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
Philosophy
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
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
Before You Hand Someone A Fortune
Before you hand someone a fortune, inheritance or otherwise, make sure that they know how to take care of it. ~ Holly
The Best Thing About The Past
The best thing about the Past is that we never have to go back there. ~ Holly
When you are valued …
When you are valued for who you are, rather than what you have or what you can bring to a party, you know you are truly valued by others. The truth is that value starts at home, and is not based on what others think, over which one has no control. When personal value is intact, … Continue reading When you are valued …
Writing is like speaking on a stage blindfolded
Writing is like speaking on a stage blindfolded; You have no idea who the audience is. It takes great faith and courage to face them. ~ Holly
The Holly Tree Tales 