MzNompumelelo

Going beneath the surface of everything - political systems, institutions, human lives, and ideas.

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Phala Phala's real verdict: the Constitutional Court didn't judge Ramaphosa – it judged Parliament. Same court, same problem, different president. https://t.co/FxFibuqGlN

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While we have a national day that recognizes our womanhood, society still undermines us. On days like these we get to remind ourselves and others that we will not be silenced, sidelined, subjugated or oppressed. We have the right to exist, to thrive, and to be anything we choose.

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@missmaloka @DeliciousFestSA @missjillscott I hope I can get over this horrible cough in time. I don’t want to miss this. 💃🏽

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Yesterday, 27 April, as we commemorated 30 years of democracy in SA, I reflected on the personal freedoms I enjoy. While there is much more to be done to make freedom and equality a reality for many more, I appreciate those who sacrificed for the progress we’ve made so far.

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@QaanitahHunter Congratulations 🎉

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Forgiving is healthful.

However, forgetting can be harmful.

Forgetting can make us vulnerable to people who have not reformed their behaviour or modified their intentions.

While we can give our forgiveness freely, but our trust should not come cheap. It should be earned.

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Any relationship, person, situation that has you doubting yourself and feeling down about yourself is a red flag. It is a signal that you need to reevaluate your priorities.

If it’s costing you your peace, mental health and wellbeing; it’s just not worth it. Let it go.

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#BAL

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Some people come into our lives like angels, to guide, enlighten us and give us a different perspective. They come sent with a mission. When that mission is done they need to go. We should let them go. When we hold on for too long, we set ourselves up for hurt and disappointment.

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I appreciate the strides made by the women that came before me.

I celebrate that I have agency, options and opportunities to reach for and attain my aspirations.

Many challenges remain to make this a reality not just for all women, but every person.

#International_Womens_Day

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Thank you so much for sharing your story with me privately @siyanda22508.

I am so glad that my book has contributed to validating you and your own experience.

It was scary for me to put myself out there but hearing stories like yours reassures me that it is worth it.

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@siyanda22508 Thank you for your support and positive feedback. What aspect or part of the book resonated with you or made the greatest impression on you?

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When I was growing up, I tried juggling. I used my socks, fruit, tennis balls, anything that could fit in my hands and wouldn’t break. It worked well when I juggled only two things, when I added a third it was a disaster.

That’s how adulting can be. Pace yourself.

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“Time moves slow but passes by fast.”

Do you feel you make best use of your time every day?

Does how you spend your time align with and reflect your priorities?

Do you spend more time on what matters most or least to you?

Do you account for your time? If yes, how?

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Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

This day is marketed as a day for romantic love and expressions of affection between lovers.

However, it can also be a day to reflect on how well we are loving ourselves.

Practicing self-love; loving ourselves, makes us better at loving others.

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“No such thing as a life that’s better than yours…”, difficulty is inevitable, happiness is a possibility; so we need to learn “to use the difficulties” and savour the happiness.

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Let’s hear what the President has to say.

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What gives life meaning?

More importantly, what gives YOUR life meaning?

It’s so easy to get caught up in doing things, taking on responsibilities and adulting that we lose sight of what truly matters to us.

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Do you work for your living or is your working enabling your living?

One day our jobs come to an end but we will still keep living.

Our jobs should not consume our lives but fuel our dreams and enable us to live the lives of our choosing.

Make your job work for you.

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Life happens. And sometimes it gets in the way of a good plan.

Don’t get discouraged. It’s not the end it’s just a pause.

Just start again as soon as you can…
Write one sentence, walk for five minutes, sleep earlier; until you get back on track and then keep the momentum.