A L O H A !
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" Children show scars like medals.
Lovers use them
as secrets
to reveal.
A scar is what happens
when the word
is made flesh."
Leonard Cohen
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" Every stress
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leaves an indelible scar,
and the organism pays
for its survival
after a stressful situation
by becoming a little
older. "
and the organism pays
for its survival
after a stressful situation
by becoming a little
older. "
Hans Selye
can convert a negative stress
into a positive one. "
Hans Selye
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" If you want others to be happy,
practice compassion.
If you want to be happy,
practice compassion. "
practice compassion.
If you want to be happy,
practice compassion. "
14th Dalai Lama
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" I see the potential
for a new world
being born in front of me
and all around me,
for a new world
being born in front of me
and all around me,
and I feel the only way
to bring that potential
into being
is to know myself. "
to bring that potential
into being
is to know myself. "
Gary Zukav
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Each of us humans
has been damaged.
scraped knees, hurt feelings,
and more.
Each one of us.
There is:
Unknown Damage,
Unacknowledged Damage,
UNDERSTOOD Damage.
Some cannot see
their own wounded places;
Unknown to themselves
they fester
into more damage-
to themselves
and to others.
Some of us, and I am one,
have run from our scars.
Thinking we needed to be special,
Perfect,
to be worthy
to be worthy
we run from our
Unacknowledged.
Unacknowledged.
To look, to accept, to just
BE
with our damaged selves
allows ever-polite
Compassion
Compassion
to arise.
Emptying ourselves
of excuses
has welcomed her.
=^..^=
Thank YOU
for bringing
YOUr Authentically
Sweet Self
here today!
Oh DO
Leave a Comment
Warmly, cloudia
=^..^=
Thank YOU
for bringing
YOUr Authentically
Sweet Self
here today!
Oh DO
Leave a Comment
Warmly, cloudia
30 comments:
First things first: Where’s the other leg?
Scars are part of everybody’s life, compassion should be, for ourselves most of all.
One is scarred for life, either physically or mentally. As long as no material damage to oneself it's an experience worth having!
Your pics are just fantastic, Cloudia! We're are the ones who are lucky that you are based in Hawaii with all the exotic offerings from you!
Hank
smiles....we have each been through the ringer a time or two...it can bring us together...i like that compassion is the answer as well...i would agree...smiles.
aloha from va
" If you want others to be happy,
practice compassion.
If you want to be happy,
practice compassion. "
14th Dalai Lama
I love that quote.
My 'tude. My business! :-P
:) some damage is internal.
i'm with the 14th dalai lama
I'm rather proud of most of my scars, except that cut on the arm that was due to stupidity on my part
I really love that little bird standing on one leg!
Duncan In Kuantan
such inspirational thoughts, cloudia!
loved today's post.
aloha!
xoxo
Great post...
The Power of Positive Thinking Cloudia!
It's so important to cultivate compassion. You're right - it's what soothes our wounds and smoothens our scars.
beautiful captures...
Compassion is the secret Cloudia, if only more people would discover it the world would be a much nicer place.
I had the great fortune of being able to see the Dalai Lama speak in person recently. If more people followed his advice and practiced compassion the world would be a better place.
Beautiful thoughts for the day, I really believe in the one about compassion and trying to turn negative situations into positive ones - something I want to work on more myself!
It's the scars that make us not only beautiful, but unique. This was lovely, Cloudia.
Another very wise post, I particularly liked the 14th Dalai Lama quote. Have a great week my friend :)
Ah - one of my most favorite songs (and I have a LOT). Took a moment to listen, admire your beautiful skies and took in the words.
Aloha Cloudia !
Oh yes - we need the army of the kind.
I know, that's why I carry extra band-aids! :) Your first quote is my new favorite!
Love these! Yes, the golden plover is standing on one foot...we call her kolea in Hawaii.
Aloha
So true - if we embrace ourselves, scars and all, we'll feel a lot better.
Wonderful images and quotes, totally agree with the Dalai Lama one!
Have a nice day!
Hello Cloudia !
I love your Hawaïan skies.
Pretty hibiscus flower.
ALOHA my friend !
I remember that tune. Yes. We would do well to remember this.
Jolly to see You Friends too!
Thanks SO much
So needed that. Thanks!
glad to see you Sandy. Thanks
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