smilingone monthly newsletter festive edition dec 2013
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What a truly special 2013 we have had! I am touched by the many opportunities given to us to facilitate change in our challenged communities in South Africa, I experience so much love, so much joy and a deep connectedness. I am grateful for a very special team of Change Agents that selflessly reach out to touch and teach, simply because they know deep within what it means to both laugh and cry, to rise and fall and experience life in and through its seasons. What makes the difference is the understanding of that each season has its own teaching and once we tap fully into the lessons it comes with we can taste the sweetness of its fruit - deep within us - and we can trust that nothing is there without a reason. 2013 has reminded me of meeting in our shared humanity and that we are not here to do it on our own. Let us travel together! BE together. Nelson Mandela and his legacy inspires this in us - to keep living true to our hearts, that inner deep calling, voices that truly cares, voices that heal and reach out to each other, voices that builds a healthy nation on equality and love. And as we say our goodbye to one of the greatest leaders of our time we also embrace the opportunity to fuel each of our steps with greater awareness and a much broader "WE Consciousness". May you enjoy our newsletter and tune into the energy of an inspiring season in our SmilingOne Foundation. We look forward to share much more with you in 2014. Happy New Year! Love & Gratitude KarinaTRANSCRIPT
Turquois The SmilingOne Foundation MON
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
October/Nov
/November/December 2013 The Festive Issue
The ocean stirs the heart, inspirimagination and brings eternal joysoul – by Carova Beach Crafts
Our Values
LOVE In our experience of Love we fijudgment or expectation. As we
LEARNING
We enjoy the process of learninhorizon and adding to our portf
ADDING VALUE We enjoy adding value to indivipotential is a privilege and assisresistant walls.
ONENESS We believe in UNIQUENESS and plays in the bigger ‘puzzle of lifto the whole – teaching us humpiece of the puzzle is of inestim
INTEGRITY We enjoy working with our clienthe talk and deliver what we pr
OUR ENVIRONMENT We care deeply for our environm
inspires the al joy to the
we find ourselves in a place of unconditional shAs we embrace Love within, we embrace Love
arning. We are Students and Explorers of life, portfolio.
individuals and whole communities. Adding val assists the process of building bridges, breaki
and UNITY. ‘It is about understanding oneself of life’ - the greater purpose. On one hand be humbleness – and on the other being highly vaestimable value to the wholeness – teaching us
r clients and each other openly, honestly and swe promise.
vironment and inspire change by our own living
sharing, holding no Love in ALL.
life, widening our
g value to the human reaking down the most
eself and the role one nd being tiny compared ly valuable as each ing us worthiness.’
and sincerely. We walk
living example
FOREWORD
Letter from the CEO
OUR SUPPORT NETWORK
NETWORKING
The ‘bag lady’
OUR PROJECTS
SA Prisons – Worcester
Youth Project
Nyanga Development Program
Outreach
Guiding the Youth
WORKSHOP
Mind Body and Soul workshop
Session in nature – C.O.C
C.O.C on ice
FUTURE PROJECTS AND EVENTS
OUR FAMILY
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Hamba Kahle We say good-bye to a legend wh
vision of kindness, reaching to
change the world.
An icon to his era, and a hero to h
your values near to our heart as w
your vision, that inspires us to rea
Met liefde en respekt se ons totsie
For to be free is not merely
to cast off one’s chains,
but to live in a way that
respects and enhances the
freedom of others. Nelson Mandela
who inspired millions to look at the world wit
o the future, believing that education is the m
o his times. The future was what you have drea
s we work towards the change of a healthier S
reach for the impossible. You are truly a great m
siens. Hamba kahle Mr Nelson Rolihlahla Man
ith different eyes and a
e most powerful key to
eamed of. Tata, we hold
South Africa. We value
t mentor.
andela!
Letter from FraAs a boy I heard many stories of th
mermaids heroins, who save fishe
fingers saving a fellow fisherman fr
As many of such stories I was inspir
A city that situates itself at the tip o
My recent adventure on the beach
friend and brother Malcolm told m
just wet his feet... I did not ask him
washing our sins away. The most
after a bad ordeal you need to visi
luck for you. For me it is a differen
we can all admit that along with its
feet, there is more than just what m
Never did I realise that nature allow
much pleasure to write to you from
On the eve of publishing this news
courage, endurance and ideals. Nel
shall not release this newsletter.
