Sunday, December 8, 2024

Holiday Restorative


A L O H A From Honolulu!

Within you there is 
a stillness and a sanctuary 
to which you can retreat
 at any time and be yourself.
 Hermann Hesse




I have been and
still am a seeker, 
but I have ceased
to question 
stars and books; 
 have begun to listen to
the teaching my blood 
whispers to me.     
   Hermann Hesse





All the wonders you seek 
are within yourself.     
Thomas Browne






Who suffers before it is necessary,
suffers more than is necessary.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca



Don't fall
before
you are
punished. 
Old English proverb







Look within. Within 
is the fountain of good, 
and it will ever bubble up, 
if thou wilt ever dig.     
   Marcus Aurelius



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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia

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19 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildDecember 8, 2024 at 12:17 AM

    The proverb and the Lucius Annaeus Seneca quote are much needed reminders here. I do tend to cross my bridges before I get to them. And sometimes before I know there is a river.

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    1. CloudiaDecember 8, 2024 at 2:29 AM

      Me Too! It is definitely something that I work on and have made progress on!. I know we have so much in common. Aloha!

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    2. Kathy GDecember 8, 2024 at 10:21 AM

      Me Three!

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  2. GiorgioDecember 8, 2024 at 3:05 AM

    The 1st Hermann Hesse's proverb is very important :-)
    Nice post!

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  3. AndrewDecember 8, 2024 at 3:47 AM

    It's a great mural, and how good were Tears for Fears. Music of almost my yoof.

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  4. Anne Hagman-NiilolaDecember 8, 2024 at 4:54 AM

    How beautiful flowers. Hi Pixie!

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  5. TomDecember 8, 2024 at 5:54 AM

    ...be still.

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  6. s.cDecember 8, 2024 at 5:58 AM

    Ha as always great.

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  7. eileeninmdDecember 8, 2024 at 6:22 AM

    Beautiful photos, the flowers are all lovely.
    Pixie is always a favorite.
    Great quotes, the Hesse quote is my favorite.
    Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead.

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  8. AnvilcloudDecember 8, 2024 at 6:53 AM

    The still sanctuary can become pretty raucous and and noisy some nights.

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  9. John A HillDecember 8, 2024 at 10:43 AM

    Having a peaceful quiet place within ourselves is key.
    Far too many people find only chaos and worry in themselves and look to the world for peace.
    Blessings, my friend.

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  10. TeresaDecember 8, 2024 at 12:58 PM

    I love the mural and Pixie with her bubbling fountain of good.

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  11. RedPatDecember 8, 2024 at 1:57 PM

    Encouraging words and great pics, Cloudia. ;-)

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  12. Jenn JilksDecember 8, 2024 at 2:25 PM

    Wise words! My mom taught me to worry all the time!

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  13. MikeDecember 8, 2024 at 2:30 PM

    I retreated a long time ago and have never come back out.

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  14. BillDecember 8, 2024 at 3:44 PM

    Herman Hesse's first quote is my favourite. The mural is full of happiness. Have a wonderful day.

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  15. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 8, 2024 at 6:34 PM

    Such uplifting words and photos here today, Cloudia. Blessings!

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  16. rupam sarmaDecember 9, 2024 at 2:00 AM

    Great words, Beautiful mural work, Loved this post

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  17. SamiDecember 9, 2024 at 5:23 AM

    Cute and mural :) Great quotes, beautiful flowers. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Cloudia.

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