Friday, August 15, 2025

Messy Imperfect and Beautiful

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U
I realized that I don’t have to be perfect. All I have to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect, and beautiful journey of my life. Kerry Washington


A single poem, alone
can turn tides
scatter galaxies
and burst forth with rivers
from paradise.
   Sanober Khan





 By being yourself
you put something wonderful
in the world that was
not there before.
Edwin Elliot





We must not wish
for the disappearance
of our troubles but
the grace to transform them.
Simone Weil

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Love You,
Cloudia & Pixie



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27 comments:

  1. Katerinas BlogAugust 15, 2025 at 2:09 AM

    Good morning my friend!
    I really liked the reminder that I don't have to be perfect!!

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  2. s.cAugust 15, 2025 at 5:35 AM

    Fantastic quote from Kerry Washington. Thanks for bringing that to all of us.

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  3. eileeninmdAugust 15, 2025 at 6:10 AM

    Beautiful photos and quotes!
    Take care, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.

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  4. AnnieAugust 15, 2025 at 6:13 AM

    Thanks for joining in the fun..More lovely words today.
    Hugs,
    Annie x

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  5. Iris FlaviaAugust 15, 2025 at 6:39 AM

    The last one is my fav.

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  6. Gene BlackAugust 15, 2025 at 6:42 AM

    Happy Friday!

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  7. Martha Jane OrlandoAugust 15, 2025 at 6:53 AM

    Loved the photos of the crashing wave and the father with his son. Let's all be the people God created us to be. Blessings, Cloudia!

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  8. Barbara RogersAugust 15, 2025 at 6:55 AM

    Here’s wishing our wonderfully imperfect selves do some fun transforming today.

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  9. AndrewAugust 15, 2025 at 7:08 AM

    The boy in the last photo looks like my great nephew, well one of them. It's such a nice photo.

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  10. TomAugust 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM

    ...perfection is overrated.

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  11. AnvilcloudAugust 15, 2025 at 7:39 AM

    I wish you a messy day. 🤓

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  12. My name is Erika.August 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM

    I like this view of Pixie. Give her a pat for me, an Happy Friday!

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  13. LiscaAugust 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM

    It's good to know I don't have to be perfect. But it's a shame it took me so long (in my forties) to realize that.
    Great photo of what I assume is father and son.
    Pixie has a lovely view from there.
    Enjoy your weekend,
    Lisca

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  14. carol l mckennaAugust 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM

    Pixie is the 'star' ~ wonderful photos and quotes ~ hugs,

    https://anartistreflects.com ~ (carol mck)

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  15. RedPatAugust 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM

    Pixie looks very zen to me today, Cloudia. ;-)

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  16. rupam sarmaAugust 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM

    Great to read beautiful quotes. Amazing sky view, Awesome pics.
    Loved Pixie's pic :)

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  17. DVArtistAugust 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM

    I do relate to the quote of not having to be perfect. LOL Lovely post as always and thank you for joining FFO. Have a very nice weekend.

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  18. Elephant's ChildAugust 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM

    Messy, imperfect and beautiful is a wonderful summation of life.

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  19. Spare Parts and PicsAugust 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM

    Beautiful post, Cloudia!

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  20. TeresaAugust 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM

    Love the permission to be messy, imperfect, and beautiful. Pixie is contemplating that sublime beauty today.

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  21. Yogi♪♪♪August 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM

    I love the photo of the kid and the guy enjoying each other's company and grinning big.

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  22. ChristineAugust 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM

    Lovely post

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  23. Kathy GAugust 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM

    Thank you.

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  24. MichelleAugust 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM

    Showing up in life is 90% of it!

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  25. Light and VoicesAugust 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM

    Show up...that is what I do. Hugs to you and Pixie!

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  26. Photo CacheAugust 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM

    Lemme tell you how I truly appreciate all the curated quotes you share every week. Makes me think. Your photos are wonderful as well, and I look forward to my weekly dose of Pixie (cat).

    Visiting from Skywatch Friday!

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  27. William KendallAugust 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM

    Pixie looks at ease.

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