Saturday, December 14, 2024

Privilege

Aloha From Honolulu!

When you arise
in the morning think of
what a privilege it is
to be alive,
to think, to enjoy,
to love. 
    Marcus Aurelius






The highest goal
one can achieve
is amazement.
Goethe



At any moment,
you have a choice,
that either leads you closer
to your spirit or
further away from it. 
      Thich Nhat Hanh





Spirituality: the art
of keeping your
internal fire alive.
Maxime Lagacé





I have lived with several Zen masters -- all of them cats. Eckhart Tolle 

ஹஹஹஹஹஹ

Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia

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21 comments:

  1. AndrewDecember 14, 2024 at 2:23 AM

    The Zen masters comment amused me. Is Pixie a Zen master?

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  2. Elephant's ChildDecember 14, 2024 at 4:06 AM

    ALL cats are zen masters.

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  3. Shiju SugunanDecember 14, 2024 at 4:58 AM

    I like the shadow shot!

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  4. eileeninmdDecember 14, 2024 at 5:07 AM

    Hello,
    Love the shadow shots and the moon photos. Pixie looks adorable napping.
    The dog is a cutie! Great critters. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  5. TomDecember 14, 2024 at 5:27 AM

    ...few of us understand our privilege.

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  6. AnvilcloudDecember 14, 2024 at 7:08 AM

    That Holly Jolly sung must be heard in the Burl Ives voice.

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  7. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 14, 2024 at 7:42 AM

    Pixie looks like she is "sleeping in heavenly peace." And yes, it is a privilege to live our lives to the fullest. Blessings, Cloudia!

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  8. GiorgioDecember 14, 2024 at 8:40 AM

    "The art of keeping your internal fire alive" ... love this proverb :-)

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  9. Anne Hagman-NiilolaDecember 14, 2024 at 8:45 AM

    Pixie is having some nice dreams.-))

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  10. DrumMajorDecember 14, 2024 at 8:48 AM

    Amazing moon photo! It looks like a wave in the sky playing with the moon. Linda in Kansas

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  11. Barbara RogersDecember 14, 2024 at 10:04 AM

    Thanks for simple shadows, and a quote by Towle which is being borrowed. Have a great Saturday!

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  12. RedPatDecember 14, 2024 at 10:26 AM

    Pixie has the answers, Cloudia. ;-)

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  13. TeresaDecember 14, 2024 at 11:44 AM

    Pixie looks like she's sleeping, but her internal fire is really burning with enlightened wisdom!

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  14. MikeDecember 14, 2024 at 12:34 PM

    Or go to bed in the AM and get up in the PM. (I'm up early today.)

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  15. SandiDecember 14, 2024 at 12:54 PM

    Is the rainbow in your header real?

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  16. BillDecember 14, 2024 at 2:54 PM

    Have a Holly Jolly Christmas, Cloudia. It's the best time of the year.

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  17. roentareDecember 14, 2024 at 4:03 PM

    Thank you for the great quotes as usual

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  18. MELODY JACOBDecember 14, 2024 at 8:05 PM

    Aloha from Honolulu! Your words are deeply inspiring and resonate with a peaceful, reflective spirit. Marcus Aurelius' reminder to appreciate the gift of life, Goethe’s insight on the pursuit of amazement, and Thich Nhat Hanh’s wisdom about the power of choice all invite mindfulness and gratitude. Maxime Lagacé’s quote about keeping the inner fire alive is a beautiful call to nurture one’s spiritual energy. Thank you for sharing such thoughtful reflections. Wishing you continued peace, light, and spiritual growth on your journey.

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  19. CloudiaDecember 15, 2024 at 3:21 AM

    Thanks Friends

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  20. 21 WitsDecember 15, 2024 at 5:42 PM

    The shadows are magnificent! Aloha sweet Cloudia

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