"Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death." ~ Nelson Mandela from his book … Continue reading Being Optimistic – A Quote
Author: Holly Maxwell Boydell
Life Is Not Fair
Life is not fair. When you are ostracised, judged, criticised, scorned, avoided, circumvented, ignored, mocked, derided, gossiped about, spurned, shunned, snubbed, rebuffed, or even politely side-stepped, despite being honourable, loyal, honest, non-judgemental, clean-living, empathetic, kind, generous, tireless in doing the right thing ... it hurts. It hurts more than it hurts those who do none … Continue reading Life Is Not Fair
One Life
We get one stab at life. Just one ... Don't sell yourself short because someone said you get a chance to come back as a cockroach or a frog ... This is the only life you have, this is the only life you can work within, this is the one chance and the … Continue reading One Life
Friday Thought ~ Break The Chains
Friday Thought Gratitude, helping others, appreciating the abundance of the planet and doing what you can to tread lightly, sharing out of what you have, opening your mind to the possibilities of making a difference right where you are, trusting in divine providence, minding your own business, refusing to gossip, attending to … Continue reading Friday Thought ~ Break The Chains
Mentoring Youth For A Sustainable World
A Little Note On Strength
People often mistake strength for courage, loyalty and perseverance. How often have we called someone 'strong', without ever knowing how many tears they've shed, how often they have had to grit their teeth and smile and take another little step despite the waves, how much they are hurting behind their determination to keep their heads … Continue reading A Little Note On Strength
Poem: Laughter of the Totally Free
Laughter of the Totally Free I want to laugh until my face aches; I want to laugh until the tears pour down my cheeks; I want to laugh until my tummy is in agony And every fibre of my being has experienced sweet release. I don't care what anyone else thinks; I don't … Continue reading Poem: Laughter of the Totally Free
Snowdrops on International Women’s Day
On this International Women's Day, I thought I would post a few photographs of the delicate white blooms carpeting areas of our garden at the moment, a little visual gift to those who love snowdrops, and with thoughts of all the women around the world who are making a difference on our beautiful planet … Continue reading Snowdrops on International Women’s Day
The Holly Tree Tales 