INSPIRE!

GENERATION Y

Welcome back for another post all about learning,inspiring and reaching your full potential as an aspiring leader. This post is all about inspiration.

Let's get it!!

Enough said

MEDITATION

We have been discussing energy. Specifically the energy that derives from passion and conviction to either improve yourself or lead others. 

Last week was all about refining that raw energy into results and correctly honing that energy.

Please read that before you continue with the next step in our discussion. 

Here is the link for last week's post.

https://genyouthgen.blogspot.com/2020/04/use-that-power.html?m=1

We are going to end off our discussion on using that raw energy by talking about how to guide and help others unleash their full potential and use their energy.

That energy is within each and every one of us. A big issue is that most people either allow it to remain raw and unrefined. And another big issue is that other people decide to not use this energy at all. As a leader and a person who simply wants to help and guide others you must assist these people.

We have discussed the importance of this energy, how to use it correctly and how to refine your own personal energy. We have each learnt and understood our own personal energy. And because of that we are to inspire those to also use their driven and passion correctly. 

We have to project the individual lessons we have learned on others who are still to learn theirs. At the beginning of this discussion we said that to correctly use that raw hunger that we have initially, we have to teach.

And as we learn more we guide more.

A leader does not alone, a leader walks ahead and guides.

SOCIETY

STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO BACK TO OUR PREVIOUS POST BEFORE YOU CONTINUE!!!!

https://genyouthgen.blogspot.com/2020/04/use-that-power.html?m=1

Okay, now that's sorted out and you went back to read our previous post. 

You should know that we have been talking about changing the world.

We have discussed power and how we can wait until we have it and then changing the world. We discussed why we as the current youth are the most probable to change the values and standpoints that govern society.

In this post we are going to be talking about the power YOU already possess. You have influence and power. We might not be sitting in the White House or might be the prime minister of any country, but we are aspiring leaders working towards influencing change in society. And as aspiring leaders we currently are working on something, talking about something, sharing thoughts, inspiring ideas and gradually creating change.

RECOGNISE YOUR POWER. Use what you have and grow it. CONTINUE sharing your thoughts. Create change in the small places that you can create change in. It may not be the most impactful of changes but it is still a change. To recognize that you are already a leader is such a powerful tool. It allows you to grow and lead more efficiently.

Do what you can where you can. And others will do the same. We might not be the individual with the most amount of power and influence for change but there is power in numbers and we have that. 

Start changing the world today!

It takes 1 step.

POETRY

Today's poem is a repeat. It is one of our favorite here at GENERATION Y. 

We feel that it is relevant because as the world remains indoors and corona has us under quarantine, we have noticed that people are starting to give up on specific dreams and are losing motivation to push forward.

And this poem by Langston Hughes reminds us that nothing good comes from a dream deferred.

INSPIRATION

We just finished talking about the hunger you feel as a leader and today's motivation can also assist in taking away that hunger.

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Weather the storm

We would want to wish everyone a safe time during this international quarantine we find ourselves in. Please practice social distancing and washing your hands. 

Continue to grow, learn and lead.

We would like to thank you for supporting us. We appreciate it immensely. We are here to assist you in achieving your greatness and becoming a great leader.

If  you have any comments or thoughts or statements that you would like to share please contact us in the comment section or at the e-mail address given below.

Share your own personal poems or artworks as well and we might feature them in future posts.
E-mail: kemisomohlakwane@gmail.com

USE THAT POWER!!

GENERATION Y

Welcome back!! We hope all of you are being safe during this quarantine and that you are all practicing social distancing. 

Although we can't really go outside we can still talk on ways to inspire others and bring change in our individual lives and the lives of others.

Let's get it!!

Why walk, when you can fly?

MEDITATION

Last week we were discussing how to change the raw passion and emotion that we all possess into results. 

Here's a link to last week's post, in case you need to catch up. 

https://genyouthgen.blogspot.com/2020/04/more-power-to-you.html?m=1

The point we made last week was that to gain results we need to be similar to athletes.

