Celebrate Life Comments

Comment on: Wanted: New Direction. by lebogang nkoane

lebogang nkoane — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:07:29 +0200

I have no idea what it is to know what it is you want to do, but I do know there is great value in knowing you can and HAVE done something.

I am not sure if this leads you anywhere, but I suppose what am I saying, instead of trying to find out what it is you should be doing, engage your mind is doing something,,,, sometimes what we need to next is revealed in doing something, right now.

Comment on: Working Woman by George Gladwin Matsheke

George Gladwin Matsheke — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:24:52 +0200

Oh snap! never saw it that way - Olways - you are on point ...

Comment on: S.K.B by Mosa Mahlaba

Mosa Mahlaba — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:56:25 +0200

Thank you Olways Im glad you like it :)

Comment on: S.K.B by olways

olways — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:26:46 +0200

the pace of the piece is captivating, had me run short of breath there for a moment

Comment on: Working Woman by olways

olways — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:35:58 +0200

there are 2 conclusions I have come to.
1) Even though we are al;l mearnt to be fulfilled there are a selected group of people (men and women) that are made for the ins and outs of relationships in a way that allows either one of them to feel fulfiled regardless of the compromises they make.

2) The biggest mistake that we are making is that as beings that are in a process of transforming in to the 'modern day' male or female, we have chosen to go at it alone.

So i as a guy will adapt to this image of what a 'modern day man' should be with an imaginery female who holds no true emotions but is just there to fill in the female space that exist in a mans life and so do women.

So when we reincounter real females/ males we are taken aback as they do not accomodate us the way we had invisioned them during my transformation practise phase

Comment on: Working Woman by George Gladwin Matsheke

George Gladwin Matsheke — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:43:19 +0200

Ahha "Silent Power" - love that ,...

Comment on: Same Cirlce. by Mosa Mahlaba

Mosa Mahlaba — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:00:33 +0200

@Sma thank you for your comments all of them. I have such a soft spot for single mothers and fathers. Keep doing your best for your daughter :)

Comment on: Same Cirlce. by sma

sma — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:33:13 +0200

I enjoy the honesty in GG's work and I think it reflect here too. Mosa,from what i've read so far you are doing a great job. We'd all be amazed at how similar we are.

The day I confidently realised and said out loud that I was a 'single mother/parent' was an emotional one. I grew up with both my parents and still live with them so this was a new territory for me. But I realise now that its one of the best things to happen to me in terms of my growth and although I still deal with it often and will as my daughter grows, its all part of the creation of who I am.

The sugar and spice makes life interesting and as a bookworm,the imaginative space is a beautiful one.

SmaUniverse

Comment on: Being Somebody Else. by sma

sma — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:08:29 +0200

I've recently found out that I'm very selfconscious hence the need to want to be someone else but more than anything I'm fighting to be the full me,despite my external influences at the end of the day you can only DO and BE YOU!

SmaUniverse

Comment on: Working Woman by sma

sma — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:41:10 +0200

I am rather impressed that this conversation is spreading to more women out there. Thank you for your honest observation Nonhlanhla. It also boggles me when it is said one is 'too independent'.I think we also need to realise that parallel to our growth,the modern man is on a journey of redefinition just as we are. We all have to rethink of the power dynamics that rule our lives especially when it comes to money,work and family. I also think there's no need for women to be agressive about this as 'silent power',which women have held for a long time and still countinue too is a trait to be acknowledged.

Thanks.

Comment on: Park Bench by MS Vuyelwa

MS Vuyelwa — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:04:07 +0200

I hope I am not too late in adding my piece. I would like to tell a story if I may...
Mosa and my daughter Boniswa were best friends. they met by chance and fell in love with one another so quickly. Sadly two years ago Boniswa passed away, but the most pain lies in the fact that these two were not on speaking terms at the time of her death. So if I could bring Boniswa back for one day... I would put her on a park bench somewhere in Cape Town with you Mosa, so that the two of you could share another moment, say to each other how much you two love the other, forgive each other your mistakes and for her to tell you how proud she is of you. I know she loved you as much as you love her.

Comment on: Stuck On Him. by seilatsatsi

seilatsatsi — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:27:10 +0200

mhh, mosa u added the pic. is the guy the inspiration behind this lovely piece?

