Friday, 6 September 2013
Monday, 2 September 2013
For you...
I pray one day you will read this...
A guide to a better life by Dr. Randy Pausch taken
from the last book he wrote ‘The last lecture’
Personality:
1. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
2. Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
3. Don't overdo; keep your limits.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously; no one else does.
5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
6. Dream more while you are awake.
7. Envy is a waste of time, you already have all you need.
8. Forget issues of the past, don't remind your partner of his/her mistakes, of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
10. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
13. Smile and laugh more!
14. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Community:
15. Call your family often.
16. Each day give something good to others.
17. Forgive everyone for everything.
18. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6 :)
19. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
20. What other people think of you is none of your business.
21. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.
Life:
22. Put GOD first in anything and everything that you think, say and do.
23. GOD heals everything.
24. Do the right things.
25. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
26. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up!
27. The best is yet to come!
28. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
29. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it!
30. If you know GOD you will always be happy. So, be happy :)
It's so simple, yet so effective to living a happier and more content life. It's not going to be easy but it gets better and you become a better person after you cross the valley. Live simply and love greatly :)
1. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
2. Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
3. Don't overdo; keep your limits.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously; no one else does.
5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
6. Dream more while you are awake.
7. Envy is a waste of time, you already have all you need.
8. Forget issues of the past, don't remind your partner of his/her mistakes, of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
10. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
13. Smile and laugh more!
14. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Community:
15. Call your family often.
16. Each day give something good to others.
17. Forgive everyone for everything.
18. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6 :)
19. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
20. What other people think of you is none of your business.
21. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.
Life:
22. Put GOD first in anything and everything that you think, say and do.
23. GOD heals everything.
24. Do the right things.
25. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
26. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up!
27. The best is yet to come!
28. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
29. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it!
30. If you know GOD you will always be happy. So, be happy :)
Thursday, 29 August 2013
True beauty...
Chanel, Gucci,
Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Prada, Christian Louboutin, Brazilian
‘huuuuur’, French manicure, La Mer skincare, make-up, Beyonce kind of booty and
of course the sexy pout! Long lush
healthy hair and flawless skin, that is what most young women want and believe
will make them appear more ‘beautiful’ in the eyes of the opposite sex. Don’t
get me wrong loving and taking care of the way you look is great but in that
process we tend to forget our inner beings. The funny thing is when I asked
some of my good male friends how they would describe true beauty in a woman,
none of the former were mentioned; and these are the kind of men that we ‘fix’
ourselves for i.e. gentleman, successful, good looking, yes they are hot! Lol!
The kind your friends envy you for, the kind your aunts call ‘umkhwenyana’
after the first date *rolls eyes* and the kind your brothers don’t have jack to
tease you about....that kind of manJ.
It’s amusing how
cleavage, tiny waist, toned thighs, hips and thick lips never, not even once came up in conversation, you’d swear these men
were talking about an imageless figure!
To sum all my conversations up I will quote some of the things that
stood out for me; “Intelligence, humility and assertiveness...”, “Her heart, values,
character and personality...”, “Respect of self, how she carries and
articulates herself, how she projects her beauty, her mannerism...” (He
blatantly said its definitely not the way
she looks), “Confidence, her effortless nature and essence as a unique
individual, nothing copied or rehearsed...”, one said “ A huge accommodative
heart kodwa aphinde akwazi ukuba uMkabayi (from Isibaya) so she won’t be taken
advantage of...” ha ha! So hunnie, nobody wants a yes woman, I’m not saying now
become stubborn and hot headed, no, but you were blessed with a mind and you have values, beliefs and opinions of
your own as an individual – use them, they add to the essence of you as an
individual and a beautiful unique woman you aspire to be.
After digesting
all these conversations I came to the conclusion that spending so much time in
salons, in front of the mirror, at the gym and spending ridiculous amounts of
money on various things that we think or hope will help you “catch” that man...it’s
all in vain really. Now don’t get me wrong, if you personally know me then
you’ll know that I’m 110% for good health, wellness and all things beautiful;
but only if it’s for yourself, maybe it makes you feel more beautiful, more
confident or makes you feel like you can conquer the world! Yes! I’m with you
there hun! If it’s to catch some man’s attention then...well...I’ll meet you at
the next stopJ.
This is my heart – true external beauty radiates from what’s inside of you,
nurture that and true happiness, contentment and that intense joy are
inevitable!
Beauty of character outlasts
beauty of fashion...
Stay true!
Sindisiwe
Uzuri
PS: Note that I mentioned men and
women, boys and girls might probably beg to differ ;)
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