Thursday, December 11, 2025

The Light That Refused

 A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U
You are not the darkness
you endured. You are
the light that
refused to surrender.
 John Mark Green







Schlumbergera flower
Earth laughs 
in flowers.
   Ralph Waldo Emerson







Open the bloom
of your heart and become
a gift of beauty to the world.
   Bryant McGill

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If you walk down the street and smile at someone, that will get passed on to the next person. That has the power to change someone's day. Julianna Margulies


26 comments:

Andrew said...

Quite right about smiles. If a stranger meets your eye, smile.

Teresa said...

Love the idea of day-changing smiles. Pixie is lying there in beauty to brighten our day, too.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

How beautiful sky! Hi Picie!

Tom said...

...yes, let your light shine.

Anvilcloud said...

When I walk with Sue she has a smile and comment for just about everyone.

William Kendall said...

Pixie wants belly rubs.

B. Rogers said...

Good to think about laughter from flowers! Have a wonderful Thursday. I'm so glad you are here blogging wonderful photos and thoughts!

Kathy G said...

Thank you.

RedPat said...

What a beautiful flower, Cloudia. ;-)

Cloudia said...

Thank you dears!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

I'm a big fan of smiles, Cloudia. Love to see them, love to give them. Blessings!

My GBGV Life said...

Smiles are definitely contagious. You can't frown at someone who is smiling at you!

DVArtist said...

Really lovely post. I do like that first quote. Have a nice day today.

eileeninmd said...

Lovely photos Cloudia and great quotes!
Take care, have a great day!

Bill said...

Smiles are special, they send joy and happiness to all who recognize the beauty of them. Have a wonderful day, Cloudia.

roentare said...

Both lines speak to resilience and renewal, reminding us that the human spirit, like the earth itself, persists in finding its way back to light and bloom

DeniseinVA said...

All lovely photos Cloudia and the sweetest one is at the end. Love Pixie of course :) Thinking of you every day my dear friend xo

Katerinas Blog said...

Wonderful photos, as always my friend!!
I loved the last quote with the smile so much,
I believe it is true!!
Be well and have a beautiful weekend!

rupam sarma said...

Beautiful quotes, Amazing sky view. Loved last pic , Cute :)
Hello to Pixie :) Greetings.

Iris Flavia said...

Love your first quote. And yipps - I share a smile often - and get it usually back :-)

Christine said...

Lovely post

My name is Erika. said...

Lovely photos and great quote a always. Give Pixie a pat for me, and happy weekend.

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Lovely silhouette shot!

DVArtist said...

So happy you shared this one with FFO. I love that quote. Have a very nice weekend.

Photo Cache said...

I am guessing HI has not had any bad sunsets.

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Michelle said...

Cloudia, thank you for linking up! Have a wonderful weekend ahead.