make you do stupid things that you regret afterwards. Especially if you’re a person who act before you think.
It is difficult to always hide away how you feel and sometimes you just have to let it out and it is then that you scream, hit, cry and act in the most ridiculous ways just to get it out. And afterwards feelings follow behaviour; you have to work out for yourself what you are going through and why you did what you did.
We have no right to judge someone else’s behaviour we have no clue what they are going through, we don’t know what they are feeling.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
It's better to practice to little than talk a lot
“It is better to practice a little than talk a lot.” A statement owned by Muso Kokushi.
The English idiom, “Talk is Cheap”, fits right in with the topic of the day, as well as “Actions Speak Louder than Words”.
These three statements are similar and make it very clear to us that it’s better to actually do something than just talk about what you would like to do. It’s so easy to say a lot and then only do little, the challenge is to keep your word and do what you have promised. You don’t get credited for everything you say you get respect for that what you actually get done.
I absolutely hate it if people only make a lot of promises and never keep their word, you get so many people that sound great with all their big talk and promises but you get so little people that actually keep to their promises and do what they said they would do.
To me the great and brave ones are those who do what they promise to do and the droppers are those who are all talk and no deeds.
In Afrikaans we will say, “Se minder en doen meer.”
The English idiom, “Talk is Cheap”, fits right in with the topic of the day, as well as “Actions Speak Louder than Words”.
These three statements are similar and make it very clear to us that it’s better to actually do something than just talk about what you would like to do. It’s so easy to say a lot and then only do little, the challenge is to keep your word and do what you have promised. You don’t get credited for everything you say you get respect for that what you actually get done.
I absolutely hate it if people only make a lot of promises and never keep their word, you get so many people that sound great with all their big talk and promises but you get so little people that actually keep to their promises and do what they said they would do.
To me the great and brave ones are those who do what they promise to do and the droppers are those who are all talk and no deeds.
In Afrikaans we will say, “Se minder en doen meer.”
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
It is a poor idea to lie to yourself
Is it really that bad? Lets be honest we all have done it some or other time in some or other situation…where you tell yourself, “I really did my part for the group assignment, I don’t have to do more” or “I know I have studied enough why did I fail?” or even “I don’t know why she doesn’t like me I have done nothing wrong to do her harm”.
We all lie to ourselves some or other time to make ourselves feel better about something we have done or are going to do. Sometimes we even seek comfort from our friends to ease our guilt. But why do we do it, too sooth our conscious and to make the truth lighter?
It is nice to think that you did nothing wrong to have a guilt free conscience, but it will hit you like cold water in the face when you have to wake up to reality.
We must start to face the music to stand up for the things we do, take ownership of our wrong doing and correct them or challenge ourselves to do better. It is so difficult to be honest all the time, but that is the only way to feel that true happiness.
We all lie to ourselves some or other time to make ourselves feel better about something we have done or are going to do. Sometimes we even seek comfort from our friends to ease our guilt. But why do we do it, too sooth our conscious and to make the truth lighter?
It is nice to think that you did nothing wrong to have a guilt free conscience, but it will hit you like cold water in the face when you have to wake up to reality.
We must start to face the music to stand up for the things we do, take ownership of our wrong doing and correct them or challenge ourselves to do better. It is so difficult to be honest all the time, but that is the only way to feel that true happiness.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Not all who wander are lost
“Not all who wander are lost.” This statement is made by J.R.R. Tolkien.
The question is what does it mean to you as person?
To me it means that, not all who wander are lost, some people have no direction in life, no ambition and no drive, and that is why they are wandering. Not because they don’t know where to go but because they don’t want to go anywhere. People sometimes look as if they are wandering but actually they are just not doing anything.
It is important for us to keep our goals and ambitions in line and work towards them each and every single day, and if we get tired just to work even harder to reach them, otherwise we start wandering and we don’t want to loose our way or direction to what we are working for in life.
It is important to remember the following statement to keep us from wandering. “Where did we come from, what are we and where are we going.” (unknown) If we keep ourselves on the road of hard work, working towards that which is important to us in life we can only reach success.
The question is what does it mean to you as person?
To me it means that, not all who wander are lost, some people have no direction in life, no ambition and no drive, and that is why they are wandering. Not because they don’t know where to go but because they don’t want to go anywhere. People sometimes look as if they are wandering but actually they are just not doing anything.
