A culture of Entitlement written by Gideonslight

I recognized the real issue behind much of what is wrong with our nation today… as I’m driving to the Gautrain station a taxi chases past me over a red robot and shortly after brake in front of me causing me to change lanes to avoid a collision… then comes chasing after me and flash headlights to get me to get out of its way… during my early morning drive 7 people drove over red robots in front of me or broke some traffic law to get to where they are headed… then it dawned on me.

It is the sense of ENTITLEMENT that we exhibit that is out of balance with CONSIDERATION and RESPECT for others and the law. We shake our fists at a corrupt government that believes they are ENTITLED to take the taxpayers money... we are angry at criminals who believe they are ENTITLED to kill the farmer because the land should be given to them...

We get frustrated with the taxi drivers who believe they are ENTITLED to drive like maniacs because they deliver a vital service to the community... 

People will drive nearly on top of you to get you to drive faster or to change lanes because they feel a sense of ENTITLEMENT to the road, and they can drive faster than you so get out of the way! 

Its time that we check our very own EGO and sense of ENTITLEMENT. Then we will notice that we all carry this anti-social cancer within us... no wonder the world feels like a hostile and alien place...

If we as fellow citizens don't get our sense of ENTITLEMENT in balance with UNITY CONSCIOUSNESS I'm afraid we'll be our very own destruction too... Because today it's OK to drive over a red robot because we believe we are ENTITLED to get to our destination before others... but tomorrow we take from an innocent person something of value to them without realising that our behaviour is just as bad as the leaders who do the same to us. We all break the golden rule… do onto others as you would have done to you…

Without realising that our moral compass has been on a slippery slope for a long time... ENTITLEMENT combined with superiority complexes, selfishness and separatism brings forth the Zuma’s of our world. Microcosm vs macrocosm... YOUR small action is part of the BIG PROBLEM. It’s called the BUTTERFLY EFFECT. 

HOW IS YOUR SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT AFFECTING YOUR BEHAVIOR FELLOW SOUTH AFRICAN? Is your sense of ENTITLEMENT also contributing to the state of the nation or are you making this a better world for all of us by being considerate, thoughtful, compassionate, law abiding and kind? Do you respect the law selectively as it suits you? Then you are part of the problem! Think about it… 

Remember hate and intolerance cannot drive out corruption and lawlessness. We cannot solve the problem of our society with the same thinking and behaviour that created it in the first place…

We need to recognise where we are part and parcel of the same social cancer that is eating away at the fabric of our nation. The remedy for our nation does not lie in decapitating it’s corrupt head but it begins on the grassroots level where we each adjust our own behaviour accordingly. 

The world would be clean if we all sweep our own back yards… just like charity begins at home… so does the moral and character of our nation…

#entitlement #corruption #lawlessness #disrespect #selfish #behaviour #Gideonslight

Gideonslight May Newsletter

Dear client,

I cannot believe the speed at which time flies! It felt like yesterday that I wrote my first monthly newsletter, and today is the 4th of May already! So, here is the latest news and information regarding everything that is #Gideonslight!

The 2nd month special offer came to an end on the 31st of May, and if you missed out on the great deal, I'm sorry! But there is always something special happening at Allure, so… its time to introduce the ‘MONEY-SAVER DEALS’.

With our current economic climate,  everyone is turning their cents over twice before spending it, and I wanted to make sure that all my clients get the best possible deal, with the highest quality product possible. So, depending on your hair length , and density, I have two different weekly deals that will be a *standard offer, available from MONDAY TO FRIDAY that should make the MAINTENANCE of your hair a bit easier! Saturdays and public holidays excluded! So here is a breakdown…

Money deal #1: A Short Hair Root tint, Cut & Blow-dry with a Davines Mask Treatment from *R699!
Money deal #2: A Short Hair Half head Hi-Lights, Cut & Blow-dry with a Davines Mask Treatment 
from *R799!

