South Africa 2020
South Africa is a gawky 16 year old with an amazing opportunity in 2010 to showcase ourselves to the world. Most 16 year olds are facing the question of what they want to be when they grow up and for South Africa, as a country, the dilemma is no different.
As a Fairy Godmother helping individuals and companies to get clear on their dreams, goals and visions; I am very cognisant that we have not defined a clear vision for South Africa post 2010 or certainly not one that I, as a South African Citizen, am aware of. And without a clear vision that can be translated between government, business, civil society and the average man on the street we are in danger of running around like a chicken with its head chopped off.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup has given us a goal as a nation – it has provided the impetus to invest in much needed infrastructure such as roads, it has created jobs and is a brilliant marketing tool for this country to catapult our tourism to even greater levels. As we herald in the New Year the country is experiencing the positivity, upliftment and energy that comes with reaching a goal. 2010 is a great year for South Africa, people are saying.
But what vision do we have for this country post 2010?
What is our vision in the areas of education, health, safety, economics, the environment, poverty alleviation etc. etc. etc?
You may think that vision-making and setting goals for this country should be done by the government or big business or other people. Just not you, right? You may think that coming up with a Vision for South Africa is not your responsibility but if the leadership of this country isn’t going to do it, who will?
In my work as a Fairy Godmother I know that if you defer responsibility in an area of your life, you give up your power and others then determine the outcome in that area. In other words if you don’t have clear direction and goals then you merely float down the river of life reacting to circumstances rather than PROACTIVELY moving in the right direction.
It is the same with a country, at the moment South Africa is a reactive country rather than a proactive one.
Here is a beautiful little picture by one of my favourite illustrators, Edward Monkton – which describes the situation that we find ourselves in perfectly.
Whoever begins to shout the loudest and show some semblance of leadership and vision will attract followers. One of the people shouting the loudest at the moment is Mr Malema. Do you want to live in a South Africa in 2020 that has been created out of Julius’s head? Or how about living in the SACP’s vision of South Africa? Wouldn’t it be better to live in the vision that you have in your head of South Africa in 2020?
We all have best case and worst case scenarios for this country running through our minds, yet we are more likely to bemoan the probability of doom-and-gloom and blame others than actually begin active discussions about a powerful and positive future.
So today, I am taking a stand to be a responsible and active citizen of this country. As a person who regularly helps individuals and companies create vision, I pledge my skills to this country.
I am responsible for helping to create the vision of this beautiful land that I love and I am starting to do that by creating a Facebook Group called South Africa 2020 where we all as active citizens can begin to dialogue about our POSITIVE and powerful visions and goals for this country and how they can be activated.
January 14, 2010 1 Comment
Daring Dreamers Achieving Success with their Dreams and Goals
Inspiring stories about ordinary people who have had the courage to follow their dreams.
Be inspired.
September 17, 2009 No Comments
Happy Birthday Madiba!
I am grateful that in South Africa we have had a Master Manifester, a HUGE visionary and a Daring Dreamer called Nelson Mandela who held on to a vision for 60 years, even though at times it looked like he was failing dismally. And we now get to live in a country alive with possibility because he, in full faith, turned his vision into reality. Thank you Madiba for demonstrating that we ALL have the ability to be EXTRAORDINARY – all we need is a BIG vision and the courage to stand for our dreams despite the circumstances.
July 18, 2009 1 Comment
Sprinkling Fairy Dust on Parliament
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 →]
February 8, 2008 12 Comments
Johannesburg Workshop
Want to live your dream life and do what you love?
Do you know what that looks like or how to make it happen for yourself?
Just think: When you are driving, you know where you want to go and you plot out your route. When you plan and prepare a meal, you follow a recipe and monitor the food as it cooks. How much attention do you give to planning the direction of your life?
Set up your life powerfully by spending a full day on a Dream Mapping and Goal Setting Workshop to get clear on your dreams, ‘map-out’ your goals and focus on the direction for your life. Take the time for YOU – to review your life, re-evaluate what you are doing and where you want to go. To ensure you are on track for what you most want.
Outcomes
By the end of the workshop you will
• Have clarity, focus, direction and tangible tools to use to create a life you love
• Be clear on a future direction for your life
• Have given yourself time to relax and play
• Have made a Dream Collage to take home to remind you of what you want
• Have given yourself time for you
• You will have a Big Goal to inspire you
• Find a renewed zest and energy for life
• Have practical tools to use in your day-to-day life to turn your dreams into reality
“My relationships at work have changed already; I am so much more positive and compassionate, and meetings that used to be dreadful to me have actually been quite inspiring and energising. Also, in my morning visioning exercise I am on a TV show – and guess what, a producer from Free Spirit is seeing me on Tuesday!”
Shakti Malan, Cape Town, South Africa
Workshop Dates
Johannesburg
Date: Saturday 8 March 2008
Time: 10h00 – 17h30
Venue: Bryanston
Cost: R 747 (including materials)
Early Bird Special
Book and pay before Thursday 27 February and you pay only R 490! A R257 saving!
To Book
Email Shanine at shanine@fairygodmotherinc.com or call on 084-207-0202
“Powerful, touching, clear, playful, truthful.”
Ercan Altub – Hamburg, Germany
“Exceptional! I had fears to come along because I did not want to have an afternoon of esoteric talk which I couldn’t draw real possibilities from. The positivity emanating from Donna and the group was amazing. I genuinely know this course will help me to accept ‘the flow of life’ and stop feeling inadequate and unfulfilled.”
Mandy La Grange – London, United Kingdom
What is Dream Mapping and Goal Setting?
Dream Mapping is a process to help you get clear on what you want in your life, or in a specific aspect of your life and then to set BIG goals to help you achieve those dreams.
During this experiential workshop we will go through a series of exercises to assist you in realizing and crystallising your dreams for yourself and your life. The workshop will include relaxation, mind and dream theory, creating your own dream collage, and then basic tools to use on a day-to-day basis for manifesting your dreams.
You will relax, cut & paste, have fun & get in touch with the dreams that linger in your soul!
“An amazing workshop. You have really touched lives and truly are a fairy godmother. I have been on a number of self development courses and yours is among the best.”
Deelesh Ravjee – Johannesburg, South Africa
“For the first time in my life I have a dream I can see and feel and touch and have the tools to achieve it.”
Bev Doyle – Johannesburg, South Africa
Workshop Facilitator
Donna McCallum is a Fantastically Fabulous and Magical Fairy Godmother.
She is an inspirational communicator with a passion for people, turning vision into reality, business, making things happen, connection and making a difference.
She is the MD of Fairy Godmother Inc. a business committed to spreading the message that it is possible to live your dreams.
Prior to being a Fairy Godmother Donna was a serial entrepreneur who has started, run and sold a number of successful businesses in both Marketing and IT.
“Dream mapping is a most amazing tool, and has changed my life. I am suddenly in touch with my goals and dreams and am taking action into achieving and making something worthwhile of my life. God bless you as you go about spreading your fairy dust!”
Meryl-Lynne Colborne, Durban, South Africa
Future Dates
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January 31, 2008 No Comments
