What a truly special 2013 we have had! I am touched by the many opportunities given to us to facilitate change in our challenged communities in South Africa, I experience so much love, so much joy and a deep connectedness. I am grateful for a very special team of Change Agents that selflessly reach out to touch and teach, simply because they know deep within what it means to both laugh and cry, to rise and fall and experience life in and through its seasons. What makes the difference is the understanding of that each season has its own teaching and once we tap fully into the lessons it comes with we can taste the sweetness of its fruit - deep within us - and we can trust that nothing is there without a reason. 2013 has reminded me of meeting in our shared humanity and that we are not here to do it on our own. Let us travel together! BE together. Nelson Mandela and his legacy inspires this in us - to keep living true to our hearts, that inner deep calling, voices that truly cares, voices that heal and reach out to each other, voices that builds a healthy nation on equality and love. And as we say our goodbye to one of the greatest leaders of our time we also embrace the opportunity to fuel each of our steps with greater awareness and a much broader "WE Consciousness". May you enjoy our newsletter and tune into the energy of an inspiring season in our SmilingOne Foundation. We look forward to share much more with you in 2014. Happy New Year! Love & Gratitude Karina

1. Turquois
The SmilingOne Foundation MON
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
October/Nov
/November/December 2013
The Festive Issue

2. The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the
inspir
imagination and brings eternal joy to the
al
soul – by Carova Beach Crafts
Our Values
LOVE
In our experience of Love we fi ourselves in a place of unconditional sh
find
sharing, holding no
judgment or expectation. As we embrace Love within, we embrace Love in ALL.
LEARNING
We enjoy the process of learnin We are Students and Explorers of life, widening our
arning.
horizon and adding to our portf
portfolio.
ADDING VALUE
We enjoy adding value to indivi
individuals and whole communities. Adding value to the human
g val
potential is a privilege and assis the process of building bridges, breaki down the most
assists
reaking
resistant walls.
ONENESS
We believe in UNIQUENESS and UNITY. ‘It is about understanding oneself and the role one
eself
plays in the bigger ‘puzzle of lif - the greater purpose. On one hand being tiny compared
life’
nd be
to the whole – teaching us humbleness – and on the other being highly valuable as each
hum
ly va
piece of the puzzle is of inestim
estimable value to the wholeness – teaching us worthiness.’
ing
INTEGRITY
We enjoy working with our clients and each other openly, honestly and sincerely. We walk
r clien
s
the talk and deliver what we pr
promise.
OUR ENVIRONMENT
We care deeply for our environm
vironment and inspire change by our own living example

3. 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
CONTENT
FOREWORD

4. Hamba Kahle
We say good-bye to a legend who inspired millions to look at the world wit different eyes and a
wh
ith
vision of kindness, reaching to the future, believing that education is the most powerful key to
o
e m
change the world.
An icon to his era, and a hero to his times. The future was what you have drea
oh
eamed of. Tata, we hold
your values near to our heart as w work towards the change of a healthier S
s we
South Africa. We value
your vision, that inspires us to rea for the impossible. You are truly a great m
reach
t mentor.
Met liefde en respekt se ons totsie Hamba kahle Mr Nelson Rolihlahla Man
siens.
andela!
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

