Friday, January 3, 2025

Stillness Reflects

 A L O H A  From  
H O N O L U L U

We are here to 
help each other get 
through this thing,
whatever it is.
Kurt Vonnegut






Stillness reflects 
Shadows of my past
Regret is a soft soaking rain.  
Visiting unasked.

Each drop insight  
Roots of change within,  
Blossoms rise from pain. 
Souvenirs of who I've been. 
 
Surrendering I breathe,  
Wisdom in silence grows,  
Karma's dance unfolds.
And what emerges consoles.
              Cloudia Charters


True silence is the rest of the mind. And it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body - nourishment and refreshment. William Penn


Hope is much more than
wishful thinking.
Hope is a way of moving
through the world. Justine Musk

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Love You,
 Pixie and Cloudia

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22 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

'Blossoms rise from pain.
Souvenirs of who I've been. ' speaks loudly to and for me. Thank you.

Andrew said...

The second and third photos are amazing.

DeniseinVA said...

Those are beautiful words! Thank you Cloudia, for those and every thing in your post.

Cloudia said...

Thank you dear friend

Cloudia said...

Thanks Andrew. Wishing you a good year ahead

Cloudia said...

So lovely of you to come by and leave that comment. Appreciate you! Denise

roentare said...

Your reflection is a journey through the soul, embracing the whispers of the past while allowing the lessons of regret to nurture growth. It's a profound reminder that within the silent moments of our lives, wisdom takes root, and from the pain, beauty emerges. In surrendering to life's ebb and flow, we discover the solace that comes from acceptance and the continuous dance of karma.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Cloudia,
Beautiful poem and quotes. The photos are all lovely.
Take care, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.

Rajani Rehana said...

Beautiful post
Happy New Year✨

Anvilcloud said...

We do sometimes needs support to get through the things.

Tom said...

...keep enjoying those rainbows.

Barbara Rogers said...

What uplifting quotes today! And I loved all your photos, but especially a pensive looking Pixie. What could she have on her mind!

RedPat said...

A hopeful post, Cloudia. ;-)

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Wisdom speaks loudest in times of silence. Wonderful inspiration here today, Cloudia!

csuhpat1 said...

Very smart words.

Teresa said...

I love the William Penn quote and your words "karma's dance." Pixie is her adorable karmic self, sitting in inscrutable silence.

Timelesslady said...

I enjoyed your post. Lovely hibiscus (followed your link from Floral Friday Fotos). I have a sweet cat. Love the colors in your photos. It's cold here in NJ. Wishing I was in a warm place.

James said...

Beautiful post in words and images.

21 Wits said...

Aloha sweet Cloudia and Pixie too, lovely and wise words from you just for us. Thank you so much.

J.P. Alexander said...

Buen fin de semana. Mis preferidas la primera y segunda foto. Te mando un beso.

magiceye said...

Aloha! 🙏

Kay said...

You have the most beautiful words stored in your heart, Cloudia. It truly is a gift.