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Welcome to the 3rd episode of Holly in the Hebrides - my new series documenting my artist life on the Isle of Mull. This week we wild camp on the wild beaches of the wild Ross of Mull, learn more about the traditional crafts of the island and I find a new spot to work from. Enjoy the beautiful beaches, coastal paths and woodland walks with us.
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[@hollyexley]

GAZA FUNDRAISERS My friend Kate is fundraising for Ahmed Omar Mahmoude Al Sikaly in Gaza and his family: www.gofundme.com/f/help-ahmed-his-family-in-rafah Urgent: Help Mhmed's Family Evacuate: www.gofundme.com/f/help-mohmads-family-Evacuate-from-Gaza?+fundraiser-sidebar& Help Osama and his family evacuate to safety: www.gofundme.com/f/najjj6-Help-osama-Family?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaPLr8Og0oWb4hwSKP7qZ1p2FRvs1h4gbpjKPBT3bx6hilq1csuYdeERlw_aem_Afrp2Ar4X_OpEp933QlneZnUT5Qym9sYJglSFayHzmVWx2lZ5u1FudeGxOrIi8mecCoK84iZkA8cSC3ODbsDP9sZ

[@elissafrohlich4893]

I feel exactly the same Holly. It is horrendous and I cannot believe that humans think it is ok to inflict this on other people, families and children.

[@hollyexley]

On certain people it would be unthinkable and there would be global condemnation. But Palestinians are consistently dehumanised. And it is up to the people of the world (who I am thankful to see have been rising up everywhere) to be in solidarity with them, uphold their humanity and their right to live without occupation. I hope you look after yourself, it's hard to hold this tragedy in our hearts xxx

[@user-dw2gz6gi8v]

Thank you for raising your voice and using your channel against the genocide happening in Palestine Holly. Sending a lot of love, peace, and care to all of you, especially in these awful times.

[@smoothseas1]

I just love you and this series! Horrifying and soul-ripping what is happening in Palestine, but thank God you're still in touch with your humanity. May we never become numb to what is happening Xx

[@cecile3414]

I feel exactly like you do, but I must say I don't see many people around me who seem as horrified and disturbed as I am. Thanks for voicing this.

[@firdyk]

Thank you Holly for speaking out. Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@janeylane87]

I remembered that week was horrifying. I cried everyday I finally got myself together. Yes doing everything to help and be informed! I love your channel. I like how you think and feel!❤ ❤❤

[@hollyexley]

It was horrific, and yet more horrors have happened since. Every day appears to be the new worst day. Crying is good I think, we have to process the emotions coming up when we witness so much death. Take care of yourself, lots of love x

[@itscarolinemary]

You have power in your platform and video creation Holly 🥰💕 we all may feel small and like we can't create change but even through speaking up and showing up online, you are creating change yourself

[@pedro4lola640]

Thank you for crying so I have someone to cry with 🇵🇸

[@hollyexley]

💞

[@jdgcreates]

I so appreciate you sharing your genuine anguish and pain over the genocide in Gaza. So many people and artists that I follow don't even mention it is occurring and it feels inhumane.

[@lizastevens8291]

Thank you for sharing all that you do Holly, I have found a lot of people and organisations to follow and support through your instagram stories. I am also devastated by what is happening before our eyes - while both main party leaders here and in the US seem to be under some sort of weird spell making them blind to the horror! It’s bewildering. Mull looks beautiful and i hope you exhibit in the hotel xxx

[@pdbowman]

‘Free world’ leaders are under no spell. The terrible reality to be borne in mind is that what we see in Gaza today is by no means worse, horrifying as it is, than so much that western leaders present and past already have to answer for directly. With remarkable consistency, our leaders continue to do what they have done for generations. Israel was never anything new in this picture.

[@balibee94]

I loved this one! So idyllic and peaceful and it just feels like I'm chatting with a friend :)

[@hollyexley]

Thank you so much, that's so nice to hear!

