Monday, February 4, 2013

Quel Dommage


A   L   O   H   A  !
Isn't It A Pity by Billy Preston on Grooveshark


" 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 









" Every stress
 leaves an indelible scar,
 and the organism pays
 for its survival
 after a stressful situation
 by becoming a little 
older. "

Hans Selye 










" Adopting the right attitude 
can convert a negative stress
 into a positive one. "

Hans Selye 











" If you want others to be happy, 
practice compassion.

  If you want to be happy,
 practice compassion. "

14th Dalai Lama 










" I see the potential 
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. "

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
we run from our
 Unacknowledged. 


To look, to accept, to just

 BE

 with our damaged selves
allows ever-polite 
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


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30 comments:

  1. FrikoFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    First things first: Where’s the other leg?

    Scars are part of everybody’s life, compassion should be, for ourselves most of all.

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  2. kaykualaFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    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

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  3. Brian MillerFebruary 4, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    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

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  4. AkelamaluFebruary 4, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    " If you want others to be happy,
    practice compassion.

    If you want to be happy,
    practice compassion. "

    14th Dalai Lama


    I love that quote.

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  5. FireblossomFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    My 'tude. My business! :-P

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  6. Small KucingFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    :) some damage is internal.

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  7. DarylFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    i'm with the 14th dalai lama

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  8. Charles GramlichFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    I'm rather proud of most of my scars, except that cut on the arm that was due to stupidity on my part

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  9. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    I really love that little bird standing on one leg!
    Duncan In Kuantan

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  10. Betty ManousosFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    such inspirational thoughts, cloudia!

    loved today's post.

    aloha!
    xoxo

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  11. TeresaFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Great post...

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  12. The Weaver of GrassFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    The Power of Positive Thinking Cloudia!

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  13. Myrna R.February 4, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    It's so important to cultivate compassion. You're right - it's what soothes our wounds and smoothens our scars.

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  14. KalyanFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    beautiful captures...

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Compassion is the secret Cloudia, if only more people would discover it the world would be a much nicer place.

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  16. AFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    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.

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  17. LONDONLULUFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    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!

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  18. TALONFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    It's the scars that make us not only beautiful, but unique. This was lovely, Cloudia.

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  19. DeniseinVAFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Another very wise post, I particularly liked the 14th Dalai Lama quote. Have a great week my friend :)

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:52 PM

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  21. RickFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    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.

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  22. 21 WitsFebruary 5, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    I know, that's why I carry extra band-aids! :) Your first quote is my new favorite!

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  23. CloudiaFebruary 5, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Love these! Yes, the golden plover is standing on one foot...we call her kolea in Hawaii.
    Aloha

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    So true - if we embrace ourselves, scars and all, we'll feel a lot better.

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  25. candiFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Wonderful images and quotes, totally agree with the Dalai Lama one!

    Have a nice day!

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  26. claudeFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Hello Cloudia !
    I love your Hawaïan skies.
    Pretty hibiscus flower.
    ALOHA my friend !

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  27. HattieFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I remember that tune. Yes. We would do well to remember this.

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  28. CloudiaFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Jolly to see You Friends too!


    Thanks SO much

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  29. SandyCarlsonFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    So needed that. Thanks!

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  30. CloudiaFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    glad to see you Sandy. Thanks

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