Sunday, April 20, 2025

Rainbow Banyan Beach Morning

 A L O H A  From
H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U
There's never any closure 
in an awe-inspired life,
 only constant acceptance 
of the mysteries...     
                         Paul Pearsall




The meaning of life 
is to find your gift. 
The purpose of life 
is to give it away.
Pablo Picasso. 




We need solitude,
because when we're alone,
we're free from obligations, we 
don't need to put on a show,
and we can HEAR 
our own thoughts.
                     Tamin Ansary





Amplify

Complaints are rocks  
Dropped in a pond—  
Ripples of angst  
Grow quickly beyond.

A threaten of thunder  
Calls more to the sky;  
Clouds gather quickly  
When grievances fly.

But laughter is sunlight  
Out-foxes the gray,  
Changing mud puddles  
To mirrors of day.

So hush your small storm,  
let silence begin—  
Then learn how the world  
grows gentle again.
Cloudia Charters 


ᭉᭉᭉᭉᭉᭉᭉᭉᭉᭉᭉᭉᭉᭉ
Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia



Linking To

Monday Murals

Jaipur Garden Affair



 "In America the law is king.  In free countries the law ought to be king; 
and there ought to be no other."
Thomas Paine 
 1776 pamphlet Common Sense
A foundational text of 
American Independence.
The law is the supreme authority
to prevent tyranny.

22 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Silence (and rainbows) are precious gifts. Thank you.

Cloudia said...

Love you 😘

Teresa said...

The orchid shot is amazing. Pixie looks like she's enjoying silence. That last picture is interesting, and I appreciate the quote from Thomas Paine.

roentare said...

Absolutely—solitude gives us the space to be authentic, reflect, and truly listen to ourselves without distraction.

Cloudia said...

💞

Cloudia said...

We agree 😁

William Kendall said...

Pixie looks relaxed.

Tom said...

...Happy Easter, Cloudia.

sirkkis said...

Lovely photos, thanks for sharing 🌷
Happy Easter 🐥🐰🌿

Anvilcloud said...

I hope you're having a Happy Easter.

Barbara Rogers said...

Wonderful photo of the Banyon Beach rainbow! Thanks for all your beautiful photos as well as inspiring quotes!

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Cute Pixie!

Jenn Jilks said...

The orchid is amazing! I have two crocus in bloom!

RedPat said...

I always leave here inspired, Cloudia. ;-)

Kathy G said...

Thank you.

Mary Kirkland said...

Happy Easter

s.c said...

Nice poem under Pixie Cloudia.

Peabea Scribbles said...

Enjoyed reading your quotes along with the matching pictures. Hi to your fur baby. Have a happy week.

magiceye said...

Nice photos and wonderful mural and quote!

Sami said...

Beautiful orchid. Interesting mural and quotes. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Cloudia.

Bertiebo said...

Nice mural, Cloudia

rupam sarma said...

Beautiful words, Great series of photos, 1st photo just awesome. Lovely Pixie :) Mural looks great.