(Written: 9 June 2015) That’s the first thing you do when you receive diagnosis, you look for the reason. Who, or what is to blame for this terrible name given to our confusion? “It will make me feel better, if I know the reason I can cope better.” But will we, cope better? Will our … Continue reading If I can just find the reason
Author: Johanni Meiring
The Power of Simplicity in 2020
In my daily life I usually have this constant longing for open spaces, freedom and quiet places. There could be a few reasons for this. I have a substantial overactive mind, always thinking of projects, plans and ideas I am a busy mom, with three busy children and all the tasks do not seize to … Continue reading The Power of Simplicity in 2020
Just Being The Parent
What if I just focus on being the parent more, instead of doing all the parenting things? Can I just stand in the mothering position and acknowledge this is my place instead of trying to earn it more … day by day. We have been created human BEINGS. In a world where DOING is the … Continue reading Just Being The Parent
Why can’t we stay connected anymore?
Our world is packed with connection technology but it’s getting harder and harder to connect meaningfully with each other. Are you feeling it? Can you see it? We work on our laptops, our cell phones, we drift around on the internet, with way too many things to see and no time to look at it. Our … Continue reading Why can’t we stay connected anymore?
Guest Writer: Elmari Dreyer – When Your Grandchild Has Special Needs
I have three grandchildren of my own with special needs. For me it always was a dream to be a grandmother. When my children were grown-up and got married, I could not wait for them to have kids so that I could become a granny. I love babies and was always good with toddlers and … Continue reading Guest Writer: Elmari Dreyer – When Your Grandchild Has Special Needs
Can you remember that girl? Part 2 … and the Tattoo
Eight months have passed since I posted “Can you remember that girl?” As I read the blog post for the first time again tonight I realized; even in these eight months, I have changed. To remember that girl takes courage. It might be easier to just admit that I have changed. It is definitely easier … Continue reading Can you remember that girl? Part 2 … and the Tattoo
Can you remember that girl? Part 1
I had a specific flavor about me in the years before family life took hold of me. My zest for life was overwhelming. My dreams of the future, limitless. Creativity has always been just beside me in everything I did. It ranged from having a different routine every day to always making a birthday card, … Continue reading Can you remember that girl? Part 1
What If… Your Special Parenting Journey is Your Highest Qualification for This Life?
Each one of us is traveling through this life with a certain mountaintop in mind. We have dreams which can come true and other dreams that most probably never will. The important thing to remember about this journey is that the most significant parts are invisible. In a world where achievement and success win … Continue reading What If… Your Special Parenting Journey is Your Highest Qualification for This Life?
Dear Parent, Burnout Can Do More Harm Than Frequent Breaks Ever Will
I can remember so clearly the early years of parenthood, those times when I was on the brink of breaking down. I could very faintly feel the exhaustion setting in more and more, my patience very thin with the kids and emotions flying everywhere about the smallest issues. It was then when I knew that … Continue reading Dear Parent, Burnout Can Do More Harm Than Frequent Breaks Ever Will
How writing has always grounded me
On the best and worst of my days my head is almost always buzzing with a peculiar mixture of activity. The activity entertains ideas, to-do lists, impressions, emotions, words, songs and strategies. Reading that explanation of my mind activities here, is a bit disturbing, but I have realized that much of what I, or any … Continue reading How writing has always grounded me
