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:

Elephant's Child said...

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.

Cloudia said...

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

Giorgio said...

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

Andrew said...

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

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

How beautiful flowers. Hi Pixie!

Tom said...

...be still.

s.c said...

Ha as always great.

eileeninmd said...

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.

Anvilcloud said...

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

Kathy G said...

Me Three!

John A Hill said...

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.

Teresa said...

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

RedPat said...

Encouraging words and great pics, Cloudia. ;-)

Jenn Jilks said...

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

Mike said...

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

Bill said...

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

Martha Jane Orlando said...

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

rupam sarma said...

Great words, Beautiful mural work, Loved this post

Sami said...

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