It is interesting how easily, with all the tools at our disposal these days, we can get caught up in BUSY and even forget to breathe… Do you find this? As I have been on my journey of writing and speaking and mentoring and coaching and referring or promoting what I trust and believe will … Continue reading Hustle And Grind Is Not Progress
Thought for the Day
Being Mindful That Our Environments Influence And Impact Us
Dear Readers, Did you know that OUR ENVIRONMENTS INFLUENCE AND IMPACT US? Most people do not understand this!A recent writing prompt in the WordPress blog writers' community initiated me writing a response to the question: What’s something most people don’t understand?My answer...OUR ENVIRONMENTS INFLUENCE US. Most of us do not know and, indeed, are oblivious … Continue reading Being Mindful That Our Environments Influence And Impact Us
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
Think Happy Thoughts
Dear Friends, I’ve been thinking about how we can improve the quality of our lives. Do you know how important it is to become cogniscent of your own thoughts? It takes practice, but we really can learn to be aware of our thoughts and to take command once we mindfully observe them. With awareness, we … Continue reading Think Happy Thoughts
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
What Do You Want Your Legacy To Be?
I was contemplating legacy the other day and I thought: What Do You Want Your Life To Mean?It led me to thinking about our children and roles as parents and mentors. Our children were raised on two continents and in both hemispheres. Both young adults, they are real to the core, living with integrity through … Continue reading What Do You Want Your Legacy To Be?
What Do You Do To Fill Your Cup?
Inspired by the WordPress bloggers’ daily writing prompt today, “What brands do you associate with?”, I thought I would respond on a different level. My question to each person reading this article is: What do YOU do to fill your cup? And another way of putting that is: How are YOU investing in yourself? Someone … Continue reading What Do You Do To Fill Your Cup?
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