An end may be a beginning

By 5th Place | March 28, 2024 |

Recent endings and beginnings of lives resulted in moments of deep reflection about what we are doing with our time here on earth and what legacy we want to leave.

The importance of impact

By 5th Place | March 14, 2024 |

Structure and commitment get us through a tough time. Memories, recollections and stories build a picture of a giant of a man and give a perspective of the importance of our impact.

No(n)sense of an ending

By 5th Place | February 29, 2024 |

The unexpected and unhappy ending of a series causes a strong reaction and some urgent dishwashing but also a chance to reframe and refocus on what is more important.

The Feedback Loop

By 5th Place | April 6, 2023 |

Feedback, so important for growth and development, has tracks laid in our youth that say it is unpleasant and difficult. Doing it well is a gift that can be learnt.

What is stage 6? Welcome to South Africa’s crazy days, and dark nights, of on again, off again, electrical dance. Not many were having much fun with it, however, but learning to accept and let the rage go is one way of reaching emotional equilibrium.

While feeling light headed and heavy hearted, a reminder

By 5th Place | May 19, 2022 |

A week begun light-headed and heavy-hearted brings with it a reminder to step out of the shadow, connect to our individual gifts and bring illumination to the world.

Shining bright or all burnt out?

By 5th Place | May 12, 2022 |

The road to burnout is deceptively concealed in trying too hard and working too long on careers and jobs you thought you always wanted. Knowing what to look out for and doing something about it could make the difference between a total collapse and a turn around in your life.

Egg hunts & bunny hops

By 5th Place | April 14, 2022 |

Our Easter wish in 2022 is that wherever you are in the world, whether you celebrate Easter or not, may you find it in your heart to support connection over conflict, community over exclusion, possibility over despair, wellbeing over welfare, and equality over hierarchy.