Episode 79: The Pressure to Forgive
When forgiving causes more harm to the forgiver than not forgiving.

When forgiving causes more harm to the forgiver than not forgiving.
On this episode, Mbongeni Yekelo looks into the important of taking some time out.
In today's episode, Mbongeni Yekelo explores the topic of KINDNESS which is centered around a quality that has the power to transform lives and make the world a better place.
In this episode, Mbongeni Yekelo explores how cultivating gratitude can bring us closer to a life of joy, connection, abundance and contentment. Gratitude is more than just a fleeting feeling; it's a transformative practice that can profoundly enrich our lives.
In this episode, Mbongeni Yekelo explores embracing change. Change is a constant force, shaping our experiences, challenging our comfort zones, and leading us down unexpected paths.
In this episode, Mbongeni Yekelo, delves into the thought-provoking subject of "Triggers." Triggers are powerful emotional reactions that surface in response to certain stimuli, often rooted in past experiences.
In this episode, Mbongeni Yekelo explores the fascinating subject of "Love Language." Pondering the question "Can you give yourself what you expect from others?" If receiving gifts is love your language, Are you able to gift yourself? If receiving words of affirmation is love your language, Are you able to affirm yourself?
The weight of regrets can be heavy, and they may linger in our minds, haunting us with "what ifs" and "should haves." Yet, it's through this discomfort that we have an opportunity to learn and grow.
The journey of doing better today than yesterday begins with self-awareness. Taking a moment to reflect on our actions, choices, and interactions can provide valuable insights. What did we do well yesterday? What areas can we improve upon? Self-reflection allows us to identify opportunities for growth and development.
Right intention, wrong execution is a common phenomenon many of us encounter throughout our lives. We set out to do what we believe is right, fair and just and, with the best of intentions, only to find ourselves stumbling or facing unexpected challenges and potentially finding ourselves causing harm to those we love. It's important to remember that our journey is not always smooth, and it's in these moments of misalignment that we have the opportunity to grow and learn.
In life, we all make mistakes and carry regrets, but it's essential to embrace self-forgiveness as a pathway to healing and self-love.
In a world where negativity is louder, spread some positivity.
Life is full of blessings, both big and small, but they can be fragile and easily taken for granted. We ought to try and protect our blessings at all times.
I have always believed that one of life's primary purposes (if not the only) is to serve humanity.
Unhealed wounds bleed on innocent people.
When wounds heal, magics happens. Darkness turns to light. Sun shines after a storm.
Often things don't happen when we want them to, but they happen when they are supposed to.
We don't always have to be right, but we can have empathy.
Lessons learned since being a teacher 6 months ago
Words have an enormous impact on our lives, both positive and negative. They hurt because they carry feelings and emotions.
Over the past few months, I have been struggling with being consistent with putting up content (including this podcast). To get back to being consistent, I have come up with these 2 things to do. 1. Remember why, why I do the podcast, and why I develop content. 2. Have a schedule.
Remain kind as your success grows
Opportunities don't always come in ways that we expect them, always keep an open mind and never give up when the universe is still in alignment.
Things don't always happen when we expect them to, they often happen when they are supposed to happen.
You're good enough to achieve anything you set for your self.
Following your dreams is hard, do it anyways.
Setting standards and also allowing others to be authentic within themselves.
Love yourself enough to forgive those around you.
There are times in life when we face setbacks, we ought to try to keep moving forward.
Give it everything you got.