Waiting For All Things Beautiful

We may make our plans, but God has the last word” “A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them”

As I end my brief conversation on Forgiving Our Parents, I’m joined by my lovely friend Xolisile Thwala. I’ve enjoyed listening to her story and how far she’s come in her journey to forgiving her parents. What a difficult conversation and even more difficult is the reality of the let downs we must face and liberty ourselves from pertaining to our parents . This was fun. Enjoy.

“To forgive is not to condone the bad things our parents have done. It's not to deny their selfishness, their rejections, their meanness, their brutality, or any of the other misdeeds, character flaws, or limitations that may attach to them.” - Oprah.com

Welcome back! As I kickstart season two, I want to start with a sweet reminder of the beauty of becoming. A journey of self-discovery, learning and unlearning and being kinder towards ourselves. I also share snippets of what to expect throughout season two and overall gratitude to be back at it. Enjoy!

Unfortunately, no amount of tears, depression or self-pity will ever bring the dream job, the finances or the better future closer. We’ve got to be more aggressive about our lives, goals and everything pertaining to our growth. Let’s talk about it.

In a world that often defines masculinity in a narrow way, it's important to remember that men need safe spaces to be their authentic selves too. I had such a great conversation with my beautiful guest, Athule. Her insights and perspective were truly inspiring! Definitely check out her channel - Grounded in Grace!

There's a deep well of contentment and self-fulfillment within me now. I've finally taken charge of my own happiness, and it feels amazing. I confronted why I used to outsource my joy, and now I can see the difference between true fulfillment and fleeting distractions. This place of self-awareness feels like home. And hey, getting the hang of this podcasting thing too – enjoy!

Lets chat to qualified Psychologist who graduated with a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Johannesburg. He is a Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. He obtained a Masters Degree in counselling Psychology at the University of Johannesburg. A public speaker and mental health activist, Siyabonga has a keen interest in the provision of mental health services in post-apartheid South Africa. He has been practicing as a psychologist since 2017 and has experience in service at a student wellness division at a public university in South Africa. Siyabonga is also a host of a mental health program, offering courses on mental health topics i.e: stress management, assertiveness and building healthy habits.

Hey WFATB fam, I'm back with another episode where we're getting real about dating mistakes. Plus, we'll discuss the power of intentionality and waiting with purpose along with some hilarious dating fails!

So good to be back! I brought a face to the voice, you can catch me on YOUTUBE now! On this new episode, I had a great conversation with Wandilinho, content editor for 1Gospel & TBN shows ("Victory In My Scars" & “Let's Talk") and producer of shows like "The Spotlight" & "Jam Sessions Reloaded" I hope you enjoy these thought-provoking questions we Christian women would like answered by a Christian man. I’m going to be a lot more consistent this year - I’ll be publishing again very soon :)

Hey guys, being 16 and pregnant, 17 and already a mom? No child’s play. I published this one in particular for the younger version of myself. Hearing everything I said on this episode would’ve made it a little easier, I wish I had a big sis who walked me through it. To know you’re not alone and you will make it I think is all we need to be reminded of every now and again. I hope someone takes away from this. Enjoy

Having the right kind of adult friendships/relationships is such an important thing, with that said - Soultribe relationships are anything but shallow. There's a deep resonance at a soul level that you intuitively understand is different and special. It’s the type of friendships and relationships that are seamless and real and to be honest, at this stage of our lives it’s important to know who falls part of our individual soultribe. Enjoy. :)

Healing from sexual trauma is important because it is a process of reclaiming power, control, and self-worth. It is an important step in the journey of recovery, to regain trust and to learn how to cope with feelings of vulnerability and shame. Let’s talk about it.

The beautiful thing about embracing the “ugly” version of you is that no one can use it against you. And in retrospect, as the ever so inspirational Rorisang Thandekiso said “not forgetting helps you have empathy, not forgetting helps you have the remembrance of how ratcheted you were when Jesus found you, not forgetting helps you remember that everyday you fall short of God’s glory.” Let’s unpack this together.

As I wrap up the first season of Waiting For All Things Beautiful, THANK YOU for listening to me, supporting me, and engaging with my Podcast. It’s been such a beautiful start to a great journey. I want you to know how much I love you and appreciate you. I’ll be back with season two soon!

Truth is? Not even nature blooms all year. Allow for the occasional frost or rain to do its job in your life. Let’s talk about it.

Take things today at a time beautiful, not days at a time or weeks at a time or even months at a time. Ease your mind. Embrace your 24 hours with kindness and genuine intention while being in constant remembrance that tomorrow isn’t promised. Let’s unpack.

With so much happening in our lives, we are bound to feel emotionally drained. With that being said, emotional decompression is one way to cope with all the heaviness we’re dealing with. It is a way to process and release emotions in a healthy manner. It can take many forms such as talking, journaling, or other forms of self-expression. Let’s talk about it.

“As you become clear on the type of people you want in your life, you will often find loneliness before you find love. You will be called to sit in solitude before you meet the people that can reach you at your level.”

I pray God pours out His spirit as He reminds us today that He does not dwell on our past mistakes, guilt or shame. We serve an understanding Father who is well aware that we’re not going to get it right every time. No matter how far gone, don’t ever think you can’t be re-routed back to the prosperous future He has for you. (Jeremiah 29:11) Healing isn’t a destination. It’s a journey. There’s many layers to our healing journeys and different “depths” of it that depend on our unique experiences. I’ve unpacked my personal perspective on healing. I hope my healing journey inspires others to take it easy on their own journey. Enjoy!