This is the slideshow we played at our Anniversary Party, for the full effect the soundtrack is:
Want To by Sugarland
This is Us by Keisha Cole
Seasons of Love by Rent
This is the slideshow we played at our Anniversary Party, for the full effect the soundtrack is:
Want To by Sugarland
This is Us by Keisha Cole
Seasons of Love by Rent
Last night I attended an enchanting book talk with Piers Cruickshanks, author of Confluence: Beyond the River with Siseko Ntondini.
It’s a story of how Piers and Siseko, who against all odds, won a gold medal at the Dusi Canoe Marathon. (Finishing 7th).
But it’s really a story of the challenges of being human and triumphs of the human spirit when two cultures confluence.
Piers shares a vignette where he was irritated that Siseko pitched up late for practice. For Piers it was easy to get to the dam. For Siseko – not so much – because of the transport challenges that he and countless thousands face every day.
I can’t speak for Piers, but if it were me I would’ve been humbled and maybe slightly embarrassed at my ‘white privilege’ … him, then a 39 year old English teacher with a young family and the ‘perfect life’ and 18 year old Siseko clawing his way up from the streets of Soweto.
Rachel
I had a similar incident around 10 years ago. Rachel, my domestic assistant of 15 years was late again. I reprimanded her for being tardy. Her words to me made an indelible impression, “I get up every morning at 4 am and have to catch two taxis to get to you. I’m sorry, sometimes the taxis run late.”
In those days I was paying her R150 per day including transport. I realised that she was spending half her wages on transport. So that meant that she had R75 left over for food, toiletries and paraffin for her and her children. I don’t know about you … even in those days I could drop R150 in a heartbeat on something frivolous and not even think about it.
We don’t know what is happening with the human working for us, sitting next to us on the bus, at our work or in our schools. We don’t know what drama is playing out in their lives. Are they hungry? Are they sick? Have they lost a loved one? Are they going through marital strife? Are they depressed? Are they destitute?
I try and walk in the other’s shoes. I try and feel what the other is feeling. Sometimes I get it right … mostly I get it wrong.
Choice
All I know is that I’m where I am by the grace of the Creator. I could’ve been born to different parents, in a different country and under different circumstances. My life would have been totally different – it could have been better or worse (whatever that means).
So, I’m here now, in this moment. I can only control how I feel and how I react to my situation now. Other than that, I have little control of the outcome of this human experience.
I choose gratitude. I choose awe. I choose to withhold judgment. I choose curiosity. I choose to see every human as the same. And, I know that every human hides a secret pain and untold hope. This humbles me because I hold the heart of everyone I come into contact with in my hand. It’s in my power to break that heart or grow that heart. It’s in your power too.
In this post I talk about hype. Why people believe it, why people buy into it. Why do smart, well to do people get involved with TV evangelists? Find out more in this post by Asif Zamir.
http://mindpersuasion.com/
Your life's purpose is not something you discover. It is something you choose, and define. Get Started: http://mindpersuasion.com/tools/
Last night I attended an enchanting book talk with Piers Cruickshanks, author of Confluence: Beyond the River with Siseko Ntondini.
It’s a story of how Piers and Siseko, who against all odds, won a gold medal at the Dusi Canoe Marathon. (Finishing 7th).
But it’s really a story of the challenges of being human and triumphs of the human spirit when two cultures confluence.
Piers shares a vignette where he was irritated that Siseko pitched up late for practice. For Piers it was easy to get to the dam. For Siseko – not so much – because of the transport challenges that he and countless thousands face every day.
I can’t speak for Piers, but if it were me I would’ve been humbled and maybe slightly embarrassed at my ‘white privilege’ … him, then a 39 year old English teacher with a young family and the ‘perfect life’ and 18 year old Siseko clawing his way up from the streets of Soweto.
Rachel
I had a similar incident around 10 years ago. Rachel, my domestic assistant of 15 years was late again. I reprimanded her for being tardy. Her words to me made an indelible impression, “I get up every morning at 4 am and have to catch two taxis to get to you. I’m sorry, sometimes the taxis run late.”
In those days I was paying her R150 per day including transport. I realised that she was spending half her wages on transport. So that meant that she had R75 left over for food, toiletries and paraffin for her and her children. I don’t know about you … even in those days I could drop R150 in a heartbeat on something frivolous and not even think about it.
We don’t know what is happening with the human working for us, sitting next to us on the bus, at our work or in our schools. We don’t know what drama is playing out in their lives. Are they hungry? Are they sick? Have they lost a loved one? Are they going through marital strife? Are they depressed? Are they destitute?
I try and walk in the other’s shoes. I try and feel what the other is feeling. Sometimes I get it right … mostly I get it wrong.
Choice
All I know is that I’m where I am by the grace of the Creator. I could’ve been born to different parents, in a different country and under different circumstances. My life would have been totally different – it could have been better or worse (whatever that means).
So, I’m here now, in this moment. I can only control how I feel and how I react to my situation now. Other than that, I have little control of the outcome of this human experience.
I choose gratitude. I choose awe. I choose to withhold judgment. I choose curiosity. I choose to see every human as the same. And, I know that every human hides a secret pain and untold hope. This humbles me because I hold the heart of everyone I come into contact with in my hand. It’s in my power to break that heart or grow that heart. It’s in your power too.
In this post I talk about hype. Why people believe it, why people buy into it. Why do smart, well to do people get involved with TV evangelists? Find out more in this post by Asif Zamir.
http://mindpersuasion.com/
Your life's purpose is not something you discover. It is something you choose, and define. Get Started: http://mindpersuasion.com/tools/
Happy Belated Birthday: This is a great way to wish a late birthday if you have forgotten or not wished any birthday person on the birthday. So how can we wish a late birthday? If you don't know the meaning of a belated birthday. So belated mean is"late" (means late birthday wishes).
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Now we are here to solve your problem as we have brought you some great Wine Bottle Holder which you can gift to your friends and your relatives or anyone.
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THE WHEEL SPEAKS ON 2014 – THE VELVET ROPE OF HOPE
1. THE WHEEL SPEAKS ON 2014 – THE VELVET ROPE OF HOPE
This is the place you made it don’t let the velvet rope distract you at all the parties
right here. It will last for the next 365 days and this party started like it does every
year at midnight New Year’s Eve. And there’s absolutely NO dress code or admission
at the door. Don’t worry about the guest list because every body is invited, and there
aren’t any age limitations. All that VIP stuff forget that nonsense, here you just come
as you are with an open heart ready to have a good time.
I’m pretty sure you’ll probably see some people you love but hopefully will make the
appropriate adjustment in the event you might see someone you might have a
personal difference with & vice versa. And it makes no difference what race creed or
color you are absolutely everyone’s invited. In order to have a good time there’s one
criteria and it’s strictly enforced at the door. Pride has to be left outside it’s not
permitted in this house at all and in order to simply enjoy every moment just push it
to the side.
You’d be surprise at how much enjoyment will come your way and especially how
much can be accomplish by just letting go of bad energy people and things. I am
hoping to run into each and everyone of you during these next 365 days whether it
be by text phone social media or an impromptu meeting. Last year the party was
filled with so many surprises and abundantly blessings seem to come in my
direction more often than ever. Quite truthfully because when we evolve as people
and are able to put aside arguably the most debilitating characteristic on Gods earth
(which at times is pride) anything is possible. At the right time put that pride to the
side and enjoy life and the party you’ll surely be surprise.
Welcome to the party everyone.
Happy New Year’s my friends,
THE WHEEL SPEAKS ON 2014