A L O H A From
H O N O L U L U
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
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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie
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An intellectual says a
simple thing in a difficult way;
An artist says a difficult thing
in a simple way
Charles Bukowski
29 comments:
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.
Thanks friend
Thank you, Pixie and Anne Lamott.
I like your poem. Thank you.
God bless.
Beautifully said—nourishing yourself first truly is the key to giving your best to others.
Beautiful photos, I love the lovely color of the water.
Your words and poem are lovely.
Have a happy day and a happy week!
I do have to unplug, as in reboot, the computer every so often.Now to work on myself.
...Oasis is refreshing.
You always give us words to inspire and comfort, Cloudia. ;-)
I loved your poem and that quote, too. And what's Pixie doing upside down? LOL!
Lovely post!
Yes I agree. Resting when you need it is good.
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.
So true. Even Pixie's wandering spirit is hanging loose today. Linda in Kansas
Nicely written poem, Cloudia. Have a wonderful day!
I really needed to read the Ray Bradbury quote today.
You cannot serve from an empty vessel - so true!!!!
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.
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.
Good thoughts for the day.
Loved Pixie taking a break from gravity.
Aloha! Namaste 🙏
Love your posts. I smile every time. Thank you for sharing.
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So beautiful poem, Great quotes. Beautiful photos.
Greetings
Aloha!
Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2025/04/a-few-more-before-i-forget.html
My favorite is the unplugging one. I do that with many things including myself.
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Have a fabulous day and week. Scritches to Pixie. ♥
Spider-Pixie is on the lookout for her archenemy Doctor Dogtopus.
Lovely poem. Upside down or right side up, Pixie is always beautiful Happy T Day
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
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