Our peaches are ripening! The bumblebees, and a little hand pollinating by feather, have done the trick. An exciting time in the rickety greenhouse on our organic acre in Berwickshire, UK. These are the treats of country living that are hard to beat, a blessing so much appreciated, especially when one pays such a high … Continue reading Treats And Truths Of Country Living
Leadership
On Being Blocked On Your Path
The devil will attack you in the areas of your greatest anointing. Be mindful of where the negativity is coming from and fight it off. Don't give the demon more attention than it deserves, and don't allow it to continue to take air space. Negativity feeds on attention of any kind. Starve it. Mindfully … Continue reading On Being Blocked On Your Path
Thoughts on Teamwork & Leadership
A team / group of people cope best in difficulty, when they fully understand the objective that they are working towards. A leader of a group has to lead ~ he or she cannot simply show up. When there is a clearly outlined objective, it makes moving forward a possibility. No success was ever achieved … Continue reading Thoughts on Teamwork & Leadership
Being Busy
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
Mentoring Youth For A Sustainable World
A Little Note On Strength
People often mistake strength for courage, loyalty and perseverance. How often have we called someone 'strong', without ever knowing how many tears they've shed, how often they have had to grit their teeth and smile and take another little step despite the waves, how much they are hurting behind their determination to keep their heads … Continue reading A Little Note On Strength
One Thought on Thoughts
"Erroneous statements come from erroneous beliefs." Think correctly, and we correct our attitudes, our words, our actions and our wellbeing with simplicity and ease. ~ : ~ Holly x [First published on The White Space http://www.facebook.com/thewhitespace ] Copyright © The Holly Tree Tales
The poem “IF”, by Rudyard Kipling
IF If you can keep your head when all about youAre losing theirs and blaming it on you,If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,But make allowance for their doubting too;If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,Or being hated, don’t give way to … Continue reading The poem “IF”, by Rudyard Kipling
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