Changes for the better luming ahead

Just having a Chai Steamer at my local Mugg&Bean thinking….

Strange how we always hope for the best but even when we can see changes for the good in the near future we can still get caught up in such nonsense in our lives….I am and I know that my near future plans are looking up!

Its at times like these that I feel inspired to make positive changes, just that sometimes the energy and willpower to execute these is lacking in me…do you experience this too?

Either way – change is inevitable its just up to each of us to ensure the changes we make are to inffluence our life path and those around us positively.

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Reflections

Sitting amongst so many strangers on my flight from Cape Town back to Jhb today I started reflecting on what is truly important in life, what it is that I value and treasure in life: paging through so many memories I stopped and treasured these as I enjoyed them all over again…
* Dancing with my daddy!! Oh! How I love it and treasure each dance we’ve had. In my mind I replay the dance in London and I smile again! I love my “Pappie” and those are special times
* Relaxing with my mum. (“,) I love it when mum let’s her hair down and just relaxes with me…thinking of the afternoon swim we enjoyed this past week brings a smile to my lips again
* Long drives chatting with MaMerlie or really any one of my family members, a time of babbling away – these are precious
* I miss the loving arms of comfort a grand parent so willingly provides and the wisdom they impart so patiently, most of mine have passed away but I remember them fondly and make a mental note to enjoy every moment with those who still remain
* is there any love and/or acceptance that equals that of siblings? Shared stories of laughter, pain, tears and tales of childhood adventures. Sharing clothes, shoes, experiences…
* the care and love of my parents’ loved ones, where do they find it in themselves to accept me as one of their own? It makes me feel so loved and accepted!
* the joy of holding the children of your siblings, their hugs and love – the special times shared with them, what memories they make!

I’ve come to know that even though friends are precious and dear and you may share your heart with them and they with you eventually your paths my separate and although there is love still your times together may come to an end.

Love, protect and cherish your loved ones, in the end we do not miss the time spent at work, nor the work we do, it may bring some kind of fulfilment but it is not the essence which brings meaning love or joy to our lives…

Make 2012 count with those who truly count…

What is going on?

What’s up with the judging others coming from Christian believers?? Its as if instead of loving people into the kingdom of Christ we are trying to either scare people off or get people to give up as they can’t fit into “your” idea of “the Christian life”? Did we forget that God loved us as sinners? Are we forgetting why Jesus’ blood was shed? STOP and look @ Jesus – how He lived, how He interacted with true believers, pharisees and sinners and THEN do as He did… I am by no means perfect but thank God I’m not where or who I used to be and most of all thank God that Jesus shed His blood for me to fulfil the law and set me free! Thank Jesus for grace and love. Don’t turn personal convictions into doctrines nor force it upon others…the Holy Spirit is well able to convict where needed.

Maria Senekal shared the following link:

http://www.facebook.com/notes/maria-senekal/whats-going-on/10150330707222768

Judging on tattoos

I’m sharing this to get your views and comments thereon as well as revealing my view to you all…

Ena-Marie Du Plessis: levitikus 19:28 se: “julle mag ook ter wille van ‘n dooie geen snye in julle vlees maak nie en geen ingeprikte tekening (tatoos) in julle vel maak nie. ek is die Here!”

Maria Senekal: So as ‘n persoon ‘n tattoo het moet hul nie na die Here toe draai en sy Seun Jesus aanvaar nie?

Ena-Marie Du Plessis Gaan na die Here toe en vra vir Hom vir vergifnis daarvoor. Jy kan nogsteeds Sy Seun Jesus aanneem as jou Verlosser.

Maria Senekal Ek glo nie die oordeel is vir ons om te fel nie. Jesus came to fulfil the old Testament law. His blood covers ALL the sin any person may have that accepts Jesus as Saviour. A tattoo may be visible to the eye however all sin is equal AND many who judge are in bondage to unseen sins (to the human eye). Let he who has NO sin cast the first stone…grace grace to us al

Acceptance

I have had friends closer than any other but honestly….absolutely nothing compares to the love and acceptance of one’s sisters!! ~ Maria Senekal

visiting @ Salandra

Rugby World Cup 2011!

I am a Springbok supporter during RWC 2011!!
As a 2nd team I support the English Roses…lived there for 7 years…

Back again!

Hi all!

I’ve been MIA for quite some time but I’m back now!

Will update on all the latest ASAP

Have a wonderful & blessed day!

Time off

Finally enjoying a long weekend!

Strange how such precious time flies by so quickly….

The songs we grow up with

I have been thinking about this and it seems to me that the songs we grow up listening to and their words have a influence (however small or profound) on our lives and the way we live our lives when we are grown up.

What do you think about this?

TO mention one example of a song I grew up with and that I love and touches my heart it would be “I’ll stand by you – The Pretenders” have a look at the words below and then at my life and tell me if you think this song has had a influence on my life and life choices….

