fear

He’s One of Mine

The beginning of Thor: Love and Thunder sets the scene of a man staggering through a barren desert land. His daughter has just died and in his grieving state, he stumbles across the dry, hot, dusty land. He is the picture of suffering: Chapped lips, cracked skin, tears leaving wet trails across his dusty face.Continue reading “He’s One of Mine”

Down in the Valley

It all started with a single loud shout. In seconds, we were surrounded by angry men waving guns in our faces, yelling and swearing. Chaos followed as I watched my worst fear unfold right in front of me. Moments later, I lay on the cold floor with the rest of my family, hands and feetContinue reading “Down in the Valley”

Home, At Last.

Home. A warm place. A place that, usually, brings feelings of fondness and nostalgia. It is a place that makes you feel safe and welcome. It is a place where you feel free to be yourself without worrying about what others think. Home is more than just a physical dwelling or brick walls. It isContinue reading “Home, At Last.”

Strong Enough to Fall

In 2007, a man was preparing to begin his long task of cleaning the windows of a very tall building. 144 metres in the air, he stepped onto a narrow cleaning platform. Seconds later, one of the cables slipped out from under the platform and the man began to plummet to the ground, falling aContinue reading “Strong Enough to Fall”

I think we can all admit that life is pretty intense, especially if you live in South Africa. It is safe to say that you know what fear feels like. You have probably experienced some fearful moments in your life, maybe even a near-death experience. Fear is usually a very rational response to a dangerousContinue reading “Fear”