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POSITIVELY SOUTH AFRICAN
Published Date
22 April 2009
Author / Submitted by
Nina Hill
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With the elections this month let’s focus on what is good about South Africa.
When you think about home what comes to mind? When you talk to your friends, of all nationalities, about South Africa what do you say? Do you talk about the crime, the latest horror story from home or the apparent lack of jobs? Or do you talk about the wonderful upbringing it gave you, the education you received, which has enabled you to travel and work overseas, the beauty of its landscape and the entrepreneurial spirit of your people?
What are you doing to help South Africa grow and develop? But what can I do you say, I am only one person. Start by thinking differently about your beautiful country. My aim here is not to get you to stick your head in the sand. In fact quite the opposite. Take a really good look at South Africa. At ALL aspects of South Africa, not just the “bad” stuff. Start to notice the positive changes that are going on. Like the projects teaching those with AIDS how to grow a garden of fresh vegetables so that their bodies are healthier and more able to cope with the virus.
It is much easier to be negative, as it is all around us. Instead seek out the positive; it is a far happier place to be.
Talk South Africa up; enthuse about the friendly nature of its people. Encourage others to visit the beauty and wonder that is South Africa. After all tourism brings in money, which provides jobs and therefore can help to reduce crime. Speaking negatively or positively about South Africa can have a knock on effect that goes far beyond your personal sphere of influence.
South Africa has given you so much, start giving something back. No matter how small, it can make a difference. There are so many charities that your pounds will go a long way to helping (for ideas visit the SApromo charity pages). This doesn’t only make a difference to the people receiving the money, but to you too. When you give, it changes something within you, because you know that something you have done is creating something good. And try giving a little extra when you feel homesick or just down in general, and feel the uplifting difference.
My challenge to you is to give back to South Africa in thought, word and deed.
Are you having to make difficult decisions in your life? Contact Nina on M: 07866 610 761, T: 020 8144 6354 or email nina@livelifecoaching.com if you would like coaching to help you move forward.
When you think about home what comes to mind? When you talk to your friends, of all nationalities, about South Africa what do you say? Do you talk about the crime, the latest horror story from home or the apparent lack of jobs? Or do you talk about the wonderful upbringing it gave you, the education you received, which has enabled you to travel and work overseas, the beauty of its landscape and the entrepreneurial spirit of your people?
What are you doing to help South Africa grow and develop? But what can I do you say, I am only one person. Start by thinking differently about your beautiful country. My aim here is not to get you to stick your head in the sand. In fact quite the opposite. Take a really good look at South Africa. At ALL aspects of South Africa, not just the “bad” stuff. Start to notice the positive changes that are going on. Like the projects teaching those with AIDS how to grow a garden of fresh vegetables so that their bodies are healthier and more able to cope with the virus.
It is much easier to be negative, as it is all around us. Instead seek out the positive; it is a far happier place to be.
Talk South Africa up; enthuse about the friendly nature of its people. Encourage others to visit the beauty and wonder that is South Africa. After all tourism brings in money, which provides jobs and therefore can help to reduce crime. Speaking negatively or positively about South Africa can have a knock on effect that goes far beyond your personal sphere of influence.
South Africa has given you so much, start giving something back. No matter how small, it can make a difference. There are so many charities that your pounds will go a long way to helping (for ideas visit the SApromo charity pages). This doesn’t only make a difference to the people receiving the money, but to you too. When you give, it changes something within you, because you know that something you have done is creating something good. And try giving a little extra when you feel homesick or just down in general, and feel the uplifting difference.
My challenge to you is to give back to South Africa in thought, word and deed.
Are you having to make difficult decisions in your life? Contact Nina on M: 07866 610 761, T: 020 8144 6354 or email nina@livelifecoaching.com if you would like coaching to help you move forward.
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