General

Life is often described as a tapestry of moments woven together by the threads of time. The past, or the “yesterdays,” forms the fabric of our history. These experiences, decisions, and lessons have shaped us into who we are today. Our history acts as a guiding map, filled with landmarks that remind us of where we’ve come from and detours […]

Picture this: You’re in the golden years of your life, the time when you should be sipping tea on the porch, regaling youngsters with tales of your adventurous youth, and relishing the sweet taste of retirement. But wait, what’s this? Regrets? Shouldn’t we have outgrown those by now? Well, the truth is, regrets might just be our most loyal

Giving shines as a beacon of hope and happiness in a world that often revolves around self-interest and personal gain. The simple yet profound idea is that we can find fulfilment and joy by sharing and caring. While we often think of giving as material gifts, it goes far beyond that. Giving can take many

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines coffee as: “a beverage made by percolation, infusion, or decoction from the roasted and ground seeds of a coffee plant.” Goodhousekeeping.com states the following Coffee Facts (slightly edited):  The drink dates to 800 A.D.  A cup of black coffee only has one calorie. “Coffee” comes from the Arabic word for “wine.”

Devin Vodicka (in Principal Leadership, Nov 30, 2006) said the four elements of trust are: (1) consistency; (2) compassion; (3) communication; and (4) competency, and they together develop trust.   We at Autus ask ourselves the question, “why do people become our clients” many times. We always come to the same conclusion – trust, peace

Another year passed, and with hindsight, it is essential to look back and summarize the events that impacted our lives. Maybe I should get nostalgic and start with the lyrics of the Alan Jackson Song (unedited). “The older I get, the more I think, You only get a minute, better live while you’re in it,

Friendship, in general, is defined as a relationship of mutual affection between people. It is a more powerful interpersonal bond than an “acquaintance” or an “association,” such as a classmate, neighbour, co-worker, or colleague. In some cultures, friendship is restricted to a small number of profound relationships; in others, a person could have many friends,

The previous two topics I wrote about were “The Rules of Life” and “Peace of Mind.” After the uncertainty and volatile financial markets of the first six months of 2022, I thought “Life” was a topic to try to say something about without writing a thesis.  One day, a good friend FP (for protection against the

Die vorige twee onderwerpe waaroor ek geskryf het, was “The Rules of Life” en “Peace of Mind”. Na die onsekerheid en wisselvallige eerste 6 maande van 2022 het ek gedink “Die Lewe” in ‘n onderwerp om iets oor te probeer sê sonder om ‘n tesis te skryf. ‘n Goeie vriend FP (vir beskerming teen wetgewing gebruik

There are some things that money can’t buy: peace of mind, for starters, and lean muscle mass. Neither the Queen of England nor the founder of Microsoft can put in an order for either one – Victoria Moran Three months ago, I sat on the porch and watched the waves break. I wondered what challenges