So much is going on in our world, in our communities, and our families, that we each need to make emotional care for ourselves a priority. Your responsibilities require some "irresponsibility" in the mix. So take a walk with no destination or chore. Follow your caprice. Then whimsy might just find you around that next corner, behind that next tree, in the eyes of an animal, or the unseen rooting section behind the clouds.
Waikiki has always been regarded as a place of magical healing. Three little streams are born of clean trade wind showers high up in the Ko`olau Mountains. They flow joyously down through the valleys of Palolo and Manoa before they reach the sea here at the beach. This mixing of waters: brackish, fresh & salt, makes a potent energetic brew. Then clean, tangy air, tumbling surf & good light join in the dance. This meeting place of sea & land, this broad blending of peoples and traditions, creates a unique micro-climate of Aloha . . . Shall we stroll along a little?
"Every aspect of ourselves is a gift. Every emotion and every trait we possess helps show us the way to enlightenment, to oneness. We all have a shadow that is part of our total reality. Our shadow is here to point out where we are incomplete. It is here to teach us love, compassion and forgiveness, not just for others but also for ourselves. And when the shadow is embraced, it can heal us. . . we have buried our power, our competence, and our authenticity. . . when we bring them to the light of our consciousness and find their sacred gifts, they transform us. Then we are free." Debbie Ford, The Dark Side of the Light Chasers
A L O H A ! Cloudia
16 comments:
I'm planning on a nice walk this evening. It really does clear the mind.
Thanks. I needed that.
What a nice way to share ..
:-Daryl
Thanks, Cloudia, for reminding me I need to give myself over more to my whimsical side.
Charles: Good on you, man.
Nony: Thanks for leaving a comment.
Daryl: You my role model, girl!
Grandpa: Good! Now we're gettin' somewhere ;-)
aloha to you, cloudia :D
is that brother iz?
Sometimes we need to be reminded to enjoy life, thanks. BJ
Is that a picture of Iz? So many people have heard his wonderful voice and so many have set eyes on him.
Peace - D
Love the comment "We all have a shadow that is part of our total reality."
And love the whole post! I can follow the whimsical in me, but then feel guilty for not doing some duty, often associated with schoolwork like report writing or marking or planning a new unit of work! It's the guilts that I need to erase and just enjoy! But I'm working on it!
The large gentleman seems to radiate calm.
It's interesting how we sometimes forget to relax. Thanks for the reminder because I'm overdue for a dip in the hotel pool where I'm staying at... loved the quote at the end.
You are right. Sometimes it is important to wander without an agenda - both with our feet and with our minds. Most discoveries lie off the beaten track. Your pictures are like a small holiday.
Thanks for the reminder to 'go with the flow'. x
Yup, I'd go along with that - though maybe we need to cultivate all our sides. Good post, though.
Thank you ALL!
No, I won't lie to ya - that's NOT Bruddah Iz. Just "one noddah" (another)
good Hawaiian Bruddah (brother)!
What culturally attuned readers- you guys ROCK!
Walking aimlessly is good for the soul and relaxing the body. You have it dead on, Cloudia.
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