Mundane Authenticity

 A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U

An authentic life is

the most personal

form of worship. Everyday life has

become my prayer. Sarah Ban Breathnach

The image of a flower 

and its shadow 

speaks to contrast — 

beauty revealed only 

when brought to light, 

yet shaped in part 

by darkness.

Sanober Khan

From our California sojourn:

Something told the wild geese it was time to go, though the fields lay golden, something whispered 'snow.' Summer sun was on their wings, winter in their cry.

Rachel Field

The noblest art is

that of making

others happy.

P.T. Barnum

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In this sleepless night, as the darkness advances, look up at the sky and somehow remember that somewhere in this wide world, there are always people who love you, and people who need you. Because every person can't go on living alone. Ai Yazawa

Coolth In The Air

 A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U

Let's live up to

the rainbows

we are given.

A good laugh 

and a long sleep 

are the best cures

  Irish toast

Inside the dark of night

Moon is gently singing,

Soft silver lyrics 

Filter to us

Through shivering

Shadowed leaves.

In this stillness

My soul finds rest.

A sacred space 

Where darkness 

And light embrace.

Even in the deepest night,

A luminous pulse 

Holds us whole.

Cloudia Charters

The world spins fast; 

I just choose 

not to get dizzy.

If you can’t solve it, 

sit on it until it’s 

warm and quiet.

Pixie

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Live Your Way

 A L O H A  From

H O N O L U L U

The Tiger they say, 

cannot change her stripes. 

But the Sky changes hers 

at will every moment!

Everyone wants to live 

on top of the mountain, 

but all the happiness and 

growth occurs while 

you’re climbing it.

Andy Rooney

Duke Kahanamoku

Follow your bliss

 and the universe 

will open doors

 for you where there 

were only walls.

     Joseph Campbell

You don't think your way

into a new kind of living.

You live your way into a

new kind of thinking. 

  Henri Nouwen

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Monday Murals

One can choose to 

go back toward safety 

or forward toward growth. 

Growth must be chosen 

again and again; 

fear must be overcome 

again and again.

  Abraham Maslow

Destination

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U

Sunrise over Waikiki Beach

with Diamond Head in view

is a golden reminder that

every day is a fresh beginning.

The sun rises every morning and sheds light, vanquishing the night's darkness. The rooster also rises every morning only, unlike the sun, he simply makes noise. But the darkness of the night is dispelled by sunshine, not by the rooster's crowing. The world can use more light and less noise. Wherever I can, I want to be light. Steve Goodier

Rainbow

Crossing the street 

this morning.

Just another commuter.

Maybe it came here 

to remind us

of color and light

even where there’s 

just a narrow

slice of sky.

Pixie

When you've lost sight of your path, listen for the destination in your heart. Katsura Hoshino

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Pixie & Cloudia

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Was It a 

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Walk You Well

 A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U

Night still lingers, 

dark and dire,

Sky edges glow 

with waking fire,

Between the silence 

and dawn crier

This morn unfolds 

a new desire.

   Cloudia Charters

We are all travelers 

in the wilderness 

of this world, and 

the best we can find 

in our travels is 

an honest friend.

    Robert Louis Stevenson

The Half full moon

Is my silver doubloon

The setting sun my gold

So I am young

And I am rich

And shall be

Till I'm old.

    J.M. Barrie

The difference between

a good life and a bad life

is how well you walk

through the fire.
C.G. Jung

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October Rains

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U

Dance in the sun,

turn your back 

to the clouds.

     Zimbabwean Proverb

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Seize the moments

of happiness,

 love and be loved! 

That is the only

 reality in the world, 

all else is folly. 

Leo Tolstoy

Rain in October reminds us,

Nature’s invitation to pause.

Reset, and prepare for the 

Turning of the year.

Foster your resilience and

Hope for brighter days.

Rainy October reminds us

To rest, reflect, embrace

Sadness and delight.

Both come along with change, 

Like personal growth, and 

New beginnings. 

Rain can stir profound thoughts

Of transition, nostalgia, and 

The beauty of subtle moments.

Rainy days can teach us lessons

To carry during  sunny times.

       Cloudia Charters

The only true currency 

In this bankrupt world 

is what you share 

with someone else 

when you're uncool.

  Cameron Crowe 

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H2O Thursday

You’ll be calm 

the day you learn 

to sit alone 

and do nothing. 

  Maxime Lagacé

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