Dreams

Dreams

We have all had dreams but where have they gone?  Have we lost sight of our goals and aspirations?  Have we become stuck in the rat race with no excitement or major future growth to look forward too?

You would probably answer yes to at least one of these questions and I’d like to broaden the topic.

We all aspire to great things when we are children. We want to change the world. Boys want to become police men or brave fire fighters. Girls want to become doctors or nurses.  Most dreams are completely based on our ability to make a difference to the people around us.  Our original dreams were completely unselfish and pure.

However, we grew up.  We realized life is hard and you have to go through many trails in order to survive.  We also learned that along the way we have lost the natural ability to be unselfish and caring towards other people.  Compared to when we were children.

There are still people out there like this but in general we have all taken the motto “each man for himself” to heart.

What I wish to leave you with is this, remember those dreams, reconnect with the “little you” that is left , still hiding in your soul.  Reconnect with your dreams and aspirations.  Jot them down and adjust them to your current life style.  Have something to dream about! 

Doing interviews I realize that so many people are stuck in their lives and not aspiring to much, they have allowed their dreams to die.

Recapture them, live them and breathe them.  You are never too old to get a new hobby, to get the degree you have always wanted. To work for the big car you have wanted and STOP settling for the hum drum of everyday life!

We lost the need to be helped due to pride, this has caused others to lose the ability to help and feel needed. Get your motivation, the sparkle in your eye and the spring in your step back.  Take control of your life and LIVE it!

HArties Haven Project

Harties Haven Project              

The face of pure joy!

This project was dear to the hearts of everyone involved. On Friday the 1^st of July we had our big hand over to the children of Jedidajah House. These are abused children who have been taken away or abandoned by their family.

To start off, I want to say thank you to every person involved in this project. I am sure that the children changed our lives as much as we made them forget their stories for just one day.  I am sure each person has given a piece of his or her heart to each of those children! As I am sure they will remember each of us as well. Thank you for giving your time, energy resources and a piece of your heart!

The haven teaches the children independence and you can see that the children are fairly happy.

We started off by redecorating the bedrooms with new linens and curtains along with some essentials like a towel, face cloth and some toiletries for each child. There are 2 girl’s rooms, a baby room, a boy’s room and a trauma unit. Each with 4 beds and a bathroom and sink.

After a KFC lunch which had the kids very excited we revealed our big finale!  The kids had no idea that they were about to receive gifts! From scooters, to sweetie hampers, to school bags with accessories to Rescue kits (complete with fire engine and moveable helicopter, dolls with prams) It was pure bliss to watch these kids rip open the paper and seeing  their total pleasure and gratitude for the gifts glow across their faces. Sometimes that heartfelt thanks had a couple of us on the verge of tears, as did little Rocky’s prayer!  I am sure none of us will ever be unthankful for the blessings we have received in our lives again!

The children now have their own possessions, that is their own and not the property of the haven.  As small a thing as this may be to us, it is quite important to these little guys and they truly appreciated it. As little Wilm said while getting on his scooter “mine, mine”. He spent the next hour about racing up and down the pathway on his new scooter.

I know for sure that my life will never be the same after meeting these children and spending the day with them. They have touched every corner of my heart and I am even more excited to have our charity concert on 17 September 2011 turn out a huge success.

So guys once the tickets are available share them so we can fill the hall!

A thankfull heart,

Till next time!

Need a break?

Our lives are a constant rush to get things done. We are running around whether it is for daily chores, our jobs and the house and kids. The list of things to do never stops. You have responsibility to see the family, the friends and make time for your household.

We have to learn to step out of the rat race every once in a while. The reassess our goals and to make sure we are on the right track. Though working hard and being a busy person is not bad being too busy and going without a direction is. We need to congratulate ourselves for our accomplishments, whether it is at home, and work, personal or even just managing to get everything done in a hectic day. Buy yourself that bracelet; take yourself out for that dinner, or a glass of Champaign. You deserve it.

We have to assess our goals constantly to make sure we are heading towards them. It takes lots of baby steps to accomplish something big. Like that big house you have always dreamt of, or that dream holiday. It may take you 10 years to reach that goal but the pay off will be significantly more than if you got it, given to you on a silver platter and your gratitude so much greater.

Success in any endeavor does not happen by accident. Rather, it's the result of deliberate decisions, conscious effort, and immense persistence — all directed at specific goals.

~Gary Ryan Blair

List your goals and also keep a list of the smaller goals that you do achieve. Write them down so you can revert back to them for encouragement.

Every now and then you have to step back from your situation and reassess. Are you stressed, are you tired, do you need a weekend away? Do you need some quiet time; if the answer is yes to any of the above, why not take a break? Learn to say no, to take the time you need to recharge, not only for yourself but for the people around you as well. They will love and respect you for it.

Take a satisfaction break. Make a list of the accomplishments you are proudest of, and then read over your list and appreciate yourself for all your hard work. You've done a lot, so celebrate already!

~M.J. Ryan

Remember taking your break, and reassessing your goals and achievements will give you the strength, perseverance and will to carry on. It will give you the determination to continue in the rat race for your pay off. At the end of the day having a positive outlook because you know where you are heading and this will lead you into the future smiling.

Everything can be taken from a person but one thing: the last of human freedoms — to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.

~Viktor E. Frankl