Wise Words for You

“Don’t wait for people to be friendly. Show them how.” ~Unknown We can be great friends to each other, despite the distance, if we choose to make the effort. If we remember to make the time, we can have those types of meaningful, fulfilling conversations that make us feel seen, understood, appreciated, and supported. Then I started to think about all the times when I’ve gotten busy and lost touch with friends who live right down the street—times when I got caught up in everything going on in my life and forgot to nurture my relationships. We need meaningful connections with other people. Not everyone has to be a close friend, but it’s integral to our happiness that we show people who we truly are, allow ourselves to know them in return, and then remind each other through actions—small or large—that we care. We never need to be or feel alone in this world, but it’s up to us to create and allow opportunities to be together, enjoy each other, and be there for each othe...

The government has released further details of a new rail franchise, which will combine the existing Inter City West Coast services with the development and introduction of services on High Speed 2. The new franchise, West Coast Partnership rail franchise, will deliver services on the West Coast Main Line from 2019 as well as designing and then running the initial high speed services from 2026. The Department for Transport has published a  ‘prospectus’, providing information on this exciting proposition for companies interested in this unique opportunity . Secretary of State, Chris Grayling said: HS2  will be the backbone of Britain’s railways, creating more seats for passengers on the West Coast, and increasing capacity on the rest of the network. We need world-class expertise to deliver this new chapter in modernising the railways. We are calling for bidder groups with a blend of skills including operating conventional rail services, high speed rail services, technical ...

Humanity is like a tree. Each human being is connected with the Seed and belongs to the same tree. The beauty of the tree is that it has different branches and on each branch, numerous leaves. All individuals are also different and have their own role. Think about what we have in common and you will appreciate every human being. This is the key to remain at peace.

On a peaceful day the Menai Strait can look like a gentle river, glassy and green as it winds through wooded shores. But watch the powerful currents race past the town of Menai Bridge - or the turbulent whirlpools known as the Swellies - and another identity is revealed. The strait is a funnel of the Irish Sea, surging with incoming tide from both east and west. For thousands of years this stretch of water has challenged human ingenuity. Causeways and ferries carried passengers and livestock across ever-shifting sandbanks and channels. Many farmers swam across with their animals - and some didn't make it. In 1785, one ferry boat went down with 55 people aboard. Admiral Nelson himself spoke of the perils of navigating a tall ship through the strait. Inspiration, Innovation, and Industry © National Library of Wales, via the People's Collection Wales In January 1826 a marvel of engineering ended Anglesey's isolation forever. The opening of the new...

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Whatever I do, when all is said and done, I do for or to myself. Perhaps I should think before I perform actions because after the seed of action is sown I have to reap the fruit. Moreover, I do not receive only one fruit for every seed sown, I often get a whole crop, good or bad according to the action or seed.

Have you ever noticed that happiness is not a dependency, it is a decision? You don’t actually need anything to be happy. It’s not something that comes from outside, it comes from inside, and when you radiate a happy energy you’ll be amazed what it attracts into your life. Don’t worry, be happy…sound familiar? Decide now, be happy, and watch magic begin to enter your life.

The fewer desires you have, the happier you will be. Having the right information (truth) leads to contentment. Having the right understanding of the self, our purpose, our origins and our true relationships should free us from the cycles of boom and bust and lead society to that ultimate happiness.

Practice the habit of saying  “Past is past.” Keep moving forward. If something negative happens, don’t feel guilty about it. Simply have the determined thought to conquer it. Re-channel the energy that usually goes into guilt or regret into positive thought and willpower, so that the soul says, ” Yes, I am making efforts to change and improve myself.”

Thanks to all of you, we passed 3000 likes on our  Facebook page  this week. We want to thank all of you who have followed us from the bottom of our hearts. It is because of you that we are able to get our message out there and continue to do the work that helps so many people. So to all of you, a huge thank you from all of us here at White Wolf Inspirations & Wise Words for You, your support and contribution helps us to help many who need it the most. And if you haven't already, head over to our  Facebook page  and give us a like. David Hackett, Melissa Wolf & Alan Jones

A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile person lives in a hostile world. Everyone you meet is your mirror.

