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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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?

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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

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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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