👉❗ By making an appointment you automatically agree to the following terms and conditions.
👉*Prices are based on the maximum amount of colour (30ml) per root application on fine hair. Medium to course and high density hair will need more colour/product and therefore the price will be more than the advertised price. No colour correction or colour change services are included in the deals! Always ask for a quote before any service commences!
👉Money deals are only available on weekdays 8h30am-4h00pm.
👉Prices does not include extra colour, toners or bondplex/keratin treatments!
👉Deals are not available on public holidays, Saturdays or after hours.
👉Failing to cancel your appointment at least 24 hours before the time, or not honoring your appointment will result in penalties. You can be held responsible for the full value of your booking. The closer to the actual appointment time you cancel will determine the percentage of the cancellation fee payable.  

The regular client bookings are starting to pay off, and it is a great help to know how to plan my stock purchases to ensure that I have your favourite Davines colour or retail product in stock for when you visit… so if you’ve been battling to get an appointment with me, here is why:

*Clients are encouraged to reschedule their next appointment before they leave to ensure that they have a booking for when their next maintenance appointment is due.
*This helps me to plan and budget for the month ahead.
*I encourage my clients to book via WhatsApp or messenger, as I am simply not able to always answer my phone when you call! Simply let me know when you hope to see me and for what hair service, and I’ll get back to you!
*My bookings work through Google and I use your email address to ensure that your appointment appear on your smartphone Calendar, with convenient reminders to remind you of your appointment.
*PLEASE CANCEL YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH ME AT LEAST 24HOURS IN ADVANCE TO AVOID PENALTIES! Please consider that I have a serious loss of income should you not show up for your appointment,  or cancel it too late. I am not able to reschedule with another client if you cancel late. Please respect my time. Thank you!

If you have visited me at Salon Allure,  you will know that you receive 100% attention and service delivery from me personally. There is no apprentice or operator working on you, so every detail is added by me personally. This gives 100% client satisfaction,  but the downside is  that I can only help one client at a time, and I can also only help a certain amount of clients per day… so please bear that in mind, should you try your luck to get an appointment in short notice. I do try my best to accommodate as many clients I can. I only work until 16h00 because I have other duties to attend to after 16h00.

Good news! I now have my credit card facilities,  so no more stress about drawing cash! Simply bring your VISA OR MASTERCARD and swipe to pay for your hair service and retail purchases!

I am  a Davines stockist, but only carry the OI range in retail for now. So if you let me know a week in advance or so, I take a 50% deposit and I'll order any Davines product you need for you, and the outstanding balance is payable on collection.

⭐NEW PRODUCTS FOR MEN! Supplied through Davines South Africa,  a totally GREEN range from Italy…
Ladies and Gentlemen
Introducing…..

D E A R    B E A R D

Our new range is 100% made in Italy (can’t stay away from the Italians!), created with Plant Extracts, Essential Oils and Modern Cosmetic Technology.
The range consists of the following products:
Ø  Multi-Active Shampoo 250ml
Ultra-delicate cleansing shampoo which combats all kinds of dandruff immediately
Ø  Multi-Active Lotion 100ml
Multi-functional treatment for the wellbeing of the scalp
Ø  Revitalizing Shampoo 250ml
Ideal for cleansing the body and hair daily
Ø  Anti-Age Recover Cream 75ml
Nourishes, smooths and relaxes the features of the face
Ø  Shaving Milk 150ml
Providing relief from itching, irritations and redness
Ø  Shave Oil 50ml
Slower absorbed for a smoother shave
Ø  After Shave Gel 100ml
Aids the natural repair process of the skin after shaving
Ø  Beard Wash 150ml
Shines and protects the beard
Ø  Beard Oil 50ml
Eliminates frizz
2 fragrances: Citrus and Amber
Ø  Beard Balm 75ml
Making the beard easier to manage, brush and comb
Ø  Moustache Wax 30ml
Defines, fixes and supports the shape you wish to give your moustache or goatee
Ø  Various merchandising items

If you have any questions please let me know.

I have just concluded an in intense two day training course at the Davines South Africa studio, and I must say it is good to go back to basics to get tuned up again from the foundation upwards.