Alphaline  was a 1990s brand used by  British Rail  to differentiate certain provincial express trains with enhanced passenger accommodation from general regional and middle-distance services operated by older rolling stock. Origins The Alphaline brand was introduced for express services operated by Regional Railways in the Midlands, Wales and the South West. These services linked various provincial towns and cities, complementing and connecting with the more prestigious InterCity network. Branding was applied specifically to services scheduled for operation by British Rail's recently built Express Sprinter or 'Class 158' units. The association of a passenger-facing brand with a specific model of train was unusual, but reflected the significantly improved passenger facilities such trains provided when compared with the mainstay of the Regional Railways fleet. Timetables advertised Alphaline services as providing: Reser...

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has become the first organisation in North Wales to receive official recognition as 'Working to become Dementia Friendly'. The service has been recognised for working in partnership with the Alzheimer's Society to help those living with dementia and to ensure staff understand how best to support people living with the illness. People with dementia may be at an increased risk of fire due to lack of concentration, short term memory and dexterity issues. Forgetfulness and confusion about how to use equipment can also cause problems, and they may find it more difficult to escape or understand what is happening if a fire occurs. Ensuring staff have a good understanding of the problems faced by people with dementia, and having an active referral system in place helps us to take prompt supportive action to make a real difference to the safety of people living with dementia. – STUART MILLINGTON, SENIOR FIRE SAFETY MANAGER F...

Whatever is in your heart that is not clean, not true, will ultimately begin to act like a wall, obstructing the natural flow of love. People who say that there is no love in their life, are being blocked by this wall. Actually there is love, but they just can’t accept it. Ego is the clearest example of this. Ego limits the flow of love by placing conditions on the love you give and receive. Ego uses love to satisfy its own needs and desires. It produces a love which is deceptive, one which brings only temporary satisfaction. Ego does not allow you to experience true love or share it. If fact, ego is capable of destroying your ability to feel love altogether.

All of First Kernow’s 30 brand-new double decker buses will be operating across their network throughout Cornwall this week. The £7.4m investment represents the first stage of the bus operator’s long-term commitment to introducing environmentally-friendly buses in the region. The new vehicles are equipped with a number of exciting technology features which passengers will be able to experience for the first time on First Kernow buses. The benefits range from Wi-Fi access and USB charging points to allow web browsing and charging during the journey, as well as tables to offer a mobile office option for those travelling on longer journeys. The buses are fitted with the latest Euro VI engines, which produce 95% less oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions compared to buses with Euro V engines, and as a result will help improve air quality along the routes. The buses also have start-stop technology, which cuts out the engine when a bus is stationary, further reducing emissions. Acting on...

With so many choices and decisions, so many demands from people and events, in our modern fast changing world, it’s a real challenge to ‘keep it simple’. Making it simple means making things easy and clear. The magic wand to wave over your life is ‘planning and prioritising’. Make plans, long and short term and then prioritise. Then practise taking one thing at a time, so you can have one thought at a time, with some space before you have to have your next thought. But don’t get attached to your plans or priorities. Be flexible (easy) and yet focused (clear) and in this way you can teach yourself to think simply and act simply. One thought at a time. At your own pace. In your own space. A simple life is a contented life.

The text message is dead! And in its place, long live the more popular, more flexible, more user-friendly – and now entirely free – WhatsApp. With the annual fee having long since been knocked on the head and video calling having finally landed alongside better video viewing, there's now nothing standing between you and endless chats. That means it's time to progress beyond the basics and learn to become a WhatsApp wizard. From dodging awkward messages without the guilt to keeping the adult stuff private, here are the WhatsApp tips and tricks that will turn you into a messaging master. 1. Hide the fact that you're ignoring someone Disabling those giveaway double blue ticks ( Settings > Account > Privacy > Read Receipts ) is a great way to avoid the 'I know you've read it' message rebuttals when opting to ignore someone. Turn them off all the time, however, and suspicion might start to grow. And yet you can hide that you've read messag...