" Compassion
is the antitoxin of the
Soul:
where there is
Compassion
even the most poisonous
impulses remain
relatively harmless. "
Eric Hoffer
" One of the best parts
of growing older?
You can flirt all you like
since you've become
harmless.
"
Liz Smith
" Nature's great masterpiece,
an elephant;
the only
harmless great thing.
"
John Donne
" An authentically empowered person
is humble.
This does not mean
This does not mean
the false humility of one who stoops
to be with those who are below him or her.
It is the inclusiveness
It is the inclusiveness
of one who responds
to the beauty of each soul.
...It is the harmlessness
...It is the harmlessness
of one who treasures,
honors,
and reveres life
and reveres life
in all its forms. "
~ Gary Zukav ~
~ Gary Zukav ~
~ ><333> ~333>
It's kind of a mild insult
to say that someone
is 'harmless.'
We respect
P O W E R!
Girls don't want
a guy who is
harmless.
'Harmless'
seems to mean
'powerless.'
But in practice,
we LIKE the company
of harmless folk,
like grandarents.
As I have aquired
genuine power
I have beome calmer
and more welcoming.
Others can feel
that I will not
suddenly burst out
at them
in anger.
So they approach,
like birds
bringing their
song and beauty
into my life.
Being harmless
unleashes TRUE
Positive
forces.
So thank YOU
for flying by !
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Thanks for visiting!
Warmly, cloudia
good ponderings. :)
ReplyDeleteHow many Cloudias are there? Must be more than one, surely. Your posts are always inspirational and a daily (or sometimes moreso) treat.
ReplyDeleteGosh, you two just about made my head explode with happy!
ReplyDeleteQuotes by Liz Smith & Gary Zukav get my vote as well as the waterfall.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, really beautiful photos and thoughts. Thanks, dear Cloudia!
ReplyDeleteAlways lovely with words and images. I see "harmless" as gentle.
ReplyDeleteI really love the elephant quote since they are such dear great creatures
ReplyDeleteHow is this "compassion" related to empathy, I wonder?
ReplyDeleteSwim in the sea, for me, with glee!
I like seasons though, an odd preference I know.
Lovely sunset and that's really a superslug, uh, pretty snail. DrumMajor
ReplyDeleteI love the snail, it's precious. And there is the saying, by John Donne, divine.
ReplyDeleteI think I would add giraffe's and whales to the great harmless things. And yes, another inspirational post. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSharp insight, Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteWaterfalls and sun sets are just fantastic subjects to take pictures of.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
A pleasure as always!
ReplyDeleteNamaste /\ from Mumbai
Aloha!!
Gorgeous waterfall...
ReplyDeletePierre
Let's hear it for harmlessness! I agree with you, Cloudia. When we are not dangerous, we are possible.
ReplyDeleteLet's hear it for harmlessness! I agree with you, Cloudia. When we are not dangerous, we are possible.
ReplyDeleteAloha friends! thanks
ReplyDeleteI like the part of growing old !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, I like them all, especially that delicious sky.
ReplyDeleteSaludos
Hi Cloudia,
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of the sunset and the aeroplane!
Duncan In Kuantan
Love your pixz especially the plane up up and away into the twilight. Compassion is the antitoxin for the soul, very well said. tQ
ReplyDeleteAwesome !
ReplyDeleteUnseen India
I always delight in flying by and taking moments to enjoy your offerings- it's a day maker! -Karen
ReplyDeleteWonderful series of images today Cloudia, I'm not sure about harmless, but I like the idea of 'approachable'.
ReplyDeleteJOLLY!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS