Into the Garden

10/11/2025

November Notes
Day 5 Positive Mindset Bank Account of Life (Motivation)
This message will make you rethink your life as more than just existence.

Your Life Has Purpose

If you’ve been feeling lost, tired, or unsure of your next step, then pause and do some introspection. This message is for you.

Your life isn’t random. It’s a sacred assignment from God. You were created with intention, placed here with purpose, and gifted with the ability to make a difference.

This isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing up with excellence, even in the small things. It’s about choosing diligence when distractions call and hold onto vision when the path feels unclear.

Let this be your gentle wake-up call. You are needed. You are called. You are capable. You are valuable. You are loved.

Start today. Live with meaning. Deposit joy, love, and faith into the bank account of your life and watch how heaven multiplies it.

“Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred.

2. Free your mind from worries.

3. Live simply.

4. Give more.

5. Expect less & enjoy every moment.

Reflect on these:
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” — Dalai Lama
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” — Aesop
“You cannot tailor-make the situations in life, but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations.” — Zig Ziglar
“Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers, or you can grow weeds.” — Unknown
“The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts.” — Marcus Aurelius

Thank you and remember the choices you make today have consequences that will affect you many years from today.

Don’t be perfect...Be You!

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09/11/2025

“My African Dream”
Isn’t just a wish, it’s a decision.
Stop saying “someday” or “one day.”
Book yourself that dream vacation… then say: I did it. I chose wonder. I chose joy. I chose me.

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09/11/2025

November Notes Day 4
Worship Worship The Lord

Today’s a gentle return to the altar of praise — a throwback to Thriving Thursday, now blooming anew in the garden of introspection.

Whether you’re humming in your kitchen or dancing through your living room, let this be your moment to - Worship, Worship the Lord. For when the praises go up, the blessings come down and heaven leans in to meet you, so don't be astound.

Sunday is the day for you to restart, recharge and refuel. It's your day of rest, peace, self-love and preparation for the new week.
“Sundays are for the soul.” — Unknown

A few quotes to fuel your week:
“Everything you are against weakens you. Everything you are for empowers you.” — Wayne Dyer
“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” — Nora Ephro
I am a vessel of praise. My worship shifts atmospheres, opens doors, and draws me closer to the heart of God.

Have an amazing Sunday and rest of the week.

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09/11/2025

November Notes Day 3
Aloha To Adventure of Note
Reminiscing 8/11/25
Aloha To Adventure of Note

Yesterday had its waves, but today we sail 🌊
Sometimes the most beautiful adventures arrive fashionably late. Yesterday had its challenges, but today? Today we rise we shine and say rather late than never because challenges come and go but keep us on our toes.

I’m thrilled to finally share Aloha To Adventure of Note, a soul-soaked escape into tropical rhythm, a travel reflection, and the kind of joy that dances barefoot on the sand, swaying hips and hands.
What if paradise isn’t a place, but a feeling you choose to step into? This reminisce invites you to sip mocktails, sway with palm trees, and remember the woman within who dreams boldly, moves gently and fulfills her dream.

When Hawaiians say “Aloha,” it’s more than a greeting. It’s an embrace. A soft invitation into their circle of warmth, where kindness is currency and connection is sacred and bliss.
It means:
You belong here.
You are seen.
You are welcome.

In just one word, Hawaiians offer the spirit of the islands open-hearted, generous, and deeply rooted in love. And today, as you read these notes, I offer you the same: Aloha, dear reader. dear listener, dear viewer. Come as you are. Stay as long as you need and if ever you need a vacay, connect with like-minded women who understand the power of creative expression, some girl time and a love for writing, culture and friendship.

Rest, Reset, Recharge, Release, Create
Leave perfection at the door
Explore. Be intentional. Receive more.

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07/11/2025

November Notes Day 2
Begin

A memory.
A reminder.
A breath.
Some days, beginnings feel like a whisper. Other days, it’s a roar from deep within.

I don't know about you but...
Some days, beginnings look like bold declarations. Other days, it’s a whisper, a breath, a quiet yes. To begin is to trust that movement matters even if it’s messy, even if it’s slow. It’s not about perfection. It's not about who's in control. It’s about presence.
“You don’t need a grand entrance to begin. You just need a willing heart.”
Today, we honor the significant act of starting again, and again.

Today, I begin not because I’m ready, but because I’m willing.
Affirm your voice as worthy, even in its rawest form.
Stand tall.
Don't stall.
Begin...

Think on this: What shift in your life would there be, if you gave yourself permission to begin right here, right now?

Send this to someone who needs to - "Begin"

06/11/2025

Welcome to November Notes.

Well for the rest of November I am holding myself accountable to show up each day and post one video for progression and connection.