I’ll stand by you – The Pretenders

Oh why you look so sad
The tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now
Don’t be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
Cause I’ve seen the dark side too

When the night falls on you
You don’t know what to do
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less

I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Won’t let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you

So if you’re mad get mad
Don’t hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
Hey, what you got to hide
I get angry too
Well I’m a lot like you

When you’re standing at the crossroads
don’t know which path to choose
Let me come along
Cause even if you’re wrong

I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Won’t let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you
Take me in into you darkest hour
And I’ll never desert you
I’ll stand by you

And when, when the night falls on you, baby
You feeling all alone
You won’t be on your own

I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Won’t let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you
Take me in into you darkest hour
And I’ll never desert you
I’ll stand by you

Oh I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you

Looking forward to your thoughts on this…

What is love?

hmmm well I read this and would like to know what you all think?

Please do leave your comments and if you like, visit the page itself and leave a comment there too….

What Is the Meaning of Love? Signs of True Love That Most People Do Not Know About

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By allie8020

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What is the meaning of love? Most people do not recognize the signs of true love. There’s so much confusion about this that many people who find true love end up just throwing it away.

Could this happen to you?
Sadly, yes… you may have already done this. While you’re so busy looking for true love, you may have already found it and thrown it away — probably many times. There’s no need to feel bad — we’ve probably all done it. By understanding the true meaning of love, you can have a better chance of finding it and holding on to it when you have it.

The problem is that most people don’t recognize true love even if it hits them in the face. Most people are confused about the true meaning of love — and it is one of the common causes of unhappiness.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying that true love is easy to find.

Even with millions of singles out there, true love is still very hard to find. Why? It’s just human nature. We usually don’t hit it off with many people. The reality of the situation is that most singles are only compatible with few people they meet. And worse, the ones that they can get along with may not be attracted to them; it’s just as likely for them not to find others attractive.

True love is usually hard to find not only for singles, but also for some unfortunate married people. What makes matters worse is that the true meaning of love is not what you think it is.

What is the biggest misconception about true love?

Most people think that true love is about true romance — that it’s about having great chemistry with that special person.

Of course, you can have true love and true romance. You can have great chemistry with your true love. However, true romance or great chemistry is not enough. Sadly, many relationships fall apart when couples start to feel that they have lost their romance or chemistry. This huge mistake is a contributing factor for millions of break-ups and divorces. This is a devastating consequence of so many people not understanding the true meaning of love.

The Meaning of Love Involves Devotion For True Friends and Lovers

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What is the True Meaning of Love? Lasting True Love Involves Devotion

The purest essence of true love involves devotion. Devotion involves having profound dedication and attachment for another person — this is the true meaning of love. Relationships with true love and devotion can transcend time and extremely difficult situations.

When you’ve found true love and devotion with someone in your past — even if you’ve been apart for a long time due to circumstances beyond your control — if you find each other again, it would be like you’ve never been apart. This can explain why people separated for decades end up getting together and “falling in love” all over again.

My view of true love changed when I started working with patients in the community as a Case Manager. I’m sure I have seen glimpses of true love when I was working in the hospital. But, due to my immaturity — especially when I was in my 20s — and my misconception about the true meaning of love, I didn’t recognize it that often.

I’m so grateful for the changes I’ve made in my career. I’ve learned so many lessons about life and love. Although I’ve met some unhappy couples, I’ve also gotten to know couples happily in love for over 60 years. I have often seen true love and devotion in action:

• Spouses and partners lovingly devoting their life to caring for their sick loved ones.
• Physicians, lawyers, corporate executives and other people giving up their career to devote more time for care-giving and supporting their loved ones.
• Ex-husbands and ex-wives caring for their ex-spouses until death parts them. For these couples, their divorces did not end their true love — they were there for their loved ones to the very end.

True love is not just about great romance or chemistry with someone. The true meaning of love involves friends, family members, ex-spouses, lovers, partners and other people who truly love and devote themselves to their loved ones — when they need love the most.

Your true love — like your true friends — are people who are there for you no matter what happens. This is truly unconditional love.

In my line of work, I’m so grateful that I often see true love in action. This involves people who continue to love each other through difficult situations, including bankruptcy due to medical problems, cancer and other catastrophic illnesses, paralysis and other disabilities, psychiatric and neurological issues, loss of bladder and bowel control, hearing loss and blindness as well as other loss of function.

True love transcends time and difficult situations. If you’re only looking for great romance or chemistry, you’re risking your heart for something that probably will not last.

Do you think a relationship with great romance or chemistry can overcome chronic stress, unemployment, financial problems, illness and other pressures from day-to-day living? Most likely not.

When you evaluate your relationship, don’t just focus on great romance or chemistry. Instead, focus on having love and devotion as the real gauge of a lasting relationship.
The above is an blog from Hubpages by Allie8020 and you can visit the page directly with this link – http://hubpages.com/hub/what-is-the-meaning-of-love-signs-of-true-love