(three months) of adventure and w
We bid a legend farewell in this m
networking to find the C.O.C in ac
making; the youth that is in session
us through nature. This is a special
invite you to enjoy the festive issue
From Franklin’s desk, I give you war
Love Franklin
Franklin’s desk
ries of the sea, ocean and beach, coming from the e
fishermen from drowning in storms. My uncle
erman from a shark. To just recapture a few of thes
as inspired to share from my own story book as a cit
the tip of Africa with its beautiful stretches of beache
he beach was surely one to remember and I would n
told me that he has not been to the beach in years
t ask him why but my mind instantly focused on the
e most popular belief among Capetonians (Cape T
d to visit the beach to let the waves wash away all
different story though. But whatever we believe th
with its aqua coloured water, cool sands and white
t what meets the eye.
ure allows us to build these kind of stories along wi
you from Franklin’s desk –
his newsletter, we lost a great man who changed
eals. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. So we decided in hi
sletter. Instead we will await publishing and give
re and workshops as we reach out to change.
in this months edition. Our CEO’s letter greets you
O.C in action with Rachel; our prison process, ‘Cha
in session with ‘The Responsible Individual’; and w
special edition that joins summer and festivity toge
issue of Turquois, the SmilingOne Foundation’s m
you warm wishes for a year filled with happiness and
m the elders. The legacy of
y uncle who lost his two
w of these dramatic stories.
k as a citizen of Cape Town.
of beaches.
I would never forget, as my
in years and would love to
d on the myth of the waves
(Cape Town citizens), that
away all that has been bad-
lieve the sea means to us,
d white waves touching our
long with HER, giving me so
the world through his
ded in his mourning that we
nd give you a double dose
reets you to a new season;
Change Agents’ in the
nd workshops that guides
together, where I gladly
ation’s monthly newsletter.
iness and health.
Letter from the CEO
What a truly special 2013 we hav I am touched by the many op
communities in South Africa, I exam grateful for a very special t
teach, simply because they kno
fall and experience life in anunderstanding of that each seascomes with we can taste the sweis there without a reason. 2013 has reminded me of meetin
on our own. Let us travel togeth
us - to keep living true to our
that heal and reach out to each
love. And as we say our goodby
opportunity to fuel each of ou
Consciousness".
May you enjoy our newsletter anFoundation. We look forward to share much Happy New Year! Love & Gratitude
Karina
WE UNLOCK POTENTIAL THRO
e have had!
ny opportunities given to us to facilitate chang
a, I experience so much love, so much joy and a dcial team of Change Agents that selflessly reac
y know deep within what it means to both laugh
in and through its seasons. What makes th season has its own teaching and once we tap f
e sweetness of its fruit - deep within us - and we c
eeting in our shared humanity and that we
ogether! BE together. Nelson Mandela and his
our hearts, that inner deep calling, voices th
each other, voices that builds a healthy natio
odbye to one of the greatest leaders of our time
of our steps with greater awareness and a
ter and tune into the energy of an inspiring seas
uch more with you in 2014.
THROUGH THE CIRCLE OF CHANGE ACTIVATIO
change in our challenged
nd a deep connectedness. I reach out to touch and
laugh and cry, to rise and
es the difference is the tap fully into the lessons it we can trust that nothing
t we are not here to do it
d his legacy inspires this in
that truly cares, voices
ion on equality and
time we also embrace the
nd a much broader "WE
season in our SmilingOne
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TOGETHER IS BETTER
We establish and nurt
partners in community
shaping of a healthy s
Sponsors 2013/14
Sponsors monthly:
GM Childlife - RUC - Dave Thorpe -
Sporadic sponsors
Karen Sorbo & Francelino Zau - Shawn
Ropp Sohnen - Louw van Eeden -
Peter Gilder - Leigh-Ann Arendse
Lotsa Love
ETTER!
nurture relationships with existing
unity building. We all own a share
lthy society!