The *New MASK WITH VIBRACHROM COLOUR range from Davines is an inspiration and a total joy to work with, and certainly one of the wisest decisions I’ve made regarding my own business… I have gotten incredible results and the feedback from my *Loyalty program VIP clients is very encouraging!

I am particularly impressed with the technology behind the *new VIBRACHROM,  because this patented formula is putting Davines in the lead of the pack once again Internationally with this ground breaking technology.
The colour consists of 3 parts that make up this sustainable colour system from Davines.
⭐Quinoa protein is the protein that provides protection, conditioning and longer lasting colour!
⭐Omega 9 provides exceptional shine and conditioning power, and illuminates the colour from within the hair strand.
⭐Phospholipid technology used in the textile industry to colour Silk,  Wool and natural fibres, is now used in the hair colour, to relieve surface tension in the hair, resulting in easy and even colour absorption, allowing for a reduction in the Ammonia content in the colour.
⭐It gives perfect grey coverage!
⭐It gives exceptional shine and is much more vibrant.
⭐Lasts exceptionally good, especially if you use Davines hair care to maintain your hair,  and increased even more if you gave the ‘MINU COLOUR LOCK’ treatment after your colour service.
⭐The colour has a pleasant fragrance.
⭐35 minute development time saves time and money.
⭐The new colour has a blue undertone making it much easier to reduce unwanted warm tones in the hair.
⭐Colour is DPP free, meaning you ate less likely to be allergic to the colour! (If you are allergic to other colour or DPP DYE then please do a skin patch test before your first full head application to ensure safety!)
⭐I now offer an in depth colour consultation that looks at suitability of colours on the colour chart and that provides a recommendation of which Davines products would best support your hair needs.

I am looking forward to pamper your hair with Davines and their new MASK WITH VIBRACHROM! Send me a WhatsApp now to book your *MONEY DEAL!

 Then in closing, my next retreat is coming up on 13 MAY, so I won’t be in the salon on that day, because I’ll be busy with my retreat. For the retreat details, and if you want to book to attend the retreat, read all about it here:

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!

We continue with our fourth BACK TO BASICS RETREAT, as we continue the journey through the Chakra system in great detail. Our fourth retreat deals with the Heart Chakra and the colour GREEN.

Learn what it means if this Chakra is blocked and how to keep it open and flowing. Learn which crystals to use and which natural methods and self treatments you can use to keep your HEART Chakra open and flowing.

Learn how to create your own SMUDGE STICK  to help support and empower your SELF LOVE as well as YOUR LOVE OF OTHERS. Support your Heart Chakra by smudging and clearing negative dense energy from your energy field. Meditate with us and learn a new mantra to use with your mala beads to support your meditation practice.

Limited space available! Only 20 seats so RSVP your spot now! A suggested participation fee of *R400 is charged to cover the costs for the creative section of our retreat, but any donations are welcomed! If you miss out on a module you can get the notes from me at R50 per module. Only guests that attended ALL 7 MODULES will receive a certificate of participation at the last module! So don't miss out!

Please wear something GREEN when you attend the retreat to enhance our intention as we get to know the HEART Chakra better. Also please bring a plate of food from your kitchen to bless our table with!

When: 13 MAY 2017
Where: Aida Properties Pretoria East, 477 Kings Highway, Lynnwood, Pretoria.
What time: 13h00 - 18h00
Cost: *R400 per person
Dress: Something GREEN but casual
What to bring: a plate of food to share
RSVP: Message me 0794965407 or write to gideonslight@gmail.com
To ensure your seat, please RSVP with full payment. Banking details:.
Please use your name and 'GREEN'  as reference. Only once I received your money is your booking secure.  Thank you.

Mr. G.J. BUSQUÈT-CRAUCAMP
NAMASTE
CAPITEC BANK
Savings account:1284420378
Branch code:470010

 *Payment is NON REFUNDABLE as it is used to acquire the materials needed for the retreat. All participants will receive the lecture notes in PDF form electronically afterwards. Namaste Tribe members only pay *R100. If you would like to find out how to become a tribe member of my Namaste meditation group please contact me.  Thank you!
Namaste. #Gideonslight

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