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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Meditation, Stress, Positivity
Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for stopping by today!
Here are today's picks, which I hope will brighten your day!
When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around. - Willie Nelson
Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King
Learn to be okay with people not knowing your side of the story. You don't have to prove anything to anyone.
Karen Salmansohn
Don't let the world trick you into believing that you're "behind in life" or that you need to do what anyone else is doing. Life isn't a race, so go at your own pace, and always sing your own song. - Lori Deschene
Tiny Buddha
"I can't look on the bright side" said the mouse. "Then I will sit with you in the dark." replied the firefly.
Sketches in Stillness
Sometimes things work out for the best when you stop worrying and stressing, and simply go with the flow of your heart. Accept what is. Forget what was and gratefully embrace what is to come.
Inspire Positive Soul Sensations
It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it. - Lou Holtz
Success Consciousness
How meditation helps stress...better immune system functioning, stimulates parasympathetic nervous system for relaxation, deeper breathing, better oxygen consumption, clarity of mind, thoughts quieten, heart rate slows, adrenal glands produce less cortisol.
Pain is real. But so is hope.
Healthy Place
Don't wait. The time will never be just right. - Napoleon Hill
Bright Drops
When we share joy and happiness, we give two of the most powerful healing medicines in the world.
Collective Evolution
If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.
Power of Positivity
One of the main benefits of spending time in nature is stress reduction. - Richard Louv
Zen Lounge
These painful feelings aren't permanent. There are better times ahead.
Healthy Place
Life fails to be perfect but never fails to be beautiful.
Unknown
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. - Robin Williams :)
Bright Drops
We're not meant to let go of everything in life that's heavy. Sometimes it's an opportunity to see just how strong we really are.
Princess Sassy Pants & Co.
Don't let this silly world trick you into starving your soul for material things, because someday you're going to be sitting out under the sun and realize how little you actually need to be truly happy. - Brooks Hampton
Tiny Buddha
Every bird, every tree, every flower reminds me what a blessing and privilege it is just to be alive. - Marty Rubin
Every day is a new beginning, keep happy and love life.
Being the black sheep of the family is like being famous. There's always someone talking about you. :)
Daily Dose of Inspiration
Hold onto this hope: you can get better from depression.
Healthy Place
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. - Albert Einstein
Inspiration. Pass It On. The Foundation for a Better Life
Friendship makes life more beautiful.
Rose Hill Designs by Heather Stillufsen
The following are my own photos, which I took this month on my walks on the island of Montreal. This first photo is of a mural on the window of a pet supply store.
Another mural, this one was on the side of a building. A bulldog named Tilly. I thought this was so cute. :)
Pigeons in a shopping parking lot. Don't worry, people love them and know they are there. This is a very rarely used part of the parking lot.
This is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) video done here in Montreal. Enjoy. :)
Two Siamese Cats are not Happy! The lady is taking a shower and they carry on the entire time! This happens every single time she takes a shower! You may want to have the volume on low for this one. :)
A beautiful and worthwhile Budweiser TV ad to watch!
Song of the Volga Boatmen (1940's Russian Folk Song by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra)
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Speaking of Willie Nelson (first item) a friend posted elsewhere that he just heard Willie in concert. I tink he said Willie was 93 and still doing surprisingly well in voice and on the guitar.
Thank you for all the lovely and encouraging posters and quotes. I read every single of them. The photo you took outside the pet supply store is so cute. The sky photos are awesome.
When we count our blessings, they subtract immediately from our grievances and make our lives more joyful, Linda. How I loved the Just for Laughs and the Budweiser classic commercial. Why did they ever think that going woke could possibly be a good thing? Now Cracker Barrel is feeling the heat. Blessings, my friend!
Don't let the world trick you into believing that you're "behind in life" or that you need to do what anyone else is doing. Life isn't a race, so go at your own pace, and always sing your own song. - Lori Deschene
Linda, the photos of the clouds were just beautiful! And my favorite quote today - Learn to be okay with people not knowing your side of the story. You don't have to prove anything to anyone. I wish I could. I have a problem with that at times.
Hi Linda, apparently my first message didn't reach you. Thanks for visiting the Andy 60s Music Blog. Appreciate. You have a lovely one too. Congratulations! We had a lovely Alsatian called Sandy; when it passed away, we decided not to keep another. It was too heart rendering to experience the trauma... Love animals though.
Don't let this silly world trick you into starving your soul for material things, because someday you're going to be sitting out under the sun and realize how little you actually need to be truly happy. - Brooks Hampton
I like this ☝️ one too. No need to always keep up with the Joneses.
This one ☝️is definitely true With internet, we can have virtual friendship across the world 🌍 Thank you Linda for being our virtual friend halfway across the globe 🌎 making our lives more beautiful ❤️ 🌹 Sharing with us there insightful meaningful sayings and lovely posters.
Love your own photos of the pet shop's dogs pictures, blue blue clear sky and pigeons in parking lots. I am afraid of pigeons 🐦🕊️ because they 💩 on my head once 😂😆 😬🥴😵💫😖
I use this piece of advice often: "If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit." It really works. 🍎 Also "Every day is a new beginning" is inspirational. Moreover, those two go well together ❤️
So cute with the firefly! To sharing joy and happiness, dear friend Linda. I have three black sheep here :-) Wow on the murals! And the sky, too. And awww on the Casanova. And the Budweiser cost me a tear, so beautiful. Thank you.