Today we are going to take it a step further. Now that we have now trained and have begun to master our individual craft's, you will notice that you no longer feel that raw and unrefined energy that you felt initially. 

This may scare you and you will begin to question if you are still passionate. 

We all go through this stage and it is simply an indicator that we have evolved in our ways of training and leading. Now that you have gained momentum and are actually doing sufficient work that raw energy can and will no longer be used. You are starting to expand in a more refined way. And it is necessary to work in this way as if you attempt to work with that initial raw energy you will produce results at a lower quality.

As you evolve, so to will your skills, so to the refinement of your energy and so to will your results.

Sharpen your tool.

SOCIETY

Please read our previous post before you continue with this segment. Here's the link once again.

https://genyouthgen.blogspot.com/2020/04/more-power-to-you.html?m=1

Now that we are all on the same level, let's dive into it.

We have been discussing if the youth can actually change society and the world. Last week we discussed the waiting method.

Today we are going to shed some insight on why,us, the current youth are possibly the most important group in changing today's society.

Normally, it is believed that the young generation of a particular time will take on the values and standpoint of the generation before them. This is known as the "Structural Functional Theory."

And as I've said it basically states that generally there is no drastic change in the way society is run because the youth will adopt the same standpoints and values as the generation before them.

Currently today's youth is possibly the largest group to go against this trend.

We are critical and analytical thinkers and therefore question what we are told. This level of inquisition coupled with the vast amount of information that is at our fingertips, we have developed a new trend whereby we see the flaws that the previous generation have. And that previous generation are currently the one's who possess powerful positions therefore through our scrutiny of their standpoints we are improving our own.

We are going to change society.

Our time is coming.

POETRY

Tennesse Williams was an amazing poet, playwright and writer. 

His poem that we are about to show is about how short the time he has to show his love to a person. But we want you to take the message that our time to make a difference and inspire people is short and therefore we must act now.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Today's quote really ties in with some of our topics. It speaks about true power.

"Power has nothing to do with the people. It's all about the people who don't have it." - the lady with the deep accent.

INSPIRATION

Today we are going to share the link of a passionate man whose love for poetry runs deep within him. 

He has started his own poetry competitions called "Spoken Word" and he aims to grow this platform.

Here is the link to the Spoken Word website. Please take the time to visit and share!!

http://lesleytysonmpemba.wixsite.com/spokenword

THANK YOU!!

We would like to give appreciation to all those who support us here at GENERATION Y. Without your support and help we would not be able to help you reach your full potential.

If  you have any comments or thoughts or statements that you would like to share please contact us in the comment section or at the e-mail address given below.

Share your own personal poems or artworks as well and we might feature them in future posts.


E-mail: kemisomohlakwane@gmail.com

MORE POWER TO YOU!

GENERATION Y

Hello amazing,beautiful, innovative aspiring leaders. We have officially returned after a few months. 

We sincerely apologize for the break we had. We were learning to improve our abilities to assist you and have therefore decided to add a new segment to our posts.

 

But you'll need to get to the end of the post to see what it is

So without further delay. Let's get it

We at GENERATION Y are here to assist new and aspiring leaders realise and achieve their full potential.

"Know your worth king"

MEDITATION

Last time we were finishing off our discussion on how to fully realise your individual potential and accepting and appreciating whatever it may be.

Here's the link to our last post. READ IT BEFORE YOU READ THIS!!

https://genyouthgen.blogspot.com/2020/01/expanding-thought.html

Okay, now that you are all caught up, let's dive into the next topic. 

We are going to discuss how to turn the internal fire and passion you possess as an aspiring leader who wants to inspire others into result and execution.

We will learn to turn hunger into results.

Now that we have learnt about our individual potential and purpose we need to push and strive constantly for it. 

To turn that raw passion that we have within us to results and executed action we need to have the mindset that athletes have.

Currently we possess an overwhelming amount of passion and power to dominate and create change in your specific field or purpose, but what really matters is results. Execution and results are the only ways we can dominate and fully realise our purpose.

