Burnout is subtle, lurking in the shadows until a light shines on it, demanding our attention for self-care. Often caused by too much busyness and a constant need to get things done, burnout affects our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Research by Michael Leiter and Christina Maslach highlights that burnout...
Lockdown opened new life for me while most people worldwide faced their own mortality and that of their loved ones. In June 2020, I returned to the nursing profession I left 30 years ago, becoming the matron at Dolphin Coast Nursing Home. Here, I care for individuals with challenging health...
Hope … beyond the death of hope. This morning, I picked up Sharon Grussendorff’s book, Contemplative Living, and opened to the last chapter: Hope Beyond the Death of Hope. Sharon’s prophetic words resonate deeply as she reflects on South Africa’s struggles and global despair due to selfish leadership. She invites...
Chris Corrigan writes beautifully about the chrysalis and butterfly analogy, exploring deep transformation and urging us to consider it now. In our own cocoons, we face darkness and fear, but collectively we are united. Each day, I trust anew and seek courage from our Creator to face the uncertain future....
Today, I am battling with the will of God and my own will. After years of living like the alpha female in a pack of Wild Dogs, moving fast and devouring life, God brought my chaotic roaming to a halt. Life’s trials hit me hard, but the gentle Creator Spirit...
My son returned home to Johannesburg yesterday, fresh from receiving an award in Cape Town for The Most Innovative Company 2020, recognizing his educational company that nurtures creative young minds. We share a simple but charming cottage overlooking a nature reserve, offering peace and serenity that city life lacks. This...
The past year, 2019, was marked by significant loss—people, places, and old habits. While letting go of outdated habits proved beneficial, the grief from losing dear cousins, friends, and the beloved Somkhanda Game Reserve was profound. Moving to Johannesburg required reinventing myself, and as grief gave way to acceptance and...
For the past 20 years, I have sought to cultivate a contemplative life, realizing that the true essence lies not in the duration but in the daily choice to connect with the Creator Spirit, Yahweh. This practice has been particularly grounding during challenging times. In 2019, after leaving my cherished...
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