Coloured Community April 29, 2009
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Question?
Do you find that the Coloured community have a sense of apathy in responding to statements and comments that could affect their lives, do they even have an interest in the larger community around them or is it just about the here and now and what affects them directly?
Live Feeds April 17, 2009
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Greetings
Isn’t it good to be seeing the end of yet another week (short) and most of us looking forward to the rest on the weekend while others still need to work. I have found out something interesting about the blogs and that is if you subscribed to the live feeds, comments and posts then I don’t have to clog your inbox with repetitive mail. At first I thought of adding a log-in for all people wanting to view and comment but that might be selfish. If you have subscribed to the live updates, posts and comments please reply to this mail and I will ensure you do not receive the e-mailed updates in future. If you are not sure on how this works please e-mail me or give me a call on 031 304 9305 / 083 871 7549 and I will be glad to be of assistance to you.
Leanne I would like to use your ‘Where are the Days??? comment/post with your permission that is for a discussion on facebook and the blog.
I have allowed a young man 17 years old to write articles that will be posted on the youth in short blog. He has very interesting views and thoughts for a person of his age and he deserves the opportunity to express himself.
This opportunity is open to any of you who would like to say something that has been heavy on your chest for a while. Don’t worry too much about things I will do basic editing of it with regard to spelling and a little grammar but your point won’t be altered and the meaning changed.
Sorry this mail has been so long but I just need to inform you of all that will be happening in the near future.
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Regards
Quinton Kippen
. . .” Failure?”. . . April 16, 2009
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. . .” Failure?”. . .
Yesterday at 6:30pm
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…by Brian Bhengu
By definition :
* A person or thing that has failed – to fail is to not do something, or try to do something but you are, at that time, not able to succeed. .
I have come across many quotes and articles based on the concept of failure – but somehow, I always been unable to remember any of them.
In everything I have ever done, I have always made certain that I limit the complaints and aim to look to the positive.
But, how often does one see the good in ‘failing’?…( is there any? )
Why should I have to fail first before I learn how to do something and do it properly?
Today I learnt that even a well-maintained façade can fall victim to failure. Failure has a way of pulling apart every limb of your being – how do we then, put those pieces back together?
Whether it is possible or not, I am yet to find out. . .
When my being is at it’s most vulnerable state; spare me your facetious remarks. I have preached and lectured a thousand times on the ideal of ‘picking yourself up and dusting yourself off after a fall –
I even remember writing : ‘the actions of a man, when he’s at his lowest point – determines his worth’ -
I now see, the difficulty that persists in trying to live up to that notion- but, i do maintain that. . I’m up for the challenge.
I’m not going to give up on my aspiration to make something of myself – no one, nothing, and no ‘test’ can take that away from me-
So, Failure, you may have taken away the flame that made me shine so bright – but I still have the spark to make everything be alright. . .
At Their Best April 15, 2009
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The Crooners
Our very own Crooners. Remember our Take 5/ Boys-to-Men. Who is willing to fill their shoes? Please can you help us name the people here.
What Do You Think… April 14, 2009
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Maybe it’s just me, but I thank GOD that I have not been able to see someone from Fairvale who is a total failure. I mean living on the streets, eating out of bins, begging for money, dirty with torn clothes etc. Everyone that I have seen and recognise seems to be living quite well. Holding down a job, family, roof over their heads etc. I mean I don’t know of any celebrities and people from that time who are on a completely “higher level” than everyone else, but thank GOD that I don’t know anyone who is on a completely “lower level.” I think we all turned out just fine, but that just my thoughts. Let me know what you guys think….(slightly edited)
Brody Rose
Destined for Disaster April 8, 2009
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This is one of the better articles I have read in a while. Please read this not as just a Black thing but youth in general.
Caution… April 6, 2009
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Caution…
by Quinton Kippen
Melissa Van Wyk “Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.” — Robert H. Schuller
This I found very interesting posted by a friend on Facebook. A recent situation has left me asking a few questions, seeking answers of understanding. We all have feelings, memories, thoughts, a history and experiences. As we journey through life we find that these areas are affected in some way in our day to day life.
Our experiences do differ in varying degrees and this cannot be disputed or taken away from you neither can they be denied that it did or did not exist or happen. The down side to this is that many people live very close to this especially the hurts more than the joys. Usually our hurts, although could be far less than our joys triumph in conflict. For some reason we allow this to be our area of comfort and security. As soon as people encounter the first sign of conflict the ‘defense’ from a hurtful experience comes to the fore. I do not contest the appropriate or inappropriate use of this mechanism, though it does leave room for concern.
This does make it difficult for personal development and growth as a person dwells so much in the past of that hurt and the fear of not wanting to be hurt that they miss the opportunity to learn. Being aware of your past hurts and situations is always there as a reminder of your history and the lessons you learned from them. ‘Once bitten twice shy,’ were the lyrics to a song, and this could be the ‘safest’ area for people to be in. Derrell Petersen ‘Is a believer in time heals all wounds,’ although you play a key part in allowing the process and learning from it and then move on. I have had my fair share of hurt and many other experiences of which I am thankful to have experienced. I do believe that if more people understood the process without judgment and allow time, who I believe is not the healer, but rather the teacher, teacher of understanding and positive growth then and only then will they enjoy the and benefit from the experience.
Don’t get me wrong, I am not encouraging hurtful experience I am encouraging learning and personal development through the experience. Learn from it not shy away, embrace your feelings and thoughts, grow stronger as a person and don’t use your emotions as a defense.
Does this bring Back memories… April 3, 2009
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Let’s hear your stories of this space!!!
THE QUAD
