Thursday, December 14, 2023

Give Yourself Grace

A L O H A From Honolulu!

OAHU Courtesy of Mike Price

The climb is always steep
just before you
reach your goal. Holley Gerth 



If what I say resonates with you, it is merely because we are both branches on the same tree. W. B. Yeats  



Diamond Head from the Back
A lot of hard work is
hidden behind nice things.
Ralph Lauren




Alpinia purpurata,
also known as red ginger,
is a perennial ornamental ginger plant
native to the Pacific islands. It has
showy flowers on long,
brightly colored red bracts.
The small white flower is
the true flower.
Wikipedia



Rude people
are never convincing.
Convincing people
are never rude.



Few delights can equal the mere presence of one whom we trust utterly. George MacDonald

For J.B.



Aloha Affirmations this holiday season I am proud of what I overcame
and accomplished this year I am grateful for the wisdom
that I acquired this year I give myself grace for the way
I navigated new and unexpected things this year Every moment is an opportunity
for me to make changes in my life. Every day can be a
new season for me.
#actionsofaloha

꧁꧂

Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie

25 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Huge thanks to you and to Pixie. Both of you are beautiful souls.

Cloudia said...

Takes one to know one dear friend ❤️

Teresa said...

I love the picture of the statue. Pixie is promoting those wonderful affirmations!

roentare said...

Rude people
are never convincing.
Convincing people
are never rude.

True that!

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful photos and inspiring words.
Take care, have a wonderful day!

DeniseinVA said...

Thank you for these, reflecting on both photos and words. A good thing to do.

Tom said...

...keep climbing. ☃️ 🎄 ❄️ 🎅🏼

Anvilcloud said...

"The climb is always steep
just before you
reach your goal."

That is literally true for two local mountains/lookouts. Friend and I were talking about it just yesterday. Getting near the top wasn't too bad, but that last portion is problematic for many of us.

William Kendall said...

I like that view of Diamond Head.

RedPat said...

Thank you, Cloudia. ;-)

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Lovely photos.
Wonderful words to contemplate.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Every day we are alive, there is always something to celebrate, Cloudia.
Blessings!

Bill said...

Words of wisdom. Thanks, Cloudia.

Mike said...

"Few delights can equal the mere presence of one whom we trust utterly."
Would that be Pixie?

LA Paylor said...

love you and pixie too
spectacular photo of hibiscus with shadow
we are branches on the same tree
LeeAnna

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Beautiful photos and I like your affirmations. It's a perfect time to reflect on the year.

Catalyst said...

That Ralph Lauren quote sounds like it could be a definition of your book "Aloha, Where You Like Go". And that quote about rude people is never more true than when one thinks about the former president.

Jenn Jilks said...

Lovely and inspiring! All the best.

Jim said...

Great shots.

dellgirl said...

I love this blog post! Your photos and quotes are so motivating, as usual. Thank you for sharing this inspiration with us. Wishing you All the Best, dear friend. Have a blessed Friday!

magiceye said...

Aloha! Namaste 🙏

DVArtist said...

Right now and for the last few months I am having a horrible time. However, the sun is shinning and there is always something good to look at. Wishing you and Pixie a great day.

DVArtist said...

Thank you for joining FFO.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Great photos and quotations as always! Hawaiian flowers are the BEST! Always such a pleasure to see.

Nanda kumar said...

Excellent golden picture to start with!