Aloha!
Thanks for stopping by
WAIKIKI
Today!
Stop for a moment...
Take a breath...
...Then take another...
...Then take another...
"The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook."
- William James
"Progress is like walking on a rolling barrel."- Robert Frost
"Sometimes the first duty of intelligent persons is the restatement of the obvious."
- George Orwell
As children we were pushed to perform; and so most of us have internalized the habit of over-riding our innate temperment. We are strangers to ourselves; never having learned to know, value, and work along with our natural inclinations. . . our GIFTS! That's why life can seem like a "to do" list instead of a pleasure. No wonder we're often exhausted. . . It is the very thing that we seek to be rid of, that thing we are ashamed of, that is calling us back to the path of healing, to our sweet, original selves. If we simply stop running. If we look at it and bear with it patiently. . . treasure will emerge. . . the treasure of your unique nature. . .
A L O H A ! cloudia
Love it!
ReplyDeleteMMMMMMMM.
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CC, that is why I am soooo glad I am retired from all those awful clerical jobs I had to endure.
ReplyDeleteLife is sweeter when one is allowed to pursue it at one's own pace.
hula dog!
ReplyDeleteYou are beautiful, Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm having a little trouble w/you on my blogroll, I had to re-enter you because it didn't want to keep up w/your latest blog. Now I came over expecting something titled Diversity/Islam. Sigh, it's a long way from here to Hawaii! I'll keep paddling.
ReplyDeleteI had the same problem Carol did. But I loved the pictures and today's thoughts. I also loved the part in Google Reader about diversity and Islam.
ReplyDeleteI always feel better after reading one of your perspectives. You are a unique and gifted soul.
ReplyDeleteGosh, Kay and Carmi thank you both for the encouragement! Amazing.
ReplyDeleteTeresa and Carol: Yes, there seems to be a problem with my blog ;-(
YIKES!!!!!!!
My sheduled posts aren't posting; usually they go out at midnight!
Now you seem to be having trouble on blogroll and reader. How do I complain or let blogger know?
Glad you come visit!
Hawaii Islam post is for tomorrow and was inadvertantly published momentarily by my mistake. I'm learning so much every day. This is fun! You folks are unbelieveable!
Warm Aloha
i needed this quote for today to get me through a large workload - just stop and take a breath
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I hope you are right, Wise Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteLove that doggie in the hula skirt. :)
What is that plant?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful perspective. Thanks Cloudia. (Gorgeous photos)
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! -- My hopeful perception of the slower, calmer Hawaii is wrapped up in that really laid back weiner dog. Aloha, DrumMajor
ReplyDeleteSkies in Hawaï are always beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIl like the plant but what is it ?
thank you for those breathless moments!
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aloha!
The key is in recognizing what you have within that is yours and not wanting to be anything different.
ReplyDeleteLove that dog picture! I have found that patience really is one of the best things to have. It's not always easy, but it makes things much better!
ReplyDeleteGreat post as always!
Aloha!
I love those clouds and the puppy is so sweet .. he/she was really posing for you .. eye contact!
ReplyDeleteAloha, sis!
That top photo of the floating sky is just unearthly (no pun intended!) beautiful!!
ReplyDelete(p.s. I could NOT put your book down yesterday, it's SO good! Will finish it tonight, can't wait to immerse myself again. And it makes you words and photos here come even more alive!)
Well, I finally made it over here. Lovely pictures and that dog is so sweet. I don't know, maybe I need to really move--to Hawaii! Just kidding, sounds nice, but my kids and grands are here in California.
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