The quote “Be the change you wish to see in the world” is often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, a lawyer from India, who famously employed non-violent or “passive” resistance to lead the successful campaign for freedom from British rule in his own country and, in so doing, inspired movements for […]
As Women’s Day approaches, and on the back of a national lockdown which has given me much pause for thought, my thoughts have turned to the question of what it means to be a woman, not only in South Africa but in the world at large. So much has been […]
When schools closed on March 18 due to government implementing a national lockdown, my eldest son still had three weeks left of the first term of 2020. So, he was sent home with work packs for each subject and we set about doing school from home. Like so many others […]
Since the nationwide lockdown began in March this year, my thoughts and accompanying emotions have swung the pendulum from “everything is going to be okay” to “help! My future has been hijacked”. Perhaps you can relate? For the world has changed. Our own individual worlds have changed. The way we […]
Today, as I write this, it is the 25th March 2020. Tomorrow, at the stroke of midnight on the 26th March, South Africa will officially enter a state of national lockdown, which will last for a period of 21 days. This, in a bid to slow the spread of the […]
February is my birthday month. With Valentine’s Day situated midway, it is also commonly known as the month of love, when many take the opportunity to celebrate their loved ones. As is my custom, I like to take some time to reflect on my relationships, consider where they are, whether […]
Shortly after Christmas this past year, my eldest son and I traveled to the UK for a short visit. The reason for our trip was simply to connect with family and spend unhurried time together face to face. And that is exactly what we did. When it came time to […]
November is an important month in the adoption community. The 9th of November is #World Adoption Day, a global day to raise awareness of adoption, and it is celebrated throughout the month of November. Interestingly, for us as a family, November has always been a significant month in regards to […]
During the recent visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Harry and Meghan) to southern Africa I was once again reminded of the importance of having a vision for my life, and of living my life in such a way that I remain true to who I am. So […]
A monthly column by Vivienne Solomons who is a legal consultant who passionately believes that God wants His people to make a difference right where they are and to stand up for what is true and just. She is also passionate about encouraging young women to walk victoriously with God […]