- Aslam Bava - David Watson
Shawn McGee - Koos & Ilse van Niekerk - Howard
Cathy Carstens - Sue Gillespie - Sally Saunders
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isting and new
share in the
oward Rosenberg – Robin
- Chiara de Siena -
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C.O.C IN ACTION Featuring Rachel’s story
Rachel came to South Africa from
Zimbabwe looking for work. She
was employed by Original T-Bag
Designs as a cleaner and lunch
maker for the other staff. When her
work was up to date she was asked
if she could help out with
production. One day she helped out
in the newly formed sewing
department. It was obvious that she
had the talent in this direction so we
decided to employ her as a trainee
seamstress. Rachel soaked up the
knowledge and has now become very accomplished. She has design
two styles of hand bags which we buy of her and sell in our shops.
With her regular monthly salary and the additional income from
sewing her own bags and other items she managed to send money
home and build a house in Zimbabwe. Rachel hopes that one day
she will be able to return to Zimbabwe with her sewing talent and
make a living there.
I came across Rachel in the
process of designing a C.O.C
Adventure Workshop for the
PET Team Stars – I was
looking for ‘Travel Workshop
Bags’. SmilingOne (both our
foundation side and business
side) is all about assisting the
unlocking of potential as we
activate and implement
Circle’s Of Change (C.O.C’s).
Contracting Rachel to
do 20 Travel Bags
became part of a
combined
SmilingOne/PET Team
C.O.C Caring Practice
and for Rachel it was
part of her C.O.C ‘I am
a Resource Practice’
towards sustainable
livelihoods.
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It was part of her puzzle piece to
the mix and it became incredibly
meaningful for the C.O.C
Adventure workshop and its
unfolding – illustrating the C.O.C in
action.
Thank you so much Rachel for your
contribution!
Love Karina
OUR CHANGE APPROACH – CIRCLE’S OF CHANGE (C.O.C’s)
• Sharing Practice
• Caring Practice
• I am a resource Practice
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CTICC – Motivational Talk by Franklin
The Cape Town International Convention Centre invited me as a
guest speaker at their Annual Staff Conference, where the themes
were future, ethics and balance.
It was indeed a pleasure to
be part of such a
wonderful occasion. The
atmosphere were light and
intimate, making me feel
at home. It felt so
comforting meeting the
staff, I thought I was part
of the staff for a moment,
sharing in humour
conversation with nice
refreshments. But it was
the sense of togetherness
that I felt. Inspiring me to
motivate them, to inspire each other as they inspired me.
Thank you to CTICC for a lovely experience and great inspiration.
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Ripple effects by Karina
OUR WORCESTER PRISON PROCESS – C.O.C. IN FULL ACTIVATION
"November 28th 2013: Luyanda Mboniswa and
Collin Duda just returned from Oudtshoorn prison
where they had been tasked by DCS to facilitate a
bead making workshop for female offenders in
their capacity as Group of Hope (GOH) action
committee members. The bead making is a GOH
skills development workshop. The beads are made
from recycled
material and sold in
shops (like the T' bag
project in Hout Bay)
to assist the GOH
project and the aids
orphans that the
GOH project supports.
Both Luyanda and
Collin are driving
forces in the GOH
project inside Worcester Prison. Today they are back attending our
SmilingOne session.
Luyanda shares how the foundation he operates from today roots in a deepened awareness of
himself and through himself of others – an awareness he has build on consciously since he joined
SmilingOne in 2008 – activation this personal Circle of Change (COC). He has allowed The
Responsible Individual journey to become a valuable puzzle piece on his journey of self discovery – an
enabler for his GOH tasks – a platform from where he today practices being an incredible resource.
Luyanda was amongst the first eight coach students we took into TRI training in 2008. He qualified
his two first coach educational modules in 2010 and operated as our internal project monitor in
Brandvlei Maximum Prison. He took the TRI process with him as he and fellow inmates transferred to
Worcester Prison. Here he continued his COC practice both within SmilingOne and GOH (Sharing,
Caring & I am a Resource Practices).
