Don't worry. . . Just for today, 
Comfort Spiral is NOT about positive thinking!
It is more like the last day of school
as you begin to suspect how wonderful your life really can be.
Dare to believe it.
Tons of illusion, mistaken beliefs
and "shoulds"
can finally be taken off of your shoulders. . .
can finally be lain down. . . 
"All truth passes through three stages:
First it is ridiculed.
Second, it is violently opposed.
Third, it is accepted as being self-evident."
Schopenhauer
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Fearless Gentleness:
Every day annoyances crop up naturally.
They are often triggers for the less-than-perfect sides of our nature. But exploding never accomplishes anything positive.
Holding a lid on rage causes physical/mental problems.
But all this can be safely dissipated.
De-escalate.
Then the provocation becomes fuel!
It can propel you into the heights of well being.
Each time you refuse to "rise to the bait," you develop your
perspective and detachment "muscles."
Lots of complications are avoided this way!
Every time you handle some "problem" with relaxed dignity,
powerful inner detachment and increased freedom of spirit
become yours.
All the kinetic energy of the situation will flow non-
destructively to your strength and merit,
and also to collective world peace.
Really. . .
Try to greet each complication as a "work out opportunity."
YOU WILL GROW HAPPIER!
The Hawaiians say: "He Mea Iki'" it's just a small thing.
Come, walk along the shoreline of your heart. . .
It's ALL small things!
ALOHA!
26 comments:
Beautiful thoughts, Cloudia. It's just perfect for Sunday.
I thnk I will hang on to my negative energy for awhile yet. I haven't had the pleasure of an ulcer...soon as I get one though I will let it all go.
ha ha ha haha haha hahahah aha
The greenery And the cemented blocks.
Aloha Sista. It's good to be after the dig and back home again with time to read down through all your posts. It's like getting a mega-dose of vitamin C-loudia.
Lovely, Cloudia. Just, as always, what I needed this morning. Walking along the shoreline of my own heart is an image that capture your blog and this post perfectly.
I love all your posts!!!
I LOVE that quote from Schopenhauer. Once in a while those eggheads really come up with something, don't they?
Puka Nine, your blog planny fun. I li' dat!
Lovely post Cloudia !
There's magic in your words... and photos.
ya..treat every problem as an opportunity to grow..
"All truth passes through three stages:
First it is ridiculed.
Second, it is violently opposed.
Third, it is accepted as being self-evident."
Schopenhauer
This is absolutely true!! Thanks for visiting.
It's just a small thing. I try to remember this but sometimes it's very hard.
Thanks for the wise words, Cloudia. They are great for me today!
Lovely Sunday thoughts Cloudia :)
Letting go as I type these words...Aloha, Cloudia!
That top shot's stunning & I like the "last day of school" idea. Kudos!
Worry is useless but the first pic is priceless...longing!
Just for today, it would be nice to be winding into a day dream of a happy life.
A wonderful week filled with only such days for you - and thank you for that post of yours!
Oh Thanks, you lovely friends!
That first picture is amazing when you click and make it big, and the car repair shop, what a contrast! I try not to sweat the small stuff, but it is hard to do at times. Thanks for the lovely thoughts, Cloudia.
Thank you for being you.
Your beautiful city and your photographs inspire me!
V
I can't imagine being any happier than I've been for a very long time. Life is good.
Have a terrific day. :)
So well & truly JOLLY!
Very similar posts today Cloudia :))
Beautiful pictures and articulation on your philosophy for your blog.
I look forward to hearing about the relic of St. Damien!
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