Monday, April 28, 2025

Heart Keeping

 A L O H A  From

H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U


Listen to your life.

See it for the fathomless

mystery it is. In the

boredom and pain of it,

no less than in the excitement

and gladness:

touch, taste,

smell your way to the holy

and hidden heart of it,

because in the last analysis

all moments are key moments,

and life itself is grace. Frederick Buechner










Keep your heart 
clear and transparent
And you will never be bound.
A single disturbed thought, 
though, creates 
ten thousand distractions...
And you’ll go further 
and further astray.
Ryōkan




Release the weight
That you've been holding.
The heart knows how
To heal.

Slowly, surely, kindly.
Choose the stillness
As your method.
And calm
Will steer you home. 
Cloudia Charters

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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia

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22 comments:

  1. TeresaApril 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM

    I love the A.D. Williams quote and the Guanyin with the crystal lantern and Pixie with your poem. Thanks for such an uplifting post.

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  2. roentareApril 28, 2025 at 3:48 AM

    Buechner beautifully reminds us that by fully experiencing every moment—whether joyful, painful, or ordinary—we can recognize the sacredness and grace that permeate all of life.

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  3. Elephant's ChildApril 28, 2025 at 5:20 AM

    Some excellent quotes today. And how I would love to imagine the AD Williams world.

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  4. s.cApril 28, 2025 at 5:59 AM

    Nice that poem under Pixie Cloudia. Its indeed uplifting.

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  5. eileeninmdApril 28, 2025 at 6:03 AM

    Wonderful photos and quotes!
    I love your poem Cloudia.
    Take care, have a wonderful week.

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  6. TomApril 28, 2025 at 6:37 AM

    ...keep looking up!

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  7. John A HillApril 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM

    "...life itself is grace."
    Have a grand week, Cloudia!

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  8. Anne Hagman-NiilolaApril 28, 2025 at 9:35 AM

    Cute Pixie!

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  9. RedPatApril 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM

    Thank you, Cloudia. ;-)

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  10. Barbara RogersApril 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM

    If only our world could be as Williams describes. Love all the photos and especially Pixie!

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  11. Martha Jane OrlandoApril 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM

    God's grace is here in every moment. Blessings, Cloudia!

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  12. Mary KirklandApril 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM

    If all humans got together to do something good, that would be amazing.

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  13. DVArtistApril 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM

    Beautiful post.Yes, if only all the people could love and respect.

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  14. AnankaApril 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM

    Yes just imagine! If only. You cannot beat a bit of Ella :-D

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  15. William KendallApril 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM

    Can't go wrong with Ella

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  16. MELODY JACOBApril 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM

    Such a beautiful and profound quote. Life, with all its ups and downs, truly is grace, and each moment holds its own significance. A reminder to be fully present and embrace the mystery of it all.

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  17. SandiApril 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM

    Imagine what we could accomplish. Anything.

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  18. Bleubeard and ElizabethApril 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM

    The A.D. Williams quote spoke to me. I want to imagine. Loved the Pixie poem. And I've had coconut juice before and enjoyed it. That's a great addition to T this Tuesday, dear Cloudia.

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  19. rupam sarmaApril 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM

    Great post, Beautiful poem, quotes.
    Have a nice week ahead.

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  20. LiscaApril 29, 2025 at 6:45 AM

    Thank you for Ella Fitzgerald. I used to have many of her albums (vinyl) and later compilations on CD. I love her voice. This song (in my opinion) not one of her best. But it's a song that fits in with your post today, so thank you.
    I love the quotes, especially the Büchner one. And wouldn't it be nice if Williams got his wish. Your poem is lovely.
    A very inspirational post.
    PS what fruit is that (the drink)?
    Happy T-Day,
    Lisca

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  21. SandeeApril 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM

    Love the quotes and the photography. Love Ella.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous day and week. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

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  22. CJ KennedyApril 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM

    Your poem is beautiful with Pixie illustrating calmness. Happy T Day

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