Sometimes in life, it is the fewest words that say the most. Gratitude goes a long way towards lifting the atmosphere in any environment. Appreciation for what is in our lives, what others have invested into our lives, the presence of others in our lives, the opportunities that await us or present themselves to … Continue reading Raise The Vibe
Inspiration
Diamonds Are Made In The Rough ~ A Poem
DIAMONDS ARE MADE IN THE ROUGH Don't ever give up. Whoever you are, whatever you're going through, don't give up. You matter. You are made of the dust of the stars. You are a unique and precious child of God. You belong in this beautiful universe, Your steps are valued on this precious earth. … Continue reading Diamonds Are Made In The Rough ~ A Poem
About The Word Nice
Do you feel the same way about the word "nice"? My English teachers at school taught me to seek alternatives to the endless use of "nice" to describe everything. I'm so grateful to those forward-thinking women who taught me, by the use of word choices, that life can be a range of other adjectives … Continue reading About The Word Nice
A Tribute To My Mother
Taking a moment to honour my mother. This is the woman who gave birth to me in South Africa, two weeks before Christmas, two months before her twentieth birthday, the parent I grew up with in Africa, before she returned to live in the UK when I was 21. I had 'left' home for practical … Continue reading A Tribute To My Mother
Finding the Power to Solve Personal Problems
Have you ever held a book in your hands which you felt was truly special and worth sharing with others? Earlier this year I bought the book "The Power of Positive Thinking" by Norman Vincent Peale. I felt that I might have read this book many years ago and, indeed, may have it in the … Continue reading Finding the Power to Solve Personal Problems
My Soul Is Satisfied ~ A Poem
My Soul Is Satisfied Like a morsel you refresh me You restore my soul Father God I love you You are all I want You go ahead to prepare me You anoint my life You alone can satisfy You grant me loving life You are in my waking You are in my heart You … Continue reading My Soul Is Satisfied ~ A Poem
Catch Up & Live Recording of New Hope – A Poem
Dear Readers, You might have noticed my absence from the Blog for a few weeks. Hopefully, those who follow my Instagram posts and Twitter feed will have seen that I have been abroad on an adventure and realised that I have had my attention on matters of life. I am now back in … Continue reading Catch Up & Live Recording of New Hope – A Poem
What We Focus On
The following brief piece was written in response to a flood of challenging and heartbreaking news, pouring in and being spread abroad by our general worldwide media. * What we focus on, we get more of. Stop focusing on guns and watching violent films, and the appetite to make and supply them will … Continue reading What We Focus On
The Holly Tree Tales 