After getting back to South Africa a few weeks ago, I came down with a case of the post-holiday blues but very quickly the universe sent the most amazing inspirations into my life some of which I have been delighted to share with you through my most recent blog posts and I will be sharing some more on this blog in the week.

Carmen, who works with me, also spent some time in London recently and last week we discussed that while some people in South Africa have the “jitters” – guess what, it is a worldwide phenomenon. I felt it in the States and Carmen felt it in the UK.

Being back I this country, I am so excited by the wonderful and positive work being done by so many “active citizens”. People who, instead of just grumbling and complaining about the situation, are instead making a contribution to a powerful and positive future. If you want some inspiration from some of our ordinary heroes who are making a difference look at

Justin Foxton from Stop Crime Say Hello;

Derryn Campbell from Awesome SA;

Michelle Korevaar from Spice4Life;

Ian McDonald from SA the Good News;

Martine Schaffer from Home Coming Revolution;

Sarah-Jane Boden from Represent;

Guy Lundy with his Reasons to Believe;

Max and Peter from Heart of Healing;

Nic Haralambous from SA Rocks!;

the organizers of Leader’s Day;

Alan Knott-Craig with his book Don’t Panic

And all the other thousands of South Africans who are contributing to the positive future of this beautiful country that is pulsing with possibility and potential.

What is your contribution to the future of your country?

(I would love to have your comments about your contribution or how people can contribute. Or stories or acknowledgement of other South Africans who are making a differnce to the future of this country through their actions… post a comment below)

What a fabulous day of magic-making of the highest order… this morning I went off to the Opening of Parliament, wearing full Fairy Godmother regalia of wings, wand and of course a BIG pot of Fairy Dust… ready to sprinkle over the Parliamentarians, Ministers and President.

Apart from a bit of fun and making-magic for the country in the year ahead,the bigger point was to ask what I believe is a pivotal question for South Africa. [Read more →]