The only power you have in your relationships is actually accepting that nothing is guaranteed, that in your admittance of errors, the best resolve is not to be defensive.
Read More »Talking Colorism and Racism: My Brown Skin
Colorism is just like racism, a prejudice; a form of discrimination that South African Indian community prefer lighter skin tones than the darker.
Read More »Stop the culture of shame so women can speak out
We need to stop putting our hand over our mouth and acknowledge there are not so nice parts to our existence. This culture of shame needs to be removed so that women can come forward and feel safe to share their stories.
Read More »Today I am wise, so I am changing myself
Even if you are not a writer, just pick a time and a quiet space before the New Year starts and reflect. It’s brilliant eye opener when you look back over the distance you’ve come.
Read More »Find joy in what you do, or don’t do it at all!
I asked Naufal during the course of the day, “Do you need another piece from me?” “I won’t say No!” he responded. The truth is, I did not know what to write about …. Ever had one of those times, when you do something in advance and lagged on something current. I submitted my year-end article before my current submission. I’ve been sitting in front of the computer screen for almost an hour; with word document open, a packet of lightly salted chips, the scent of palo-santo’ed essence still lingering from earlier whilst the Kardashian’s keep me company in the background. I’ve written about four different sentences, only to delete every single one. The need to write is within, but what to write weighed on my mind. Then my AHA! Moment happened. A call from a friend. She was having …
Read More »Turning points in life, never ignore just embrace them!
If you’re not living an authentic life, then you are not being true to yourself. I am deeply grateful for everything in my life; even the not so good parts.
Read More »I’m From Pietermaritzburg NOT India!
Saffiya Ismail a proudly South African girl from Pietermaritzburg unpacks her identity in this brilliant piece. A must read!
Read More »Ageless Is What You Should Be Striving For!
Quit complaining about being 45, 55, or 65, be young, live now, or keep saying you are old and wait patiently for death while you wait, remember aging is inevitable, but growing old is optional. The choice is yours!
Read More »A Failing Race Is Our Fall From Grace
Our DNA has not changed because the beast and savage still lives within - the question is will humanity rise above all this?
Read More »Saffiya’s Soupilicious Experience
I was super excited when I received an invite a few weeks ago to my first ever soup event from Ayesha Kajee.
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