It is important for us to keep our goals and ambitions in line and work towards them each and every single day, and if we get tired just to work even harder to reach them, otherwise we start wandering and we don’t want to loose our way or direction to what we are working for in life.
It is important to remember the following statement to keep us from wandering. “Where did we come from, what are we and where are we going.” (unknown) If we keep ourselves on the road of hard work, working towards that which is important to us in life we can only reach success.
Friday, April 24, 2009
How do you step from the top of a 100 foot pole?
Climbing a 100 foot pole is hard work, but how do you step from the top of that 100 foot pole.
If I think about this question I see it more figurative than literally, it makes me think about the statement: “The difference between being ordinary and extraordinary.” (unknown) Taking a challenge and making it reality.
It makes me think about the elections…
We have placed them all on a 100 foot poles with all their promises and inspirational logos, but the question is how will they step down from that 100 foot pole, prove themselves and keep their promises once they have been elected.
The faces of the leaders of the different political parties such as: Helen Zille – DA, Jacob Zuma – ANC, Patricia De Lille – ID, etc, are all around our cities and towns on big posters. These posters are about their promises and their way of how they will be leading our country once they have been chosen. All of them have been making all kinds of glamorous promises through the build up of the elections to the public in order to get into the favour of the public and to get the public’s vote.
The next leader will be appointed, that leader would have been chosen and appointed by us, the public. Then what…they will come down from the 100 foot pole and they will have to prove themselves. Will they be able to meet our expectations? That is where the reality strikes…will they take the leadership and make South Africa a better place or will we become the next Zimbabwe?
And what if they are not the chosen one, do they still have power or what was their position actually worth on the 100 foot pole? Do they still have a voice thereafter? The reality in all of this is “it is easier said than done” will they be able to step down from the pole and lead because the climbing up of the pole was hard work but the stepping down is even harder.
If I think about this question I see it more figurative than literally, it makes me think about the statement: “The difference between being ordinary and extraordinary.” (unknown) Taking a challenge and making it reality.
It makes me think about the elections…
We have placed them all on a 100 foot poles with all their promises and inspirational logos, but the question is how will they step down from that 100 foot pole, prove themselves and keep their promises once they have been elected.
The faces of the leaders of the different political parties such as: Helen Zille – DA, Jacob Zuma – ANC, Patricia De Lille – ID, etc, are all around our cities and towns on big posters. These posters are about their promises and their way of how they will be leading our country once they have been chosen. All of them have been making all kinds of glamorous promises through the build up of the elections to the public in order to get into the favour of the public and to get the public’s vote.
The next leader will be appointed, that leader would have been chosen and appointed by us, the public. Then what…they will come down from the 100 foot pole and they will have to prove themselves. Will they be able to meet our expectations? That is where the reality strikes…will they take the leadership and make South Africa a better place or will we become the next Zimbabwe?
And what if they are not the chosen one, do they still have power or what was their position actually worth on the 100 foot pole? Do they still have a voice thereafter? The reality in all of this is “it is easier said than done” will they be able to step down from the pole and lead because the climbing up of the pole was hard work but the stepping down is even harder.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
We are what we do
I believe we are what we do by “changing the world one small action at a time.” (wearewhatwedo: 2009)
In the movie Hansie the school principle said something truly important, he asked the boys in the assembly the following: “What makes great people great: Being leaders of society, making a difference in the world. We need to constantly build the world and the people around us. The world is anxiously waiting for heroes to rise up, the question is, are you going to be one of them?” (Hansie: 2009)
If we do nothing we are nothing, if we do everything we are everything. Don’t wait for someone else to do something, take the leadership and just do it. It is the only way things will really get done. If you feel passionate about something act on those feelings. People are so used to waiting for someone else or thinking someone else will do it, but the truth is…no they will not, you are the person everyone is waiting for, you can make the change.
If everyone can get this mindset so much can happen; the world might just become a better place. “You have to become the change you want to see in this World.” (Gandhi)
The main philosophy behind, we are what we do is:
“Small actions x lots of people = big change.” (wearewhatwedo: 2009)
In the movie Hansie the school principle said something truly important, he asked the boys in the assembly the following: “What makes great people great: Being leaders of society, making a difference in the world. We need to constantly build the world and the people around us. The world is anxiously waiting for heroes to rise up, the question is, are you going to be one of them?” (Hansie: 2009)
If we do nothing we are nothing, if we do everything we are everything. Don’t wait for someone else to do something, take the leadership and just do it. It is the only way things will really get done. If you feel passionate about something act on those feelings. People are so used to waiting for someone else or thinking someone else will do it, but the truth is…no they will not, you are the person everyone is waiting for, you can make the change.
