Monkeypod Joy Rules

A L O H A From Honolulu!

 "Write your own rules for joy.

Consider: what has worked

in the past to bring joy to

you and to others? -

- What are the timeless truths

and dependable strategies

you have used – or might

choose to use in the future –

to bring yourself from

despair to joy?

Debra Orenstein

The monkeypod tree

is a sight to behold With its flowers

so pink and bold Take a moment to

appreciate its beauty

In morning light

Quite a sight!

Its blossoms fill the

air with sweetness as

The sun casts dappled

shadows on the ground.

Birds sing making a

Joyful atmosphere

It's a beautiful sight,

That improves my mood.

True sign that I'm in

This beautiful place.

A.I. Rules Of Joy:

"Make sure you are taking care of your basic needs. This includes getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly.

Connect with other people. Spend time with your loved ones, join a club or group, or volunteer in your community.

Find activities that make you happy. This could be anything from playing a sport to learning a new skill to spending time in nature.

Practice gratitude. Make time each day to reflect on the things you are grateful for.

Let go of negativity.

Don't hold on to grudges

or resentments.

Live in the present moment.

Focus on the here and now,

rather than dwelling on

the past or worrying

about the future.

Remember, joy is a choice.

It is something that you

have to work at, but

it is well worth it."

Google Bard

Artificial Intelligence*

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Love You,

Cloudia & Pixie

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* When I use AI to write, I prompt based on what I'm getting at. I include phrases or suggestions I like. Then I consider what AI provides as raw material (based on my requests). I ruthlessly cut all but the choice parts that I change and edit to suit my voice. If I have an opening sentence or title, I'll prompt with THAT. In this case I asked AI to create Rules For Joy and used the above as it came up. I use BARD on Google Search page. If you have the little filter at top of your search that says: "Converse" click it and play! Look for it at top of the results to your next search

Everything Worthwhile

A L O H A From Honolulu!

Everything that's really worthwhile

in life came to us free;

our mind, our soul, our body,

our hopes, our dreams, our ambitions,

our intelligence, our love of family

and children and friends...

...All these priceless possessions

are free, but the things that cost

us money are actually very cheap

and can be replaced at any time.
Earl Nightingale 

A gem cannot be polished

without friction, nor can we.
Seneca 

The Beautiful Manoa Chinese Cemetery Link

It's not written in stone

until you are under one

Pixie walks with purpose,

Pixie walks with pride

Her stride says,

"I know where I'm going."

A cat not to be trifled with.

Tail held high,

Head up with confidence,

She has a sense of her worth.

Knows that she is beautiful,

And knows that she is loved.

Pixie strides in grace and power.

Like every other cat.

In my eyes of course

she is unique.

[As are all the others 😉]

ਓਓਓਓਓਓਓਓਓਓਓਓਓਓਓਓ

Love You,

Pixie & Cloudia

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 Huang Tin Tin Hu Temple 

Sail Across

A L O H A From Honolulu!

Be present above all else.

Naval Ravikant

 If the only way to

make yourself happy is

by doing something silly, do it.

   Nachman of Breslov

Your mind is a ship;

it can sail across the universe

as long as you don't allow

negative thoughts to sink it.

   Matshona Dhliwayo

Today will never come again.

Be a blessing. Be a friend.

 Sometimes people are

terribly distressed but have no one

to whom they can unburden themselves.

If you come along with a happy face,

you cheer them and give them new life.

Always wear a smile.

The gift of life will then be yours to give.

Nachman of Breslov

ᝎᝎᝎᝎᝎᝎᝎᝎᝎᝎᝎᝎᝎ

Love You,

Pixie & Cloudia

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"Signs"

Appreciate How Well You Are Coping

A L O H A From Honolulu!

We are each gifted in

a unique and important way.

It is our privilege and our adventure

to discover our own special light.

Mary Dunbar

I am not interested

in slice of life,

what I want is a

slice of the imagination.

   Carlos Fuentes

Even in one

single leaf on a tree, or

in one blade of grass, the

awesome Deity presents itself.

  Shinto Teaching

It's surprising

how much of memory

is built around things

unnoticed at the time.

Barbara Kingsolver

There are dark shadows

on the Earth; but

its lights are stronger

in the contrast.

  Charles Dickens

Skyward Tiger with tail of light 

 Appreciate

how well you are coping

with this highly unusual time!

Take a moment to notice

your quiet competence

that doesn't shout,

but speaks volumes.

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Love You,

 Cloudia & Pixie

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Owls & Lullabies

A L O H A From Honolulu!

Kapoi was a Hawaiian man who lived

at Waikiki back in the olden times.
Foraging one day, he found some owl's eggs, and brought them home. That evening he wrapped them in ti leaves to roast them in hot ashes, when an owl perched on his fence

The owl called out to him,

"O Kapoi, give me my eggs!
The owl asked a second time:
"O heartless Kapoi! Take pity on me,
Give me my eggs!" Kapoi finally complied.
Then the owl told Kapoi
to build a heiau, [temple].
He duly did as directed.

But news spread to

the King of Oahu
who bristled at the audacity

of a commoner. He ordered

Kapoi seized and brought
to the royal presence.

The owl who had told Kapoi

to erect a temple was aware

of these events, and gathered

all the owls from Lanai, Maui,

Molokai, and Hawaii to Kalapueo

a beach you may visit to this day

on the Eastern shore of Oahu.

The name Kalapueo literally means

"Owl Proclamation".

The day that Kapoi should

be put to death arrived.

At dawn the owls left their

rendezvous and covered the

whole sky over Honolulu!

When the King's servants seized

Kapoi to put him to death,

the owls flew at them,

with beak and claw.

Thus was fought the

bloody Battle Of The Owls.

The owls emerged victorious and

Kapoi was released by the

King personally who acknowledged

that the Owl Akua (god) is a

powerful one worthy of respect.

From that time to this,

the owl has been recognized

as one of the many deities

and protectors of
the Hawaiian people.

Pueo are honored
as the family Akua

of certain

Hawaiian families

to this day.

Sunlight pierced the
Shadows that dance
A secret path beckoned
At the edge of a glance.

Pixie, What would you do

if you had one year to live?

Pretty much

what I'm doing now,

but with more passion,

more,

abandon, more fun,

and less worry!

So this is my plan

for the year.

Good Plan, I'm IN!

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Love You,

Pixie & Cloudia

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