I’m writing this note to myself because in the next 6 days, 6 months, 6 years or 60 years for that matter I want to remind myself of the resilience of a child.
The resilience of never being too shy to learn, speaking the truth as they see it, being able to forget the bad as though it has never happened but walking away with the lesson that was to be learnt.
I want myself to remember the feeling of accomplishment that comes with pushing personal boundaries and also the gift of remaining true to myself. The importance of treating the body like the temple that God intended for it to be and knowing the wisdom of “a minute on the lips but a lifetime on the hips.”
“Remember where you came from, what you have accomplished and look forward to the joys of future accomplishments. Take the good with the bad and as with all things in life also remember that it can’t go bad forever. Seasons do change and so far you've done pretty well”
In closing understand that in life: “Sometimes you’re the pigeon, other days the statue” author unknown.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
The last lecture
After a year’s worth of work pressure, pushing new boundaries, remaining dedicated and maybe a silent tear here and there the wish to sit in “that” last lecture has been colossal.
I dreamt of it, prayed for it and told myself rhetorical anecdotes of “this year has and will pass.”
Now on the precipice of my studies ending, I find myself more than a little nostalgic. I ask “will I still be pushing my learning boundaries?” and “what must I do to fill in the time productively?”
In hindsight, the things that forces one to learn the most and present the most difficult challenge strangely help you to progress the most. During this learning curve the effort is very much unappreciated but the memory of pushing personal boundaries and the growth that comes with it are remembered for a life time.
I dreamt of it, prayed for it and told myself rhetorical anecdotes of “this year has and will pass.”
Now on the precipice of my studies ending, I find myself more than a little nostalgic. I ask “will I still be pushing my learning boundaries?” and “what must I do to fill in the time productively?”
In hindsight, the things that forces one to learn the most and present the most difficult challenge strangely help you to progress the most. During this learning curve the effort is very much unappreciated but the memory of pushing personal boundaries and the growth that comes with it are remembered for a life time.
Siblings
My Psychology lecturer would be over the moon at my reflection on the study of habits being pre ordained by DNA “nature” or by the “nurture” of the environment and parents.
What makes one sibling the “black sheep” of the family starting night clubs at the age of 12, smoking, drinking and making it a mission to disobey parents? This VS the one motivated to carve out a life with finances and position etc.
It’s a question that’s baffled me for a very long time and I don’t see an answer to it in-sight in the near future.
If anyone can enlighten me, I’m open to suggestions.
What makes one sibling the “black sheep” of the family starting night clubs at the age of 12, smoking, drinking and making it a mission to disobey parents? This VS the one motivated to carve out a life with finances and position etc.
It’s a question that’s baffled me for a very long time and I don’t see an answer to it in-sight in the near future.
If anyone can enlighten me, I’m open to suggestions.
Watch this space.
Watch this space for the graduation of Tasmin Tania Kriel. A mantra of “I’m going to get my degree before.....” will now be turned into a reality.
Watch this space for everything that comes with it. A better understanding, new skills, a new social and working circle and of course don’t forget that deserved salary.
Watch this space for... I guess that you will have to keep on watching. I’m not prepared to give away the whole picture at this point.
Watch this space for everything that comes with it. A better understanding, new skills, a new social and working circle and of course don’t forget that deserved salary.
Watch this space for... I guess that you will have to keep on watching. I’m not prepared to give away the whole picture at this point.
My favourite Cat in the Hat book is...
“Some of my best friends are white” because it had me laughing from cover to cover. The writer, Fred Khumalo, wrote this self depreciating book in such a way that I either laughed or silently shook my head while reading words that echoed so many truths.
It took my thoughts of “but I thoughts I was the only one” to “ok, so I’m not the only one who noticed.”
What I really loved the most about this book was that it translated my subconscious thoughts and feelings into actual phrases.
It took my thoughts of “but I thoughts I was the only one” to “ok, so I’m not the only one who noticed.”
What I really loved the most about this book was that it translated my subconscious thoughts and feelings into actual phrases.
Acceptance
Life is really a very strange thing. You can hate someone with all you body in mind at one point in time and then time, with all its healing properties, could make your adversary your study mate, shopping friend or even your life saver.
I have come to realise that in order to survive in life. I found three quotes that convey my thoughts in this blog.
“Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons.”
Jessica Lange
"Acceptance is not love. You love a person because he or she has lovable traits, but you accept everybody just because they're alive and human."
Albert Ellis
"Acceptance of one's life has nothing to do with resignation; it does not mean running away from the struggle. On the contrary, it means accepting it as it comes, with all the handicaps of heredity, of suffering, of psychological complexes and injustices."
Paul Tournier
It’s all about getting use to the fact that life will inevitably change.
I have come to realise that in order to survive in life. I found three quotes that convey my thoughts in this blog.
“Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons.”
Jessica Lange
"Acceptance is not love. You love a person because he or she has lovable traits, but you accept everybody just because they're alive and human."
Albert Ellis
"Acceptance of one's life has nothing to do with resignation; it does not mean running away from the struggle. On the contrary, it means accepting it as it comes, with all the handicaps of heredity, of suffering, of psychological complexes and injustices."
Paul Tournier
It’s all about getting use to the fact that life will inevitably change.
Why I have conversations?
The reasons behind why I have conversations is so broad. They range from my basic need as a human being to feel part of a the world. They are also to gain food for thought when I have my quiet moments.
In a more roundabout way, I have conversations in the hope of either confirming something, to learn more , promote something or / and to gain understanding.
The conversations that I enjoy the most are the ones I that I have with my best friend as it is, most of the time, based on shared interest.
In a more roundabout way, I have conversations in the hope of either confirming something, to learn more , promote something or / and to gain understanding.
The conversations that I enjoy the most are the ones I that I have with my best friend as it is, most of the time, based on shared interest.
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