Once Inspired

Archive for November, 2009

This is something very special. My girlfriend completed her first triathlon. After a lot of disciplined training and money well spent, she was certainly ready – and definitely pleasantly surprised herself, as I had told her should would for weeks leading into the race. Here’s her experience of her first triathlon.

The day that I had been preparing for had finally arrived. This time there was no stage and music to set the scene but rather the vast ocean and flat road to contend with. A world away from the theatre and examination rooms that I had grew up in. One act, three scenes. Swim, bike, run. First up was the ocean swim.  Sure we all have a splash in the ocean and that one swim where we congratulate ourselves for crashing through a few waves but today would be my first proper ocean swim.  The fear consumed me!  Sure I could swim pretty well in the pool but we all know how different ocean swimming is compared to the pool.  Before I knew it we were off and there wasn’t time to think about anything.

Sweathshop Union – The Thing About it
This is a time of growth for those that know
And it’s a time of hope for those that don’t
But if you’re mind is open you’ll get shown
We’ve had our sights blinded; All of my like-minded
People need to get up and discover the right time; it’s now
Just start opposin’ the powers that are rose
In ancient days; And pave the way to disclothe it
So control it’s sickening; Most just sit and stare
At a television with a distant glare
And I’m ashamed to admit it, I’m a slave to the shit
As much as anybody but I’m not afraid of it
This is where the change comes in, this is where we make some difference
Embrace what’s within us; And escape from this prison
All it takes is a little bit of faith
And a little bit of love to get rid of all the hate

A hot sun and a stiff breeze welcomed the athletes to the fifth leg of the BSG Energade Triathlon Series at Big Bay beach, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town.

It was great to see all of the top guys and girls making it to beautiful Cape Town for what was a fantastic day of racing. The men’s race was won (yet again) by a low flying Erhart Wolfaardt who ran a blistering 14:56 5km.

The ladies race welcomed home Kate Roberts in first place who was the only lady to beat me – by 4 seconds.

(Taken from www.great-inspirational-quotes.com)

I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an eight-year-old again.

I want to go to McDonald’s and think that it’s a four-star restaurant.

I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make a sidewalk with rocks.

I want to think M&Ms are better than money because you can eat them.

I want to run a lemonade stand with my friends on a hot summer’s day.

I want to return to a time when life was simple, when all you knew were colors, multiplication tables and nursery rhymes, but that didn’t bother you because you didn’t know what you didn’t know and you didn’t care.

In most discussions regarding this topic there is always mention of the digital shift. So before we continue let’s discuss the digital shift.

Although the major digital shift took place a fair while back many companies are still not operating accordingly. Digital shifts are however still taking place and will continue to do so as technology moves forward. With the constant improvement in technology marketers are able to measure their efforts more accurately.

The digital shifts have also changed consumer behaviour and the psychology behind consumer spending. Consumers now demand more information and thanks to the constant evolution of the digital shift the gap between an uneducated consumer and the experts is considerably smaller.

Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The family was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the mansion’s guest room. Instead the angels were given a space in the cold basement. As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it.

When the younger angel asked why, the older angel replied, “Things aren’t always what they seem”.

The next night the pair came to rest at the house of a very poor, but very hospitable farmer and his wife. After sharing what little food they had the couple let the angels sleep in their bed where they could have a good night’s rest.

Let me start off by explaining what The Art of Living is. (The Art of Living does however kindly ask that we do not repeat or teach any of the techniques or methods used, and I intend on fulfilling their request.)

Developed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Art of Living involves using various techniques to quiet the mind in order to achieve a greater understanding of one’s existence, giving you the ability to experience a stress-free and joyful life.

“The Art of Living Foundation is a non-profit, educational and charitable organisation that operates in more than 140 countries and is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual.

So many people ask: “Where have all the good guys gone?”

Well apparently a great man, a nice guy and good friend of mine is celebrating his birthday on Thursday, so to honour this day I would like to introduce you to a good guy.

Thirty (30) years of his presence on earth has graced us with some truly magnificent moments of sharing, caring and all round loving.

He is fit, he is fast, he is spiritual and most of all he loves life in all its abundance.  I look up to him for many reasons. Talented, wise and fun loving are but a few.

His name is Raoul de Jongh.

One summer his dad tore down a brick wall infront of his business, and told 12-year old Will and his 9-year old brother to re-build it. A job they said was impossible… it took them a year and a half, but they did it.

“and he said, now don’t you ever tell me, there’s something that you can’t do.”

You don’t try to build a wall. You don’t set out to build a wall. You don’t say i’m gonna build the biggest, baddest, greatest wall that’s ever been built. You don’t start there. You say, i’m gonna lay this brick as perfectly as a brick can be laid and you do that every single day and soon you have a wall.