Two Elephants in the Room

Food. Grub. Chow. Munchies. A hearty meal. Sould Food. Whatever you call it, it is part of everyday life. We talk about our first memories of food, our mothers cooking and how we relate to food today. Rehann talks about his culinary experiences in Hong Kong and we end off hoping "Die Bokke" can pitch up for the final. Write to us at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com Have a lekke' weekend...

What makes up a culture? How we were brought up, what we were exposed to and taught, these experiences form the basis of our individual culture. The rules, laws, religion, education - all make up what a person is in the world, and informs them how they relate to others in it. Given the vast differences of cultures in the world, can cultures blend, can we live together in peace, respect and love? W...

Control. What is it? Do we have it? Who has it? How do they use it? How does it affect us? What do we do when we lose it? Through our lives the control we seek often elludes us, other times we revel in it. In the end we need to face the facts - the Universe is based on structured chaos, and we have less control than we may think. twoelephants.theart@gmail.com Lekke' na-week/week-end everybody!...

The rhyme goes, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never harm me." Seems that in 2023, this is no longer the case. People have now become "outraged" and "triggered" and "deeply hurt" by the words of others and it seems it's getting worse. Some stand up comedians now work in explainers and apologies into their routines as not to "off...

From when we can remember, nursery rhymes are our first poems. Then songs and then Shakespeare. Through our lives music is everywhere and it all stems from rhyme and reason. We talk. We drift in and out of poems, nursery rhymes and rythm. Enjoy! Theart & Rehann

We all like to think we live a reasonably healthy life. But what are ways in which we could improve on this and add wellness to our short lived existence. We discuss SHIELD, tips to live a healthier more meaningful life, which can lead to wellness. Also, we discuss 'the mind' and what it takes to become better at making better healthier life choices. Send your feedback to twoelephants.thea...

The Cult of Personality. What shapes out personalities? How do we become who we are and what do we do to maintain the personality we identify with most? What does it mean to accept one's own personality and how does that affect those you interact with. Send us your feedback on twoelephants.theart@gmail.com Have a lekke' Friday and week-end everyone! Theart and Rehann

We are all addicted to something. Alcohol, cigarettes, chocolate, food, sex, power, exersize - the list goes on. How do we relate to our addictions, how do we manage them and are there good and bad addictions? Is it okay to be addicted to something if it does not hurt anyone else? Do all addictions cause harm or can there be good addictions? Enjoy. Send us feedback at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com...

The pursuit of happiness is what we were told life should be about. But what is it exactly? Some say one should pursue a life of meaning which will in turn, make you happy. Pair this with child like wonder and perhaps one can find the happiness one seeks. Let us know you thoughts at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com Happy Spring day in South Africa. Have a lekke' weekend everybody! Theart and Reha...

Trash. It is all around us and the problem is growing. We ask why South Africa has been reduced to one big landfil. There is no where you can go where trash is not abundantly strewn everywhere. Even in nature and wildlife parks. Why is it that we treat our surroundings in such a disrespectful manner? Will it ever change and what could be the justification? Feedback. twoelephants.theart@gmail.com L...

Ponzi Schemes. Not a new thing. What if everything worked as a Ponzi Scheme. Surely seems that way. Only the first few who enter any venture truly benefit.  Governments take taxes and do not deliver. You can make 300% on your investment on social platforms in 24 hours. Not to mention those digital coins. Inflation is always more than the "official" number. We discuss this and pose the qu...

We all know about family businesses. They are a special family unit that live and work together. Today we speak to Jimmy Kabotha and his daughter Lerato about what is has been like to run a farm together. Enjoy and let us know your thoughts. twoelephants.theart@gmail.com Have a lekke' week-end and week. Spring has almost sprung! Theart and Rehann PS: We were outside and there are moments of wi...

