If your life is fabulous, be grateful. If your life is difficult, be grateful. Life is like the tides, everything moves & changes. * Whatever you are experiencing right now, know that it is only a matter of time before it passes. If life is going well, grab it with both hands and enjoy every … Continue reading Life Is Like The Tides
Mentoring
My Journey Into The University of Life
Having delivered my son, the youngest of my two children, to a prestigious international university at the weekend, I find myself ready to share the thoughts that are streaming through my mind right now ... keeping the feelings of emotional adjustment at bay, while I picture our son adjusting to his new life in a … Continue reading My Journey Into The University of Life
Courage To Be Real
I recently received a message from someone I have never met, whom I learnt has had a very challenging life and has a very sad childhood story. The message was so heartfelt and so grateful ... it moved me beyond tears ... this post is a result of receiving that message. Apparently my 'being real' … Continue reading Courage To Be Real
On Being Moulded For Leadership
On Being Moulded For Leadership Have you ever heard it said that people who are positive and always moving forward are a little like ping pong balls, or life buoys? No matter how hard life tries to keep them down, it is impossible to force a plastic ball filled with air to remain underwater … Continue reading On Being Moulded For Leadership
When We Help Others
It's quite extraordinary ... I keep discovering that, when we help or bless others, without thought of return, we are helped ourselves, in so many different ways. It is, as if by "magic", the Universe knows exactly what is needed, sometimes at the very last minute, but always there somehow, in perfect synchronicity. … Continue reading When We Help Others
Shine Anyway
Shine Anyway The devil will hold on for dear life, but when he loses his grip, he loses his grip. Cheesed off to the enth degree, mightily ****** off, yes, but when he loses his grip that's that. Do not be afraid of anything. Have faith and keep facing forward, with determination and a … Continue reading Shine Anyway
We Can Wrap Ourselves
"We can wrap ourselves in torment when we think the wrong thoughts, or free our minds for peace." ♡ In mindfulness, Holly x
A Poem To A Young Man Entering The Army
A Poem To A Young Man Entering The Army In South Africa Brother, for years we were told, But never really believed, That one day you, too, would have to join The long, frightened queue Of young men, new recruits of the Defence Force. The Organisation, so powerfully strong, Snatching, from our arms, … Continue reading A Poem To A Young Man Entering The Army
The Holly Tree Tales 