~ : ~ Happy Birthday, Towards Greener Borders ... One year today! Managed entirely voluntarily at the present time and grown organically by ‘word of mouth’, Towards Greener Borders is a platform promoting a vision for an organic, sustainable & healthy environment for all, with a mission to encourage, empower, inform & inspire positive outcomes. … Continue reading Happy Birthday “Towards Greener Borders”
Weedy Heights
I started my life in Africa living in a little house, on a hill, called “Weedy Heights”. I have recently learnt the address of this home that I once knew, felt safe in and loved, but have not seen it since I was three years old. I have no idea whether it kept that name, … Continue reading Weedy Heights
What would Jesus do?
In my quietest moments, and sometimes even in the midst of a current or a raging storm, I wonder to myself "What would Jesus do?" Over twenty years ago, I sat on a panel in London, speaking to an audience of other Christians who attended the Church I loved to be part of too, and I told … Continue reading What would Jesus do?
Wrong Title
Seems an entire body of work can be doomed to isolation, If the wrong tag or title is chosen. The perils of writing. Holly x
It is not how much others approve of you that matters
It is not how much others approve you that matters; It is how authentic you are, And how much you approve of yourself. Be your own best friend ... You deserve that. Holly x
Doing Things For Oneself First
The case for doing what works for ourselves, first and foremost When we do something, we ought to do it knowing that all goodness in the universe is watching us, and do it for ourselves first, because it is impossible to please all men all the time. As a simple example of this statement, one can … Continue reading Doing Things For Oneself First
Thinking of Nepal
* * * * * * * * * * * * * Thinking of the beautiful people in Nepal, and praying for all those affected by the earthquake and aftershocks in the region, or involved in the rescue and recovery efforts. May beauty … Continue reading Thinking of Nepal
A Little Reminder
Happened upon this handwritten note in my journal, from an inspiring article by Elizabeth Gilbert (Author of “Eat, Pray, Love”), directed to me by my daughter last year. And so, I am telling myself again today: Your job is only to write your heart out, And let destiny take care of the rest. A gentle reminder to … Continue reading A Little Reminder
The Holly Tree Tales 