Tag: Life

Gratitude for Quiet Moments – Day 6 2025

Reflection  

As an introvert, one of the most precious things to me is a quiet moment to gather my energy. These solitary weekends serve this purpose for me. I get to read and watch TV uninterrupted (unless the cats decide they need their human butler to serve them in some way or another😂). It’s also my time to think, plan, and write, even if no one will see my writing.  

As a single mum, this is an extra special treat. I have often heard friends and colleagues mention how their partner has taken the kids to sports practice or out for the afternoon. As a single parent, I have to do it all. When my son was younger, I would get a break during holidays but during the school term, it was up to me to get him where he needed or wanted to be. I wouldn’t change the challenges of being a single mum for all the gold in the world. They make me appreciate these quiet moments even more because they give me the energy to keep showing up as the best mum I can be.

A Question for You  

What is one thing in your life today that you feel quietly grateful for?

Quote of the Day  

 

“Silence is the sanctuary of the soul.”

Lailah Gifty Akita

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Grateful – Day 5 2025

Today I am grateful to have made it through the first week of December. I love that December (or Dezemba as we like to call it in South Africa) is a culture. It’s a whole vibe! It is the license we give ourselves to say I will chuck “it “in the f*ck it bucket and deal with “it” another time.

Today was a bright and beautiful day and it was a sweltering 32 deg C. A reminder that summer is just around the corner. Everyone is counting the days until they go on a break. I also had a fun morning creating content ideas with our brand team. I really enjoy working with them. When I think of how miserable I was at work a few years ago because I didn’t feel valued by some of the team members I worked with, it’s a reminder that nothing stays the same and that “this too shall pass”. I guess it’s another reminder to always just get out of my own way.

I am also grateful for the little weekend break I am getting as my son is away. Let me also take this opportunity to thank God for the favour he has granted over my son this year. My son achieved a subject award once again this year, played for the 1st team and was appointed as a prefect. That can only be God.🙏🏽

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What are you grateful for today? Let me know in the comments.

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A Month of Gratitude – Day 2 2025

Hi there! So I was just scrolling through my photos and it was a reminder of what a good year it was.

I have had so many great experiences this year. I got to capture the sunrise over Ballito on an autumn morning and watch the moon’s eclipse with my son. I got to watch my son do what he loves best, play soccer. Through my job, I travelled around the country promoting our latest product launch, and we appeared on TV twice. I got to meet and be inspired by the stories of two of our local sporting heroes, Dricus du Plessis, our ex UFC champ, and Andile Dlamini, who is our South African Women’s Soccer Team’s (Banyana Banyana) goalkeeper. I also got to give back through the Dove Self-Esteem project. We visited a school to remind grade 8 girls that they are beautiful as they are.

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Meeting Banyana Banaya’s Goalkeeper, Andile
The Blood Moon
Our fleeting TV star moment
Helping raise young girl’s self-esteem with Dove
Meeting Dricus Du Plessis. He will win again!
Sunrise over Ballito

All pics except the blood were taken by the author. The blood moon pic was taken by my son.

These are just a few of the many moments that made up a year that I can look back on with pride, joy, and gratitude.

What are some of the moments that stand out for you?

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Don’t forget to be amazing!