Thursday, February 23, 2023

Mastery of Love

A L O H A From Honolulu!

The trials you face will
introduce you to
your strengths. Epictetus


Have you ever noticed that
when we are in a good mood,
we feel superior to the anxious?
It's a favorable comparison
and we love feeling good
about ourselves.

Then when we are concerned
about something and upset,
others who seem happy and
smiling seem to us to be fools.

Funny how all encompassing
moods can be.

Instead of
following negative thoughts
down a rabbit hole, I look
to see any kernel of info
they are bringing.

Then I throw them out
the door like bums
being tossed from a bar.

Don't follow
where they Lead!




 It is only possible to
live happily ever after 
on a day-to-day basis.
        Margaret Bonnano




No one else can make you happy.
Happiness is the result of
love coming out of you.
This is the Mastery of Love.
Don Miguel Ruiz 


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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia


18 comments:

Teresa said...

Pixie is using her mesmerizing gaze to make us happy. Lovely post today. My favorite is the gorgeous sky shot at the beginning.

Cloudia said...

Thanks T

roentare said...

Beautiful sunset there. It is so stunning

Mike said...

Interesting outfit on the left.

eileeninmd said...

The sky capture is gorgeous. I love the hibiscus blooms.
Take care, have a great day!

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

Great advice! That sky really looks angry. I hope it listened to you and calmed down.

RedPat said...

Love that sky and the great words.

William Kendall said...

Does Pixie want belly rubs?

Michelle said...

Lovely words of wisdom today. Sending love to Pixie :)

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

Happiness is a decision we make daily

My GBGV Life said...

Some very wise thoughts there, but we love the one about negativity!

Brian's Home Blog said...

Those are cool photos, love that palm at the top of the stairs. Your header photo looks like some fun is about to happen. Hello sweet Pixie! Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

DeniseinVA said...

Good advice here and an excellent series of tropical photos :)

LA Paylor said...

love to you and pixie!
LeeAnna

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Pixie is a ham! She is SO photogenic.

I'm with Mike on that comment about the lady and her outfit.

Jim said...

Impressive colours.

Jocelyn said...

Beautiful sky shot.

Andrea @ From The Sol said...

Your Hawaiian skies are gorgeous and your quotes, as always, meaningful. And not to forget the darling Pixie ... she is adorable :)

Andrea @ From the Sol