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…
Open, Not Empty -Love
One day, I realized he might not exist. My soulmate, I mean. I realized there might not be someone walking around this earth just waiting to meet me. Someone with a private world just as intricate as mine that, one day, I would get to share and be a part of and know. And I…
” I need time” – What does it mean
“I need time” is one of those lines that go up the “It’s not you, it’s me” alley. It’s overused, confusing and when it’s all said and done, it will leave you asking “what the hell just happened to my relationship?” Contrary to what you may believe, both men and women use this line often…
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…
Speech by President Nelson Mandela at Diwali Celebrations
I found this beautiful speech by President Nelson Mandela at Diwali Celebrations held at Durban City Hall on 3 November 1991. As we celebrate, let us rememer all the values and teachings passed on to us. The essence of Diwali is rejoicing good over evil and sharing the light of love and friendship to whom we…