If everyone can get this mindset so much can happen; the world might just become a better place. “You have to become the change you want to see in this World.” (Gandhi)
The main philosophy behind, we are what we do is:
“Small actions x lots of people = big change.” (wearewhatwedo: 2009)
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
We are afraid of the wrong things
I’m extremely afraid of failure, not reaching my goals in life, I’m so afraid of working so hard and not getting out on top.
I’m afraid of death, not for myself but for my loved one’s, I’m afraid of loosing them before saying goodbye.
I’m afraid of being disappointed; being lied to or hurt by someone I love.
I’m afraid of what the world am becoming and what the future has in store for me.
Are these things really the wrong things to be afraid of? Because I’m extremely scared of them.
These days I think people waste their time being afraid of the wrong things, people fear so much but what they fear means so little…such as not being in fashion, not being the perfect weight, not driving the right car or even not having the perfect partner. People are afraid of not living the correct life materialistically according to…”According to who?” is the question. We are living in a culture of fear, people live this fearful life and they start to forget to live this life.
I’m afraid of death, not for myself but for my loved one’s, I’m afraid of loosing them before saying goodbye.
I’m afraid of being disappointed; being lied to or hurt by someone I love.
I’m afraid of what the world am becoming and what the future has in store for me.
Are these things really the wrong things to be afraid of? Because I’m extremely scared of them.
These days I think people waste their time being afraid of the wrong things, people fear so much but what they fear means so little…such as not being in fashion, not being the perfect weight, not driving the right car or even not having the perfect partner. People are afraid of not living the correct life materialistically according to…”According to who?” is the question. We are living in a culture of fear, people live this fearful life and they start to forget to live this life.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
The Colour of the Wind
According to Colour Therapy Healing, colour has been investigated and used for more than 2000 years and people are still learning about what affects it has on humans and the important role it plays in our everyday lives: “We are in a world where colours dominate our lives, from reading signs on the road to seeing if fruit is ripe to eat. It even affects our mood.” (colourthereapyhealing:2008)
The wind is explained as air in motion. Wind Energy explained that, “wind is produced by uneven heating of the earth’s surface by the sun.” Wind has been around forever and ever, since ancient times. “Over 5,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians used wind to sail ships on the Nile River.” (windenergy: 2008)
You are probably wondering why I gave you this introduction and how does the two connect…well this is how I see it.
God has been around since the beginning when everything was created beautifully, you can’t see God but you can feel His presence like you feel the wind and this having an affect on your mood just like colour. The wind is my insurance and my comfort that He is really there. The direction the wind blows, how strong the wind blows, and the heat of the wind, what you feel and see when the wind blows is all God.
What is your take on this statement that I’m making…do you feel God when the wind is blowing a certain colour?
The wind is explained as air in motion. Wind Energy explained that, “wind is produced by uneven heating of the earth’s surface by the sun.” Wind has been around forever and ever, since ancient times. “Over 5,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians used wind to sail ships on the Nile River.” (windenergy: 2008)
You are probably wondering why I gave you this introduction and how does the two connect…well this is how I see it.
God has been around since the beginning when everything was created beautifully, you can’t see God but you can feel His presence like you feel the wind and this having an affect on your mood just like colour. The wind is my insurance and my comfort that He is really there. The direction the wind blows, how strong the wind blows, and the heat of the wind, what you feel and see when the wind blows is all God.
What is your take on this statement that I’m making…do you feel God when the wind is blowing a certain colour?
Monday, March 2, 2009
Topics to discuss
1. Men vs Women in the PR industry
2. Your biggest fear in life
3. “Dance like nobody is watching”
4. Media vs PR – who is dependent on who
5. Superstitions: What is out there and do you believe in it
2. Your biggest fear in life
3. “Dance like nobody is watching”
4. Media vs PR – who is dependent on who
5. Superstitions: What is out there and do you believe in it
If I was the boss...
In-depth research was done for this blog; I was the boss for a day at a five star hotel in Hout Bay. I sat in the boss’s seat in a fancy air-conditioned office, surrounded by files, a laptop and my own phone. Now that I am the boss what would I do?
