Bontle Modiselle on being happy

Even in the middle of a storm, Bontle Modiselle chooses to be happy.

“I’m often asked why I seem consistently and genuinely happy‚ insinuating that I may have it easy. Where do I get all this energy? What are my secrets? I’d be lying if I told you there was a single solution or prerequisite to a standard formula.”

Despite the situations she is faced with, everyday her decision is the same. To put her happiness first.

“I’ve been regarded a fool countless times for being this way. The misunderstanding is that I am this way for everyone else. When‚ in fact‚ this is where my sanity is birthed. No pretence. No act. Just me‚ as I am. No doubt‚ I’m grateful to those who appreciate and celebrate me. As well I’m grateful to those who live to find the faults in me.”

Hope for girls

Bontle hopes young girls adopt her kind of approach.

“The world may be ugly at times‚ but I can’t afford to become it. Ever. This is what I hope every young girl and every grown woman realizes in themselves‚ and becomes it.”