Wednesday, March 5, 2025

What a Beautiful and Serene Place

 A L O H A  From

H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U

Just to be alive
In good health,
without mishaps,
Is far more precious
And brings
greater happiness
Than all the wealth
in the world.
Mokichi Okada


Learning to live in 
the present moment is 
part of the path of joy.
Sarah Ban Breathnach



Be so completely
yourself
that everyone else
feels safe to be
themselves too.




May I craft my life
As a Heavenly Island,
In the archipelago
Of kindly souls.
Where gentle waves
Of compassion lap
At the sandy shores of love.

Sometimes
Big waves thunder
An earthquake
Under my feet.
But breezes
whisper wisdom
And the air
Is fresh and sweet 

In this tranquil haven
Love will be the sun,
Warming hearts and
giving strength for the
work that must be done.
Cloudia Charters 



ටටටටටටටටටටට
Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia



14 comments:

roentare said...

Thank you for the photos and wonderful quotes

Ananka said...

I love that tree :-D

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
Love your inspiring words and wonderful photos.
Take care, have a great day!

Tom said...

...enjoy all of your beautiful and serene places!

magiceye said...

Stunners all!

MELODY JACOB said...

What a beautiful and peaceful post! The quote from Mokichi Okada really resonates—being alive and in good health is truly a treasure. Your words and the way you express such serenity remind me of the importance of being present and embracing compassion. The imagery of the "Heavenly Island" is so vivid, and it creates such a calming atmosphere. Thank you for sharing these beautiful thoughts!

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Cloudia said...

Thanks Friends ☺️

Martha Jane Orlando said...

I love that imagery of being an island amidst an archipelago of kindness. Beautiful poem, Cloudia!

Barbara Rogers said...

Ooh, I loved that music! Never knew Ethiopia had that waiting for me to hear!

Kathy G said...

The first quote from Mokichi Okada really resonates with me today. I realize I had been taking my good health for granted.

William Kendall said...

Pixie looks comfy.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Cute Pixie!

Sandee said...

Love the photography and the quotes. I especially love seeing Pixie.

Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

Teresa said...

Love your poem and Pixie lying in the lap of luxury!