So similar to an athlete who may also possess an overwhelming amount of passion to reach a level of excellence in their sport, we must train.

To train we need to ensure that every 24hours that we have is used to improve our leadership, understand it, inspire and repeat. 

We must improve the quality of our leadership if we ever strive to reach the levels that we aspire to.

Meditate on the ways you need to improve your individual aspects that align with your purpose. You can contact us personally if you would like to get personal assistance in how to improve.

Sometimes it's really that simple.

SOCIETAL ISSUES

Realise when your at the top

 "Can we as the youth really change the world and inspire change?"

This was a question we posed in our previous post .(https://genyouthgen.blogspot.com/2020/01/expanding-thought.html)

And today we will begin to tackle this question.

We engaged in many discussions with you and many others and we would like to give our appreciation to everyone that gave their perspective on the matter. 

We have concluded that there are multiple ways that as the youth we can change the world and society.

The one method is to wait. Yes, wait. We have heard many times before that the youth are the future. 

And this is true. We are. But currently we are not the leaders of the world who at a moment's notice can change something so drastically. 

But one day we will be.

The premise of this method whereby we need to wait to be in power to make any real change is patience. Although everyday society seems to be getting worse if we are to wait it out until we are in extreme positions of power we may be able to change it. 

In order to wait effectively we need to have strong convictions of the values and actions that we would want to implement once we are in power. And the biggest issue in this process is becoming hindered, losing the passion you have, and not reaching that position of power. So to wait it out we need to have deep convictions and a relentless amount of patience.

Comment and contact us about how you feel about this specific method and if you think the wait is worthwhile. 

You can contact us at: kemisomohlakwane@gmail.com 

In our next post we will be discussing other methods in how we can change our world.

POETRY

Today's poem is all about perseverence. It talks about how anything is possible if perseverence is one of your values you apply everyday. It comes from Dr. John Celes an Indian poet whose words have inspired many.

If you would like to give us one of your poems or know of a poet whose words are powerful and impactful. Please contact us at:kemisomohlakwane@gmail.com 

And we will place your poem in our next posts.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Today's quote really ties in with some of our past posts about values and really applying them everyday.

"Sometimes what you're doing isn't always in line with the end goal" - the girl that rolls her R's.

 

INSPIRATION

This our new segment. The first time we've had it!!!!!

In here we try to share anything that young people are doing in real time as a means to inspire or teach or simply show everyone else about what is going on. 

Today we are sharing a video by Gomolemo It was from South Africa. She recently dropped a quick YouTube video where she gives simple tips that she uses everyday to keep her motivated during the quarantine that we all going through.

Please give her some love and support,share,like and subscribe.

https://youtu.be/89sjZnkEkkE

If you would like us to share any of your content. You going to have to contact us at:kemisomohlakwane@gmail.com 

We would like to thank you for supporting us. We appreciate it immensely. We are here to assist you in achieving your greatness and becoming a great leader.


If  you have any comments or thoughts or statements that you would like to share please contact us in the comment section.
Share your own personal poems or artworks as well and we might feature them in future posts.
E-mail: kemisomohlakwane@gmail.com

EXPANDING THE THOUGHT

GENERATION Y

GENERATION Y is here to assist you,the aspiring young leader, to be great and impact the world.

We are extremely appreciative of the amount of support we have received and we would like to say thank you to all the viewers before we begin with today's post

CONTINUALLY EXPAND

MEDITATION

 Welcome back! Over the past few weeks we have gone through recognizing your individual purpose an d fully valuing the potential that your individual purpose holds.

Today we are going to end the discussion of individual purposes by going through, reaching or striving for your individual potential on a daily basis.

You need to make sure that in every single day you get closer to manifesting the potential of your individual purpose into reality.

To do so requires an unbreakable determination to want to reach your individual purpose, which should be present after valuing your individual purpose. And once you have placed enough value into your unique purpose and fully understood it ( as discussed in our previous post "WELCOME BACK", https://genyouthgen.blogspot.com/2019/12/welcome-back.html) you should simply apply focus and effort to moving towards your purpose on a daily basis.

