Category Archives: Deep and Meaningful

Some insights into my thoughts and feelings.

Success

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Naylin

I attended my son’s final chapel at his school last night and one of the readings was the reading below. It got me thinking? So many people regard success in terms of financial wellbeing. But what really is success? Is … Continue reading →

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Hate versus forgiveness

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Naylin

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” -Mahatma Gandhi Hating takes up so much of energy and so much of time. Once you decide to forgive, its amazing how much more relaxed and satisfied you … Continue reading →

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Is Being Fine or Being Okay good enough

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Naylin

This is a line taken from the movie Hitch? “What if fine isn’t good enough? What if i want extraordinary?” I’ve spent my life never accepting that being fine is enough. I’ve strived to excel and I’ve strived to be … Continue reading →

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True Power does not need to be demonstrated

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Naylin

Power is like being a lady… if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t. Margaret Thatcher. As a Black South African, I was considered a 2nd class citizen. This has made me oppose vociferously attempts by people in … Continue reading →

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Optimism

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Naylin

“You see things; and you say “why?” But I dream of things that never were, and I say “Why not?” – George Bernard Shaw” I have always been a cup half full kinda guy. We all know people who are … Continue reading →

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Honesty

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Naylin

“Some people will not tolerate such emotional honesty in communication.  They would rather defend their dishonesty on the grounds that it might hurt others.  Therefore, having rationalized their phoniness into nobility, they settle for superficial relationships.”   I have always been … Continue reading →

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Intentions Misinterpreted

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Naylin

“Our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as being able to remake ourselves.” -Gandhi Have you ever done something with the best of intentions that you thought were generous and thoughtful and then had … Continue reading →

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I always have something to say about something.

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Naylin

Yep, I have been told that I have an opinion on everything and that I’m a bit of a stirrer. So what better than to start a blog and start stirring right away.

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