Long days and nights trying to study… Coffee and orange juice by the litre… Snapping at everyone near me – those are some of my memories of matric and for many learners the stress has only increased.” Says school counsellor Mandy “ Uncertainty in the job market, economic instability, crime and societal strain add up…
To my Daughter: Where are you the Most Beautiful?
Society has a way of defining beautiful. With magazines showcasing “beautiful women” on the front covers and using powerful words like, flawless, grace, naked and age defying to capture a women’s attention, rarely does much for their self esteem. At some point we all have looked at a cover wishing for that body or shining…
Spiritual guidance with Neeta Raga
We live in an era filled with stress and so much negativity that the need for spiritual enlightenment is growing and more people are turning to psychics and spiritual healers for guidance. Being a very spiritual person, I am intrigued by clairvoyants and psychics who have the gift to channel messages from our guides and…
I Am Light by India Arie
India Arie is one of the figures of neo-soul music. After being discovered singing in 1998’s Lilith Fair, the Atlanta-raised singer has created thoughtful music, like this piece that I love : I Am Light. The words are so empowering and insightful: I am Light I am Light I am Light I am Light I am Light…
Where is the time for “me”
The busyness of life has left me grasping at strings, trying to find my inner voice. With an influx of emails, messages, events, work life, family life and friends, where is the time for “me”. It is times like this, when I am unwell and feeling low on energy that I realize how important it…
Depression, the silent Killer
Often called ‘the silent killer’, Depression is very real and should be treated as such. The term ‘depressed’ is used fairly freely in society today, but this has led to a blurring of boundaries between two different states of being. While feeling a bit ‘down’ is a perfectly natural reaction to life’s frequent curveballs, depression…