Friendship. ""My dad said to me growing up, "When all is said and done, when you count all your true friends on one hand, you're a lucky man."" - Josh Charles, Dead Poet's Society Rehann and I have been friends since 1996 - we're heading for 30 years soon. We have been through many things and have had many challenges but I can truly and honestly say, he is my o...

Every generation fights for this one thing~: RELEVANCE. It is a complex set of circumstances which, when balanced and brought together can create meaning. Taking things out of context may diminish or even improve your relevance. Being irrelevant comes for us all, eventually by the timer we shuffle off this mortal coil. So staying relevant as long as we can is a must. Enjoy this episode and let&#39...

Context matters. In all things. When conflict arises between people, friends and countries we often form opinions without context. How does it affect your life and is context something we all need to take more cognisance of? Taking things "out of context" often leads to misunderstandings, wars and nowadays cancellation. Enjoy and let us know your thoughts at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com...

We have always been taught that being consistent brings success. That may be true for many careers, but in some it is the inconsistency that matters. The openness to change at a moments notice and have an open mind to all things in order to create something new. Today we talk about how to be consistently inconsistent and yet follow through and deliver. Enjoy and your feedback is always welcome. tw...

Most humans first introduction to music may be their mother's or father's humming or singing to lull them to sleep. We all have music around us each day, yet, like oxygen, we often do not notice it's impact on us. Today we talk to Penye Modiane, a talented and gifted South Africa born tenor, about all things music, it's impact on our lives and that opera can be life changing. Let u...

Control is a strange word. When applied correctly it can lead to many successes in life. When used in a sinister way, it can cause irreparable harm that takes decades if not centuries to repair. We ponder the question, "Who is in control and of what?" And the universe? Who manages that? Not a single human being as far as we can tell. Enjoy our next offering and please write to us at twoe...

Life without water is impossible on earth. Where water has disappeared, life seems to disappear. The earth is covered in water, and yet there seems to be a scarisity. We have monetised the one commodity that falls from the sky and should be free for all. It is insane! Today we ponder these issues and discuss how all life on earth is linked. Enjoy and let us know what you think at twoelephants.thea...

Lucky 13 - and we are talking South African Shenanigans. We live it every day, people taking chances, making up their own rules and extorting everyday citizens. Has it now become who we are as a people? Is this just how it is or, can we do better? Have a listen. Email us at twoelephants.theart@gmail.com Happy Youth Day! May they rise and do a better job than the forefathers, if there is anything l...

Hey fellow South Africans and Elephant Spotters everywhere, Here we are on the Southern tip of Africa, in this place. Nearly 30 years after democracy and we have almost 'fokol' to show for it. Our political system is hanging by a thread and while Luthuli House"BURNS" the ANC are partying like it's 1994, like there is no tomorrow. The DA is just nowhere clinging on for dear li...

Dear Elephant Spotters, Today we rant and vent about the flailing infrastructure ion South Africa. We traverse the tough question, "Who is responsible to whom?" We ask whether the failing ANC should be given just one last chance after 30 years of failure. (I think not!!!) It gets heated and the language is rather harsh. Enjoy anyway. Let us show the governing party that they have failed...

We put up our first wall before we realise it's up. It usually happens as a defence mechanism. Before we know it we have walls so high we can't see out and no one can see it. In this episode we discus wall, real and surreal. Internal and external and we wonder whether good fences do make good neighbours. Thank you for listening, those who are. Please share of you think it has value. twoele...

Life is a journey not a destination. So the saying goes. Rehann and Theart discuss their own life journey, inner and outer and attempt to tame a few elephants. We realised very quickly that this would require several follow up episodes. Let us now your thoughts. twoelephants.theart@gmail.com - Have a great week-end everybody! Theart and Rehann

Breathing is something that is involuntary. We breathe without be aware that we do. Perhaps we need to be more conscious and see how our mood and life improves. Breathe. Deep breaths. Feel the air flow in and out. Enjoy the life force.! Theart & Rehann.