Reasons why you should screw it and just do it: lessons from my July reads
Greatest lessons from my July reads
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"A word after a word after a word is power."
- Margaret Atwood
Refilwe
- Jul 7
- 4 min
An unexpected journey: The Adventures With Bontle story
The untold story of one of Africa's youngest authors.
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Refilwe
- Jul 1
- 4 min
6 valuable lessons to seal first half of the year
I’m sure you’ll agree “time goes by real fast” is an understatement of a phrase. I can’t believe today is officially the beginning of the...
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Refilwe
- May 1
- 4 min
Gratitude amidst a mayday season
9 years ago on this day, 1 May, my family and I were getting ready to take a dreadful trip to the homelands to go bury my darling mother....
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Refilwe
- Mar 22
- 6 min
9-on-9: key highlights from the Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit
“The emancipation of women is not merely a charitable act but a fundamental necessity for societal progress.” Samora Machel 8 March...
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Refilwe
- Feb 25
- 3 min
Navigating life through the lens of loss: things I’m relearning about life
Navigating life through the lens of loss.
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Refilwe
- Feb 19
- 4 min
Valentine's Day: Is it a Celebration of Love or an all-sorts Contest?
Since the beginning of February, Bontle has been all talk about Valentine’s Day and who is whose valentines at school, etc. During these...
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Refilwe
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Unlock your full potential using these two simple actions
The other day as I was going through my daily devotional, a fresh perspective struck me as I read the story of Moses and God’s encounter...
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Refilwe
- Jan 31
- 5 min
January lessons captured in 11 quotes and illustrations
As we wrap up the first month of the year, I look back at the things that piqued my interest. There are certain things that will capture...
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Refilwe
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Unlock your full potential using these two simple actions
The other day as I was going through my daily devotional, a fresh perspective struck me as I read the story of Moses and God’s encounter...
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Refilwe
- Jan 28
- 3 min
Sin not, oh perfect one
This one is for Christians! Something has been gnawing at me for some time now. When TD Jakes trended regarding his association with P...
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Refilwe
- Aug 13, 2023
- 3 min
We are One.
Whilst doing research on a topic very close to my heart, the concept of oneness kept echoing in my spirit. As a human race, the lives we...
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Refilwe
- May 16, 2023
- 3 min
Healing Journey: this too shall pass (Part 2)
This week I continue where I left off by sharing part 2 of the six things I learnt throughout my “this too shall pass” seasons. If you...
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Refilwe
- Apr 19, 2023
- 2 min
Staying connected to the main source
What are you rooted in?
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Refilwe
- Nov 14, 2022
- 4 min
Faith in action
Let me tell you a lil story about faith. When I took leave for a whole week, before a work event, I'd thought I booked my flights. Whilst...
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Refilwe
- Oct 9, 2022
- 6 min
Spiritual Detox Programme Reflections
Ever had a yearning to feel grounded, but you find yourself soaring on unhelpful activities that further impact negatively on your soul?
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Refilwe
- Sep 1, 2022
- 3 min
Blooming time is here
What a privilege it is to witness another spring season. For a number of reasons, spring is my favourite season. I love the sound of the...
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Refilwe
- Jun 12, 2022
- 4 min
Holding God Accountable
Feeling disappointed, left out in the cold, alone and fearful? Can you hold God to account for what's happening to you?
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Refilwe
- Feb 23, 2022
- 4 min
Want your power back?
Before we go any further, think about the walk of your life and what's in your heart, and then ask yourself these questions: Do I walk...
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Refilwe
- Feb 17, 2022
- 3 min
Thinking of giving up?
We’ve all enthusiastically started out on something and just when we hit what seems to be the first stumbling block, we are so...
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