Time or Money?

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People are still stuck up with the old saying “Time is money”. Well I would like to differ with that. In my personal outlook, we will forever exchange our precious time for money that does not determine the sentimental value time has; it still remain our most humble asset than money. 

We can spend money to improve our health and hence extend our lives, but money cannot reclaim lost time. On the other hand, time can be used to regain lost money. And so, time and money are not compatible. Therefore, time is not money and money is not time.

We are alive for a very short period of time. Some of us have less time than others, and most of us do not know how much time we have left. Our time cannot be replaced; as a result our time is our most limited resource. For that reason, time is our most valuable asset, so use your time wisely.

Why I have conversations?

Growing up with four siblings in the house has always been the best part of my life. Most of us in the family are out spoken, and my mother always encouraged us to share information. 

I engage myself in two different kinds of conversations, passive (Thinking & Meditation) and outspoken that is when I get to share information with whoever is available and willing to listen. I  have always valued someone else’ opinion, therefore I am frequently hosting friends because I believe in having people around as it helps me to off load the burden in my shoulders. 

Being around confident people makes me feel good. Conversations keep me stable especially when I want to get things off my chest as I am likely to over-think things and get other people views. Conversations are vital when support is needed as an external opinion always helps to clear the air.

The other person's energy and passion is contagious, and makes all the conversation participants feel confident and comfortable. Projecting self-belief is the key to a good conversation.

There are quite a lot of things you can learn from a short and informal conversation, I regard that as the best platform to learn and get honest opinions. 

My favourite Cat in the Hat book is [fill in the title]; because...

It is so unfortunate that I was not exposed to such stories or readings while I was growing up. I doubt it would have make sense to me because I am allergic to cats and I can’t stand anything said about them.

I have never been a naughty child, and I reckon I wouldn’t have enjoyed the stories because of the tricks involved in the book. 

Fiction readings, fairy tale and true stories have always and still my appealing readings. I will consider the books for my next generation (My children, nephews and nieces).

 

 

When was the last time you tried something new?

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Life is too short and some take it for granted. It throws us with many challenges that we had to experience. Nonetheless, we fall into a pothole and experience far less than we could. I wish there was more I can get up to, that is so unfortunate.

I’m a very curious individual, I then saw myself visiting an Islamic butchery to buy their halaal meat. In fact, I wondered what was so special about halaal meat (No offence, its curiosity) and wanted to taste the difference comparing to a non-halaal. I’m glad I did that, pity the taste wasn’t different. Now I need someone to come and make sense of it.

Trying something new can possibly work to your advantage, how do expect to know if you never attempt. Bungee jumping is on my list.  

“We like making excuses, don’t we?  We’ll rationalize every possible reason why we can’t do something, instead of focusing that energy on something that we want to accomplish.  Stop making excuses, and start making changes.  Try something new” Philosopher Laozi

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My big Fat Dream

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Like any other human being, I have my dreams that I must undertake in my life journey. I remember while I was a little girl I had a dream to become a Ballerina. Bundus life made it impossible for me since I was not exposed to such sporting except for netball and athletics.

I missed out on the chance to perform in front of an audience, finally get to wear the pointe shoes and express myself through dancing while touring the world. I had to settle for the second choice to study, earn a better life for my kids so that I will be able to take them to such sporting events.

I have made peace with my dream, as my future generation will live it for me and then become a reality.

Conventional is a good fallback position isn’t it?

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Too much comfort can be a disadvantage because it will limit you to one goal; people need to think broad about life and its challenges.

I have seen this on a daily soapie Muvhango, character James was a Managing director at Mukwevho Holdings. He was used to being first preference when CEO go out or take leave. Moreover, when they decided to rotate all line managers to act on the position to gain skills that did not sit well with him as he felt cheated. He started behaving like a child and would skip work whenever it suit him.

Well along, the comfort ability caused him troubles and he had to learn that not everything is about him. His work was affected and he had to be dismissed.

Nonetheless, I am not saying people must not relax at their spaces rather think of life outside the shell you are currently in. 

You cannot chase two rabbits at the same time



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Rabbits appear to be small and naughty animals, and I am wondering if it will be possible to chase them at the same time because they will run to different directions.

As fussy as I am, I have learnt to give my attention in one thing because of the results I’m expecting at the end. I can’t accept defeat or not be satisfied with the final product, which is why it’s impossible for me to focus on too many things.

During my Internship last year, the job was demanding and my grades dropped because I could not balance work and school. In fact, my job took all my attention because I was overwhelmed. I had to submit portfolios and expected to perform well at work. The distance made it worse because I only relied on emails to communicate with my lecturers. There was no direct communication because I was in a different province.

My mistake was to go work in a different province from where I was studying at, and still had to submit feedback from the industry. However I assumed that all submissions made were right because there was no direct communication and consultations with the lecturers.

My rabbits ran to different directions and I didn’t do well at the end of the year even though I was able to graduate, therefore you cannot chase two rabbits at the same time. I was not happy with my final results. Your mind can only focus on one thing at a time.