Ensure that you align your values and your value system with your purpose as this will ultimately lead to achieving your purpose at a faster rater an with less struggle. Once your values are aligned with your purpose you will begin to be moving towards your purpose unconsciously and achieving greatness, in respect to your purpose, will become second nature.

If you would like to personally continue this discussion or comment on it, please contact us at the email address at the bottom of the post or comment on the post and we will get back to you. But otherwise CONTINUE TO GROW EVERYDAY TOWARDS YOUR PURPOSE.

Next time we will be starting a new discussion! If you would like to help or suggest any new topics that you would like for us to discuss please comment your topic on this post or send an email to the address below.

GREATNESS IS THOUGHT ABOUT WAY BEFORE IT IS
ACHIEVED

SOCIETY

After discussing all that we have discussed in the previous posts about how we as the youth and aspiring leaders can change the world and society. We would like to discuss if we actually have that much of an impact.

Do we have enough hold and real power in this current society to create real change?

Can we create a large enough change in the political, socio-economical and environmental standpoint that we find ourselves in? 

And can we really alleviate problems that the world has been facing for decades such as war, poverty and insufficient resources for everyone?

When in a world where there is a percentage of people who live life extremely lavishly through greed and corruption and a larger percentage live with nothing and must suffer due to the decisions taken by those in power, where there are those of us who live in freedom ( no matter how false it may be ) and there are others who are still slaves, we need to ask these questions.

And we will be going through these questions and see what verdict we reach. And PLEASE add your input by commenting on this post or by emailing the address at the bottom of the screen. Thank you.

POETRY

Today's poem merely personifies freedom and will act as an intro to the discussion we will be starting next wee in our "SOCIETY" section, as we all need to understand freedom and share it.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

This week's quote, as simplistic as it may be, really gives insight to human nature and causes controversy to a well-known expression.

"People don't change, they grow" - the boy who slept on my couch.

If you hear or have a quote you would like us to share please comment it on this post or email the address below.

We would like to thank you for supporting us. We appreciate it immensely. We are here to assist you in achieving your greatness and becoming a great leader. 

If  you have any comments or thoughts or statements that you would like to share please contact us in the comment section or at the e-mail address given below. 

Share your own personal poems or artworks as well and we might feature them in future posts.

E-mail: kemisomohlakwane@gmail.com

CONTINUATIONS

GENERATION Y

GENERATION Y is here to assist you,the aspiring young leader, to be great and impact the world.

Go down your own road

MEDITATION

Last time we discussed the power of purpose and fully recognizing your individual purpose and the change that recognizing your individual purpose can have. Today we are going to focus on valuing your purpose and how to value it correctly.

Shine

Understand your purpose and where it will lead you. You need to fully understand it and what your purpose entails.

Secondly, to fully value your purpose do not limit it's potential. Constantly find ways to grow into your purpose and what you could do to reach the potential that your purpose may possess. 

Another important way to holistically valuing your purpose is to not cling to the past. The past is filled with multiple moments and many of these moments have negative associations. These moments shaped us, grew us and highly influenced us and we should look back at them but do not dwell in the past. Do not allow past mistakes to define you. You have to let go of them.

This is easier said than done so we recommend that you take time to meditate upon all of these points and really value your individual purpose.

SOCIETY  

Strength exists amongst unity

We previously discussed the issues that we face as a society. The issues that were brought up are the most prevalent problems and we asked if it's possible to change the situation we face in these problems.
We concluded that change is possible.

Today we are going to discuss the obvious, how do we bring about change?
We all the answer, we bring about change together.

All change should begin with the individual and expand to helping others bring about change and we urge you,as the future leaders, to begin with yourself.

We aspire to be great leaders and inspire others and to do that we must unite.
There are multiple organizations and NPO's that exist. All we must do is find a way to help them.

