Issue 18 Feb 2021 - You South Africa (2024)

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NEWSSAYHOW often have you tackled the challenge of learning something new as an adult? I was thinking about things I’ve tried in recent years as I read the feature on page 86 in which author Tom Vanderbilt speaks about being an adult learner.Learning how to do yoga remains one of the biggest gifts I could’ve given myself, even if I laugh every time I have to use my hands to manually move my legs for a lunge. Studying a business course was daunting but ultimately satisfying (although there were plenty of tears along the way). Getting my head around a MacBook after a lifelong love affair with Windows is still a trial. And my efforts to master meditation is, well, let’s just say I’m at the most beginner of beginners’…1 min

NEWSLettersREJOICE IN BEING ALIVEEVEN though fear and anxiety surround us, stand still for a moment and be grateful for the breath of life as you read this today. Covid-19 has robbed us of loved ones. I lost both my parents. The daunting fear lurks in my mind: what if my partner and I both die and leave our precious children behind?As I stood still one evening surrounded by the magnificent stars that adorn the sky, I took a step back and reminded myself of the mere fact that I am alive and have my family with me; a roof over my head; a job; and food on my table. For that I’m extremely grateful.It took these trying times to show us gratitude and the simple things in life are more…3 min

NEWSYOU’s simply the bestI have to be honest. Until the other day I hadn’t read a YOU magazine in 10 years! Back then I’d scrape up the rands and cents to buy it.Yes, yes, I know I feel terrible about it. No excuses. But let me tell you something. Even though it has been 10 years, I have to admit that reading through YOU recently made me regret not buying it for so many years.I mean where do I begin? The stories, the puzzles, the education pages, the gossip section at the back, the recipes . . . I mean, it’s phenomenal.Well done, YOU, for keeping up with the times and being different. Your hard work and determination in entertaining your readers are amazing. Keep up the good work.HAPPY READER, EMAIL I would…2 min

NEWSIN BRIEFPeople who can’t handle their alcohol and cause havoc at hospitals should all be given a two-year suspended sentence. That will stop them drinking and causing havoc again.PENSIONER, SMSI so admire and respect Dr Imtiaz Sooliman and his team from Gift of the Givers. I think Dr Sooliman deserves to win a Nobel Peace Prize. Thank you for making the lives of patients, doctors and nurses better here in the Eastern Cape.JAY, SMSStrength does not come from independence but from inner peace.FH, SMSI had a parrot named Enza that flew away, then one day I opened the window and in-flu-enza.COLIN, SMSI saw a picture of Police Day in China. Can’t we have a Nurses’ Day and Teachers’ Day and Police Day here in South Africa? I’ve been keen on them…1 min

NEWSBE A WORD WARRIOR!Rooster, iqhude, umqhagi, haan – that’s just a sample of the words in our great new magazine YOU Learn 4 Languages. It’s a wonderful tool for learning new words. Little kids can learn what objects are in their mother tongues, while older kids (and curious adults) can learn how to say everyday words in other languages – English, isiXhosa, isi-Zulu and Afrikaans. Get your copy in stores now or on www.magzter.com. You can also order at youstore. co.za or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com to have it delivered.…1 min

Issue 18 Feb 2021 - You South Africa (2024)

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