*hides*

Comment on: Stuck On Him. by George Gladwin Matsheke

George Gladwin Matsheke — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:45:47 +0200

eeeeer Mosa where did you take these images from?

Comment on: Stuck On Him. by Tha Captain

Tha Captain — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:19:02 +0200

This is cool, well done.

"his love is a slice of cake Im too diabetic to taste" killer line.

letting go is also hard on men, we just dont express our emotions like women do.

Comment on: Stuck On Him. by Mosa Mahlaba

Mosa Mahlaba — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:25:47 +0200

Letting go is hard, I agree! I think when it comes to matters of the heart women tend to hold on for longer than they should and thats sad hey.

Comment on: Stuck On Him. by seilatsatsi

seilatsatsi — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:06:32 +0200

its sooooooo hard to let go!!!

Comment on: S.K.B by seilatsatsi

seilatsatsi — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:28:13 +0200

what Sthembi said!!

Comment on: Being Somebody Else. by olways

olways — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:23:14 +0200

there is always a point in your life you wish you were someone else.

Comment on: S.K.B by Mosa Mahlaba

Mosa Mahlaba — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:30:54 +0200

Sthembi Im with you on this one. I say play to win but do things the right way.

Comment on: S.K.B by Sthembi

Sthembi — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:28:14 +0200

I love this piece. Its so true we get so caught up in trying to get what we want and what we think we need that we forget the consequences of our actions. Its a very good thing to strive to be the best you can be but not at the expense of others. You cannot build your happiness on someone else's misery,that makes for an unstable foundation.

Comment on: Contributor: Tumelo Moema by Skinn71

Skinn71 — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:29:46 +0200

Known her for a couple o' years, just moments after her nappy days. Since her knicker days I'd say she's more of a trend setter more than anything and it's not about the brand it's about the look. Slick look b :-)

Comment on: Contributor: Tumelo Moema by 2mellow

2mellow — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:08:07 +0200

Kea leboga. Thank you.

Comment on: Contributor: Tumelo Moema by Mosa Mahlaba

Mosa Mahlaba — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:25:01 +0200

Welcome Tumelo.

Comment on: Being Somebody Else. by George Gladwin Matsheke

George Gladwin Matsheke — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:19:54 +0200

we all wanna be somebody at the end of the day ... then you get to point where dont wanna be anybody else but you ... i think its a combination of people you wanna be, parents, friends, lovers etc contribute towards how you see the world - then basically contribute towards how you shape up. Thats my 2c

Comment on: Contributor: Tumelo Moema by George Gladwin Matsheke

George Gladwin Matsheke — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:40:05 +0200

Awe! Dances ...

Comment on: Contributor: Tumelo Moema by seilatsatsi

seilatsatsi — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:16:01 +0200

will do

Comment on: Park Bench by George Gladwin Matsheke

George Gladwin Matsheke — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:00:10 +0200

Amen! @Banss

Comment on: Park Bench by Banss

Banss — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:33:10 +0200

Yes my sister we do. A person we would like to see and form our own opinions of, for ourselves. Be it for a day, month or hour. Meet them with a clear mind full of questions/ answers. Hear them congratulate you or you state your appreciation of them.

To see them shed tears of joy / grant a smile.
Hear them tell you they are proud of you, share their guidance/ advice and wisdom on a situation.

I would really love to meet my father who dies this month on the 7th , 31 years ago. I would love to hear him laugh, to see him hold my son and give me fatherly advice. Introduce him to my wife and bask in his presence. Feel the sense of security that others feel when with their fathers; indulge in the confidence that only a father can give his son.

On a bench; on the sand at a beach watching the sunset or in a car. That guy…

Comment on: Park Bench by Mosa Mahlaba

Mosa Mahlaba — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:34:06 +0200

Thanks for sharing everybody...

@Seilatsatsi I agree with GG, and from the sound of things your mom was lovely.

@GG I think the same goes for you, the situation with your dad will mould the way you are with your children and younger siblings.

@Tha Captain you need to forgive yourself coz its not your fault, besides you know your mom wouldnt want you to beat yourself up like this.

Comment on: Park Bench by George Gladwin Matsheke

George Gladwin Matsheke — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:20:51 +0200

She knows that my man ... and im sure she has forgiven you a long time ago - now you need to forgive yourself.