Daniel Davids was one amongst many that were
inspired by Luyanda and Collin to start a personal TRI
journey. Today Daniel has trained with us for three+
years and is internal project monitor of our SmilingOne
Worcester Process. He is adding tremendous value as he
guides and supports many fellow inmates on their TRI
journeys. One of his great strengths is assisting
the HEALING PROCESSING: Daniel invites his fellow
inmates very deep into the healing, opening doors to
separating emotion and action – taking it back to
‘where was it born’….feeeeeeling it, releasing it and
understanding it. Every single TRI (1) participant
expresses how he now is able to use a challenge and the
reaction he experiences to go deeper into the
emotion/healing. This is KEY in changing behaviour.
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I am in awe of how change travels…. multiplying… one seed turns
into hundreds. Daniel, who was guided by Luyanda and Collin has
guided TRI Participant Marco Simons the past year through TRI
(2). Today Marco passed his interview and was enrolled to start his
TRI facilitator training. One of the elements that touched me
deeply in Marco's Personal Balanced Profile (PBP – a recording of
daily practices) was: "I always remember that friendship is the
golden thread that ties the hearts of the world together". I have no
doubt that he will add even more momentum to the process and
that we will see many more seeds spread through another truly
loving and kind heart.
I feel incredibly privileged to journey with these special Men, who have gone beyond themselves to
serve humanity by their own living examples. None of them are 'talkers'… they walk the path with
great humility. Each one of them a Change Agent for a safe, dynamic and healthy SA."
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The Responsible Individual
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Challenges Symptoms of
Challenges Mirror Wind
Reactive Patterns The
Survivor Pleaser Victim
BALANCE Awareness
Spectrum Trust Acceptance
Allowance Affirmation
Personal Balance Profile Understanding Identity Directions
Values CHOICE the observer PURPOSE key roles Mission Vision
BODY MIND SOUL learning Relationships ENVIRONMENT social responsibility
Youth Project by Malcolm Booysen Meeting up with Pastor Freddie
Warries, after my release from prison
was very amazing as he was
interested in what my experience
was, being in such a place for so
many years. I shared about the
people I met and the challenges I
faced while being in prison.
Telling him about The Responsible
Individual and what it did for me had
him amazed. And how I would love to
share my experience with the youth so
that they wont make the same mistake
I did. Pastor Warries told me about the
youth at their church and I felt so
delighted to get the chance to meet
them.
[How I would love to share
my experience with the youth]
After a couple of days I was introduced to the youth leaders, who
explained to me how they work with the kids of the community,
asking me what it is I can bring to the table, to spice up their
flavour. Introducing the book ‘The Responsible Individual’ and the
journey Karina travelled leading up to the book, had them very
amazed.
On a Friday night I met the kids and they were so inviting! I
shared some of my journey with them and they could not believe
that I was in prison. I took them to the concept of challenges in
the book and what it means to them. The kids were so eager to
share their meaning of the word and how they opened up was
inspiring.
We had another session the week
after where we made charts and
spoke about what we as kids love
and hate about our parents. They
were placed in groups and the results
was so much more than what I was
expecting. Leaving me amazed how
open they have become after I
shared about some of my experiences
with my parents.
I am so humbled to be a part of their lives and journeys. We have
so much still planned and I'm excited about how much we're still
going to learn with The Responsible Individual.
A journey of a lifetime begins with one step, one smile and one
Responsible Individual. •
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Nyanga Development Program
A sound cloud of laughter, joy and playfulness overwhelms me as I enter the Ivy Nyovane Creche,
I fail to see where it comes from. I’m guessing that the kids are playing inside, trying to imagine
how they are having fun.
My first encounter is with the caretaker, I am explaining that I am
looking for Vuyiswa or Ma Esther. He is very stern so I share with him
jokingly it is maybe one of the characteristics you have from working
around kids. I am learning that his name is Wiseman as he directs me
to the office where I find Vuyiswa. ‘Catching up on paperwork before
the crèche close’ I joke to her. I’m getting a blushing smile, as she
admits to hard work. As we walk to meet Ma Esther, Vuyiswa shares
with me why there are less kids attending the last week of crèche.
Most of them are looked after by their siblings when it is school
holidays, saving family members a buck. This is the reason why only
20 of the 115 kids that normally attend are attending today.
