Aloha, FRIEND!
Click on the photos, eh?
Click on the photos, eh?
"There is nothing new under the sun,
but there are lots of old things we don't know,"
Ambrose Bierce
but there are lots of old things we don't know,"
Ambrose Bierce
"Don't go on discussing
what a good person should be.
Just be one."
Marcus Aurelius
what a good person should be.
Just be one."
Marcus Aurelius
"A sheltered life
can be a daring life as well.
For all serious daring
starts from within."
Eudora Welty
can be a daring life as well.
For all serious daring
starts from within."
Eudora Welty
In our culture we equate 'abundance' with finances.
But as I gain a broader understanding ,
truly begin to live, and to appreciate,
the abundance that is already in my own life,
the more I notice my attitudes about this changing.
I am starting to notice
and experience
all of my previously unappreciated abundance.
And it really has little
to do with money.
to do with money.
Instead of focusing on perceived 'lacks'
as we so often do
as we so often do
I have come to value,
and to celebrate,
and to celebrate,
the gifts that are already in my life.
GRATITUDE is bubbling up!
And living with gratitude
begins to change
attitudes and perceptions.
So that life blossoms into a gift,
no longer a problem to solve,
or a job to accomplish.
A L O H A, cloudia
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/03/29/oh-my-the-snakeman-is-after-me-help-awards/
ReplyDeleteawards for poetry,
check it out!
enjoy!
very impressive post,
ReplyDeletelove ocean views and more...
thank you for the timeless fun!
I went to statue of liberty in New York city when I lived in Princeton,
ReplyDeleteyou added some humor on it,
creative and fun!
ha! the dog's office, not yours! hello, Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteWell, I needed that this morning as I face a rascally principal over some misbehaving young ladies.
ReplyDeleteLife is a gift. It's all good. It's all learning. All we have to do is open our eyes and arms.
Gratitude has changed my life, so I whole-heartedly agree with your words!
ReplyDeleteexactly, no money can buy good friends or family :)
ReplyDeletebtw - tried befriending you in facebook again, message was i already sent the request... no reply
Even a problem counts on the abundance side of the ledger for if there were no problems left to solve there would be no growth in understanding to add tot he abundance.
ReplyDeleteLovely sentiments and photos as always, Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteNoticing previous unnoticed abundances...WOW...i loved it.Aloha Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteWise words on this rainy day.
ReplyDeleteMy soul sister Emily Dickinson would agree with you about the sheltered life.
ReplyDeleteYour office mate looks as if you disturbed his nap time!
ReplyDeleteHello from Ankara my dear friend!
ReplyDeleteLove that Bierce quote. So true.
ReplyDeleteCloudia...
ReplyDeleteEverything that you say or do is beautiful. What a marvelous human being you are...G
Nice pictures.... particularly the office picture
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along came out sighter
knelt down be sighter
and liked at the mound
all gawd damned day
How relaxing.
ReplyDeleteI needed a break !
Love the abundance that is budding and blossoming. The dog under the desk is priceless :)
ReplyDeleteliked your images and your words. lyndax
ReplyDeleteI was counting my blessings as I read your post. Good to do that and be grateful for the riches we have and I don't mean the coin kind.
ReplyDeletehi good office with good post.
ReplyDeleteRegards
Dinesh Chandra
Yeah, the dog's office...I don't have an office :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by today!