Today I heard the terrible news that a wonderful women died very sudden with no prior warning and far to young.
Margaret I owe my existence to you, you gave me a chance when I was in dire need, with no money - you allowed me to gain some sense of dignity.
Margaret I am so sorry that I never got to talk to you for so long, I am so sorry that I allowed life to get in the way to speak and acknowledge how important you have been in my life.
I am sorry that you never got to hear about what is happening in my life, I am sorry that you got taken away before your time, I am so sorry that you never got to participate in this next chapter with Pauline and myself.
Margaret your life will always be celebrated in the passion of everything I achieve going forward.
Margaret rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotton
Love Sharon
Monday, May 26, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
I want to go home
What a hectic week this has been, starting of from last Friday, pushing the boundaries as always and then wondering what the hell is wrong with me afterwards.
Like now I should be at home with my beautiful beloved boyfriend Chris, but yet again I am sat with the women from Impumelelo sewing, and we are trying to get products out that seem to just never end, but at the same time ever so thankful that the beautiful products these women produce are finally being recognised.
But guess what we now know we can make these deadlines, and we now have the choice if we want to keep pushing these boundaries.
It’s also made me realise its time to start putting some boundaries, rules and operational structures - sad a bit that the work has grown to such a point where my involvement in the day to day will slowly become less and less, but that’s life.
It’s also great that I'm starting to get back into sharing again through my blog, just wish I knew why it won't let me insert pictures into my text - about to try something (guess it never worked)
Like now I should be at home with my beautiful beloved boyfriend Chris, but yet again I am sat with the women from Impumelelo sewing, and we are trying to get products out that seem to just never end, but at the same time ever so thankful that the beautiful products these women produce are finally being recognised.
But guess what we now know we can make these deadlines, and we now have the choice if we want to keep pushing these boundaries.
It’s also made me realise its time to start putting some boundaries, rules and operational structures - sad a bit that the work has grown to such a point where my involvement in the day to day will slowly become less and less, but that’s life.
It’s also great that I'm starting to get back into sharing again through my blog, just wish I knew why it won't let me insert pictures into my text - about to try something (guess it never worked)
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Creating your life
My whole life I never really thought about why you need a purpose, and drifted into different things as my day to day directed me.
Then life through me a curve ball and I had no choice but to look at what it was I wanted out of my life - and guess what it’s not an easy thing to do.
Trying to figure out who you are and what it is you want is something most people never think about, most people have this thing about life "That you are thrown the ball you must catch" - well let me tell you life isn't about that.
When I was trying to figure out who and what, I started to look at people I classified as successful and looked at what they all had in common, and guess what it was such a simple evolution - they knew what they wanted out of life.
Now I find myself in a position where I am about to launch a empowering programme which focuses on guiding people on how to find out who they are and what they want - and the best thing about it is, that its not focused on the many people who have all the answers themselves but on people who for generations have not been allowed to think about who they are and what they want out of life.
Launching this programme will be a major achievement and thankfulness, that I and my good friend Pauline will be part of changing a cycle of poverty and despair.
Then life through me a curve ball and I had no choice but to look at what it was I wanted out of my life - and guess what it’s not an easy thing to do.
Trying to figure out who you are and what it is you want is something most people never think about, most people have this thing about life "That you are thrown the ball you must catch" - well let me tell you life isn't about that.
When I was trying to figure out who and what, I started to look at people I classified as successful and looked at what they all had in common, and guess what it was such a simple evolution - they knew what they wanted out of life.
Now I find myself in a position where I am about to launch a empowering programme which focuses on guiding people on how to find out who they are and what they want - and the best thing about it is, that its not focused on the many people who have all the answers themselves but on people who for generations have not been allowed to think about who they are and what they want out of life.
Launching this programme will be a major achievement and thankfulness, that I and my good friend Pauline will be part of changing a cycle of poverty and despair.
Creating your life
My whole life I never really thought about why you need a purpose, and drifted into different things as my day to day directed me.
Then life through me a curve ball and I had no choice but to look at what it was I wanted out of my life - and guess what it’s not an easy thing to do.
Trying to figure out who you are and what it is you want is something most people never think about, most people have this thing about life "That you are thrown the ball you must catch" - well let me tell you life isn't about that.
When I was trying to figure out who and what, I started to look at people I classified as successful and looked at what they all had in common, and guess what it was such a simple evolution - they knew what they wanted out of life.