‘Eish’, Ma Esther starts her conversation to express
difficulty of not knowing where to start telling me
how hard the year has been for her. She feels she
has a duty towards the kids by not declining their
attendance but some times the parents do not pay
crèche fees in full. She then pays it out of her own
pocket. However - her list of appreciation is longer,
thanking SmilingOne first. She is so glad that
SmilingOne has chosen to walk the journey with
her. I am ensuring her that SmilingOne feels the
same.
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lovely colours Ma Esther gives
blankets but also toys for the kid
and members of church for their
Lastly she expresses her gratitude
the learnership till next year whe
Ma Esther admits that the year
the people that walks the journe
but it has been much easier since
Thorp and Shoprite. So it is a gr
where it is today. Ngiyabonga (t
She expresses her gratitude for the renov
the crèche the beginning of 2013 by
Force & Childlife Foundation) and Smilin
through the kitchen and its open plan,
the kids much easier. There are still s
needs to be done in the kitchen. The bri
walls gives me an animated feeling – a
After that Ma Esther shows me beau
blankets that the kids sleep under. Bef
s her gratitude to Shoprite not only for d
he kids. She is giving much praise to the Nyanga
their aid in a lovely outing with the kids to the b
titude of being a Montessori student - she and V
when they continue.
year has been tough as much as it was beautiful
journey with her. Yes she did run the crèche alone
r since wonderful people came along like Smiling
s a great pleasure to work with the community
ga (thank you)! • Franklin
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The waves in my life are very overwhelm
narrows my vision from seeing the light
waves no matter how wet it may be, just
The words I tell myself. After you dive, yo
what you will find which will broade
embrace the light. • Franklin
renovations done so far to
by General Motors (Ute
SmilingOne. She takes me
plan, that makes feeding
still some touch-up’s that
he bright pink of the toilet
a kiddie playful vibe.
beautiful bright coloured
r. Before I can admire the
for donating veggies and
anga hawkers community
the beach.
nd Vuyiswa both will miss
utiful but she is so glad for
alone for a very long time
ilingOne, General Motors,
nity on getting the crèche
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verwhelming at times. Which
the light. Learn to accept the
be, just reach for the surface.
dive, you will be surprised at
l broaden the spectrum, to
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After release by Franklin
The biggest question that the parole board asks an offender who
applies for parole is, “ What will you do after you are released?”
Along with the community, the actual offender asks the same
question.
The reintegration of ex offenders in the community is of great
value for a parolee to find his/her feet to balance. That is why
SmilingOne is focusing to help parolees reintegrate back in to the
community. One of our tools is to introduce the ‘ The Responsible
Individual’ a coaching manual that will take them through a life
changing experience.
Jonathan Tabalaza, a referral from the Rondebosch United Church,
has been walking his life journey with ‘The Responsible Individual’
for six months now and loving it. Sharing how he loves the learning
of new concepts to help him identify what he is going through in
life. “I thought it was going to be easy working with the manual
but you must experience the manual. Making your way from
prison to the outside is not easy, you have a plan but then life gives
you what you never had expected and you got to deal with it the
best way you can. I am just glad that I am still alive to get a second
chance, to look after my kid.”
Robert Steiner minister of the church expresses his gratitude for
SmilingOne, being there with Jonathan on his life changing journey,
believing that being released from prison is a fragile stage but it
makes such a huge difference when there is great support.
Like Jonathan, many parolees and ex offenders will reintegrate
back into communities. SmilingOne and our team of ‘Change
Agents’ aids in the reintegration of parolees and ex offenders, to
add support, value and openness to their life changing journey.
Guiding them through a rehabilitation process, discovering the self
identity, learning behaviours and creating a vision.
Outreach by Malcolm Booysen
We as the youth decided to take on a challenge where we go into our community Ocean View and make a difference in the lives of the kids, activating our motto. We planned an out reach with various sport and fun activities.
The acceptance was amazing, as kids came from all over to join in on the fun. We played soccer, rugby and even a dance competition. It was so funny when one of the kids returned a prize, so we had to let him know he won it. The kids loved it, and so did we as the youth of SmilingOne. There was so much love going around and the reaction of the kids was more than heart warming. We had a fun day and there was so much we learned. It opened our eyes to how important it is to give unconditionally.
