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Yin and Yang: Two for the Price of One
Yin and Yang: Two for the Price of One explores the ancient truth that every light carries shadow, every joy carries sorrow, and every love carries loss. Drawing on Jung, Gibran, and Dostoevsky, it reminds us that wholeness isn’t purity but integration—strengthened through reflection, resistance, and the courage to face our darkness.

Frieda van der Merwe
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Down the Rabbit Hole: The Art of Procrastination
Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s hesitation. When something feels too hard to start, the first step just isn’t small enough. Begin with one tiny action, borrow momentum from others if needed, and trick yourself into motion through commitment. Yet, not all delay is waste—sometimes detours lead to unexpected creativity and discovery.

Frieda van der Merwe
Nov 11, 20252 min read


It’s More Than a Feeling: What your nervous system is really asking for and why you need your daily dose
Everything you take in—food, light, noise, touch, motion, information—feeds your nervous system. This reflection explores how tuning into your “daily dose” of stimulation, rest, and nourishment helps balance body and mind, guiding you toward clarity, resilience, and authentic well-being.

Frieda van der Merwe
Nov 11, 20252 min read


We’ll Take On the World and Win: When Two Givers Meet
When two givers meet, everything changes. Inspired by Adam Grant’s Give and Take, this piece explores how true generosity fuels connection, creativity, and growth—turning relationships from transactional to transformational. Givers don’t compete or consume—they build, uplift, and win together.

Frieda van der Merwe
Nov 11, 20252 min read


In the Eye of the Storm: Just Breathe
In the Eye of the Storm: Just Breathe explores the quiet pause that comes between waves of change—the calm before the next challenge. Drawing on Gandalf’s “deep breath before the plunge,” it reminds us that stillness isn’t a trap but a vital reset. In change management, this pause allows recovery, reflection, and renewal before the next wave arrives.

Frieda van der Merwe
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Isn’t Enough a Beautiful Word?
“Enough” isn’t scarcity—it’s freedom. From Hansel and Gretel’s greed to modern overconsumption, this reflection explores how abundance can trap us and why true joy lives in simplicity.

Frieda van der Merwe
Nov 11, 20252 min read


We Don’t Sip Champagne Through a Paper Straw
Brilliance doesn’t fade—it just needs the right channel. We don’t sip champagne through a paper straw, and we shouldn’t judge people through the wrong lens. The fizz is already there.

Frieda van der Merwe
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Why We Criticize the People We Love
We often criticize those we love, not from dislike but fear. Like Dumbo, their “flaws” may be their flight. True love means letting them soar—believing, not fixing.

Frieda van der Merwe
Nov 11, 20252 min read
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