Wynand Pretorius

Curious human. Writing from the heart.  This is for my boys. 

I want a quiet life

Hi Wynand here I yearn for a quiet life. A simple one. Slower pace. Less noise. More peace. A life where I can think, create, and breathe. Not just quiet outside—but inside too. This didn’t come out of nowhere. Maybe it’s always been there. A whisper I couldn’t hear...

Why I Am a Seeker and Not an Intellectual

Hey, Wynand here. The other day, I watched a YouTube short where Jordan Peterson—paraphrasing here—remarked that Joe Rogan isn’t an intellectual but rather a seeker. At first glance, this statement might seem dismissive, but it wasn’t meant that way. Peterson...

Reflection on 2024: Still Here, Still Moving Forward

Hi, Wynand here. As we near the end of 2024, I find myself reflecting on a year that didn’t go quite as planned. Like many, I set ambitious goals and had a clear vision for what I wanted to achieve. I hoped to reach certain milestones, accomplish specific projects,...

On the importance of a personal mission

Hey, Wynand here. And I’ve lost my personal mission. But before we dive into that, I need to apologize. It’s been a while. What can I say? Life happened. Or, let me rephrase, life is happening—constantly, unpredictably, and without pause. I haven’t stuck to my planned...