Hillary Sargeant Fanga
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The Big Twist!
Katie Byron says, “There are three businesses in our lives – my business, your business and God’s business!” And that brings me to my topic “THE BIG TWIST”. The saying ‘Who laughs last laughs best’ has some truth to it however, it is not so much who does the last laugh, but the awareness of … Continue reading
Mum, I am not a good boy…..
Strong, Intelligent, Talented, Brave, Magnanimous are just some of the words that come to mind when I think of this week’s FANGA Guest Writer. Andrea Yip Zidkilov is a talented designer whose friendship I happened to stumble into a little over a year ago and since then have shared a kindred spirit as lifelong friends. She’s the mother … Continue reading
New Sunrise
My motto has always been To Live in the Now because that is what I have to live for – NOW! However, looking back and reflecting enhances my abilities to deal with the now in the most astute form. I look back at my past as a reference, a reference to perform and to bring a better … Continue reading
For What It’s Worth….
YOUR DIFFERENCE IS YOUR GENIUS! I truly believe that. When will the time come for us to be open to accepting this word wholeheartedly – Difference! With all that has been taught and trickled down to us over the years proving time and time again that being different can be ingenious I am still amazed that most of us are … Continue reading
The Yiddish Mamas
Ah another Jewish New Year has come and gone! This time the holidays were four days of bliss and as always it was a grand celebration. Lots of preparation and excitement and let’s not forget the tasty, elaborate and authentic dishes. Everywhere you visited there was food in great quantities, people ate non- stop, it … Continue reading
The 3 Types of Friends.
FRIENDS – individuals that we inherit everyday in our lives, some accidental, some intentional, it does not matter how we look at it they are part of our existence in life. Sometimes we can rely too much on our friends. Our expectations from friends can mislead us therefore bringing us to a confused state which … Continue reading
Eye to I
Forcing our ideas/beliefs unto others is something we all love to do however, sometimes it can be overpowering and can take its toll. Many times I have been accused of being opinionated, controlling even bitchy, the modern word of today. As I have never really given it a thought or saw myself in such light I decided … Continue reading
Time to Say Goodbye
When my girlfriend Resa sent me a SMS telling me Amy Winehouse had died I sent back a reply saying it was only a matter of time. I was not sad about her death, I was angry at her for being so disruptive to her life and cheating us by leaving us so soon. There … Continue reading
A Perpetual Exploratory Society
Israelis are a driving force for creativity and hard work. Their stimulus level is undeniably astute and over the years I have come to respect its people and I am highly influenced by them. With such diverse cultures and deep-rooted traditions stemming from different parts of the globe their melting pot is huge – Iraq, … Continue reading
The Thought that Control Our Lives
Dr Joseph Murphy, the author of the book The Power of Your Subconscious Mind says, “Fear is a person’s greatest enemy. It is behind failure, sickness and bad human relations. Live life in the joyous expectancy of the best and invariably the best will come to you”. I agree whole heartedly. We fear to live, we … Continue reading
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