I would reward and recognise a job well done.
I would show the gratitude and respect for my employees that I expect of them to have for me.
I would not force respect but earn respect from my employees by my deeds.
I would emotionally support and build on each individual personality.
I would make sure that they know that I am the boss but also a human being and that I know that people have emotional problems and break-downs.
I would remind myself daily that people are different and has more going on in their lives than just work.
I would make sure my employees know what is expected of them, because knowing what is expected makes it easier to reach those expectations.
I would motivate and support them, so that better results are achieved.
I would make sure the employees share the company’s goals and are just as determined to reach them as I am.
I would make sure I learn about the various multi-cultural differences among my employees in order to respect it.
I would make sure culture and religion is respected amongst employees.
I would make the work environment as beautiful, relaxing and professional as possible, to make work more enjoyable.
I would try to make the employees like coming to work by making them comfortable and confident in their work environment.
I would try and make resources available to make work easier and more easily accomplishable.
I would reward and recognise a job well done.
I would show the gratitude and respect for my employees that I expect of them to have for me.
I would not force respect but earn respect from my employees by my deeds.
I would emotionally support and build on each individual personality.
I would make sure that they know that I am the boss but also a human being and that I know that people have emotional problems and break-downs.
I would remind myself daily that people are different and has more going on in their lives than just work.
I would make sure my employees know what is expected of them, because knowing what is expected makes it easier to reach those expectations.
I would motivate and support them, so that better results are achieved.
I would make sure the employees share the company’s goals and are just as determined to reach them as I am.
I would make sure I learn about the various multi-cultural differences among my employees in order to respect it.
I would make sure culture and religion is respected amongst employees.
I would make the work environment as beautiful, relaxing and professional as possible, to make work more enjoyable.
I would try to make the employees like coming to work by making them comfortable and confident in their work environment.
I would try and make resources available to make work easier and more easily accomplishable.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Opinion on Designer PR
PR has definitely reach a new level with all the technology trends out there. This giving the PR industry an extra booze to think outside the box, too think bigger and better. This making our target market so much wider and more diverse. The PR industry has so much opportunities and sources at their disposal, it only depends on what we make of it. Stay with the boring old traditional ways of doing things or trying out and exploring the new and unknown.
South African Bands Suck?
South African bands definitely do not suck. If you have a look at what some of the bands have achieved the last few years, this proving how internationally competitive the bands are.
South Africa’s music industry is a treasure box full of talent that are waiting to be discovered.With a few exceptions of ‘Idols’ trying to make it big in the music industry with five word and a catchy tune, South Africa’s quality of music has improved tremendously over the passed couple of years.
To name one success story that helps to prove this point is the well-known rock band Seether. Seether has recorded their third international studio album, with over two million albums sold and has been certified gold thrice. Seether is acknowledged as the heavyweights of South African Rock.
There are also few others that can be put into this category such as Arno Carstens, lead singer of Springbok Nude Girls, Bed on Bricks, Chris Chameleon, lead singer of Boo, Flat Stanley, Freshlyground, Just Jinger,Prime Circle, Taxi Violence, The Parlotones, and the list are never ending. These bands have all achieved numerous prices and awards and some of them have also made it internationally.
The South African music industry deserves a chance to prove itself. It still has a lot of potential for growth and needs to be taken into consideration in the International industry for the years to come.
South Africa’s music industry is a treasure box full of talent that are waiting to be discovered.With a few exceptions of ‘Idols’ trying to make it big in the music industry with five word and a catchy tune, South Africa’s quality of music has improved tremendously over the passed couple of years.
To name one success story that helps to prove this point is the well-known rock band Seether. Seether has recorded their third international studio album, with over two million albums sold and has been certified gold thrice. Seether is acknowledged as the heavyweights of South African Rock.
There are also few others that can be put into this category such as Arno Carstens, lead singer of Springbok Nude Girls, Bed on Bricks, Chris Chameleon, lead singer of Boo, Flat Stanley, Freshlyground, Just Jinger,Prime Circle, Taxi Violence, The Parlotones, and the list are never ending. These bands have all achieved numerous prices and awards and some of them have also made it internationally.
The South African music industry deserves a chance to prove itself. It still has a lot of potential for growth and needs to be taken into consideration in the International industry for the years to come.
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