THE EASY DECISION IS NOT ALWAYS THE RIGHT ONE

Calm is not avoiding the difficult decision. It is becoming settled enough inside ourselves to make the decision we can stand by afterwards. A calm decision is not always the easiest decision. It is the one you can meet with honesty tomorrow morning. 🤍 Sometimes the easiest decision is the one that gives us immediate … Continue reading THE EASY DECISION IS NOT ALWAYS THE RIGHT ONE

20 YEARS • 20 LESSONS

Yesterday marked 20 years since our family arrived in the UK. 🤍 This is me in the photo, twenty years ago… Sitting in Australia, labelling our linen before we left for the United Kingdom.Our two little dogs, Jazz and Teddy, were quietly keeping me company. I knew we were going abroad for a year… I … Continue reading 20 YEARS • 20 LESSONS

Calm At The Centre

https://videopress.com/v/NFWf0vpk?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true There’s nothing quite like being close to the ocean for mindful breathing, relaxation, restoration and peace. I love to walk barefoot along the beach, just listening to the sounds of the waves, breathing in the ozone, letting Nature provide so much calm. Take a moment with me, to simply breathe and gently enjoy the … Continue reading Calm At The Centre

Happy Tenth Birthday To The Holly Tree Tales

Dear Readers, This week, not only is this the start of a fresh New Year, but Wednesday 1 January 2025 marked the tenth anniversary of when The Holly Tree Tales began! I thought it would be a fun moment to do a little reminiscing about the journey and how it started ... On Thursday 1 … Continue reading Happy Tenth Birthday To The Holly Tree Tales

The World Needs Authenticity ~ A Reminder

This is a message to everyone, no matter your background, status or creed … And it is taking into account how many are turning to AI to write their copy. Remember … AI watches us to learn. So be authentic. The world needs leaders and influencers to be authentic right now.Drop the fake and start … Continue reading The World Needs Authenticity ~ A Reminder

Keep Smiling No Matter What

Dear Friends, This is a little message to remind you to keep smiling, keep shining, no matter what comes your way.The journey of life is not always easy nor straightforward and, if it were, we simply wouldn’t grow nor have any reason to learn and to improve ourselves.Our acceptance of challenge and commitment to growth … Continue reading Keep Smiling No Matter What

Look Deeper For The Thrive Button

Never look on the outside assuming that someone else’s life is perfect. Nor that what you see and judge on the outside magically appeared. There might be ‘trappings’, but there might also be pain. There might be outer signs of confidence, but there could well be trembling tears behind closed screens and doors. I did … Continue reading Look Deeper For The Thrive Button