Tag Archives: Living life intentionally

Being More Deliberate

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach. It was overcast and windless and as a result I could swim and swim and swim. The walk home along the cat walk… The sea was dead flat … Continue reading →

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Living Life Intentionally

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Helga

I’ve been thinking about this recently. When I was young, life just passed by. There were times as a child when I was bored, but I didn’t know anything then. I didn’t know that one day, so much life would … Continue reading →

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Ten Things That Have Enhanced My Life

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Helga

….that don’t include marriage, children or family.   As I look back on my life, thus far, it seems it has neatly been divided into decades. 0-10 – I grew up 11-20 – I was educated 21-30 – Married and … Continue reading →

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I Will Appreciate This Day (And The Cricket)

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Helga

2-25pm The sun momentarily broke through a thick layer of clouds over Fish Hoek beach this morning, and I was there to witness it… The sea was cold when I first got in, but after swimming for a little, I … Continue reading →

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If You Are In Your 20s or 30s, This Is For You!

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Helga

2-34pm I remember watching Andy Stanley’s series on Time and one of the things he remarked on, is that when you get to late 40s early 50s, you suddenly wake up to the great insight of the rapid passing of time. … Continue reading →

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Toni’s Memorial Service

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Helga

12-46pm Yesterday, I went to Toni’s memorial service. I was moved by it, mainly because I knew that Toni had planned it. She knew the day would come when we would gather to bid her farewell. She left a message … Continue reading →

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5 Things I Have Done Differently Over The Last 5 -10 Years

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Helga

2-11pm As I head towards the end of a decade and move from the frenetic 40s to the fabulous 50s, I am finding myself reflecting on the past and what I’ve got right and what I’ve got wrong. I can … Continue reading →

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The Choice is Yours…

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Helga

1-09pm I’m gearing up for a busy week. Colour Conference is in a week’s time and we have the CCFM Medical Morning on the same Saturday, so I’m splitting myself between Colour and CCFm. Mike is playing in a golf … Continue reading →

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What You Do Today COUNTS!

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Helga

2-39pm Today has been a significant day – perhaps a red-letter day that has already impacted my thoughts and this surely will lead to impacting my actions. It’s all because of a message I head this morning from this man: … Continue reading →

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