Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Goodness Ripples

A L O H A From Honolulu!

You can give without loving,
but you can never
love without giving.
Robert Louis Stevenson



Famous Monkey Pod Tree, the "Hitachi tree"
Moanalua Gardens, an exceptional tree
of the City & County of Honolulu. Link

Sun-kissed path, a silent vow,
Blessings whispered, here and now. Not grand pronouncements,
nor wealth's decree, Just gentle ripples,
setting hearts free. A smile, a touch,
a gaze that sees, Kindness blooming,
carried by the breeze. No need for pomp,
no fanfare's call, In quiet acts,
love conquers all. For blessings shared,
like seeds take root, Whispering hope,
bearing precious fruit. So let us sow,
with open hand, Goodness that ripples,
across the land.

Collaboration: Hibiscus & fallen Orchid Tree Blossom

Difference between I like & I love? When you like a flower,
you just pluck it. But
when you love a flower,
you water it daily!
 Buddha



Our passing through this earth
is so absurd and fleeting, that
it calms me to know that I have
been authentic, that I have managed
to be more like myself
as much as I could. Frida Khalo

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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie

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In simple grace, let spirits soar, Bless you, dear Friend,
forevermore.


20 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

I hope that goodness becomes a tsunami.

Cloudia said...

You and me both!

DrumMajor said...

I didn't even know there was a lighthouse on Diamond Head! Will read the link! Linda in Kansas

Tom said...

...Monkey Pod Trees are one of Mother Nature's finest creations.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful images and words!
I like the monkey pod trees and the pretty blooms.
Take care, have a great day!

RedPat said...

The tree is amazing, Cloudia. ;-)

Martha Jane Orlando said...

"In quiet acts love conquers all . . ."
Blessings, Cloudia!

Teresa said...

That tree is really cool. Great message today about loving and giving and goodness rippling out across the world. Pixie is watching the goodness ripples flow...

Cloudia said...

Thanks for visiting friends!

Kay said...

I do love that Stevenson and Buddha quote, Cloudia. So true and so beautiful.
And did you write that poem? I really, really love it!

Mike said...

That Budda is a smart guy.

s.c said...

Great as always.

My GBGV Life said...

We have never seen nor heard of a Monkey Pod tree until now. What a cool looking tree.

William Kendall said...

Quite a tree.

DVArtist said...

Wonderful post. I enjoyed the video and that tree is amazing. Have a lovely day today.

Christine said...

Nice post

photowannabe said...

Such lovely thoughts in the poem and your post.
Yes Love can conquer all.
Sue

Brian's Home Blog said...

Such beautiful words and the blue sky and clouds are amazing. Hello sweet Pixie, you're mighty pretty. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

Rain said...

"You can never love without giving"....eye opener. ♥♥

Michelle said...

Love and giving go hand in hand! Thank you for linking up, Cloudia.