Healthy Narcissism: Embracing the Light Within
In our world of hashtags and hot takes, few terms are as misunderstood and misused as narcissism. Often thrown around as an insult, it has become synonymous with selfishness, arrogance, or outright toxic behavior. But what if I told you that not all narcissism is bad? In fact, a healthy dose of narcissism is not […]
Reclaiming Our Balance: A Challenge for 2025
As 2025 approaches, it’s time for South Africans to take a hard look at ourselves, our society, and the systems we navigate. The world is fast-paced and competitive, and we live in a capitalist environment that often rewards self-promotion, power, and even selfishness. But where does that leave humility, compassion, and the values that truly […]
The Cost of Chasing Shadows: A Bra Peter Reflection
Life has a way of teaching lessons, even if we stubbornly refuse to learn them the first time around. Many of us South African men have lived through the cycles of escapism: the late nights, the reckless spending, the hollow pursuits of momentary thrills. The common denominator? A short-lived high, followed by the crushing weight […]
Breaking Chains: Imagining a Different Future for Our Children
Some moments linger long after they pass, quietly reshaping how we see the world. A morning round of golf, late in 2023, turned out to be one of those moments for me. By chance, I found myself playing alongside two young Afrikaans boys, barely in their teens, free-spirited and confident. They drove a cart from […]