Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Simple Essence

A L O H A From Honolulu!

Quiet the mind
and the soul will speak.
      Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati




The essence of life is
not in the great victories
and grand failures, but
in the simple joys.
 Jonathan Lockwood Huie




When storm's intrude,
Shadows loom,  
One whisper of peace
Cuts through the gloom.  

Each challenge faced
And tempest test  
Brings silence after.
My heart is at rest.  

With every breath
The steady flame,  
Of quiet strength
Reveals its name.  
Cloudia Charters




“Life is to be enjoyed,
not simply endured.
Pleasure and goodness and joy
support the pursuit of survival.
   Willard Gaylin



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Love You,

Pixie & Cloudia


Vote Blue 📘 For Conscience!


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23 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Simple joys are always welcome. And appreciated.

Cloudia said...

Love You

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

How beautiful photos. Pixie is so cute!

Andrew said...

Voting red with the present candidate is unthinkable.

roentare said...

Gorgeous sea view

Mike said...

Me too Pixie, me too.

s.c said...

Wow Pixie steals the show again. Wonderful shot.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
The Pixie photo is so cute!
Love the first sky image, just beautiful.
Great quotes and images.
Take care, have a great day!

Tom said...

...oh Teresa Bright!

RedPat said...

Pixie is the winner today, Cloudia. ;-)

Sharon said...

That photo of PIxie is so cute!

Anvilcloud said...

Much of life is to be endured while we revel in moments of joy.

Barbara Rogers said...

Loved the capture of Pixie in her bathing routine. Actually I'd love all pictures of Pixie.

DrumMajor said...

Poor Pixie has a headache from all of the politics! Linda in Kansas

Teresa said...

Pixie looks like she's enduring more than enjoying. Y'all must have run out of her catnip supply! Love the shadow chain dragon :)

Bill said...

Pixie sure knows how to relax and be comfortable. Lovely photo!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

I hear reflected in your poem Jesus' admonition, "Peace, be still!" Such a lovely reflection today as always. Blessings, Cloudia!

Michelle said...

I voted blue today!

Jenn Jilks said...

I love your Pixie! Lovely thoughts.

Kathy G said...

I'm forever trying to quiet my mind, but it has a 'mind' of its own and does whatever it wants to :-)

My GBGV Life said...

Life should be enjoyed and never taken for granted because anything can happen at any time. Sometimes the simple things are also the best things, good quote on that.

Brian's Home Blog said...

I enjoyed all of those wonderful photos and words. Pixie, you sure made me smile sweetie. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

William Kendall said...

Very colourful fish.