5. Letter from
Franklin’s desk
Fra
As a boy I heard many stories of th sea, ocean and beach, coming from the elders. The legacy of
ries the
m
e
mermaids heroins, who save fishe
fishermen from drowning in storms. My uncle who lost his two
y
fingers saving a fellow fisherman from a shark. To just recapture a few of these dramatic stories.
erman fr
w thes
As many of such stories I was inspired to share from my own story book as a cit
as inspir
k
citizen of Cape Town.
A city that situates itself at the tip of Africa with its beautiful stretches of beache
o
beaches.
My recent adventure on the beach was surely one to remember and I would never forget, as my
he
n
friend and brother Malcolm told m that he has not been to the beach in years and would love to
me
just wet his feet... I did not ask him why but my mind instantly focused on the myth of the waves
t
d
washing our sins away. The most popular belief among Capetonians (Cape T
e
Town citizens), that
after a bad ordeal you need to visit the beach to let the waves wash away all that has been badd visi
luck for you. For me it is a differen story though. But whatever we believe th sea means to us,
different
lieve the
we can all admit that along with its aqua coloured water, cool sands and white waves touching our
d
feet, there is more than just what m
t
meets the eye.
Never did I realise that nature allows us to build these kind of stories along wi HER, giving me so
ure allow
long with
much pleasure to write to you from Franklin’s desk –
On the eve of publishing this news
his newsletter, we lost a great man who changed the world through his
courage, endurance and ideals. Nel
eals. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. So we decided in hi mourning that we
ded his
shall not release this newsletter. Instead we will await publishing and give you a double dose
sletter.
nd
(three months) of adventure and workshops as we reach out to change.
re
w
We bid a legend farewell in this months edition. Our CEO’s letter greets you to a new season;
m
reets
networking to find the C.O.C in action with Rachel; our prison process, ‘Cha
O.C
ac
Change Agents’ in the
making; the youth that is in session with ‘The Responsible Individual’; and w
nd workshops that guides
us through nature. This is a special edition that joins summer and festivity toge
together, where I gladly
invite you to enjoy the festive issue of Turquois, the SmilingOne Foundation’s monthly newsletter.
ation’s m
From Franklin’s desk, I give you war wishes for a year filled with happiness and health.
warm
iness
Love Franklin

6. What a truly special 2013 we hav had!
e have
I am touched by the many opportunities given to us to facilitate chang in our challenged
ny op
change
communities in South Africa, I experience so much love, so much joy and a deep connectedness. I
a, ex
nd d
am grateful for a very special team of Change Agents that selflessly reac out to touch and
cial t
reach
teach, simply because they kno deep within what it means to both laugh and cry, to rise and
y know
fall and experience life in and through its seasons. What makes th difference is the
an
es the
understanding of that each season has its own teaching and once we tap f
seas
fully into the lessons it
comes with we can taste the sweetness of its fruit - deep within us - and we c trust that nothing
e swe
can
is there without a reason.
2013 has reminded me of meetin in our shared humanity and that we are not here to do it
eeting
t
on our own. Let us travel togeth BE together. Nelson Mandela and his legacy inspires this in
ogether!
d
us - to keep living true to our hearts, that inner deep calling, voices th truly cares, voices
that
that heal and reach out to each other, voices that builds a healthy natio on equality and
ion
love. And as we say our goodby to one of the greatest leaders of our time we also embrace the
odbye
opportunity to fuel each of our steps with greater awareness and a much broader "WE
ou
nd
Consciousness".
May you enjoy our newsletter an tune into the energy of an inspiring seas in our SmilingOne
ter and
season
Foundation.
We look forward to share much more with you in 2014.
uch
Happy New Year!
Love & Gratitude
Karina
WE UNLOCK POTENTIAL THRO
THROUGH THE CIRCLE OF CHANGE ACTIVATIO
ATION
FOREWORD
Letter from the CEO

7. We establish and nurt
nurture relationships with existing and new
isting
partners in community building. We all own a share in the
unity
shaping of a healthy society!
lthy s
Sponsors 2013/14
Sponsors monthly:
GM Childlife - RUC - Dave Thorpe - Aslam Bava - David Watson
Sporadic sponsors
Karen Sorbo & Francelino Zau - Shawn McGee - Koos & Ilse van Niekerk - Howard Rosenberg – Robin
oward
Ropp Sohnen - Louw van Eeden - Cathy Carstens - Sue Gillespie - Sally Saunders - Chiara de Siena Peter Gilder - Leigh-Ann Arendse
dse
Lotsa Love
OUR SUPPORT NETWORK
TOGETHER IS BETTER
ETTER!

8. 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.
NETWORKING
C.O.C IN ACTION Featuring Rachel’s story

9. 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
…………………………
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.
NETWORKING
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.

