Chris Wilkinson - Messenger of Hope

  A Guide to Living with Less and Loving It More With life always pushing us to do more, buy more, and be more, it's easy to feel swamped. But the key to happiness isn't to add more, but to do with less. Simplifying our lives doesn't mean sacrificing happiness. It means redefining it. When we remove the unneeded, we make room for what matters. Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind. Clutter isn’t just physical, it’s mental. The more we surround ourselves with things we don’t need, the more distracted and stressed we become. Start with a small area: your desk, a drawer, your closet. Ask yourself: Do I use this? Does this bring me happiness? If the answer is no, let it go. A cleaner space can create a clearer mind. Cut Down on Commitments. Modern life often feels like a calendar full of obligations. Social events, work meetings, and errands. It never ends. But simplifying your schedule doesn’t mean becoming a recluse. It means learning to say no to things that...

Many of us view life as a continuous journey of learning and growth.  We encounter a range of experiences, some positive and some negative.  Challenges, and opportunities to provide valuable lessons and insights.  We learn new skills and gain knowledge. Or improve our emotional intelligence. By trying different things, we get a chance to learn and evolve.  Adding to our personal and intellectual development.  Life as a learning exercise underlines our experiences.  Be they positive or negative.  Whether we are learning about Marketing.  Or How to Sell more using Email .  Or how to find a different way to market our own businesses with new methods.  Or even learning where we can buy stuff for loved ones.  Everything is all about learning - even how to earn a living.   First we Learn, then we Earn!  By embracing this perspective, we approach life with curiosity.  An open mind, and a willingness to learn from every situa...

Making plans is easy. But turning them into meaningful actions? That’s where the challenge begins. Whether it’s starting a business, learning a new skill, or building healthier habits. The gap between planning and doing often feels like a canyon. The good news? With the right mindset and strategies, you can cross it. Here’s how to turn your plans into real-world progress. Get Specific: Vague plans lead to vague results. “I want to get fit” is a nice idea, but it’s not actionable. Instead, define your goal clearly: Vague: Get fit. Specific: Go to the gym three times a week for 45 minutes. Break your big vision into smaller, concrete steps. This makes the task more manageable and gives you a clearer starting point. Set a Timeline: A plan without a deadline is just a dream. Assign dates to your goals and tasks. Use tools like calendars, habit trackers, or project management apps to stay on course. Avoid perfectionism by focusing on progress over precision. Deadlines create momentum—even...

Back to Basics: Food, Water, and the Illusion of Necessity Our lives are brimming with distractions, desires, and digital overload. It’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We spend our days chasing goals, accumulating things, and striving for more. More success, more convenience, more recognition. But when you strip everything back to basics, what do we really need? Food and water. Nothing more. These two simple necessities sustain every human life on this planet. They are the foundation upon which all else is built. Yet we seldom stop to appreciate their importance. We've built complex lives filled with objects and obligations. Wrongly elevating wants to the level of needs. The truth is, everything beyond food and water is a luxury. Your new smartphone? A luxury. Your big, expensive car? A luxury. The soft bed, the streaming shows, the gourmet coffee, the gym membership, the new pair of shoes. All luxuries. That’s not to say luxuries are bad. They can enrich our lives, ins...

Just thinking about government and politics, it's so easy to feel powerless. Or Hopeless. When distant officials in high offices make the rules, they shape our lives. But ordinary people like us can influence how our country is governed. Here are a few tips that I hope will encourage more people to become involved in their local communities. Stay Informed and Educated Knowledge is power. Read, Watch, Listen and LEARN. Understanding how our government works is the first step to making a difference. What laws are being proposed, and how do different policies affect people? Read diverse news sources, attend community meetings, and don't hesitate to ask questions. When you're informed, you can make decisions. And have conversations with confidence.  Vote, and Encourage Others To Voting is one of the most direct ways we influence government. Local elections determine how schools are run, how policing is done, and how budgets are spent. Encourage friends and family to vote. Beco...

Senekal, a small town in South Africa’s Free State, became the centre of racial tensions in 2020 following the murder of farm manager Brendin Horner.  In response, local leaders formed the Senekal/Mtwabeng Community Forum to encourage dialogue and reconciliation.  Among those drawn to the town’s transformation was filmmaker Frans Cronje, brother of former cricketer Hansie Cronje.  Leaving Cape Town, Cronje joined efforts to help a team of volunteers to rejuvenate Senekal and he decided to establish a film in the Eastern Free State.  In an interview with BizNews, Cronje detailed how the teams started repairing the dilapidated infrastructure in Senekal including the local swimming pool and 5,000 potholes.  While the initiative has received widespread support, he said there were ongoing challenges in bridging political divides.  Cronje has big plans to establish Senekal as a filming destination.  His latest project, a gladiator film set in fifth-century R...

Let’s All be  Messengers of Hope .  Because the world doesn’t need more opinions. It needs more wisdom. More empathy. More light.  And it starts with each of us.  With very best wishes, Learning is a Lifelong Do-It-Yourself Project.  We ALL Need to Educate Ourselves. By Reading, Watching, Listening, and Learning. Sharing what we Learn and  Being Messengers of Hope...  As a pensioner, I appreciate any help with the cost of living. Thank you. Chris Wilkinson - Messenger of Hope.  

South African patriot Rob Hersov delivers a powerful open letter to President Donald Trump and Ambassador-designate Brent Bozell.  He exposes the ANC’s corruption, anti-American stance, and destructive governance.

At the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7) in Hermanus, political scientist Moeletsi Mbeki delivered a searing critique of South Africa’s century-long nationalist rule.  Blaming Afrikaner and African nationalism for the country’s economic and social woes.  He argued that policies like Black Economic Empowerment, rooted in entitlement and corruption, have deepened the nation’s "hole."  Mbeki urged the Democratic Alliance (DA), the second-largest party, to seize the moment, reject nationalism, and outline a bold plan to secure 51% of the vote and rescue South Africa from decline. In his post-keynote Q&A with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, Mbeki tackled questions on South Africa’s rejection of nationalism, the ANC’s decline, and the DA’s potential to lead.  He dismissed fears of ANC coalitions with EFF and MK as unrealistic, emphasized the need for a constituency-based electoral system, and criticized the bloated public service draining the economy.  Mbeki urged the...

Justice Malala give his impressions of where South Africa is headed. IF we do the right things.