Saturday, August 31, 2024

The Art of Ignoring

A L O H A From Honolulu!

Health flows 
from the happiness 
of the heart. 
  Sicilian Saying





Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals. If you aren't grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more?
Roy T. Bennett



I am proud only of
those days that pass
in undivided tenderness.
   Robert Bly





In a world where whispers
Can drown the mind, Amidst the chaos,
It's clarity we seek to find.
With every noise
That threatens our grace, We learn to filter,
To choose our sacred space.
Like leaves that flutter,
Caught in autumn's breeze,
We sift through distractions,
With practiced ease.
For not all that glitters
Deserves our gaze, And wisdom blooms
In the quietest ways.
So let us cherish
What truly ignites, Our passions and dreams
That soar to new heights.
In the symphony of life
Let silence sing, For in the art of ignoring
Our spirits take wing
             Cloudia Charters 
ᬪᬪᬪᬪᬪᬪᬪᬪᬪᬪ
Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia

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23 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildAugust 31, 2024 at 12:34 AM

    Your final poem is beautiful - and true. Thank you both.

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  2. MikeAugust 31, 2024 at 1:52 AM

    I'm happy with what I have but I could stand to get rid of some... a lot of it.

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  3. eileeninmdAugust 31, 2024 at 5:13 AM

    Love your poem Cloudia! Beautiful skies.
    The gecko is a pretty color. The rooster is handsome. Pixie is looking cute, but she is always cute. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  4. roentareAugust 31, 2024 at 5:33 AM

    The poem is fabulous!

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  5. s.cAugust 31, 2024 at 6:16 AM

    Great poem Cloudia and wonderful photo's again.

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  6. Barbara RogersAugust 31, 2024 at 8:31 AM

    I really enjoyed your poem, as well as the quotes. Your photos are always soothing and beautiful!

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  7. DrumMajorAugust 31, 2024 at 9:08 AM

    Mr. Gecko looks like he's been eating lots of musubi! Linda in Kansas

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  8. TomAugust 31, 2024 at 9:29 AM

    ...thanks for this Ruby and the Romantics moment.

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  9. RedPatAugust 31, 2024 at 9:38 AM

    Love the poem and Pixie & friends, Cloudia. ;-)

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  10. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 31, 2024 at 10:19 AM

    I love the poem you wrote too. How inspirational! Happy weekend sweet friend.

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  11. AnvilcloudAugust 31, 2024 at 10:36 AM

    I hope you have a good weekend for which to be grateful.

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  12. Anne Hagman-NiilolaAugust 31, 2024 at 11:15 AM

    How lovely post!

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  13. CloudiaAugust 31, 2024 at 11:15 AM

    Thanks each of you

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  14. Martha Jane OrlandoAugust 31, 2024 at 11:41 AM

    I so agree, Cloudia. If we aren't happy with what we have, nothing worldly will ever satisfy us. Blessings!

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  15. TeresaAugust 31, 2024 at 11:58 AM

    I love your poem, Cloudia, and the picture of Pixie showing us how to practice the art of ignoring!

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  16. LoveT.August 31, 2024 at 12:26 PM

    Wonderful. I love what you write.

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  17. CloudiaAugust 31, 2024 at 1:04 PM

    You friends make my day! Mahalos 🌟

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  18. LeaAugust 31, 2024 at 6:28 PM

    Beautiful photos! Wonderful poem!

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  19. William KendallSeptember 1, 2024 at 7:39 AM

    That rooster thought he saw a puddy tat.

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