Nature prompt: Pleasant picnicking — As a small child, whenever I heard the nursery rhyme Teddy Bears Picnic, I’d sing along and imagine being there in the woods with the bears. I’d conjure up the image of me as Christopher Robin (I was a tomboy) tagging along with Winnie the Pooh, his best friend Piglet…

Poetry prompt: Self improvement — read atomic habits i can’t afford the book travel is good for you then give me a ticket to ride — and free accommodation walk in nature have you seen the rocky road where I live even if I stroll along the potholed gravel road I could get mugged huh…

Killing the propaganda that aiming for zero emissions is a fallacy — I’m cautious about expressing my opinion in the public domain, but today I couldn’t stay silent — consequences be damned. The trigger My morning routine includes reading the latest local news articles in my emails. …

You’d think 500-million people would be easy to find — Since the opening ceremony in France on Friday, September 8, and eight matches played to boot (pun intended), a grand total of two articles has been published on Medium — one of them mine, within minimal engagement. Wow! This event only happens once every four years, with teams representing 20…

A poem on silence — Breath hangs in the air, Suspended in time’s Edgy atmosphere — An absence of chimes. Space between my thoughts, Default network sleeps. Inner peace is caught — Tangled in the deep. Noise erupts from stars, Yet doesn’t reach my ears, Divine seminars Do not demand I hear. Seeking the quiet…

No green and gold for South Africa as they beat Scotland in their first group match on Sunday — Shopping for my monthly groceries on Friday, I was thrilled to see so many folks wearing their green and gold Springbok jerseys emblazoned with “Stronger Together” on the front. The excitement in anticipation of the reigning world champion’s game against Scotland was palpable. Nods of acknowledgement passed between strangers.

I’m so proud of our huge pool of musical talent in South Africa — As the years pass, so do our South African vocalists. Their loss reminds us to pause and reflect on their imprint on our souls. We hailed Miriam Makeba as the vocalist of her generation who shaped global music sounds, showcasing the tantalizing flavour of South African music and language. Now…

“I can control my destiny but not my fate.” — Paul Coelho. — The quote continues, “Destiny means there are opportunities to turn right or left, but fate is a one-way street. I believe we all have the choice as to whether we fulfil our destiny, but our fate is sealed.” My soul entered this body To evolve and grow, And fully experience…

Nature prompt: Breathtaking experiences of bird watching — Yesterday I was preoccupied with my pranayama, a breathing exercise I engage in for two minutes before my morning meditation. The slow inhale/exhale through alternating nostrils relaxes my mind before I close my eyes to meditate for twenty minutes. However, this morning was different. I spotted a bird on the…