Elephant in the room

When watching local television one can’t help but wonder why most programs nowadays do not have a fair representation of color and culture amongst actors and actresses.
Why is this? With no disrespect or racial connotation on this topic, it still keeps me wondering why this is the case.
Watching local soapies, you are able to distinctively notice that there are predominantly black and colored actors on TV. Those few that have made it to the TV are brilliant at what they do but am I the only one that notices this imbalance? I believe that local television should be a proper reflection of all races in South Africa, and the fact that we have 11 official languages just emphasizes the fact that it is that much more important….
If you have taken offence to this, you have definitely read this incorrectly.

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Everyday is a good day

I completely disagree with this.
What is good day anyway? If you’re feeling down due to relationship issues, is that good? If you’re shouted at by your boss, is that good? If you’ve been in a car accident, is that good? To say everyday is a good day is being extremely hopeful. I have good days yes, but I also have really terrible days too.
The answer to having a good day doesn’t depend on simple things such as the weather or your quality of sleep you got the night before. It is the practice of going beyond events. It is taking judgment out of the equation and replacing it with awareness, observation and mindfulness. Put another way: every day is joyful if we leave our opinion out of it…


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Our greatest strenghs are our greatest weaknesses

Sometimes one is able to realise that their greatest strength might be their biggest weakness.
1. being great at talking means you talk too much. Listen more
2. If you listen too much. Talk more
3. If you are always on time. Be late for once
4. If you are always walked over. Confront more
5. If you are a good organiser. Be more flexible
6. If you are a detailed person. Be less rigid, try things more

Striving for excellence and trying to be the best at everything doesn’t always have positive outcomes. Sometimes your strengths can be detrimental to your character too…
Something to keep in mind-


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Try a cliché

Clichés let people in your office feel important, responsive, responsible, when in fact, it is furthering the miseducation of our business work force. Reverse the trend, say what you mean and know what you are saying.
Here are some common cliché’s that all of us experience around us a lot of the time.
Personally these make me cringe…
1. Content is king
2. Work around
3. Best practices
4. Thinking outside of the box
5. Going forward
6. Optimization



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Feelings follow behavior

Ever heard someone complain about how much they drank last night and as a result of it, never want to drink again. Having a hangover isn’t a nice thing but you are the only person that was able to put yourself in that position. The feeling you have during a hangover is a result of your drinking the night before. Although at that time you were probably feeling absolutely great, I’m sure you had no idea what was in for you. The title ‘Feelings follow behavior’ ties in significantly with what I’ve written above. And for all you people that can’t handle your alcohol maybe thinking about what you’re going to feel like the next day before you pour that vodka lime again.

It is better to practice a little than talk a lot

alwaysasunrise.tumblr.com I had a fantastic childhood, but my word was I cheeky. I can remember getting a few klaps over the head as a result of my cheekiness. My father died when I was 12, and I somehow wish I had shut my mouth more often and just been able to sit back and listen to things he had to tell me. I learnt a lesson from this, shut your mouth and allow someone to talk to you as much as you can handle it. One day you’ll turn around and they won’t be there. Having a loud mouth doesn’t get you anywhere, and you merely just prohibiting someone else from saying what they feel is important. If you possess this characteristic you might find that shutting up a bit more than you usually do can actually be beneficial to you. Sometimes biting your tongue isn’t such a bad thing.