Thursday, January 15, 2026

Micro Joys

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U

We can make our own small efforts to make the world a better place, but we can't take the weight of world issues
on our shoulders.
Andrew     Link



Old homes! old hearts! 
Upon my soul forever
Their peace and gladness 
lie like tears and laughter.
Madison Cawein
 The “Keats of Kentucky,”
 born on March 23, 1865



Micro joys are how we 
survive macro grief.
   Glo Atanmo





You are richer than you think. 
Celebrate this richness. 
Give as if you had 
inexhaustible wealth. 
This is called "kingly giving.
Jon Kabat-Zinn




When you’re spiraling about 
what could have been, 
you miss out on 
what is here now. 
Reflecting is a valuable practice. 
But ruminating  just wastes 
time and energy.
Jay Shetty
& Pixie


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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia

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18 comments:

Teresa said...

Great thoughts today, Cloudia. I love the quote about micro joys and macro grief. I also like Pixie's co-authored words of wisdom. Great moon shot at the end with a lovely song played by moon beams dancing across the piano keys.

Rostrose said...

Aloha, dear Cloudia,
the saying "We can make our own small efforts..." perfectly captures what I often try to comfort myself with. You've also shown another lovely / wise selection of photos and quotes. Jay Shetty and Pixie are absolutely right in their opinion! Please give sweet Pixie a soft pat for me!
If you want to see which birds we saw when we met up with David in Canada, you've come to the right place in my latest post. May be this is a micro joy for you?
Warm winter greetings from Austria ❄️☃️, Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2026/01/reisebericht-2025-vogelbegegnungen.html

Tom said...

...hopefully micro joys will grow into mega joys!

Anvilcloud said...

I think it’s tru about micro joys.

RedPat said...

Looking for the micro joys, Cloudia. ;-)

rupam sarma said...

Great words. amazing series of photos.
Hello to Pixie :)

eileeninmd said...

Hello Cloudia,
Love the images and the inspiring words.
Pretty flowers and a sweet Pixie.
Take care, have a great day!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Finding joy in the little things make all the "big" things take a back seat. Beautiful, Cloudia!

Gillena Cox said...

Lovely pics and quotes
My Thursday Post
HERE

🎇much love

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

what a gorgeous kitty and I love your quotes! It's below 20 degrees in Michigan so I'd MUCH rather be in Honolulu!!!! I love Hawaii!!

Bill said...

If we look, there are lots of micro joys to enjoy. Lovely photos, Cloudia.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Those are very pretty photos and wonderful words. Hello sweet Pixie. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop and big hugs from all of us.

Michelle said...

That Jay Shetty quote is pure gold!

William Kendall said...

That doggie looks comfy.

Andrew said...
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Andrew said...

Ah, my few minutes of fame. Thanks Cloudia.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

You are the queen of rainbows!!

Jocelyn said...

Lovely palm trees.