New Dimensions

  The picture above is from a video where one dog struggled to carry the branch and came to a fallen tree in the path where it couldn't continue. The second dog came to the rescue and helped to get the branch past the log and together they ran along with both of them carrying the branch. Someone shared the video on LinkedIn which I enjoyed and also added my own story as well. Small actions often lead to huge results. Let's apply this to 2024. For instance, add a little kindness to relationships and how we treat people. The results can be astounding. Add a little more value to others and see big results. Isn't that what this is all about? Most people will try and pull you down to their level. Just respond with a kind word, then be quiet. That will hit home. I think people will respect you more and you will stand out from the crowd. Maybe we should apply that in how we think about our country and load shedding. Get ourselves into a positive frame of mind instead of complainin...

When deciding on a name for my blog, I came up with the title “New Dimensions” in 2011. That was 15 years ago. It was something new that I challenged myself to do. I wanted to see whether people would like to read what I wrote. Boy, was I surprised. People from all over the world visited my blog to read my articles. Sometimes I just wrote about my thoughts on life or experiences I had. On other occasions, I wrote about what other people did for a living - the businesses they started. It was a wonderful experience that helped me grow. I did not try to impress people or monetize my blog to enrich myself. I just intended to share my thoughts and experiences with others. They came from places I never imagined, from every continent. I found that amazing, and it inspired me to keep going. All the time, I was desperate to improve my writing skills. My son bought me a book on the subject. Recently, I wrote to the author to tell her how her writing prompt exercises motivated me to keep tr...