We can plan, but God decides. I had big plans for my life this year. When I left my job last year in November, I thought 2025 was going to be my year. Not only was I turning 50 but I wanted to focus on things that made my soul feel alive. On the first day of retirement in December, I thought I would be happy and relieved I was finally doing what I’ve always dreamed of. Sadly, it wasn’t the case. Instead, I kept thinking about the job I’d stayed in for 20 years and resigned from. Deep ... Read the Post
Reflections on 2025…
The ups and downs of Antidepressants…
I was placed on antidepressants 5 years ago. It was in 2020 when Covid caused everyone to stay in-doors. I never thought I would ever need them, and having to use them brought along many side effects. I returned home from a 10km run in March 2020 and while I was standing in the garden taking a picture, the rays of light hit my eyes. I immediately felt dizzy, my head was aching, and I had a general feeling that something was terribly wrong. I had not eaten breakfast and went inside to eat ... Read the Post
Happiness is not what you think…
I recently attended a talk by Mark Sham, a motivational speaker and traveler of note. I was drawn to his posts on Facebook as he continuously promotes South Africa as a country through his travels. Mark bought a building in Cape Town and was launching it and offered free tickets on his talk on Happiness. I immediately thought who gets anything for free these days and I certainly needed happiness in my life! Neil and I attended the launch and we got to meet Mark. The Tryst was fully booked ... Read the Post