Kua rongo aku au..
Ētahi ka tau ki tōna taumata
Nā te whai rawa rānei
Kō te tini maha ka ū tonu nā te kaha rawa
O tē whawhai manawapū
I have learned that…
Some succeed
Because they are destined to
But most succeed
Because they’re determined to
~ Haare Williams, Words of a Kaumātua
From Words of a Kaumātua by Haare Williams, edited by Witi Ihimaera
Dr Haare Williams MNZM has been Dean of Māori Education and Māori Advisor to the Chief Executive at Unitec. He was General Manager of Aotearoa Radio. He set up a joint venture with the South Seas Film and Television School to train Te Reo speakers as producers and operators in film and television. He has worked closely with iwi claimant communities and was responsible for waka construction and assembly at Waitangi for the 1990 commemorations. He has published poetry, exhibited painting and written for film and television. He was a cultural advisor for the Mayor of Auckland and is Amorangi at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
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And hard work heehe (linked to determination!)
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Absolutely right my friend….hard work and determination are very well linked. At the end of the project or as you progress with these big things…it’s very satisfying to see the growth. Hope you are going well Jess xx
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Thanks, yeah things are always crazy on my end of life but I finished my screenplay today and am crocheting sweaters for all the kids so there’s some peace in there too. Very fun.
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I know what you mean with being busy. That sounds very peaceful with knitting sweaters, such a cosy thing to do. I hope you have a peaceful and beautiful Yule celebration 😻💚😽
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Reblogged this on From guestwriters.
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Thanks so much Marcus for sharing my posts, I am so glad to meet you and have followed back
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You are welcome. + Pleased to have you in my circle of followers
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