* * * * * * * * * * * * * 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
Author: Holly Maxwell Boydell
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
On Healing the Inner Child, by Thich Nhat Hanh
An excerpt from the book “Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child” by Thich Nhat Hanh. FROM THE INTRODUCTION “In each of us, there is a young, suffering child. We have all had times of difficulty as children and many of us have experienced trauma. To protect and defend ourselves against future suffering, we often try to … Continue reading On Healing the Inner Child, by Thich Nhat Hanh
Protected: Thoughts on Earth Day 2015
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Broad Beans and Swallows Arriving
Today I planted our lanky broad bean seedlings, into wonderful organic soil (all 'made' on the property). It was so good to get them in at last, and lovely to get my hands into the friable soil after months of cold! No sooner had I finished my work, than a sweet little robin appeared to … Continue reading Broad Beans and Swallows Arriving
On Teaching Our Children
It is all very well teaching children Academic subjects, Sex Education and how to pass Examination with perfect results ... But how about teaching them how to THRIVE in the big wide world? How about teaching them to LOVE ... themselves and others? How about teaching them how to SAFELY and sustainably … Continue reading On Teaching Our Children
Change Starts Within
One of the hardest things to do in life is to set the right example, but if you want things to go well, then you have to be prepared to lead by example and actively go about setting the right tone yourself. Change starts within and spreads beyond us. ~ Holly
When We Respect Other People’s Boundaries
When we respect other people's boundaries, we remove much of the need for their creation of defences. ~ Holly
The Holly Tree Tales 