Monday, April 29, 2024

Being With The Mystery

A L O H A From Honolulu!


We live in an era where people
demonize rather than engage
their opponents, content to bludgeon
critics rather than win them over.
Our adversaries are not our enemies;
the law is not a political weapon,
objective truths do exist;
fair process is essential
in civilized society.
      Preet Bihara 




Christian, Jew, Muslim, shaman,
Zoroastrian, stone, ground, mountain,
river, each has a secret way of
being with the mystery, unique
and not to be judged
Jalal ad-Din Rumi

Cultivating a close, warm-hearted
feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove whatever fears
or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to
cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the ultimate source of
success in life. Dalai Lama


On our own we glitter…
TOGETHER WE SHINE! Mitra Sen

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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie

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Photographer sees pictures everywhere.
Poet hears poetry in words everyday.
Wanderers find wonders,
Grudge collectors their reasons.
Quitters find excuses in all seasons.
            Cloudia Charters

27 comments:

Katerinas Blog said...

How true Claudia everyone sees their interests everywhere!!
Have a nice week!

Elephant's Child said...

Thank you for the truth and beauty you share.

Teresa said...

Great quotes today. Love your poem and the picture of Pixie glittering and shining with love, beauty, and mystery.

Cloudia said...

Thank you

roentare said...

Your quotes are the soul cleansing rituals

s.c said...

If only everyone were not so convinced of their own rightness.

Tom said...

...life is often a mystery.

Anvilcloud said...

WRT your first item, there is such flagrant stupidity about that it is really hard to be tolerant. I mean, just think about the chemtrails nonsense. I run out of patience.

RedPat said...

The world doesn't feel like people will ever get along with each other, Cloudia.

Cloudia said...

So glad to read each of you. Thanks so much!

Sandee said...

I love the first shot the very best. Pixie is the most beautiful kitty too.

Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week, Cloudia. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

Martha Jane Orlando said...

What an enchanting and whimsical photo of Pixie!
Blessings, Cloudia!

Barbara Rogers said...

I love Pixie's golden eyes...shiny and full of knowledge that only cats perceive. Such awareness!

DVArtist said...

Fabulous photos and great quotes. I like the man resting by the tree. Have a nice day today.

DeniseinVA said...

Marvelous quotes and equally marvelous photos my dear friend. Happy week to you and Pixie :)

Kelly Steel said...

Thanks for the fabulous post and photos.

magiceye said...

Delightful captures and loved your concluding wisdom!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

How sad that we would rather bludgeon our opponents than try to win them over by seeing their side of the argument. Absolutely awesome words and photos. Love the poem you wrote. You are a bright star in a darkening universe, dear Cloudia. Thanks for sharing and joining us for T this Tuesday, dear.

William Kendall said...

Pixie always makes me smile.

Mae Travels said...

Your observations of our sad society are very penetrating, We do have problems with civility.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

My name is Erika. said...

Lovely post Cloudia. I love that last quote. Is that one of yours? There's too many complainers and grungers out there for certain. Have a wonderful T day. Erika

CJ Kennedy said...

If only we could live up to the higher standards and shine. Pixie looks so wise. Happy T Day

Cloudia said...

Thanks so much my dear friends. And we do it all for you!

Cloudia said...

Yes, the final quote today is mine. Thank you so much for noticing, Erika

Rambling Woods said...

Yes, sadly, this is very true….. We live in an era where people
demonize rather than engage
their opponents, content to bludgeon
critics rather than win them over.
Our adversaries are not our enemies;
the law is not a political weapon,
objective truths do exist;
fair process is essential
in civilized society.

NCSue said...

Thank you Cloudia! I always enjoy your posts and your visits to https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2024/04/too-funny-not-to-share.html

Lisca said...

I love your quotes. Sadly they are so true.
Great photo of Pixie.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca