Quality of life among retired people in Gauteng Province of South Africa: Assessing the role of socio-demographic factors

Author: Doreen Seff-Bin Mubarak, Mokoena Patronella Maepa ABSTRACTIntroduction: The retirement period can be filled with mixed emotions for the retiree. Some of the challenges associated with retirement include socioeconomic factors and quality of life (QoL). The study comprised of a population of retired women (n = 94, 37.6%) and men...

 Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

You didn’t imagine it. You’re not overreacting. You survived psychological warfare. Now you’re healing — and that takes guts.If you’re reading this, it means you’re probably walking through the fire right now.Not flames you can see.But the silent burn that comes after emotional trauma — the kind that doesn’t leave...

Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee.

A carrot, an egg, and a cup of coffee. You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again.A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going...

The Road You Didn’t Take — And Felt Great!

By Betty Chatzipli July 09, 2025 Mindset We’re used to hearing the same story: that the things we don’t do – the job we turned down, the move we didn’t make, the relationship we walked away from – become the stuff of regret. The ghosts of “what if” and “if only.” But Let’s...

The Laundry Basket That Changed My Life

By Rita Wilkins July 19, 2025 Lifestyle I haven’t shared this story very often, but today, it feels especially appropriate. That forgotten basket had been sitting in the corner of my basement storage closet for years. It was a plain white plastic laundry basket – the kind you might pick up at a...

How-do-I-become-mentally-strong

I stopped arguing with my parents…I became 1% stronger. I stopped crying over small things…I became 1% stronger. I started moving on from toxic people…I became 1% stronger. I cried while leaving parents for studies…I became 1% stronger. I started going out of my comfort zone…I became 1% stronger. I...

The river doesn’t apologise for changing

To learn, unlearn, and keep moving forward   I read somewhere that people are like rivers. We’re constantly moving, changing, carving out new paths. At first, I didn’t get it—how could I be anything like a river? But the more I thought about it, the more it made sense. Have...

Exploring Ho’oponopono: The Hawaiian Art of Forgiveness and Healing

Are you looking to bring more spiritual teachings into your life? Ho'oponopono, a traditional Hawaiian method of reconciliation and forgiveness, is a simple yet effective practice. It's a way to bring harmony into your life and relationships, offering a path to peace and understanding. In this article, we will explore...