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


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19 comments:

  1. AndrewDecember 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM

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

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  2. TeresaDecember 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM

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

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  3. Anne Hagman-NiilolaDecember 11, 2025 at 4:36 AM

    How beautiful sky! Hi Picie!

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  4. TomDecember 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM

    ...yes, let your light shine.

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  5. AnvilcloudDecember 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM

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

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  6. William KendallDecember 11, 2025 at 7:57 AM

    Pixie wants belly rubs.

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  7. Barbara RogersDecember 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM

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

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  8. Kathy GDecember 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM

    Thank you.

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  9. RedPatDecember 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM

    What a beautiful flower, Cloudia. ;-)

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  10. CloudiaDecember 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM

    Thank you dears!

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  11. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM

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

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  12. My GBGV LifeDecember 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM

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

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  13. DVArtistDecember 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM

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

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  14. eileeninmdDecember 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM

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

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  15. BillDecember 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM

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

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  16. roentareDecember 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM

    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

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  17. DeniseinVADecember 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM

    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

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  18. Katerinas BlogDecember 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM

    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!

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  19. rupam sarmaDecember 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM

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

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