Dusty Runway

Before we find what we are about on earth. I am sure that we have heard, read or watched tons of videos, listened to a gazillion of messages that compel you to explore what it is you truly about, what your purpose is and why you are here. You would think that all the wisdom of the world would make it easier for us to navigate this life maze and hit the mark. However, it is not always that easy. Some of us do not get it that instantly, no matter how many times the 'universe' taps you on your shoulder or the opportunity presents itself. Sometimes there is more that holds you back from pursuing what it is you are meant to be doing and sometimes just plain excuses or pure laziness. Financial, social, family, 'black tax' whatever your responsibilities are factors that can keep you from pursuing your real life purpose. The thing that makes you excited and looking forward to waking up the next day, doing that thing over and over again. We cannot deny that at times...

  U nderstanding that “I am human and nothing human can be foreign to me”, has been those subjects I fathom momentarily but as soon as I step out of class it seems to have gone in one ear and out the other ear. It is just so easy to judge others, there's a devilish satisfaction that comes with it. Whether it comes from a place of fear, insecurities and just socialisation.    Uttering the words "Do not judge but try to understand why someone would do what they've done" is easier said than done. With everything that happens on a micro scale (within families, friends, lovers) and on a macro scale (politically, socially, economically, etc). It is easy to judge without trying to empathize with the ‘culprit’. It is easy to post on FB, Re-Tweet, blog about and discuss with aversion, “How could she/he/they” then dissociatively ask “who does that to another person”. Maya Angelou once quoted the statement  “Homo sum: humani nil a me alienum puto” by Terence which ...

"To create an expression is close to innocence. Childhood is stolen from you with every judgment made, innocence stolen with it. You go into a room alone and try to collect the pieces of your life and meet your monster. Everyone has a monster that hunts them—monsters inside and outside. I have fought monsters. And have turned into a complete monster in the midst of the fight." Kanye West

W e spend much time defining ourselves by the things we dislike instead of the things we love, things that nourish our souls and give life to authentic smiles. I had never thought of it like that before one of my bosses pointed it out in conversation. I had an 'AHA-moment', then I thought about all the times I openly shared what I loathed about certain TV shows, musicians and other subjects that I would rather be dead than caught watching, listening or interacting with. This kind of loathing is ego-driven. It says I am better than you and you have poor taste instead of, "These are the things that make me and this is what I enjoy".  It got me thinking of the negativity we unconsciously put into the world. We are quick to disassociate with certain things but never quite share what we want to be associated with. We go around dismissing and snubbing certain things and people because we are "above it or them" far superior to being leagued with 'th...

image from Matthew Stumpy  @gurustump.com There's a slight obsession with being "busy" and occupied these days, the idea of being up to something even when it is nothing at all makes one feel significant as though they are contributing to green peace or a worthy cause. Okay, maybe not that, but still, everyone is a hustler or a diva, dabbling in this and that all fingers and toes dipped in different pots. Social networks bios are testament to this, they read like entries into a contest which aims to crown someone with the most interesting titles and, and, and. It reminds me of primary school where our oral exams were about how our holidays went and boasting to each other of who had more fun and experienced the coolest activities, only this time it is grown folk going on about which pie/s their fingers have been in, some true and some pure fabrications. According to www.thefreedictionary.com "busy" means 1. Engaged in activity, 2. Sustaining much act...

Pink Thursdays sounds like one of those popular nights hosted by a club on a Thursday, but no this one is not one of those. What it is, is a ladies only event centred on an evening of networking with some of South Africa’s most prominent women. In the words of event organiser, Tumi Vorster, “Pink Thursday is a brand new movement in Jo’burg that gives young ladies the platform to network with some of the well known names and faces in the various career fields in a fun, fabulous and engaging manner”. This one featured Claire Mawisa (who's also on this month's Destiny conver), Tansey Coetzee (Former Miss SA). The guests give a talk, then they have one on one Q & A mini sessions with the girls..then the stage is open for anyone who owns/or part  a business or an organisation to share what they do and what not.. (sell your business in a few words). And yes I was there. The event tak...

24 September 2011 at the Maboneng precinct saw the very first Str.Crd JHB and it was effin UH MAY ZEENG, beautiful people great vibes,shopping, craziness, boys boys and even more gorgeous heart throb boys...and girls too. Skateboarding (the SSS was there). The line up was a perfect playlist to a perfect day with performances by the likes of Dirty paraffin, the BLK JCKS, Theophilus London, Bhubesii, AKA, ill Skillz...(the list goes on. The coolest of the cool gathering... Thee ultimate street culture showcase in Africa. and yes I was there.