Now I find myself in a position where I am about to launch a empowering programme which focuses on guiding people on how to find out who they are and what they want - and the best thing about it is, that its not focused on the many people who have all the answers themselves but on people who for generations have not been allowed to think about who they are and what they want out of life.
Launching this programme will be a major achievement and thankfulness, that I and my good friend Pauline will be part of changing a cycle of poverty and despair.
Then life through me a curve ball and I had no choice but to look at what it was I wanted out of my life - and guess what it’s not an easy thing to do.
Trying to figure out who you are and what it is you want is something most people never think about, most people have this thing about life "That you are thrown the ball you must catch" - well let me tell you life isn't about that.
When I was trying to figure out who and what, I started to look at people I classified as successful and looked at what they all had in common, and guess what it was such a simple evolution - they knew what they wanted out of life.
Now I find myself in a position where I am about to launch a empowering programme which focuses on guiding people on how to find out who they are and what they want - and the best thing about it is, that its not focused on the many people who have all the answers themselves but on people who for generations have not been allowed to think about who they are and what they want out of life.
Launching this programme will be a major achievement and thankfulness, that I and my good friend Pauline will be part of changing a cycle of poverty and despair.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Beautiful Africa
What is happening to our beautiful country, why is it that Africa can not get it right. The situation in Zimbabwe leaves such a saddnes in my heart. The poor people of the country have made it clear that they want change. Our government won't accept the situation - its time for change.
South Africa can not afford to have more people crossing its boarders, our own country is fighting the effects of poverty, and every thing else that goes with it - AIDS, crime, rape, child abuse - how much more must we take.
Isn't it time that South Africans demand that our government do something about this situation - the Kenyans such a peaceful nation at war over the abuse of power, will it mean the Zimbawens have to do the same - I pray not.
The world and all South Africans need to stand up, the time is now
Please lets start the change - please
South Africa can not afford to have more people crossing its boarders, our own country is fighting the effects of poverty, and every thing else that goes with it - AIDS, crime, rape, child abuse - how much more must we take.
Isn't it time that South Africans demand that our government do something about this situation - the Kenyans such a peaceful nation at war over the abuse of power, will it mean the Zimbawens have to do the same - I pray not.
The world and all South Africans need to stand up, the time is now
Please lets start the change - please
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Its my turn
So, this is my second attempt at the blogging world, my first focus was on the development of my business, and too much focus was put on the setting up of Tangerine Marketing.
Now I need to have an avenue to share my own thoughts, thoughts about my life in South Africa, the work that I am doing, my passions, and my dreams and of course the things that scare me.
So let me introduce myself again, I am a South African women, a women that has experienced the knocks of life and have experienced that nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it.
I have been protected by guardian angels; I have also protected others who have been less fortunate than me. I am experiencing real love for the first time in my life, taking 40 odd years to realise what it is all about.
I work in poverty stricken environments, and I get great joy seeing the change in people's lives.
I am finally at a point in my life where I feel strong enough to handle the challenges of being an entrapper, a mother, a lover and most of all a friend.
I love South Africa, but not a day goes by where I wonder will this be my last day, will crime take my life. I worry about the situation across our borders; I worry about what will happen when Jacob Zuma gets in.
Even though these things worry me, I am very positive about the future of South Africa, everyday I see so much opportunity, and for every negative there is definitely a positive.
I look forward to sharing my stories of my life as they evolve
Now I need to have an avenue to share my own thoughts, thoughts about my life in South Africa, the work that I am doing, my passions, and my dreams and of course the things that scare me.
So let me introduce myself again, I am a South African women, a women that has experienced the knocks of life and have experienced that nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it.
I have been protected by guardian angels; I have also protected others who have been less fortunate than me. I am experiencing real love for the first time in my life, taking 40 odd years to realise what it is all about.
I work in poverty stricken environments, and I get great joy seeing the change in people's lives.
I am finally at a point in my life where I feel strong enough to handle the challenges of being an entrapper, a mother, a lover and most of all a friend.
I love South Africa, but not a day goes by where I wonder will this be my last day, will crime take my life. I worry about the situation across our borders; I worry about what will happen when Jacob Zuma gets in.
Even though these things worry me, I am very positive about the future of South Africa, everyday I see so much opportunity, and for every negative there is definitely a positive.
I look forward to sharing my stories of my life as they evolve
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