We are now all mini satellite offices, carrying our Reception Desks and Admin Departments in our hands, pockets, handbags ... "Think of the ant ..." Now consider the eagle. "A bee is praised, a mosquito is swatted ..." Open eyes and see what's going on, really. Balanced views are critical to sustainable success. ❤ Holly … Continue reading Being Busy
Philosophy
Optimism is …
Optimism is ... Singing and dancing whilst living on a plank. ❤ Tips: 1. Look at the plank, not at the swirling waves. 2. Appreciate the plank, stare at the horizon, ride the waves. ❤ In strength, Holly x
History and Herstory
"History and Herstory are good for getting perspective, for learning from and through, chartered by the Institute of Life, but not a place to live forever within ... merely to be appreciated and launched beautifully beyond." ~ Holly Maxwell Boydell ❤️ #YourStoryMatters
Test it all against the truth of Love
What really matters is how much we love.
When People Talk About Others
When people talk about others, remember that they are just as capable of talking about you. Be careful. When you notice that people have slipped into the shadows, know that they have not collected their facts. Be careful. When groups fall off the ledge of your life, know that they have been spreading rumour and … Continue reading When People Talk About Others
Being Optimistic – A Quote
"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
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
The Holly Tree Tales 