Alchemical Attention

 A L O H A  From

H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U

 With the power of 

our attention alone,

we can transform each moment,

each relationship,

in the same way alchemists

tried to turn lead

into gold. 

David Servan-Schreiber

A diamond
with a flaw
is worth more
than a pebble
without imperfections.
Chinese Proverb

 We have more possibilities 

available in each moment 

than we realize. 

Thich Nhat Hanh 

 Happiness resides

not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul. Democritus

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Cloudia & Pixie

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Asystasia gangetica,

commonly known as

 Chinese violet, coromandel

or creeping foxglove.

There are always flowers 

for those who want 

to see them.

Henri Matisse

Relieved Optimism

 A L O H A  From

H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U

 We've fought off every authoritarian movement this country has ever faced back to our founding, and we will fight this one too, and we will beat this one too. ... Good scientific polling says the majority of Americans think Donald Trump is a dictator who must be stopped. The American public’s clarity of vision on that is the most valuable thing that we’ve got, and we need to hold to it. ... I am more heartened than I ever thought that I would be 100 days ago.

   Rachel Maddow

She emphasized that broad, sustained engagement and clarity among the public is what gives her hope, and that it’s a sign that Americans are not willing to let democracy slip away without a fight.

Some people could be given 

an entire field of roses 

and only see the thorns in it. 

Others could be given a 

single weed and only see 

the wildflower in it. 

Perception is a key 

component to gratitude. 

And gratitude a key 

component to joy.
Amy Weatherly

 The sting of winter's wind
Is a passing fact,
The warmth of summer's sun
A most welcome act!

Pixie

We climb and climb

eyes on the way,  

Chasing tomorrow

While missing today.  

But if we pause

And gently turn,  

It's all we've achieved 

We'll begin to discern

Appreciate 

Things you’ve done,  

A license earned

The races you’ve run.

Each challenging step

Each quiet feat,  

Now glows beneath

Your resting feet.

    Cloudia Charters 

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Cloudia & Pixie

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 When you cross paths with another, 

dare to make them smile.

When you feel great, 

dare to help someone else

feel great too.

When the day has ended, 

dare to feel as 

you've done your best.

Dare to be the best you can –

At all times, 

Dare to be! 

Steve Maraboli

Seasons And Mornings

 A L O H A  From

H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U

Taking off your shoes 

is a sacred ritual. 

It is a hallowed moment 

of remembering the goodness 

of space and time. It is a way

of celebrating the holy 

ground on which you stand.

       Macrina Wiederkehr

I like to live 

Where life goes on-  

near a schoolyard,  

Or busy intersection.

With activity of mornings

Children laughing,  

Old friends meeting.

Being where life goes on.

I see a mother

Guiding dear small steps.

And I see the aged.

Buses sigh,  

The bell rings 

Someone waves and

Someone waits.

Bicycles passing,

People cross,  

Each going on their way.

I watch quiet,  

And remember:  

My thoughts

Are just one window  

In a world full of mornings.

      Cloudia Charters 

The Hawaiian Isles

just changed seasons! 

A few days ago, on May 2, 2025, 

an annual ceremony was held here

in Waikiki to honor the traditional 

Hawaiian change of seasons from 

Ho‘oilo (wet season) to Kauwela (hot, dry season). 

The event featured traditional hula, chants, and storytelling (mo‘olelo). It took place at sunset, 

precisely when the sun set into the 

crown of Pu‘u o Kapolei *-a specific hill 

in the western distance-

a moment that occurs only once a year

Like a graceful vase, a cat,

even when motionless, 

seems to flow.

George F. Will

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*In Hawaiian, "Kapolei" translates to "beloved Kapo".

The name originates from a volcanic cone called Puʻu o Kapolei, where "puʻu" means "hill". The "Kapo" in Kapolei refers to the Hawaiian goddess of fertility, Kapo, who was the sister of the volcano goddess Pele.

Invigilator

 A L O H A  From
H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U

All is well right Here 

Right Now 

Tasks wait in the sunlight  

For me to breathe,  

Smile,  

Then begin.  

When Joy leads,  

Gratitude follows...  

...Worthwhile work

Is not hurried,  

Yet nothing needed 

Is missed.  

Each moment

Is enough.

      Cloudia Charters

We're all traveling through time together, every day of our lives. All we can do is do our best to relish this remarkable ride. Richard Curtis

bestfriendsforlife_15_ Be a helpful friend,

and you will become

a green tree with always

new fruit, always deeper

journeys into love. Rumi

My Best Friend FOR LIFE!

Sometimes

you will do good and

never get an

acknowledgement

for it. Do not let that

dishearten you; the world is

a better place with

your good deeds. Gift Gugu Mona

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*The Latin root invigilare means 

"watch over." 

Invigilator, noun: 

Someone who watches, test monitor, proctor.

What We Can Do

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U

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Paying attention is a 

form of reciprocity 

with the living world, 

receiving the gifts with 

open eyes and open heart.

 Robin Wall Kimmerer

Never drive away 

from good surf.

Unknown Surfer

Do less, be more.

Elizabeth Grace Saunders 

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At the barber shop,

all drinking is

kept out of sight!

(That's Sarge)