The human body has eleven (11) common elements. These eleven elements can be tied into a common human experience. There is a PURPOSE for each common experience
Find your IKIGAI!
As we approach the second month of 2021, I am feeling extremely grateful that I am amongst those who have made it thus far. What a memorable year 2020 has been for many of us across the world. I have been asked on various occasions by friends and colleagues to share...
I write what I like…
I have been looking forward to writing a purpose thought inspired by one of my favourite books, “I write what I like”written by the legendary Steve Biko. Where do I even begin to put into words the power of what this book represents. I am so glad that it found me at...
VIEWING PURPOSE THROUGH THE LENS OF YOUNG PEOPLE…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybn7DAYu43E&feature=youtu.be As content creators, we have a responsibility to give different generations a platform to express how they view the world. In this video essay we feature young people. Their responses give us...
Unbounded Organizing in Community
I am really excited to pen this purpose thought, because I had the privilege of meeting one of the authors of the book titled, “Unbounded Organizing in Community”, written by Dr. Gavin Andersson and Dr. Howard Richards. Oh, did I also mention that Dr. Gavin Andersson,...
The Alchemist
I finally read the book titled, “The Alchemist” written by Paulo Coelho. This was a beautiful fiction book written as an encouragement to pursue those things that set our souls on fire (aka our dreams). The story is about a young shepherd who trades in his shepherd...
Viewing purpose through the lens of the homeless…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAqwfG75c0Y As content creators we are able to see the world in full colour. In this video essay, we highlight that when we don't create dialogue and space for people who are often marginalised, we run the risk of having a single story...
Unbecoming to Become
I have great respect for Ayanda MaNgubane Borotho for coining the term “Unbecoming to Become”. Her memoir “Unbecoming to Become”, is one of the most authentic books I have ever read. I think the book marries well with Steve Biko's words, when he said, “The great...