10. SPONSOR

11. 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.
OUR PROJECTS
Ripple effects by Karina

12. 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."
…………………………………………….
The Responsible Individual
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Challenges Symptoms of
Challenges Mirror Wind
Reactive Patterns The
Survivor Pleaser Victim
Awareness
Spectrum Trust Acceptance
BALANCE
Allowance Affirmation
Personal Balance Profile Understanding Identity Directions
Values CHOICE the observer PURPOSE key roles Mission Vision
learning
BODY MIND SOUL
Relationships
ENVIRONMENT social responsibility

13. 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. •
OUR PROJECTS
Youth Project by Malcolm Booysen

14. OUR PROJECTS
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.

15. Lastly she expresses her gratitude of being a Montessori student - she and V
titude
nd Vuyiswa both will miss
the learnership till next year whe they continue.
when
Ma Esther admits that the year has been tough as much as it was beautiful but she is so glad for
utiful
the people that walks the journe with her. Yes she did run the crèche alone for a very long time
journey
but it has been much easier since wonderful people came along like Smiling
r
ilingOne, General Motors,
Thorp and Shoprite. So it is a great pleasure to work with the community on getting the crèche
s gr
nity
where it is today. Ngiyabonga (t
ga (thank you)! • Franklin
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The waves in my life are very overwhelm
verwhelming at times. Which
narrows my vision from seeing the light Learn to accept the
light.
waves no matter how wet it may be, just reach for the surface.
The words I tell myself. After you dive, you will be surprised at
yo
what you will find which will broaden the spectrum, to
l broade
embrace the light. • Franklin
OUR PROJECTS
She expresses her gratitude for the renovations done so far to
renov
the crèche the beginning of 2013 by General Motors (Ute
Force & Childlife Foundation) and Smilin
SmilingOne. She takes me
through the kitchen and its open plan, that makes feeding
the kids much easier. There are still s
some touch-up’s that
needs to be done in the kitchen. The bri
he bright pink of the toilet
walls gives me an animated feeling – a kiddie playful vibe.
After that Ma Esther shows me beautiful bright coloured
beau
blankets that the kids sleep under. Bef
r. Before I can admire the
lovely colours Ma Esther gives her gratitude to Shoprite not only for donating veggies and
s
d
blankets but also toys for the kids. She is giving much praise to the Nyanga hawkers community
he kid
anga
and members of church for their aid in a lovely outing with the kids to the beach.
b

16. 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.

17. 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.
OUR PROJECTS
Outreach by Malcolm Booysen

18. 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.
OUR PROJECTS
Influences on kids

19. WORKSHOPS
MIND BOD & SOUL WORK
BODY
ORKSHOP
by Ilse Van Niekerk
I joined a Mind-Body & Soul W
oul Workshop during November – with the em
e emphasis on body. Our
group consisted of our host Karina, Hannlie (from Johannesburg), Alfred, Chr Malcolm, Franklin,
Karin
d, Chris,
Malik and I.
We were all greeted with love, acceptance and a cold glass of carrot juic – with a touch of
ot juice
ginger. There was fresh fruit on the table. We spoke about food…
t
th
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The relationship between mind, body and soul.
ween
What does it mean to eat healthily and why?
What is healthy food? (So many different opinions, obviously!)
?
Our food patterns.
When we eat and why!
What does it mean to be hungry…really hungry.
The role of food in our lives.
ur liv
Food memories…Franklin went on a trip down memory lane!
nklin
The smell, taste and textu of food.
texture
The feelings we expect food to cake care of.
ct foo

20. The lunch table groaned under butternut soup, fish and greens, rice cakes, quinoa salad, dates,
nder
akes,
beetroot salad, squash with a f
h filling, individual quiches, baby potatoes, macadamia nuts and
oes, m
and and…
The food was prepared with love, presented beautifully and eaten with gratitude. We were
ith lo
given so many new and differen food options – healthy nutritious deliciou food alternatives –
ifferent
elicious
once I sampled the food, I was keen to try it out at home and share with others. I wanted to
e
change some food patterns – not driven by guilt, but by curiosity and enthus
nthusiasm.
WORKSHOPS
After our discussion we made a body-minde b
soul poster that we presented to the group
ed
during lunch. It was interesting to see each
ing
pair’s perception and learning.