We have so much more to look forward to in the new year. More learning, more giving of our souls and more love to share.
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Influences on kids
Guiding the youth by Franklin
A very gentle breeze greets me as I step out of the taxi to view my destination that is in front of me. Spots of green and brown grass on my right and a wire fence that keeps it all on premises. I have to walk around to enter by the gate as kids from Grade one and two exit school. Today is particular sunny so I decided to wear jeans and sneakers, with a shirt to have more of a casual look. Upon entering I greet the secretary and principal, before making my way to the class-room. Upon entering I am greeted by another class that is suddenly quiet by my appearance as if they are amused by what I really can not put my finger on. But I get my cue from one of the girl students that says “sir look so cool today”. I am half an hour early so it gives me time to wait for my class to arrive. The kids from the class that is scheduled before my actual class are begging me to have sessions with them too but I’m afraid they have a tight schedule on Mondays. One of the boys steps up to me, telling me that I may think I look cool but that is cheap sneakers that I have on. I ask him why he is telling me about sneakers that are cheap. And he replies that ‘he is just saying’. Again, I am asking him if he realizes what he just did? He ignored the question. So I asked about his family and friends and what he was doing after school, realizing that in the conversation he seems to be very brand conscious for someone his age. It gives me the idea that he has a very strong material influence. Our conversation leads to how I started doing loads of illegal activities to keep up with my material influences, as I thought that expensive branding is the way that I get recognition from friends. Truth was that as a kid, no one can afford that sort of expensive branding because kids do not have jobs, to earn an income. Mommy and Daddy could only get me the necessities. So I did crime to get money to access these expensive branding, walking the path to prison. Being away from friends, family is hurtful when you think you are never going to see them again. And many guys do not tell you this because we are groomed to be tough in prison but we all cry. You may not see it in our eyes but our hearts cry. Folks may make prison interesting but I want him to think of it like this. The class we are in now, I want him to have a clear look at it, then he must tell me how many hours are in a day. It was never my intention to scare him, I just wanted to be as honest as possible but after he looked at the class and answered 24 hours, I asked him to imagine the door being closed and spending 23 hours of the day in this space. He tried to oppose the vision that was in his mind by telling me I’m playing with him. But I just looked at him, affirming by nodding. And not all of us gets a second chance at rewriting our future. Some die at an early age, some get locked up for a lot of years. At the end of the day my school work went behind. I thought I was getting smarter but I fell behind. When all of my friends were completing their matric (completing school) I was locked up in prison. Now all of them got good jobs, nice houses, some of them are married, raising a family. Because a good job means you have to get good education. I did not know that. But I know now, that is why I can tell you. Upon my conclusion I told him to decide which route is he taking. Is he going to join a gang to get what he wants? Is he going to do crime to get what he wants? Or is he going to learn as hard as he can in school, to one day have a beautiful job and have finance that can get him all that he wishes? The choice is his. But I would like to advice him to think about what is important, getting branded clothes or completing school the best he can.
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MIND BOD
I joined a Mind-Body & Soul W
group consisted of our host Karin
Malik and I.
We were all greeted with love,ginger. There was fresh fruit on th
• The relationship between
• What does it mean to eat
• What is healthy food? (So
• Our food patterns. • When we eat and why!
• What does it mean to be
• The role of food in our liv
• Food memories…Franklin
• The smell, taste and textu
• The feelings we expect foo
BODY & SOUL WORK
by Ilse Van Niekerk oul Workshop during November – with the em
Karina, Hannlie (from Johannesburg), Alfred, Chr
love, acceptance and a cold glass of carrot juict on the table. We spoke about food…
ween mind, body and soul.
to eat healthily and why?
? (So many different opinions, obviously!)
to be hungry…really hungry.
ur lives.
nklin went on a trip down memory lane!
texture of food.
ct food to cake care of.
ORKSHOP
e emphasis on body. Our
d, Chris, Malcolm, Franklin,
ot juice – with a touch of
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After our discussion we made a b
soul poster that we presented to
during lunch. It was interesting to
pair’s perception and learning.
