Many of us move through the world hoping for good things, for ourselves, for those we love, and even for strangers we’ll never meet. Inspired by a poem about these quiet, everyday hopes, Sunél Veldtman reflects on how simple acts of goodwill remind us of our shared humanity.
She explores why hope matters, how it shapes the way we see the world, and why nurturing goodwill can create the conditions for connection and meaning. As the year draws to a close, she invites us to consider the hopes we carry and to offer one another a little more kindness, starting with something as small and comforting as the perfect cup of tea.
Many of us try to plan our lives carefully, hoping structure will help us make the most of our time. But as Sunél Veldtman reflects, planning can sometimes become so rigid that we forget to actually live.
She explores the balance between intention and spontaneity and why joy, connection, and even a little mischief matter. By giving ourselves permission to live more fully now, we open the door to a richer, more meaningful life.
In many parts of the world, middle-class families are feeling increasing financial pressure as living costs rise and opportunities shift. It’s easy for this strain to turn into frustration, sometimes directed at those with even less.
Sunél Veldtman explores how this comes from a sense of scarcity — the belief that there isn’t enough to go around. She invites us to think more imaginatively and inclusively. By gently moving beyond scarcity, we can help create a fairer, more hopeful future for everyone.
In a world that moves fast and demands more of us each year, the simple act of pausing has become a quiet superpower.
Sunél reflects on her annual life review ritual, a deliberate moment to step back, realign with what matters, and choose intentions with clarity. She shares how a year of recommitting to health reminded her that meaningful change is built through small, consistent steps. At Foundation, we believe this kind of intentional reflection shapes not just our personal lives but also our financial lives.
In a world where financial products grow ever more complex, simplicity has become a rare and valuable skill.
Sunél reflects on a recent “too-good-to-be-true” investment offer and why, at Foundation, clarity always wins over complexity. Elegant simplicity, she argues, is not about being basic; it’s about the higher-order ability to make the complex clear, transparent, and meaningful.
We spend to fit in, to show we belong. Yet the cost of belonging that we see at weddings, matric dances, and even funerals often come at the expense of our financial stability. True belonging, as Brené Brown reminds us, can’t be bought. The real question is: what price are we willing to pay to feel included?