We started the first 1/3 of the month with the SmilingOne Fundraising Event @ the CTICC supported by amazing artists such as The Glenn Robertson Jazz Band, Mark Banks and the Oriental Dance Theatre. 100 guests blessed us with their presence that day and contributed - alongside generous sponsors - to make our event a HUGE SUCCESS!
You can read more about the fundraising event here.
As we raise funds we are able to do so much more for rehabilitation in South African Prisons, for people/community development in South African Townships and soon to come (2010) within the South African Police Force. Our next event is around the corner! I will keep you posted : )
BRANDVLEI MAXIMUM PRISON - CERTIFICATE CEREMONY
This journey of rehabilitation leaves me IN AWE!!! We are now experiencing the incredible momentum that has been build through a 20 months process of working hand in hand with maximum prisoners, prison management and a deep passion to inspire change and responsible living - simply by walking the talk (a faithful heart leads to allowance, commitment & gratitude)
Wednesday last week, August 26th, the Responsibility Coach™ Student Team in Brandvlei Maximum (Luyanda, Sihle, Thando, Alfred & Sibabalo), Head of Centre (Mr. Horn) & SmilingOne (Karina Andersen) were acknowledging the commitment and great achievement of prisoners, who have made themselves a priority and taken on the journey of THE RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL.
6 inmates (Franklin Abrahams, Bulelani Mjujwana, Riaan Swanty, Oscar Adams, Malcom Booysen & Marwaan Muller) were given certificates for having completed the first part of the journey: MY SELF IDENTITY. Another ~40 prisoners were attending the ceremony - they are all in the process and benefitting hugely as they are being guided by the SmilingOne Responsibility Coach™ Student Team within the prison.
Photos from the day you can find here.
The Coaches Student Team are now preparing these 6 clients for the next step of the journey - MY DIRECTION / IMPLEMENTATION & BUILDING AWARENESS - and they are continuing to work closely with their other clients that are currently in the first phase.
Our aim is that another 5-8 offenders are ready for the Responsibility Coach™ Education in the beginning of 2010, ready to take over from the current Team when all five in the Team will leave for Medium in 2010. The five guys leaving will be taking the process of THE RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL with them, spreading it to 5 other correctional institutions - both Western and Eastern Cape.
When you plant a seed today you never know what happens 20 months down the line. It is not the 'having to know it all' that determines the fruit - it is:
- walking the journey with a FAITHFUL HEART - trusting that no matter how the journey of growth will look, even as it offers great challenges along the way, it will be 'just perfect', which leads to...
- ALLOWANCE - meaning less 'control', creating a flow, allowing natural growth
- COMMITMENT to nurture a process, attending to it with love, care and attention and
- GRATITUDE for the great gift of learning that every process avails for all involved.
Show Casing Self Identity Profile of Riaan Swanty - Client of Luyanda Mboniswa
(the Self Identity is worked on frequently - to deepen and simplify. This is the first draft by the client)
MY MISSION
I live my life to the fullness of my potential, living an exploring life.
I am helpful to my fellow friend – through my positive thoughts and my inputs.
I make a difference in all I do.
MY CORE VALUES
I am Loving: I love everyone in my life unconditionally, for helping me realize who I really am…
I am Honest: I am honest to myself and to people around me. I always keep my word.
I am Caring: I help people through their difficulties. I take time to care for myself mentally, spiritually an physically.
I am Respectful: I respect each and everyone for who they are in this world
MY KEY ROLES
I am a Son: I am thankful to my parents for their love and care towards me.
I am a Father: I am thankful for the privilege given to me, walking the path of life with my beautiful children.
I am a Believer: I believe in God. I believe God have a purpose for existence in this world and with the right choices I can make a difference
I am a Friend: I am blessed with longstanding friendships that are based on mutual acceptance and understanding
What ‘The Responsible Individual’ means to me:
First of all I want to say thank you for the opportunity to be part of this amazing program, for me it is really a privilege. This Responsible Individual program has really helped me to overcome heavy burdens in my life. I know through my mission, values and key roles I will reach the fullness of my potential. I also believe in the future I will achieve the achievements in life.
My life has been touched and forever changed. In the process of this program I have learned a lot of positive things. I have learned to be responsible in everything I do and to accept people for who they are. I was someone who had loved to be in control but this program has changed my mindset and I have realized that you must respect each and every one because life isn’t about me alone.I have learned to be appreciative towards my life and where I am now. I have also learnt to be faithful to others and now that I have the opportunity to make a change in life I also know that I can reach the fullness of my potential in life. I have also learnt to stand firm in the choice that I have made in life. I really appreciate it to be part of this incredible program.
GOODWOOD MEDIUM PRISON - CERTIFICATE CEREMONY
Saturday - August 29th - SmilingOne was invited to parttake in the 'Adult Learners Award Ceremony' within the correctional centre - a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the journey of inmates who had been inviting change and responsible living into their lives.
First we acknowledged the Level 4 (ABET - grade 7-10) Learners (25 learners), who since May this year have taken part in a weekly one hour session, working with the book THE RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL as part of their Life Skill lesson, guided by Karina Andersen (me) & Welcome Dennis Witbooi (Responsibility Coach Student within the prison). A couple of them shared of their journey so far - the understanding of challenge as an opportunity, of re-active patterns, of emotional imbalances, of allowing & attending healing - using the doors availed through 're-action', of not 'shooting the messenger'... These guys will be ready for their first certificate SELF IDENTITY end of the year. They are all slowly but surely building trust within themselves, learning to listen to and understand their hearts and from their to choose commitment to their personal journeys. It is a great privilege to work with them.
Then we acknowledged Chris, Farouk, Thabo M and Frederick for their commitment and great achievement. They were given certificates for having completed the first part SELF IDENTITY of the course THE RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL. Lastly Thabo Zondo and Welcome Dennis Witbooi received THE PERSONAL BALANCED PROFILE CERTIFICATE for having completed both part 1 and part 2 - both walking the journey with a faithful heart, allowing of their processes, committed and deeply grateful!
Photos will be posted shortly.
Show Casing Self Identity Profile of Farouk
MY MISSION
I am the best I can be - unique and special - always seeking knowledge and understanding.
I am here to guide and to love purely and unconditionally, engaging my entire being in all that I do.
I live out my values every single day.
MY VALUES
I am HUMBLE in thoughts, words and deeds.
I am curious, always LEARNING new things.
I am in LOVE with myself and with the universe as a whole.
I RESPECT all humans and all things living, irrespective of age, race, culture, creed and colour.
I am OPEN and free in being myself and in expressing myself.
I am GRATEFUL for all that I am and to all I share my experiences with.
I SHARE and give wholeheartedly.
MY KEY ROLES
As a MAN I honour, respect and accept the masculine and feminine aspects that makes me whole. I nurture and look after myself. I cater for all my physical, mental and spiritual needs.
As a SON I love, respect, honour and care for my parents.
As a life long STUDENT I am learning at all times, gaining knowledge, creating awareness and understanding.
I am a PARTNER. I love my partner unconditonally. I care, share, communicate and keep our relationship healthy and divine at all times.
I am a FRIEND. I am blessed with friendships build on a foundation of acceptance and understanding.
I am ONE. I am one individual expressing myself throught the roles of a Man, a Son, a life long Student, a Partner and a Friend.
SHARING IS CARING!
Thank you, dear inspired friends, for taking your time to dive into the world of this life-changing journey - a journey that means so much to so many - a journey that makes a difference - a journey that touches people's lives!
LOVE & GRATITUDE
Karina
