Friday, May 16, 2025

Illusion of Knowing

 A L O H A  From

H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U

The most beautiful sunsets 
are the ones we share.
Pixie




Time is a storm in 
which we are all lost. 
Only when we are calm 
do we begin to see 
where we are going. 
   William Carlos Williams



Pink Desert Rose

Observe everything 
silently, 
like a little bird! 
This invites the 
angels of wisdom! 
           Mehmet Murat ildan






The greatest obstacle 
to understanding is 
the illusion of knowing,
 Daniel J. Boorstin





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Love You,
 Cloudia & Pixie







May the gentle hush
Of evening
Cradle your thoughts
In peace.

May the night wrap you
In tranquility.
Rest well
In your serenity.

And the stars guide your
Dreams so sweetly.
Rest well
Rest well
Until the dawn.
Completely.
Cloudia Charters 

22 comments:

roentare said...

In quiet observation, like the stillness of a bird, we open ourselves to the gentle arrival of insight and the silent whispers of wisdom.

Elephant's Child said...

Thank you and Pixie for the beauty and wisdom you share.

Cloudia said...

❤️

Cloudia said...

Thank You

Jim said...

Magic clouds in both shots.

Tom said...

...I'd love to have a desert rose!

William Kendall said...

Beautiful skies.

Andrew said...

The sunset is one of the weirdest I've ever seen.

John A Hill said...

Observe everything silently
Yes!

Barbara Rogers said...

Great cloud arrangement. Loved your words of wisdom today! Have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
I love your sky captures and the flower is lovely.
Cute photo of Pixie. Take care, have a great weekend.

Kathy G said...

I feel like Pixie is looking directly at me today.

RedPat said...

Wonderful sky shots and words today, Cloudia. ;-)

rupam sarma said...

Amazing skies, Beautiful pics, Last photo awesome.
Lovely Pixie :) Have a nice weekend.

Rostrose said...

Dear Cloudia,
Your post is a soothing breeze for the soul — each quote a quiet bell of insight, and your poem a gentle lullaby of peace. The "illusion of knowing" is such a deep and timely reflection, and you share it with such grace. Your photos open a window into paradise, and Pixie — sweet Pixie — always brings a smile. Softest strokes sent her way!
May the evening cradle your thoughts, just as your words cradle ours.
With warm aloha,
Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2025/05/gunthers-kakaozeremonie-und-ein-paar.html

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Your first photo was absolutely enchanting, as was your poem. Blessings, Cloudia!

Teresa said...

I loved your poem, Cloudia. Does Pixie share sunsets by quietly watching or by caterwauling at the setting sun?? Inquiring minds want to know...

James said...

Beautiful post! I've been praying for you. Hopefully you're feeling better about the country, the economy and the world. 😀

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Really love that last peaceful shot!!

Light and Voices said...

Two of your images are over the top gorgeous! The quarter moon and the pink clouds is just like cuddling up to a partner experience. The first image looks like feathers have etched the sky on a canvas. Pixie gets hugs.

Cloudia said...

Thank You

Cloudia said...

Thank you for your prayers and for your heart of fellowship! Aloha