The little boy in the Gag Video is so hilarious and really a good actor with charm. The cats are a headache to the lady if each time she takes a shower, they are going to make such a din. The puppy in the Budweiser TV Commercial is so adorable, I wish to adopt it and is it a Golden Retriever?
I love the murals! The parking lot near my office used to be visited by pigeons but now that the traffic has increased, I don't see them anymore. I like the information on Meditation. I am thinking of meditating in my garden but I can only do that during weekends or public holidays. Early morning is the best.
The clouds are lovely, hopping from one to another. The laugh one is cute, nice young fellow in that. The other two are good too but those cats would drive me mad.
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me and for your comments. All comments are moderated to deter spam, so for this reason comments will not appear immediately.
I like the one that says rest, don't quit!
ReplyDeleteI always like murals, those are good ones! And your sky photos are so pretty!
I love murals! Thanks for sharing. Our town just passed an ordinance to allow them.
ReplyDeleteSiempre es bueno ser agradecido y ver el lado bueno de las cosas. bellas imagenes. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Willie Nelson (first item) a friend posted elsewhere that he just heard Willie in concert. I tink he said Willie was 93 and still doing surprisingly well in voice and on the guitar.
ReplyDeletethecontemplativecat here. All the photos mean something to me. I'll be back.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the lovely and encouraging posters and quotes. I read every single of them. The photo you took outside the pet supply store is so cute. The sky photos are awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhen we count our blessings, they subtract immediately from our grievances and make our lives more joyful, Linda. How I loved the Just for Laughs and the Budweiser classic commercial. Why did they ever think that going woke could possibly be a good thing? Now Cracker Barrel is feeling the heat. Blessings, my friend!
ReplyDeleteDon't let the world trick you into believing that you're "behind in life" or that you need to do what anyone else is doing. Life isn't a race, so go at your own pace, and always sing your own song. - Lori Deschene
ReplyDeleteI like this ☝️ best . Thanks for sharing it 🌞
The prank was so funny. I wonder if the women and the girl knew about it in advance.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad we didn't choose a Siamese cat. They are crazy.
Linda, the photos of the clouds were just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd my favorite quote today - Learn to be okay with people not knowing your side of the story. You don't have to prove anything to anyone. I wish I could. I have a problem with that at times.
The dog murals are adorable!! And I love both the quote and gorgeous photo of the one with the yellow fall leaves. This sky is such an intense blue!!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, apparently my first message didn't reach you. Thanks for visiting the Andy 60s Music Blog. Appreciate. You have a lovely one too. Congratulations! We had a lovely Alsatian called Sandy; when it passed away, we decided not to keep another. It was too heart rendering to experience the trauma... Love animals though.
ReplyDeleteDon't let this silly world trick you into starving your soul for material things, because someday you're going to be sitting out under the sun and realize how little you actually need to be truly happy. - Brooks Hampton
ReplyDeleteI like this ☝️ one too.
No need to always keep up with the Joneses.
Friendship makes life more beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis one ☝️is definitely true
With internet, we can have virtual friendship across the world 🌍
Thank you Linda for being our virtual friend halfway across the globe 🌎 making our lives more beautiful ❤️ 🌹
Sharing with us there insightful meaningful sayings and lovely posters.
Love your own photos of the pet shop's dogs pictures, blue blue clear sky and pigeons in parking lots. I am afraid of pigeons 🐦🕊️ because they 💩 on my head once 😂😆 😬🥴😵💫😖
ReplyDeleteI use this piece of advice often: "If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit." It really works. 🍎 Also "Every day is a new beginning" is inspirational. Moreover, those two go well together ❤️
ReplyDeleteEu sou quase sempre zen. 😺
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Abraços 🐾 Garfield Tirinhas Oficial.
So cute with the firefly! To sharing joy and happiness, dear friend Linda.
ReplyDeleteI have three black sheep here :-)
Wow on the murals! And the sky, too. And awww on the Casanova. And the Budweiser cost me a tear, so beautiful. Thank you.
The little boy in the Gag Video is so hilarious and really a good actor with charm. The cats are a headache to the lady if each time she takes a shower, they are going to make such a din. The puppy in the Budweiser TV Commercial is so adorable, I wish to adopt it and is it a Golden Retriever?
ReplyDeleteI love the murals! The parking lot near my office used to be visited by pigeons but now that the traffic has increased, I don't see them anymore. I like the information on Meditation. I am thinking of meditating in my garden but I can only do that during weekends or public holidays. Early morning is the best.
ReplyDeleteThe clouds are lovely, hopping from one to another.
ReplyDeleteThe laugh one is cute, nice young fellow in that. The other two are good too but those cats would drive me mad.
Thank you for these, they made me smile.
ReplyDeleteLove too much: I think I Like the mouse and the firefly more than the others.It´s a perfect post!!!!!!!!!! 🧛♂️
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