The lunch table groaned under
beetroot salad, squash with a f
and and…
The food was prepared with lo
given so many new and differen
once I sampled the food, I was
change some food patterns – not
e a body-mind-
ed to the group
ing to see each
nder butternut soup, fish and greens, rice cakes,
h a filling, individual quiches, baby potatoes, m
ith love, presented beautifully and eaten with
ifferent food options – healthy nutritious deliciou
was keen to try it out at home and share with
not driven by guilt, but by curiosity and enthus
akes, quinoa salad, dates,
oes, macadamia nuts and
with gratitude. We were
elicious food alternatives –
e with others. I wanted to
nthusiasm.
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My learning?
• Gratitude
• Think about what you fee
• Instead of concentrating omy body needs. And wha
• I understand my craving
• I understand a bit more a• I realise there is a differen
• I know about more food
• I realise that I expect too heal the wounds – they c
• Celebrate with food, pres
• Really enjoy the food – a
• Moderation and balance• Enjoy food, but do not ex
taste buds, but cannot he
• Share!
ou feed your body.
ting on “not gaining weight” I could choose to con what is good for my body.
ving for sweet stuff better, but I still have a long w
ore about the false comfort I get from eating. fference between wanting and real hunger.
food options and am excited to try new healthy r
t too much from sweets – they are not able to soohey can only fill the thighs!
, present it beautifully and enjoy alone or with fri
away with guilt.
lance ot expect what it cannot fill – it can fill your stomot heal your wounds and calm your heart.
to concentrate on what
long way to go!
lthy recipes.
to soothe the pain and
ith friends and family.
r stomach, satisfy your
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Session in nature – C.O
A journey to discovery starts wi
people you meet along the journ
Ilse, Karina, Malcolm, Chris and
discover a deeper learning of w
ourselves to natures beautiful vie
route to self discovery.
My Journey:
• My first pillar ‘sharing’ – the team what I think thinstructor. Truth is it is nowant your view and someto invite my view and not
• My pillar ‘caring’ – it alwand reflect on what thealways explores a beautplants and animals. Whathe same time I am gladsession. So that I can guid
C.O.C by Franklin
rts with one step, is what I have found out ove
journey makes it so special.
and myself was heading for the mountains
of what the ‘ Circle Of Change’ (C.O.C) mea
ful views, getting a richness and energy that flows
when we walked up the mountain I was coink the journey should be like. I even barked sa
not for me to give my view all the time, som sometimes they do. The workshop teaches me tod not impose it on them.
it always seems easier to look outside and see ott they can teach me. How often do I learn froeautiful view from the mountain. How Karina
What are their journeys revealing to me as I wa glad to have brought along my tools of guidancguide the team and the team can guide me.
t over the years. And the
tains on an adventure to
means to us. Connecting
flows along with us on the
as constantly sharing with ed safety tips, like a true , sometimes others do not
me to give them a chance
see other people’s journey’ rn from the way Malcolm arina always capture the
s I walk with them. And at idance on the path to our
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“Walk with others to learn from them.” “Add your special ingredient.”
• My third pillar ‘I am a resource’ – suddenly it hit me that I should open myself up to be more than what I percieve myself to be. Make room for more than what I think is a resource, in order for opportunity to find me. And along the way stick to my values.
As we share our journeys on our COC maps a little friend cames out to say hello and then leaves
again. We could not have chosen a better place in nature to discover more. And when our hands
went up…it could only have been for accomplishment. For now I know my journey in CHANGE
better than I did before. •
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Food for the soul…the mind and body as well.
SmilingOne family is looking at a delicious healthier
diet which sparked the idea of a recipe book that will
contain healthy, easy to make, delicious recipes.
We would so love to have your piece of the puzzle......
as together is so much more. So tell us what you
consider as healthy food and what you would like to
see in a healthy recipe book.
� Regarding the bazaar event published in our previous Newsletter, we posted that we are looking for a venue. We are still looking. If there is anyone that can assist us in getting a venue, please let us know.
