Audacious, defined as “Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.‘’ Synonyms included are “bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, brave, unafraid valiant “ Behold, what is yours is right in front of you. The tricky part is actually realising this and then claiming it. Audacious living requires great faith and perseverance, pressing on and breaking boundaries you had probably never ever even realized existed. When you feel awkward and uncomfortable is when you know you are doing something different or differently, and sometimes a different approach is really all you need. And the beauty of it all is the amount of courage and fearless approach which you suddenly have when you have clearly envisioned your dream(s) . Destiny isn’t for the non-audacious, you’ve got to be willing to sacrifice that comfort zone and get into a space which requires that higher level of fight in you to come out. Stay the…
A recent campaign which has caught the attention of many in South Africa is undoubtedly the #MakeItStop campaign . This campaign aims to create awareness of women’s abuse which was aligned to fall during the month of August , Women’s month . The reception has been both negative and positively received by the masses. The concerns raised include those of the race of all the activists involved , which people feel implies that women abuse is exclusive to African women. A second concern was that of the campaign dampening the celebration of women and highlighting mainly the negative. The third and last main concern I have come across is that ‘celebrities’ were used for the campaign and not you girl next door. My personal view is that this was a well put out campaign from people who have a voice , speaking up for those whose reach isn’t as large…
I legit woke up with aches and pains from shooting in all these peculiar positions . So , guess who needs to get back to gym . I got a major wake up call from doing this shoot . Nothing is ever as easy as it looks . In all areas of ones life , effort is required. The amount of seed you sow will determine your harvest. Relationships , friendships , work , business all work the same. Constantly preparing yourself for that opportune moment is necessary and even more so if that is what puts food on your table for you and yours. I got home and took a silent moment to put everything into perspective , to acknowledge what is required of me step by step to get to my ultimate goal(s) . What ties I need to cut , what bad habits I need to work…
Very often we over adapt to fit situations and to make those around us feel more comfortable . But , where does this then leave us ? Be watchful of the people you hold so highly in your life. Many of the people you toast with secretly toast too when you hit rock bottom . Very few are loyal so it is highly important you remain loyal and true to your feelings , your beliefs , your journey and to love your truth . Never forget who you are in and out of any unique situation , wear your truth like armor. ” Be yourself – not your idea of what you think somebody else’s idea of yourself should be . ” Thoreau
Very often we worry more about how the world / our peers view us and value their opinion way above that of our own . We don’t take enough consideration of the fact that ‘they’ only know parts of your life . No one knows your story in its entirety. Your internal battles , your private magical moments and achievements. This is why I say that It matters not how others view you . It’s about how you view yourself and if that view brings you peace. You are the one who has to live with yourself at the end of the day and all that you are.
I have personally experienced this being shy thing and not entirely putting out and using everything I have in me into my every day life. It’s a constant struggle trying to strike a balance between striding humbly in this world and embracing your God given talents and simply exploring your interests . My take on this , take this stepping up and out thing day by day . Find the good in and around you . Remember , you never lose . It’s either you win or call it a lesson learned . Believe in your good and embrace it . You are magic , believe in your magic , go on – step up and out into the world confident in who you are .
The power which our minds have over us is far greater than we can ever believe , merely because we are such doubt filled beings. What you subconsciously peak to yourself you speak into your life. What you speak daily can either bring you down or lift you up to greater heights , bringing you closer to realizing your true being . This is why I say that the ability of being ( entirely you ) & believing in your being , there’s power in that !