When we feel heard and valued, we find that we can do amazing things. Have you found that even the most optimistic among us begin to falter and slide, when integrity is challenged by the judgement and misunderstanding of others? I have seen this happen to people with great promise, who have been put upon … Continue reading When We Feel Heard And Valued
Wellbeing
Life Is Like The Tides
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
Plants For Air Quality
With a certain amount of excitement on his part, and some natural trepidation shared, I delivered my son to university at the weekend - packed, prepped and ready to start his journey within the new academic arena of his choice. We arrived ... only to discover that my son's allocated hall of residence had just … Continue reading Plants For Air Quality
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
Sunday Morning Mindfulness
Quietly and sleepily sipping my first cup of Earl Grey tea early this morning, I slowly and absorbingly read the pages of a beautiful hardback book given to me by my mother and stepfather a few years ago. I think it was a Christmas present - there will be a note inside to tell me, … Continue reading Sunday Morning Mindfulness
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
A Visit to RHS Harlow Carr in Spring
This is about more than just a garden visit. I am writing this blogpost retrospectively, having visited RHS Harlow Carr in early Spring this year. Our visit this time, occurred just as the buds were opening on the blossom trees (prunus of several types), the fresh leaves were unfurling in many shades of green on … Continue reading A Visit to RHS Harlow Carr in Spring
My World – A Poem
My World My world, this is my world - It is all mine when I feel it is. I have the power in me To create, to make it beautiful. I can love and give of my heart, I can make myself and others happy. I can share, I can explore and Invent the cures … Continue reading My World – A Poem
The Holly Tree Tales 