[@smoothseas1]

Chocolate tea sounds yummy! Ending a the day with a walk in Mull sounds heavenly, lots of clean fresh air is just what we need after work.

[@thesaladczar]

I don't think we are suppose to ever 'cope' with seeing a father holding up his headless baby. We are human and will be forever altered. Bigger question, how do we cope with the fact that people don't care? that people justify this? that our neighbors and leaders promote and applaud this?

[@hollyexley]

I don't have an answer, people close to me don't want to know. It's painful :(

[@lifeontheround]

Exactly the same here, Holly. I'm always disturbed by wars and suffering but this is rocking my world. I can't stop thinking of it. My mind can't comprehend what those people are going through. I'm trying to learn more.

[@ClayDisarray]

I can't bear it either, Holly. The cognitive dissonance is astounding 💔

[@EllisWoolleyIllustration]

Thank you for using your voice. Crying here with you Holly 😔 I just don't understand why this can't be stopped, why this has become normal to witness. It's heartbreaking.

[@hollyexley]

The veil has been lifted hasn't it. I was naive to think the world would step in and stop it. Every day is the new worst day, I cannot understand it either.

[@hollyexley]

Take care of yourself Ellis xxx

[@amandahilleary2581]

Maybe make the unedited episode on Patreon and the edited video to KZbin.

[@ThePattiw]

I am really horrified as well Holly. Unable to concentrate on anything properly. And today some more horrifying news. In our small town many of us have been meeting every Saturday since November last year to hold a vigil/rally, calling out for Peace, a Ceasefire, Not In Our Name. The little group of about 10 has grown, often there are 50 people showing up. People from various ethnic backgrounds, Jews, Muslims, Christians, and like me, atheists. We have some Palestinians that live in the next small town and they along with some of our group have organised a "Learn About Palestine" educational afternoon with food that their families have made, show a film about the real history, have a short question and answer period. A friend messaged me and said how helpless she feels. And this is how our Governments want us to feel, helpless and paralysed so they can continue this really hellish killing. We have all changed, the world has changed and it is very evident that many, many of us are not going to accept this way of life any more. It is important to remember that we too should just take some time out otherwise we will not be able to cope either. Thank you so much for speaking out, for talking about this and linking up the dots. We are all in it together and will stay strong and do what we can. ❤ None of us is free until Falastin is free.

[@hollyexley]

"We have all changed, the world has changed and it is very evident that many, many of us are not going to accept this way of life any more." 💗

[@jasminelizabeth96]

Really enjoy these vlogs :) Hope you're having a lovely day!

[@itscarolinemary]

If you ever go back to the hotel, I'd be interested to see some shots of it!

[@olinca5288]

Sufro desde aquí contigo el ser humano es muy cruel🥺😢

[@MrsStrawberryChic]

Holly, is there something on your greyhounds tummy in the video at 8.04?

[@hollyexley]

Yes - a greyhound trait! They can get all kinds of bumps and spots and they come and go. We had them checked by the vets, all fine :)

[@catklu]

🙂👏☺

[@firdyk]

Protest donate speak out . Unspeakable acts and complicit governments. Where is the humanity?. Thank you Holly

[@bluewren65]

Holly even later in the video when you were no longer focussed on the genocide in Palestine I can see the pain etched in your face. It's the same expression we are carrying in my own home. Back in the 1980s I could see what a travesty was the state of Israel and the daily crimes committed against the Palestinians. Back then I thought, "surely, this cannot go on much longer". And yet.....I'm so sick of all the "but Hamas!" bullshit. To those people I say: what would you do? What would you do if you were born into an open air concentration camp? What would you do if your water and electricity was cut off at a whim? What would you do if your oppressor was free to walk into your house and declare it theirs while you are left homeless? This is not a war, this is an apartheid state that is inflicting genocide on an innocent people.

[@hollyexley]

Well said 💙