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C.O.C on ice – a question of balance
The question is do we have balance, or how can we get to balance. “Aaaaagh”, might be what
your sports confidence is saying that any athletic
challenge can be overcome. Pulling on our
background to compare similar situations – when out
of the bag comes your teenage roller-blade, knee
bruising experience. Confidence up! But you can not
stop thinking about falling on the ice! Confidence
down. Luckily you are going to have someone to hold
your hand.
Bulie shares her experience: “It was horrifying at first
and very difficult. I thought I couldn’t do it and the
fear kept me from trying. I overcame it by breathing
and relaxing. Then I started to walk... i couldn’t
believe that I could walk on ice. I was excited that I accomplished it... its all in the mind. if you say
that you can not do this is how it will be. I showed my mind differently. I’m going to do it again.”
Bukiwe shares her experience : “the ice skating session for me was another learning coz sometimes
I have been the kind of person that has issues when it comes to trusting. Me not being able to
skate and having to learn to trust on the ice as well and find balance it showed me that
sometimes you just need to let go. Stop wanting to be in control all the time. Learn to trust. Get
someone that is willing to walk with you and hold your hand. I learned that whatever challenge I
am going through I am not alone. I carry TRUST into 2014.
The question is can you find balance between not wanting to fall and falling. Do you give up
after falling so much, so hard. Overcome your fear, it will guide you to get where you want to be
– balance. • Franklin
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A get together in December
It is 29 degrees Celsius and the cooling breeze at
six o’clock in the morning gives the idea that we
are going to feel some heat through the day. So you have to make sure that you dress
comfortable for the weather.
And when public transport is on time today, you know your day is starting off on a high note. It is
Jonathans first time he will meet the SmilingOne family after being in the programme for six
months. I sense his excitement as he shares that he has not been to a Christmas party in years.
Same for me, even if it is my second one in eleven years.
On arrival I see how beautiful the place looks to fit the theme. I surely love it! As a little Father
Christmas greets me as I look to my right. A sock hanging over the fire-place feels so classic, I am
running towards it to feel if there is any sweets in it. The
colourfully wrapped soft candy of different flavours was
next to the sock. The star on top of the Christmas tree
caught my attention and the two pretty girls playing
around it. I am asking Karina to pose for a picture for me,
even if she did still have her apron on. Her smile is so
warm to the camera as the kids just brings joy to the lens.
Me and the boys wanted some more chocolates but
Karina said we must wait till more guests arrive but the
chocolates was so good I felt like crying for more. In awaiting the presence of some more guests I
took some beautiful pictures to hold the moment, Karina sure have the pleasure of being host. A
table full of wonderful treats could not have been resisted by my sweet tooth for long, but I am
remembering that I must eat food first before jumping to the treats and that I have a diet menu.
But do not most of us forget our diet through the festive season?
EV
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Christmas ballads are playing
background and giving a nice
atmosphere, mixed with the kids
time I do my second piece of mil
energy rising, believing that I’m
rush. But it does not stop m
strawberries and whip cream, o
and laughter fills the air, what a
we are having. Dancing to ou
makes it even more pleasurable
compete with the little one. W
two routines but she is not even
cut out of dancing, she still goe
routines. She is beautiful.
The family I have found at S
gives me the greatest pleasur
awesome ‘get together’ with th
fun and a smile that can ligh
day...what a special way to sp
season. • Franklin
laying softly in the
nice touch to the
e kids playing. By the
of milk-tart, I feel my
t I’m getting a sugar
p me from getting
m, ooh I love it. Joy
hat a wonderful time
to our own rhythm
rable, even if I can’t
e. We have danced
ven sweating. After I
ll goes for two more
at SmilingOne only
easure to spend an
ith them. A world of
n lighten up a sad
to spend the festive
We all have a personal journeys that we travel which makes
‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho an international bestseller.
A journey in to the unknown, curiosity of our hearts. As the
book depicts a road less travelled...the map that is written on
our hearts that is so intangible. Yet, we believe that the true
affirmation lies in each step we take into the adventure. Love,
disappointment, and a lot of other factors may accompany
your journey but at the end of the day it is all to prepare you
for your destiny.
‘The Alchemist’ is a true reflection on our journeys that it may
be unknown but it is written in your heart, truly being
discovered.
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