Author: Nomia Machebe

Peace is not something one wishes for It is not something that can be received as a gift, or taken away as a souvenir It is not a thing, a dream or an idea  Sunset at Signal Hill (with a man in a boat) Peace is not something one waits for It is something that…

Last week, my elder brother came to visit me for a few days in Cape Town. The first evening was full of catching up, chit-chat and, as usual a bit of serious talk crept in. It was almost midnight, and we were on our third cup of tea – he was sitting on the couch,…

As I walk down along the patterned paved path of the garden, I get a glimpse of a blossoming cerise rose. To fully admire its splendor and radiance, I pause for a moment of appreciation.  The few leaves around – with different grades of green – carefully cushion the rose as if to guard it…

That deep amber No one can describe At dawn over the rocky mountains with the gathering warmth of an autumn sunrise That radiant auburn No one can describe At dusk over the curvy seas with the disappearing rays of a spring sunset Sometimes it rises or hides Or even totally disappear bringing darkness And still,…

The first time we meet, she’s standing patiently petite and unassuming, waiting for me to come and greet her at the reception desk.  I can see from a distance that she’s casually yet deliberately scanning through the wall that’s full of the team’s pictures.  This makes me realise how observant my new coach is. I unintentionally interrupt…

As we unwrap our neatly packaged gifts, we may need to tap into our responsive capacities to appreciate the gift of life; for it is by fully embracing this gift that we will live long and always enjoy the present.  As we savour our tasty foods, let us pay attention to the hunger that is…

You are the energy that within flows You are the power that inside grows When I am down you pull me up When I am withdrawn you call me out With grace you bow your head With elegance you bear your heart With ambience and radiance With the warmest embrace Because you stand to give You will…

Life is like a garden; it is full of seasoned and intriguing creatures that deliver colourful and flavorsome experiences. And just like a real garden that has trees, weeds and thorns; life comes with laughter, tears and pain. So, as I get out and wonder around, I watch my step to avoid the thorns –…

Some souls are truly inspiring.  In spite of the challenges these souls encounter along the way, they continue to breathe life into other souls, they continue to stand up for what is morally correct and they continue to shine brighter and brighter. Age, race and gender are irrelevant factors to these souls.  Exploring the rights…