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my jogging diary 4…. changing the past
Christi van der Colff Christi van der Colff

my jogging diary 4…. changing the past

This is why looking back is just as important as looking forward. Looking at the past gives us the opportunity to learn the lessons that crossed our paths while looking forward creates hope and the two together strengthen faith.

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my jogging diary 3….. we need more understanding.
Christi van der Colff Christi van der Colff

my jogging diary 3….. we need more understanding.

We might not be able to change the world but we can change someone’s world by accepting them for who they are. Then take the action required to understand their journey and support them in being their authentic selves unconditionally.

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my jogging diary 2….. I am the author of my own story.
Christi van der Colff Christi van der Colff

my jogging diary 2….. I am the author of my own story.

I no longer feel like a prisoner or victim of where I find myself in life. I understand now, that I am the author of my own story. I might not be able to choose how each chapter starts, but I have control over how it ends.

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my jogging diary 1…... sitting in the dark
Christi van der Colff Christi van der Colff

my jogging diary 1…... sitting in the dark

Only when I found myself in complete darkness and I was frozen in fear to a point that I could not fight or run anymore did the darkness start to make way for the light.

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This is me….
Christi van der Colff Christi van der Colff

This is me….

Being transgender is not a choice. I was born this way. It’s not a lifestyle choice. Choosing to affirm who I am and to allow my body to transform into the form that matches my spirit has everything to do with my survival as a human being. I am not on this journey to get rid of parts of myself that I hate. On the contrary, I am on this affirmation journey to save all of me that I love. I choose to survive and star in my own life.

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Christi van der Colff Christi van der Colff

More about me and my role at Abbey Road Institute.

Christi has been the head of successful companies in the music industry and her career in music has been something of note. Currently, she runs Mastermax Studios in Johannesburg, (where the new Institute will be located). She also heads up the international post production facilities network Post|City. She won a SAMA (South African Music Award) for Best Engineer for her work on Zahara’s hit album ‘Loliwe’ and is also known for her work with Mumford and Sons, One Republic, Jennifer Hudson, Westlife and Joyous Celebration. Her work in film includes movies like Liefling, The Roar, Jagveld (Hunting Emma), Bhai’s Cafe, The Legend of Tarzan, The Giver, Intonga and many more.

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