Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Take The Time

A L O H A From Honolulu!

You can't control everything.
Sometimes you just need to
relax and have faith that
things will work out.
Let go a little and
just let life happen. Kody Keplinger



Honolulu Marathon FINISHER!

With Malice toward none,
with charity for all, with
firmness in the right, as
God gives us to see the right,
let us strive on to finish the
work we are in, to bind up
the nation's wounds.
   Abraham Lincoln



Brave birds still
fly through fog.
  Stephanie Shen



The comfort of
a gentle breeze,
Warm sunlight filtering
through the trees,
The laughter of
a child at play,
These simple things
can light our way.


In a challenging time,
routine pleasures, small kindnesses,
and little moments loom large.

Take the time.


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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia


 Linking to

Thankful!

Rain’s Thursday art date

Little Things Thursday

I Like Thursday

Thankful Thursday




It's beginning to dawn on me
that worry is profoundly ungrateful. What a waste of all the treasures
around and within us,
of the time we have! Do not let the times we
live in dictate to us.
Let's go our own bright way and spread it around as we can.

19 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Hooray for the simple things.

Teresa said...

Congrats to the finisher of the marathon! Pixie looks like she's waiting to enjoy the simple pleasures of scritches behind the ears and tuna treats with catnip...

roentare said...

Always beautiful series of photos. Great quotes

Tom said...

...is it really hard being green? ☃️ 🎄 ❄️ 🎅🏼

William Kendall said...

Abe would be horrified by what became of his party.

Anvilcloud said...

I live with a person who likes to have control over things -- in a very nice way though, not a bossy way. It's hard to explain.

RedPat said...

I wish I could relax and not worry. A post that hit home for me, Cloudia. ;-)

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Small things always make a big difference when we take time to notice them.
Blessings, Cloudia!

Bill said...

"You can't control everything.
Sometimes you just need to
relax and have faith that
things will work out.
Let go a little and
just let life happen."
Kody Keplinger's quote is absolutely right. Congrats to the marathon finisher, that's quite the accomplishment.

carol l mckenna said...

Let go ~ I agree ~ Great post, quotes and Pixie is the best! My favorite ~ Xo


Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Mike said...

If I tried to do a marathon it would finish me.

Cloudia said...

You and me both Mike! Thanks friends!

MELODY JACOB said...

Such a refreshing perspective by Kody Keplinger! Embracing the wisdom to acknowledge that we can't control every aspect of our lives is liberating. The reminder to relax, have faith, and trust that things will work out is a powerful mantra for navigating life's uncertainties.

Letting go a little and allowing life to unfold can lead to unexpected joys and opportunities. It's a gentle nudge to release the grip on the need for absolute control and find peace in the journey.

Kody Keplinger's words are a timely reminder to cultivate patience, resilience, and a positive mindset. Sometimes, the most beautiful chapters of life are written when we surrender to the natural flow of events.

If you're looking for more inspiration and reflections on life, feel free to visit my blog: www.melodyjacob.com. Here's to embracing the unpredictability of life and finding serenity in the midst of it all!

My GBGV Life said...

It's hard to give up control and just go with what life is giving you. Once you stop fighting it, things will start to fall into place. Maybe not immediately, but in time.

Christine said...

Inspiring post

Brian's Home Blog said...

Those words are all important and the photos are lovely. Hello beautiful Pixie! Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

Lillian "sognafaret" said...

I enjoy every post you showing me

Andrea @ From The Sol said...

These are indeed challenging times and all the thoughts you have posted are true ... you have taken the time to show kindness and it is much appreciated. Even Pixie knows your kindness ... Thank you for all of it.

Andrea @ From the Sol

Michelle said...

Times are challenging for sure. Pixie is always so sweet. Nothing like a cat, I think. Thanks for linking up.