Friday, March 30, 2018

Completely 0pen Completely Themselves

A  L  O  H  A !
California Poppy & Attendant

“In summer 
the empire of 
insects spreads.” 
            Adam Zagajewski





Back Gate

"This silence, this 
moment, every moment,
If it's genuinely inside you,
brings what you need."
                 Rumi







Windward Oahu

"No one is ever more 
him/herself than when 
they really laugh. 
Their defenses are down. 
It's very Zen-like, 
that moment. They 
are completely open, 
completely themselves 
when that message 
hits the brain and 
the laugh begins. That's 
when new ideas can 
be implanted. If a 
new idea slips in at 
that moment, it has 
a chance to grow.” 
   George Carlin


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Thank YOU
Friend,
                Fondly, cloudia



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18 comments:

  1. SandiMarch 30, 2018 at 5:20 AM

    "...& Attendant"

    :-)


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  2. eileeninmdMarch 30, 2018 at 9:10 AM

    Hello, pretty poppy. Beautiful sky and mountain scene. Great shots.

    Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend.

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  3. RedPatMarch 30, 2018 at 9:36 AM

    Love that Carlin quote! A good laugh feels great! ;-)

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  4. MikeMarch 30, 2018 at 9:42 AM

    I miss George Carlin.

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  5. Nancy ChanMarch 30, 2018 at 11:25 AM

    Love the reflection! Lovely mountain view and sky!

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  6. AdamMarch 30, 2018 at 1:23 PM

    nice quotes

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  7. Kay L. DaviesMarch 30, 2018 at 1:40 PM

    I also smiled at the word 'attendant' for the poppy's visitor. Looks like a wasp rather than a bee, so I had to check it out at
    https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/do-wasps-pollinate.html
    and it seems wasps do pollinate, but can't carry as much pollen as bees because they lack the fuzzy bits. :)
    But now I know a bit about it.
    Kay
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  8. Elephant's ChildMarch 30, 2018 at 2:29 PM

    Rumi is always so very wise.

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  9. CloudiaMarch 30, 2018 at 2:54 PM

    As are you my friend. Thanks everybody!

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  10. TeresaMarch 30, 2018 at 3:04 PM

    Cool post. I like the quote about being completely open when we laugh. May your day be filled with chuckles and guffaws!

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  11. Photos by StanMarch 30, 2018 at 4:21 PM

    Love that reflection image at the Back gate! So nice when water reflects perfectly.

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  12. Spare Parts and PicsMarch 30, 2018 at 7:27 PM

    Beautiful shots! I too like the "back gate" photo, and also the George Carlin quote!!

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  13. MichelleMarch 30, 2018 at 8:33 PM

    That reflective shot is awesome!

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  14. cocoyaMarch 30, 2018 at 9:58 PM

    Those are truly impressive abs. And love the colour and the smiles.

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  15. William KendallMarch 31, 2018 at 1:24 PM

    The mountain heights draw my eye.

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  16. AngieMarch 31, 2018 at 2:44 PM

    Who wouldn't like to have that as their view 'over the back gate'? Happy Easter to you!

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  17. Su-sieee! MacMarch 31, 2018 at 7:46 PM

    George Carlin knew what he was talking about. Love your close-up of the poppy and bee.

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  18. JamesApril 1, 2018 at 6:28 PM

    Wow! Fantastic reflection shot!

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