If you are part of an NGO or NPO please contact GENERATION Y and we will do our best to bring support to your organization.
Contact us through the email address below.

POETRY

Today's poem is from a young and soon to be great poet. Mr Donte Collins.

We would like to thank you for supporting us. We appreciate it immensely. We are here to assist you in achieving your greatness and becoming a great leader. 

If  you have any comments or thoughts or statements that you would like to share please contact us in the comment section or at the e-mail address given below. Share your own personal poems or artworks as well and we might feature them in future posts.

E-mail: kemisomohlakwane@gmail.com

WELCOME BACK!!!!

GENERATION Y

We are back!!! Thank you for being patient while we were taking a break. We sincerely hope that you have made a great impact to either your life or the lives of others during our time away. We also hope that you have taken our previous posts and their knowledge into your life. We are extremely excited to return and to be able to assist you on your leadership journey and journey to personal greatness.

Remember. GENERATION Y is here to assist you,the aspiring young leader, to be great and impact the world.

So let's get back to it.

We are our own creation.

MEDITATION

Today we will be starting a discussion that we will continue over the next few weeks. The topic of this discussion is "Purpose". We will be going over the concept of purpose in it's entirety.

But today we begin with understanding what "Purpose" is and understanding the "Power of Purpose"

The basic description of Purpose is , the reason why. We previously touched on the importance of "why" in our previous post under the MEDITATION section (the link of the post will be below)

But purpose goes beyond why something is done. Purpose to a leader is a driving force, an end result, the basis of your legacy and guides you to the abilities and capabilities you possess in your greatness.

Purpose for each individual differs but begins in the same place, within. To make use of your purpose fully you will have to recognize and understand it, this begins within. You will have to self- reflect and see your purpose. Look at how you are alone, how you interact, your instinctful thought process and your immediate reactions. 

We encourage you to take time to meditate and understand your personal purpose and fully recognize it. 

And please understand that everyone has a purpose

(PREVIOUS POST LINK-https://genyouthgen.blogspot.com/2018/07/continuing-journey.html?m=1)

You are the water that will nourish
The seed to your personal
Growth

SOCIETY

Today we face many social challenges and issues. We constantly hear stories of ; Gender based violence, Racism, Sexism, Corruption and violation of our basic human rights. And in 2019 approaching 2020 it seems that as much as we grow and change as a society, we remain the same.

So today we also are beginning a discussion on the change that we as a society desperately need.

Today we focus on, if the world can change?
The simple answer is yes it can.

As a generation we are the most conscious and aware of the issues we face as a world and society. We are also the most interconnected generation and therefore we see and hear all that happens in the world, and we need to use that. 

The first step to any form of change or solving a problem is noticing the problems and we have done that. We are extremely aware of the issues we face and now we need to act.

We will continue next week on the changes we need and how to go about changing the world. If you have any comments or thoughts or statements that you would like us to be aware of please contact us through the e-mail address given below or in the comment section. Thank you.

Act now.

POETRY
Today's poem is based around how the world treats it's people and how those in power treat people.
Please send any suggestions of poems to us at the e-mail address given below. Please send the title, a copy of the poem and a short description of the poem.

Harryette Mullen 

We Are Not Responsible

BY HARRYETTE MULLEN

We are not responsible for your lost or stolen relatives. 

We cannot guarantee your safety if you disobey our instructions. 

We do not endorse the causes or claims of people begging for handouts. 

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. 

Your ticket does not guarantee that we will honor your reservations. 

In order to facilitate our procedures, please limit your carrying on. 

Before taking off, please extinguish all smoldering resentments. 

If you cannot understand English, you will be moved out of the way. 

In the event of a loss, you’d better look out for yourself. 

Your insurance was cancelled because we can no longer handle

your frightful claims. Our handlers lost your luggage and we

are unable to find the key to your legal case. 

You were detained for interrogation because you fit the profile. 

You are not presumed to be innocent if the police 

have reason to suspect you are carrying a concealed wallet. 

