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                                             Photo Credits: unsplash.com/Alex Ringer Understanding Life I sit alone and think Wondering about my time here on earth. When we are born It is our death which comes next We walk through this world Not knowing the day, the hour, or the moment, when we will say goodbye. Do you live to die or are dying to live? When life happens, we grow And when death is coming We do not know. Thus, we forget that time is all we have that we hold, purposing ourselves on earth. I sit alone reflecting on, all the folks once judged, maybe also being judged. The unfairness of time, it does not give time for full recompense. There is joy and kindness later on in life, because we learnt from our experiences and lived our lessons well. Can we redo from birth to present? Is there a way to turn back the clock to be- a better human, maybe? Yet the curtain wi...

Hello world… There is so much going on, in the world, and in my world. Where do I start, and how can I stop feeling an ache, a pain, all the senseless killing hurts. That’s it in a nutshell. I’ve sat at my laptop and wondered what can I say which has not been said. How can I express the thoughts which do not get a moment to finish grieve before I hear another. This time, its the slaying of a priest in France, his throat slit, while he is on his knees – how can I not feel? This is for all the lives lost in the past two months, between USA, Europe, Africa, and many other countries around the world, we are faced with loss. These deaths are not from natural causes, but from hatred and evil. To those who lost their lives and their families. For those who share my feelings at this ongoing war against humanity. For those who love their fellow man, this is a moment to grieve, giving final rites to lives which were here. The absent friend I did not see or know you I’m so sure ou...

Celebrating long life I have had the privilege  in my life to know some remarkable women. A few are over 70 years and they have had a significant impact on those they meet including me.Long life is indeed a blessing many do not get an opportunity to live for. Each day is a new blessing, when the miracle of life is present. There are many positive teachings we can learn from those who live long lives. In the past we learnt from our elders, those with experiences to share and advice to pass o n. There are many  people sharing and giving advice on a life not yet lived. Who do we listen to when we turn on our radios , the internet or television? What is the substance of the experiences shared? Are they mental fantasies or a legacy of a life lived through and through? There are some extolling  the virtues of bigotry, racism, and inequality having lived a life gaining wealth on the backs of those they can oppress. Then there are those who live their lives exclaimin...

His Death My friends and bloggers, I could not let this day pass without sharing. In the past six weeks I have had the 'life challenges and triumphs' which I will share as I resume writing. Today, I thought to share my thoughts on being a DAD v Father, from my own life experiences... My father died on 13 th  June, 2013  of throat cancer.My birthday is 14th June, and his was 15th June. He died as he lived, secretly not wanting any of his children (all daughters) scattered around the world to know.  He died with his wife of thirty years (not my mom) and their daughter (my sister by his seed) close to him. He died afraid, trying to keep his secrets yet knowing they would all come out. He was a man, who was influenced by material things, status and the facade of ‘living a good life.’ A fantasy & rejection Growing up I loved the man I thought  my father was. It is difficult for a child of five years old to understand divorce and life, when it changes from a...

Finding Sun… The only perfection is in the one who created us. He made us and perfectly formed us giving us all a ‘free will’ to make decisions and choose. Yes, we are the ones who decide where we go, and what we will do on this journey called life. I’m going to pull this one  from very deep within, as I seek to share with you a place of peace and reassurance. The road gets rough sometimes, and we still need to get a ‘move on it’ and live, achieve and accomplish.  What do you do  when life feels like the sun has stopped shining, and the cloudy skies empty a downpour of continuous rain? What happens when you get to the point of frustration, when clinging to hope seems in vain? Well, today is the day  you get to let the sun out if it’s not shining in your life. It’s also the day; you get to share your sunlight with someone who is having a cloudy day! It is important to know that you hold sunshine which you can draw on, and you can also share some light with ...

Sometimes we must celebrate a life which is gone. Life departs and we can grieve, feel loss, and sometimes feel very very sad. Words,can be challenging to express our deepest thoughts. So we give our best wishes, to those who remain behind, fortunate to have known of this beautiful life for a time.  In Memory of You... I did not know you Sarah   But I knew of you from The one who wrote of you The one who felt something so deep It traveled to my ear and I did hear About this strong woman Filled with a capacity to move beyond mountains Beyond all the challenges which found their way to you Never for a moment letting go or giving up Your life a spirited definition of womanhood To the point of  beautiful heroine A family's loving pride  I have not had the privilege     to meet you on this earth To have you smile at me But I know from your betrothed That you captured his heart and he did not let go He held your courage as his own mantle of stre...

I enjoy water, the beach fascinates me, and there is the freedom and individuality of the waves, which inspires peace and energy together. While chatting with my  eldest son today and reminiscing on our travels, we recalled a good family friend and smiled. A couple hours later, via Facebook we learnt of his departure from this world. How are you doing for time...can you give me a moment of your time? Let me share a poem with you. Its something written in 2009, and reminds me, that life is precious, and people need time. More than anything else, lets remember to share time.  Good bye dear friend We grieve for the dead but have no time for the living. Keeping promising tomorrow is available today. Never really accepting our immortality. No time exists, to see today. I grieve for my friend who I had not seen. Never making a moment in this life in my time. Ha Now time plays a joke and a kind heart I will no longer see. Cause as faith goes, so d...