After surviving a fatal car accident, I realised that healing had to become my greatest ministry 🙌🏾 The Retired Church Girl (Part Two) explores how choosing recovery reshaped my relationship with church, faith, and God - tboa.upphelele.co.za/the-ret…

Grateful to have finally tackled that admin task I’d been dreading for far too long 🙌🏾 Funny how something can feel impossible - until it’s done! Turns out, it was much simpler than I imagined✨ #Gratitude #SmallWins #Productivity #GettingThingsDone #Progress

So grateful for a beautiful weekend 🙌🏾 Celebrated our Heritage in the most meaningful way - first with my family, then with my parish. Being South African is truly a blessing 🇿🇦✨ #HeritageMonth #SouthAfrican #ProudlySouthAfrican #Gratitude #Ubuntu

Super grateful for the time spent with my loved ones 🙌🏾 Making new memories with family and friends is high on my list this year, and my trip home has left my heart feeling so full✨ #Gratitude #FamilyTime #MakingMemories #LovedOnes #Home

Truly grateful for this season of rest and recuperation 🙌🏾 I’ve been feeling homesick lately, and being home has reminded me that there’s no better place to rest my mind, body and soul✨ #Gratitude #RestAndRecuperation #Home #RestAndRenew #SelfCare

So grateful for the life and love of Athenkosi Lethukwenama Refiloe Chonco 🙌🏾 Today we celebrate her birthday, made even sweeter by sharing a birthday month with my dearest Mama - what a blessing✨ #Gratitude #BirthdayBlessings #FamilyLove #BirthdayMonth #CelebratingLife

Grateful for the beautiful relationships I share with my family and friends 🙌🏾 The highlight of my Spring Break will be spending quality time with my people and making new memories together❣️ #Gratitude #FamilyAndFriends #SpringBreak #MakingMemories #QualityTime

Grateful for the end of a productive term 🙌🏾 And oh, how I welcome the change of season and our mini Spring break 🥰 #Gratitude #SpringBreak #LecturerLife #FamilyTime #RestAndRecharge

Grateful for nature’s timing 🙌🏾 It took me a while to let go and surrender to its flow, but in doing so, I’ve found a beautiful sense of peace✨ #Gratitude #Surrender #TrustTheProcess #InnerPeace #PersonalGrowth – at Durban, South Africa

So grateful for the sunny days I’ve been enjoying 🙌🏾 This year’s cold front brought grey skies and chilly winds, making me appreciate the sunshine even more✨ #Gratitude #SunnyDays #WinterSun #SouthAfrica #Sunshine – at Durban, South Africa

Grateful to be in one of my favourite places in KZN 🙌🏾 The Midlands are hosting us for the Hilton Arts Festival this weekend! Chilly mornings, Cape Town-level cold, but beautiful sunshine by afternoon✨ #Gratitude #HiltonArtsFestival #KZN #KZNMidlands #ArtsAndCulture – at Howick, South Africa

Have you ever stepped away from something you loved in order to heal?

Grateful for the sunlight on my face as I write this 🙌🏾 The sky is crystal clear, and the sun is shining in all her glory - here’s to a beautiful day ahead✨ #Gratitude #Sunshine #NewDay #SimpleJoy #Blessed #MorningVibes

I’m grateful for the promise of a slightly warmer day 🙌🏾 This cold front has given Durban a whole new personality - I never thought I’d say this, but I genuinely miss the sun ☀️ #Gratitude #DurbanWeather #ColdFront #WinterDays #Sunshine #SouthAfrica

So grateful for the beauty of early mornings 🙌🏾 The peace they bring is unmatched, but my favourite moment is when the morning sun makes its grand entrance✨ #Gratitude #EarlyMornings #MorningPeace #Sunrise #SimpleJoys #Blessed – at Durban, South Africa