Thursday, August 15, 2024

Joy Growers

A L O H A From Honolulu!

 I have never 
started a poem yet 
whose end I knew.
 Writing a poem 
is discovering.
     Robert Frost





One of the main reasons that
we lose our enthusiasm in life
is because we become ungrateful,
and we let what was once a
miracle become common to us.
  Joel Osteen




When you can just step back
and see the big picture and
know that good things will come,
good things will go,
bad things will come,
bad things will go... 
then your happiness doesn't
rely on any kind of external situation.
That's the key to lasting happiness.
 Todd Perelmuter



Yes, joy is the thing
that has returned, and
not a moment too soon.
And joy in these days and
against this opponent is the
greatest weapon we have, because
it is nonexistent in him
and his movement.
John Pavlovitz,
Kamala Harris and the Return of Joy


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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie

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In crowded streets and quiet lanes,
Human tapestry without names
Empathy our guiding light, and
 True connection, morning or night.

So let us look with a kinder eye,
And respect the soul of passersby.
In every face stories reside,
A testament to the hope
in which we all abide.
Cloudia Charters


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31 comments:

  1. AndrewAugust 15, 2024 at 4:21 AM

    I really like your words of wisdom today.

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  2. Stewart MAugust 15, 2024 at 4:33 AM

    Lets hope Kamala can bring a bit of sanity as well as joy to the proceedings!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  3. eileeninmdAugust 15, 2024 at 6:37 AM

    Wise words and lovely photos! Take care, enjoy your day!

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  4. RostroseAugust 15, 2024 at 6:47 AM

    Oh yes, dear Cloudia, feeling joy and happiness is a great gift that is probably related to gratitude and empathy. I really hope that these gifts will also be used more in political circles - and I am very grateful that I myself can feel joy, zest for life and gratitude for the gifts of existence. This makes life incredibly rich.
    All the best, love and sweet caresses to Pixie,
    Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2024/08/weltreise-2024-neuseeland-sudinsel.html

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  5. s.cAugust 15, 2024 at 7:10 AM

    As always thank you for the words of wisdom today.

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  6. TomAugust 15, 2024 at 7:27 AM

    ...keep growing joy.

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  7. Anne Hagman-NiilolaAugust 15, 2024 at 8:25 AM

    Very beautiful flowers.

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  8. Barbara RogersAugust 15, 2024 at 8:25 AM

    When tRump came to Asheville yesterday, they changed the venue to a smaller auditorium so the seats would all be filled. It was really small! Yes yes to joy and hope again with Kamala.

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  9. AnvilcloudAugust 15, 2024 at 8:43 AM

    That is probably true of many poems and all sorts of writing.

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  10. TeresaAugust 15, 2024 at 11:20 AM

    Pixie is definitely looking with kind eyes, but what is she looking at? Is it catnip? or is it Cloudia?

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  11. carol l mckennaAugust 15, 2024 at 11:28 AM

    Oh Pixie ~ I am always so happy to see you and Moms quotes and photos are special but You are my favorite ~ hugs,

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

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  12. Martha Jane OrlandoAugust 15, 2024 at 12:04 PM

    Let us never cease to be amazed by and grateful for all of life's beauty and grace. Blessings, Cloudia!

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  13. CloudiaAugust 15, 2024 at 1:18 PM

    These comments this morning really have lifted me up. Thanks so much each of you. Much appreciated. Aloha

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  14. ChristineAugust 15, 2024 at 2:02 PM

    Lovely

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  15. SandiAugust 15, 2024 at 2:24 PM

    Hi, Cloudia! 🙂

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  16. MichelleAugust 15, 2024 at 2:26 PM

    You always have the best quotes. Sending hugs to Pixie and thank you for linking up.

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  17. Kathy GAugust 15, 2024 at 2:33 PM

    Joy is a great thing to have.

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  18. RedPatAugust 15, 2024 at 3:05 PM

    I always find joy here, Cloudia. ;-)

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  19. BillAugust 15, 2024 at 4:28 PM

    Yay for the return of JOY!

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  20. Gillena CoxAugust 15, 2024 at 4:58 PM

    Aloha from Trinidad🇹🇹
    Luv your quotes and photos

    much♡love

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  21. William KendallAugust 15, 2024 at 5:25 PM

    Pixie has decided a nap is in order.

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  22. Spare Parts and PicsAugust 15, 2024 at 8:23 PM

    That's a beautiful poem, Cloudia!

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  23. CloudiaAugust 15, 2024 at 9:00 PM

    Thanks dear friends, your comments mean an awful lot to us! Pixie just looked up so you know it's true!

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  24. JimAugust 16, 2024 at 12:28 AM

    Golden sky.

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  25. rupam sarmaAugust 16, 2024 at 4:26 AM

    Beautiful words, Amazing sky view, flowers, Beautiful clicks.
    Loved to cute Pixie :))

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  26. My name is Erika.August 16, 2024 at 7:53 AM

    Lovely photos and quotes today Cloudia. I think happiness is easier to figure out once you get older, as one of your quote alludes too. Have a great weekend and give Pixie a rub for me.

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  27. DVArtistAugust 16, 2024 at 9:59 AM

    This is such a wonderful post. I love your poem. It speaks beyond the words you wrote. Thank you for joining FFO and have a nice weekend.

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  28. Yogi♪♪♪August 16, 2024 at 10:04 AM

    Great shots!!

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  29. Photo CacheAugust 16, 2024 at 9:26 PM

    I appreciate the words of wisdom/encouragement, etc every week.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  30. MichelleAugust 19, 2024 at 4:22 PM

    Thank you for linking up.

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