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Sound Healing

Sound healing is an ancient practice that has seen a resurgence in recognition for its benefits to humans in the last two centuries. My journey with sound healing therapy began in 2015. Having practiced as a social worker for 23 years…

Selfdood onder Tieners – Gevaartekens wat Ouerfigure Moet Ken

Tienerwees is ‘n tyd van intense emosies, identiteitsvorming en sosiale druk. Vir sommige jongmense voel die wêreld egter donker en oorweldigend – en ongelukkig is selfdood onder tieners ‘n werklikheid wat nie meer stilgeswyg kan word…

Scaling the Wall of Laws

Quite often we are not satisfied with conditions in our immediate community. We bought a property where we think we will live in peace and enjoy our surroundings. But then we discover, as old cricket adage goes, that we're batting on a sticky…

Maklike Strekoefeninge vir Beweeglikheid – Stoeljoga vir Almal

Wanneer die koue oggende aanbreek en jy dalk minder lus voel om uit die bed te kom, is dit gewoonlik jou liggaam wat eerste protesteer. ‘n Stywe nek, gespanne skouers, en die gevoel dat jou rug dalk per ongeluk saam met die kersversie- rings…

Jou winterklankbaan

Vir koue dae, kopknikke in die reën, en dans-moves in jou kamer — hierdie is jou tienerwinter-snitlys. “Silwer” – Spoegwolf Rof, poëties en propvol emosie. Vir daardie oomblikke wanneer jy net wil dink en luister. “Leja”…

A man’s will

There is a question that echoes through quiet moments and late-night thoughts: What will you leave behind? For centuries, humanity has searched for meaning beyond survival, seeking legacy, memory, and significance. Yet in our present era of…

Herfs en die Siel: ‘n seisoen van rus en refleksie

Herfs is die seisoen van verandering – ‘n tyd waar die wêreld ‘n diep asemteug neem voordat die winter se stilte neerdaal. Dit is ook ‘n wonderlike geleentheid vir ons om dieselfde te doen: om stadiger te beweeg, bewus te wees van ons…

The Power of a Good Night’s Sleep

Why Rest is Your Superpower In a world that glorifies being busy, sleep often gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list. “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” some say—but science has a different opinion. A good night’s sleep isn’t…

Against the Tide: Unleashing My Inner Strength and Letting Go

As I reflect on my recent 10km kayak challenge in the Berg River, I'm still trying to process the rollercoaster of emotions I experienced. The journey was a testament to my physical and mental limits, pushing me to dig deeper than I ever thought…

Explore the Wolwedans Dam Trail

The Wolwedans Dam Trail is one of Great Brak River’s hidden gems, offering a scenic and historically rich hiking experience. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this 6.4 km out-and-back trail is well worth exploring. The route follows an…

Die Mite van Multitasking

Die taalpuriste verkies dalk die frase gelyktydige taakverrigting of die woord veeldoening, maar “multitasking” is iets wat ons almal dadelik verstaan. Ons leef in ‘n wêreld waar multitasking as ‘n noodsaaklike vaardigheid beskou word.…

Smart technology is not making us dumber, experts say

There are plenty of negatives associated with smart technology -- tech neck, texting and driving, blue light rays -- but there is also a positive: the digital age is not making us stupid, says University of Cincinnati social/behavioral expert…