Monday, June 16, 2025

Extra Picks to Brighten your Week

Hello dear friends and fellow Bloggers! I am so happy to see you all here! Thank you so much for taking time to come and visit me! Here are today's picks, which I hope you will all enjoy. If you missed my usual Monday post, it is right here Monday Post

I am doing this extra post because some people are going through difficult times right now. Sending you all much love and warm hugs. 


We have flown the air like birds and swum the sea like fishes, but have yet to learn the simple act of walking the earth like brothers. - Martin Luther King, Jr.

                     It's All One Song, Facebook


I woke up. I have clothes to wear. I have running water. I have food to eat. Life is good. I am thankful.

                        Tiny Buddha, Facebook


                        Be nice for no reason. 

                        Vybe Source, Facebook


I admire people who choose to shine even after all the storms they've been through.

                    Karen Salmansohn, Facebook


Let today be the day you stop living within the confines of how others define or judge you. - Steve Maraboli

                       Healthy Place, Facebook


When a man loves cats, I am his friend and comrade, without further introduction. - Mark Twain

                      Alley Cat Allies, Facebook


Don't give up...what's really happening isn't always obvious; sometimes great heights need vast support before even the tiniest sprout is visible.

             Princess Sassy Pants & Co., Facebook


Breathe! You cannot chase peace. You must be at peace.

                    Rainwater Designs, Facebook


Every time you feel yourself being pulled into other people's nonsense, repeat these words: "not my circus, not my monkeys." :)  - Polish Proverb

                    Power of Positivity, Facebook


Train yourself to listen to that small voice that tells you what's important and what's not. - Sue Grafton

                          Natural Life, Facebook

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60 comments:

  1. A beautiful post that radiates the shine within your heart to everyone would stops by here 💖

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  2. These are so good -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  3. A sincere compliment can make someone’s day. And a smile can too. Take care.

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  4. What a nice surprise to see you! My favorites are the one about peace and the first one. Both so true!

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  5. Linda, qué bonito luce el blog y qué mensajes tan edificantes has compartido, cada imagen y mensaje tiene un propósito que nos hace crecer. Gracias por compartir.

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  6. Loving the positive energy here-hugs from the lake

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  7. Thank you. I feel like my life is so blessed. I have a comfortable home and enough food to eat. I have enough money to cover our needs. We are comfortable where we are. And that is enough.

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  8. I really like these sparks of encouragement. Particularly now.

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  9. What a wonderful potpourri of encouragement! Thank you and have a good day!
    hugs Elke

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  10. Thank you for the uplifting reminders and thoughtful quotes; they’re like little lanterns for those walking through a dark patch

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  11. Yet another mood uplifter! Thank you Linda!

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  12. be nice for no reason?? there's always a reason!! it's nice to be nice!

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  13. So many beautiful and deep thoughts!

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  14. There is some wisdom for sure in these words here!
    Hope all is well.
    Cheers - Stewart M, Wilsons Prom National Park, Australia

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  15. Wonderful, motivating inspirations!

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  16. Thank you so much for sharing these. I needed to hear them today.

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  17. These are very good sayings. I do like them Linda.

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  18. Hello Linda,
    I like all the positive words and your inspiring post.
    Take care, have a great day!

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  19. Twain was wise to hold cats in such esteem.

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  20. I like them all. They give off a positive vibe.

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  21. You are probably not enjoying the heat over your way. We are hedging on starting up the a/c.

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  22. Thank you for visiting my blog! I enjoyed all of your memes you've shared today! I've heard the saying from MLK before and it always resonates with me, especially in these trying times! Also, Not my circus not my monkeys is something I often say!

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  23. Thank you for all the inspiring quotes! They really brightened my day.

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  24. As always, MLK, Jr has words of wisdom for all of us. Sadly, we never seem to learn.

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  25. I didn't know Mark Twain was a cat person! That made me smile.

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  26. These are great :) Thank you :)
    Sending hugs to all the people going through hard times.

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  27. I loved all of these memes, Linda, and yes, they did brighten this beautiful day. Blessings!

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  28. Piękny ciepły post. Jestem wdzięczna za trochę dobroci każdego dnia. Jesteś pozytywną osobą Linda. Wszystkiego dobrego 😀

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  29. Very good ones and needed right now. :)

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  30. Many thanks for these :)

    All the best Jan

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  31. Plenty of wise words there! Thank you! Sal ( Sal’s Snippets blog) 😁

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  32. All excellent advice, Linda!! Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Hi Linda, I'm so happy that you left me a comment and I got to discover your blog. Have a great week and thanks for the encouragement :-)

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  34. "not my circus, not my monkeys."
    I think I will use that one.

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  35. My version of "not my circus" is, "It's their litter box, they can scratch any way they like..."

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  36. Eu realmente gostei de ler estas mensagens! São positivas e incentivam as pessoas. Mas esta aqui é perfeita:

    "Que hoje seja o dia em que você pare de viver dentro dos limites de como os outros o definem ou julgam." - Steve Maraboli

    E gostei muito da mensagem sobre os gatos também!
    Boa semana! Beijos nas bochechas! :-)

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  37. Attitude is what makes the difference!!! :)
    Lovely encouraging quotes and pictures.

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  38. Those were all good ones, love Mark Twain!

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  39. Some lovely quotes. Thank you.

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  40. You have a lot of great quotes today - my favorite was:
    I woke up. I have clothes to wear. I have running water. I have food to eat. Life is good. I am thankful.

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  41. Thank you for sharing these. I love Mark Twain's quote as well as Be Nice for no Reason.

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  42. Hello Linda, that picture with the tiny sprout and roots in the ground speaks to me. It is like our experiences we have gone through in life but not visible to others.Have a great day and happy blogging.

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  43. Cytaty są bardzo mądre i prawdziwe. Człowiek bardzo często szuka czegoś więcej niż ma, zapominając o tym, że nawet małe rzeczy mają wielką wartość. Przesyłam serdeczne uściski!

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  44. Wise and wonderful words my dear friend. You are so kind to share them to uplift others. Lovely images also. Have a wonderful day :)

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  45. "Not my circus, not my monkeys", that's my favourite one, Linda.
    Have a great Wednesday :-)

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  46. Beautiful and insightful reflections, they're life itself, as we say around here.
    I'll stay around the blog to enjoy the posts and sayings.
    Best regards.

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  47. I like them all. Thanks for sharing!

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  48. Wise and wonderful words all of them. I enjoyed your post to the most!

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  49. Love this reminder! 🎪🙅‍♀️ Some days it’s way too easy to get tangled in other people’s chaos, and this phrase is the perfect reality check. Simple, wise, and just a little sassy—exactly the kind of mantra we all need. Thanks for sharing this gem!

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  50. This might be my new favorite life motto. 🖤 There’s something so freeing about mentally handing the drama back to its rightful owners. Thanks for the much-needed perspective—and the chuckle!

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  51. Thanks for the positive thoughts.

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  52. Grandes pensamientos algunos de personajes conocidos otros no, pero lo importante es aquello que nos dicen.

    Saludos.

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  53. Great uplifting quotes, there is always something to be thankful for, we just need to look for it.

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  54. "Not my circus" has long been one of my mantras! I love that one especially but all are affirming.

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Extra Picks to Brighten your Week

Hello dear friends and fellow Bloggers! I am so happy to see you all here! Thank you so much for taking time to come and visit me! Here are ...