Each day, I’ll share a story a reflection, a poem, a memory, or a moment. This is not for perfection, but for being present.

Introduction & Reflection
Day 1: Sometimes

Let me know in the comments what does your mess look like today? And how are you rising through it?

03/10/2025

Today I am grateful for...One Step at a Time...

With the quote from Martin Luther King Jr... If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.

One can apply this throughout one's life - slow and steady is the pace. When the going gets difficult, don't stop. Wise words from Martin Luther King - giving us options at each stage or phase of our lives.

To try something you have never done before is all new and can cause frustration, excitement all at once but once you get going, you want to see the outcome. As a youngster at school the highlight of my day was Art. I was in my element because it was an outlet a way for me to express what I was keeping bottled up inside. As an introvert art was my escape like reading taking me into a world of different places and letting my imagination run wild.

So, as the years went by my love for art I thought had faded, until upon a day I received a call to teach a 9-year-old student English. Little did I know that she loved art as much as I did back then. Long story short she negotiated you teach me English, and I teach you art.

I went home thinking what did I get myself into, but it turned out the universe had other plans. I was challenged to teach English through art, and it opened up a well inside of me. We both got what we wanted, and she went on to be accepted at a top private school for girls.

So, my message to you be intentional do what makes you happy. Out of many no's - don't give up...soon a yes will follow and you will look back on tomorrow and forget that it was a struggle.
One is never too old to learn, to change a career path at whatever age. To step into the unexpected and watch God do. No matter the season, no matter the ending…there is always room for a fresh start.

A reminder: That little girl wasn’t just a student, she was a mirror, a muse, an angel or a messenger., call her whatever you like. Her love for art cracked open the wellspring I thought had dried up. That’s the merging of aligned souls.

So, always remember that even in endings lies the quiet power of new beginnings. What a lesson to you and me not to overlook or snarl but be open to hidden treasures that come to us in unseen unwrapped packages that can change the trajectory of your mission.

So, here I am infused on a creative journey that might lead to who knows where allowing the creative juices to open up the crevices of the unknown on a blank page to create what it wants unstirred undeterred for a love lost is not when it comes flooding back unrehearsed not shaken but sent on a whisper from the universe to unlock what you have kept hidden untapped.

Self-taught artistry at its best...Gosh now I am asking myself what is next?

Art doesn't have to be perfect it just needs to come from what is hidden from your heart. What a lovely way to express yourself through different mediums of creativity. So go on give yourself a push start.

“Sometimes the journey begins with a single step. Sometimes it begins with a single stroke. Either way, creativity leads the way.”

01/10/2025

On 23 August, we took a slow, soulful drive to Porterville. Bearing in mind I had never been there in my entire life, so this took me by surprise. Voila, I loved it. Something inside me shifted.

I needed this:
To open myself to new adventures, new surroundings.
To meet other women who need it as much as I do.
To put myself out there.
To make new connections, spark new conversations, and be open to experiences that stretch me.

This is my journey of saying yes to the unfamiliar, of stepping gently beyond comfort, of cultivating community with women who dare to grow, whether I see them again or not, but the memory lives on.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start, to stretch, to show up… Maybe this is it.

Let’s come together. One day trip, one deep breath, one brave step at a time. Let’s not quit. Because stepping into the unknown Is what makes the expedition even better.

Let's hear it for Western Cape Microadventures and tag in a woman who needs this.

01/10/2025

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01/10/2025

“You Don’t Need a Crowd to Begin”

You don't need a crowd to begin and that is what stops many a budding small business self-starter.

Self-doubt kicks in. Sometimes you sabotage yourself with everything that could go wrong, instead of what unexpectedly could go right.

So, change your thinking....

Start with what you are comfortable.
Don't measure other's success rate against your own.
Start with vision.
Start with heart.
Have fun while you at it.
Put in the work.
Trust God.

You don’t have to know a lot of people to start a business, but once you start, your light will draw the right ones in.

Not by force. Not by noise but by quiet consistency. Going at it, at your own pace. Get clear soulful clarity, and the courage to show up. And right there, that's a win - win.

From Rooted & Rising Notes - notes to nourish your business journey.

30/09/2025

This is the heartbeat of every entrepreneur who’s dared to build something meaningful.

Remember: Your business is a seed. Water it with faith, not fear.
Keep going.

29/09/2025

Hello Monday,

As we about to say goodbye to September...appreciate all you did during the month and trust your instincts that - You are your biggest cheerleader.

If struggling with words to come out. Don't fret, remain calm, be sincere. God sees your heart, looks further and sees the end result. He knows you better than you know yourself.

So today, if the right words or prayer can't come and tears instead, embrace His love His warmth His steadfastness and just send a - THANK YOU up to God.

Happy Monday and enjoy the rest of your week

Salomé
Note to self