Every week, I share a story from ordinary life that made me stop, laugh, think, or occasionally question what on earth I was doing. From running into spider webs and taking the elevator after the gym, to entrepreneurship, choices, courage and figuring out what we actually want next. No five-step formulas, no pretending I have it all figured out. Just real stories, honest observations and the occasional question that might stay with you longer than expected.
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āāView in browserā Hi Reader Iām back home in South Africa after an incredible holiday in Madagascar, where nature is stunningly untouched, and life seems to have a whole different rhythm. Itās a place where hunter-gatherer communities still thrive, and just 200 meters from our lodge, a fishing village lives completely offline. The kids there played soccer at low tide, learned to paddle traditional canoes, and even spent time justā¦ being bored. And honestly? I couldnāt help but wonder who might be happierāthose of us glued to our screens or the kids laughing together without a single device in sight. You might have seen this too (or maybe you even recognize yourself): travelers waiting in airport lines, heads down on their phones, scrolling through games and messages. Even at the lodge, where WiFi was only available in the restaurant, there was no shortage of people who traded conversation at meals for connection on their screens. And yes, I caught myself doing it too! We started lingering in the lounge before mealtimes, making sure to stay fully present in those peaceful moments. The irony, right? In the middle of this beautiful, unplugged paradise, I saw just how easy it is to lose touch with the here and now when weāre constantly online. Itās something Iām taking with me as we pack up for our big move to Canadaājust 6 days to go! So, if this message resonates with you, maybe we can try a little challenge together: letās give ourselves moments away from the screens, reconnect with the world right in front of us, and bring a bit of intentionality into our daily routines. And speaking of routines, Iām not entirely sure when the next newsletter will arrive from meāIāll be deep in moving boxesābut you can bet Iāll keep in touch as soon as possible. Hereās to being present, wherever we are. With love from South Africa (and soon, Canada!) Peggy |
Stories about life, business & the spaces in between šæ
Every week, I share a story from ordinary life that made me stop, laugh, think, or occasionally question what on earth I was doing. From running into spider webs and taking the elevator after the gym, to entrepreneurship, choices, courage and figuring out what we actually want next. No five-step formulas, no pretending I have it all figured out. Just real stories, honest observations and the occasional question that might stay with you longer than expected.
View in browser Hi Reader, This morning I joined the Beban Parkrun again. My friend couldnāt make it this week, so I was prepared to run on my own, go slowly, and really try to stay within my heart rate zones to build more stamina. Which currently means quite a bit more walking than jogging š And let me tell you, sticking to those zones while people are happily running past you is harder than it sounds. But anyway, thatās not actually what this story is about. At some point, while I was...
View in browser Hi Reader, On one of my latest jogs, I was just minding my own business. Which, if we're being honest, means I was giving myself silent pep talks. This is for a good cause. You'll feel great when you're back home. Stop whining, you literally chose to do this. Nobody pointed a gun to your head, Peggy. You know. Normal jog thoughts š Then, out of absolutely nowhereā¦ I found myself doing my best karate moves. Right there. In the middle of the trail. Because I had just run...
View in browser Hi Reader, Last Saturday, I found myself running out the door in a hurry. I had to get to my IELTS test on time. (No, it's not a contagious disease, don't worry š It's one of the official English language tests you can take to sort out documents. In my case, for my Canadian Post Graduate Work Permit.) Once I was on the road, I did what I usually do when I'm driving: I reached for my phone to call my mom. Exceptā¦ my phone wasn't there. It was still at home š There was no time...