It’s not our fault you were born wearing a gang color. 

It is not our obligation to inform you of your rights. 

Step aside, please, while our officer inspects your bad attitude. 

You have no rights we are bound to respect. 

Please remain calm, or we can’t be held responsible 

for what happens to you.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I'll see you when you have reached your greatness" - Ma'am

This quote is a reminder that we each have our own personal greatness. We should recognize it and reach it.

If you have a quote that you feel will be able to inspire others please send the quote and the person who said it and your name to the email address below. Thank you.

GENERATION Y 

We would like to thank you for supporting us. We appreciate it immensely. We are here to assist you in achieving your greatness and becoming a great leader. 

If  you have any comments or thoughts or statements that you would like to share please contact us in the comment section or at the e-mail address given below. Share your own personal poems or artworks as well and we might feature them in future posts.

E-mail: kemisomohlakwane@gmail.com

Let us right the wrongs. Thank you 

GET READY!!!!!

GENERATION Y 
We are back with the last of our input in the topics that we have been covering the last few posts. We are extremely grateful for all the views and support that we have received the past few months. We continue to grow on a more steady and interactive path. Without further delay, let's get into it.

Creation is a choice 

MEDITATION 
Visualize your goals with great detail, precision and with a realistic mindset. Consider all the factors that are implied with your dream. The best way to do this is through extensive research. Not only from the internet but from personal experiences and accounts from other people. Never discredit the power of other people.

This month we are going to emphasize the importance of evaluating our dreams and aspirations. Through this we can assure success. This relates to our post on knowing and evaluating your goals in life by making the activities you do to increase skill, a habit. Now from what you envisioned add your core values and morals.

MAKE SURE YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS FORM OF GREATNESS.


A lot if the time people do not reach greatness because they are not progressing correctly or because we are not strong enough to pursue it correctly. The concept of pursuing a dream correctly means that you pursue a dream knowing that you are going to reach it. This means that you have a strong enough urge to make your goal a reality. And to make a dream, reality we need to align who we are with the dream and move towards it.

As GENERATION Y, we want to emphasize that we have seen many people not reach their form of greatness because they are not aligned with their goal. To ensure that you're goal becomes a reality one must align their being to the goal and have a strong enough urge to attain their dream.
To chase after a dream that you are not aligned with, this causes a person to use unnecessary mental and physical strength and leaves you emotionally drained. At GENERATION Y we want all of our leaders to reach greatness and inspire the next generation of leaders to reach their firm of greatness

GROW. CREATE AND LEARN 

POETRY

This poem is a war poem. Focused on the hardships of war especially for the youth and although we might not be in physical war we are in economical, mental, political and social war 

PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THE POEM. WE LOVE HEARING YOUR Feedback.

ANTHEM FOR DOOMED YOUTH BY WILFRED OWEN 

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
This quote has so much power behind it and the beautiful thing about it is that it is from such and unusual source. This was a piece of advice given by an illiterate person to a child doing exams at the time.

"Do me one favor, don't watch everything. Focus on one thing" from the guy eating peanuts and coke on the side of the road.

Please please please continue to share your experiences with people who you have taken something greater than just a comment from.

SOCIETY 

We are back at the topic of how do we deal with the situation that we as the youth have found ourselves in.

We urge all the viewers to come up with some form of plan or ideas to which we can leave the situation that we find ourselves in.

For example, in South Africa there has been a report that we do not have enough coal to sustain our electricity usage. This leaves many people stranded in a situation that seems unfixable and inescapable.

There are too many other situations similar to the South Africans are facing in Africa and throughout the world, on a political, social and economical level. We as the youth can not complain but rather find solutions to the dire situations that we are in.
Please talk amongst each other on how we are to tackle these problems.

We need to ensure our future 

GENERATION Y
Hello people. This will be the last post of the year of 2018. Thank you for all of the support and feedback that we've received over the past few months. We are going to continue everything next year. And there will be so many improvements that will help you the people ensure your greatness.
Remain great and greatness shall remain.