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Gratitude
Think about what you feed your body.
ou fee
Instead of concentrating on “not gaining weight” I could choose to concentrate on what
ting o
con
my body needs. And wha is good for my body.
what
I understand my craving for sweet stuff better, but I still have a long w to go!
ving
way
I understand a bit more a
ore about the false comfort I get from eating.
I realise there is a differen between wanting and real hunger.
fference
I know about more food options and am excited to try new healthy r
lthy recipes.
I realise that I expect too much from sweets – they are not able to soothe the pain and
t
soo
heal the wounds – they can only fill the thighs!
hey c
Celebrate with food, present it beautifully and enjoy alone or with fri
, pres
ith friends and family.
Really enjoy the food – a
away with guilt.
Moderation and balance
lance
Enjoy food, but do not expect what it cannot fill – it can fill your stomach, satisfy your
ot ex
r stom
taste buds, but cannot he your wounds and calm your heart.
ot heal
Share!
WORKSHOPS
My learning?

22. WORKSHOP
Session in nature – C.O by Franklin
C.O.C
A journey to discovery starts with one step, is what I have found out ove the years. And the
rts wi
t over
people you meet along the journ makes it so special.
journey
Ilse, Karina, Malcolm, Chris and myself was heading for the mountains on an adventure to
tains
discover a deeper learning of what the ‘ Circle Of Change’ (C.O.C) mea to us. Connecting
w
means
ourselves to natures beautiful vie
ful views, getting a richness and energy that flows along with us on the
route to self discovery.
My Journey:
•
My first pillar ‘sharing’ – when we walked up the mountain I was constantly sharing with
as co
the team what I think the journey should be like. I even barked sa
ink th
ed safety tips, like a true
instructor. Truth is it is no for me to give my view all the time, som
not
, sometimes others do not
want your view and some
sometimes they do. The workshop teaches me to give them a chance
to invite my view and not impose it on them.
d
•
always seems easier to look outside and see other people’s journey’
ot
My pillar ‘caring’ – it alw
and reflect on what the can teach me. How often do I learn fro the way Malcolm
t they
rn from
always explores a beaut
eautiful view from the mountain. How Karina always capture the
arina
plants and animals. What are their journeys revealing to me as I walk with them. And at
Wha
s wa
the same time I am glad to have brought along my tools of guidanc on the path to our
idance
session. So that I can guid the team and the team can guide me.
guide

23. •
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. •
WORKSHOPS
“Walk with others to learn from them.” “Add your special ingredient.”

24. 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.
Regarding the bazaar event published in our previous Newsletter, we posted that we are
looking for a venue. We are still looking. If there is anyone that can assist us in getting a
venue, please let us know.
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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
FUTURE PROJECTS AND EVENTS
Food for the soul…the mind and body as well.

25. EVENTS
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?

26. Christmas ballads are playing softly in the
laying
background and giving a nice touch to the
atmosphere, mixed with the kids playing. By the
e
time I do my second piece of mil
milk-tart, I feel my
energy rising, believing that I’m getting a sugar
t
rush. But it does not stop me from getting
p m
strawberries and whip cream, ooh I love it. Joy
m, o
and laughter fills the air, what a wonderful time
hat
we are having. Dancing to our own rhythm
ou
makes it even more pleasurable even if I can’t
rable,
compete with the little one. W have danced
e. We
two routines but she is not even sweating. After I
ven
cut out of dancing, she still goe for two more
ll goes
routines. She is beautiful.
SmilingOne only
The family I have found at S
gives me the greatest pleasur to spend an
easure
awesome ‘get together’ with them. A world of
ith th
fun and a smile that can lighten up a sad
n ligh
day...what a special way to sp
spend the festive
season. • Franklin

27. 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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