Monday, April 14, 2025

Replenish

 A L O H A  From
H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U

Rest and self-care 
are so important. 
When you take time to 
replenish your spirit, it allows 
you to serve others from 
the overflow. You cannot 
serve from an empty vessel.
     Eleanor Brownn




Life should be touched, 
not strangled. 
You've got to relax, 
let it happen at times... 
    Ray Bradbury








Thanks for skies 
Immeasurably blue,  
Clouds drifting softly 
With nothing to do,  
Rivers flow 
Always free,  
A quiet hymn
Called: Simply BE.  

The sparrow doesn't
Sing tomorrow,  
Needs no plans
Or borrowed sorrow.  
The song is now
Wings are here 
Let blessed joy
Sing pure and clear.  

So sketch your plans
Upon the shore;  
Where waves erase them
In perfect candor.
Walk barefoot
Where this earth is kind,  
Tonic for the busy mind.  

A breath, a laugh,
The sky so wide  
These gifts await
When worries subside.

   Cloudia Charters 




Almost everything 
will work again if 
you unplug it 
for a few minutes, 
including you.
   Anne Lamott


᳄᳄᳄᳄᳄᳄᳄᳄
Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie







An intellectual says 
simple thing in a difficult way; 
An artist says a difficult thing 
in a simple way
 Charles Bukowski

29 comments:

Terra said...

Anne Lamott is a dear, I have most of her books. Yes, we need to recharge and relax so we have strength to help and encourage others. Lots of good quotes in your post.

Cloudia said...

Thanks friend

Elephant's Child said...

Thank you, Pixie and Anne Lamott.

Victor S E Moubarak said...

I like your poem. Thank you.

God bless.

roentare said...

Beautifully said—nourishing yourself first truly is the key to giving your best to others.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful photos, I love the lovely color of the water.
Your words and poem are lovely.
Have a happy day and a happy week!

Anvilcloud said...

I do have to unplug, as in reboot, the computer every so often.Now to work on myself.

Tom said...

...Oasis is refreshing.

RedPat said...

You always give us words to inspire and comfort, Cloudia. ;-)

Martha Jane Orlando said...

I loved your poem and that quote, too. And what's Pixie doing upside down? LOL!

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Lovely post!

Mary Kirkland said...

Yes I agree. Resting when you need it is good.

Teresa said...

Are you suggesting we all call in sick to work today? Pixie is so relaxed, she's turned herself upside-down! Love your poem, too.

DrumMajor said...

So true. Even Pixie's wandering spirit is hanging loose today. Linda in Kansas

Bill said...

Nicely written poem, Cloudia. Have a wonderful day!

Kathy G said...

I really needed to read the Ray Bradbury quote today.

Michelle said...

You cannot serve from an empty vessel - so true!!!!

My name is Erika. said...

Wow, that is gorgeous blue sky and water. And how true how we have to care for our own selves so we can care for others. And I love the image your words create when it says the sparrow doesn't plan to sing tomorrow. Have a fabulous T day. And I hope Pixie doesn't have to stay upside down.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

What a great post. I love the Ray Bradbury quote and your poem. I like the idea of unplugging. It often works.

Wow, that industrial water cooler is great find for T this week, dear Cloudia.

Mae Travels said...

Good thoughts for the day.

Barbara Rogers said...

Loved Pixie taking a break from gravity.

magiceye said...

Aloha! Namaste 🙏

R's Rue said...

Love your posts. I smile every time. Thank you for sharing.
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rupam sarma said...

So beautiful poem, Great quotes. Beautiful photos.
Greetings

NCSue said...

Aloha!
Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2025/04/a-few-more-before-i-forget.html

Sandee said...

My favorite is the unplugging one. I do that with many things including myself.

Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

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

William Kendall said...

Spider-Pixie is on the lookout for her archenemy Doctor Dogtopus.

CJ Kennedy said...

Lovely poem. Upside down or right side up, Pixie is always beautiful Happy T Day

Lisca said...

Lovely poem, great quotes. Yes, unplug and re-boot is something I had to learn to do for myself, but when I remember to do it, it works a treat.
I loved to see Pixie's reflection.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca