Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for taking time to come and visit me here! I really appreciate it so much!
Here are today's picks, which I hope will bring some brightness into you day!
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, he turned into a butterfly. - Proverb
I've come to realize the only people I want in my life are the ones who want me in theirs, even when I have nothing else to offer but myself.
Life is less about making ourselves into something...and more about letting everything fall away that blocks the light that we already are. - Jane Lee Logan
We shouldn't have to know what people are going through for us to have the common courtesy to be nice to them.
When the milk is splattered all over the floor, and those little eyes are looking at you for your reaction, remember what really matters. It takes 5 minutes to clean up spilled milk. It takes much longer to clean up a broken spirit. - Rebecca Eanes
Let go and trust the journey.
I'm not interested in fighting, hating, blaming or being petty with whatever time I have left in my life. I want to live. I want to be happy. I want to be loved and I want to have peace.
I choose to be happy! I will not under any circumstance allow my mind to be distracted or bothered by any thought that is not positive, encouraging, constructive, optimistic, inspiring, compassionate or kind.
What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do. - Tim Ferriss
Together we can help each other find the rainbow in the storm.
Depression is like a bruise that never goes away. A bruise in your mind. You just got to be careful not to touch it where it hurts. It's always there, though. - Jeffrey Eugenides
Morning anxiety refers to a specific type of anxiety that occurs upon waking up or during the early hours of the day. Individuals who experience morning anxiety often wake up feeling anxious or stressed, and these feelings may persist throughout the morning or for a significant part of the day. It can interfere with a person's ability to start their day and may impact their overall well-being.
Your mind is a magnet. If you think of blessings, you attract blessings, and if you think of problems, you attract problems. Always cultivate good thoughts and always remain positive and optimistic.
Good morning. Real beauty is not what the eyes can behold but what the heart can hold. What we see with our eyes will vanish someday, but what we store in our heart will forever stay.
A pet is a little tuft of consciousness that circles a person like a moon around a planet and completes their energy field. In a more daily language, our pets heal us and make us whole. - Gurdjieff, Philosopher and Mystic
Every healthy food has its health benefits. But not everyone appreciates them!
The smell of an orange relieves stress. Smelling an orange or eating one can reduce stress by over 70%.
Find company within yourself and you'll never spend a day alone. Find love within yourself and you'll never have a lonely day. - Connor Chalfant
You are confined only by the walls you build yourself. - Andrew Murphy
Don't get upset with people or situations. Both are powerless without your reaction.
Don't focus on success or failure: just focus on effort. Focus on trying.
Aromatherapy is the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. It unifies an individual's innate healing process. - National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy
4 benefits of sleeping well. 1. Relax and lower stress. Improve mood and energy.
2. Helps to maintain a healthy body and healthy weight
3. Keeps active at sports and improves muscle coordination.
4. Improves retention and increases ability to pay attention.
The following are my own photos, which I took on my cellphone. You can click on each image to see a larger view.
This first photo is the inside of the Montreal metro.
These last three photos are of some of my reusable shopping bags. I will share some more in future posts.
I am sorry, but I did not know how to change the position of this photo. I think it is fine, though, that you can see the cat well enough. :)
Mondou, where I purchased this bag from, is a large pet supply store in Quebec. There are several locations. They do not sell any animals, only pet supplies. Great store!
The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal! Enjoy! :)
Smart Cat Food TV Commercial (1987)
2 Minutes of Relaxing Music
The Autumn Leaves by Nat King Cole (with beautiful scenes of Autumn)
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My favorite is the one about the spilled milk. The Metro looks so clean! Not like the subways here. You must love cats as much as we do!
ReplyDeleteSo many good ones this time, Linda. Two of my favorite ones are “ Find company within yourself and you'll never spend a day alone. Find love within yourself and you'll never have a lonely day. - Connor Chalfant” and “ Don't focus on success or failure: just focus on effort. Focus on trying”. Both are so very true. Thank you for sharing these with us.
ReplyDeleteGood evening Linda, I guess at this time 9 pm your time, you have completed your meals for the day. I love the pictures on your reusable shopping bags. You are truly a cat lover ❤️ the inside of Montreal metro looks similar to what we have here. Clean and sleek!
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ReplyDeleteDear Linda, I love your energizing posts full of love and positivity, even the kitty artwork—everything is so beautiful! Only good vibes here, you're a true sunshine!
Big hug 🌹🧚😘😘
I love that quotation by Gurdjieff! And the artwork on the pet store supply bag too. I've only been to Montreal once, in 1977 when I was 20 (yikes, nearly 50 years ago now!) Going on the Montreal Metro was a big deal for me! It was the first time I'd ever been on a subway.
ReplyDeleteI love this one - I'm not interested in fighting, hating, blaming or being petty with whatever time I have left in my life. I want to live. I want to be happy. I want to be loved and I want to have peace.
ReplyDeleteI also love the spilt milt.
The pug - I love pugs.
You sure do work hard on your blog.
The one about spilled milk is so good! Also the be happy, be kind too.
ReplyDeleteI love the pet store bag!
You found the most inspiring quotes, Linda. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAaaw so many wonderful midweek inspirational quotes, Linda. They truly are uplifting. Adorable shopping bags. I do need to start collecting some of my own for future use. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThe puppy that say what we fear doing most etc, is perfect for a friend of mine, I will print it out for him.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post
ReplyDeleteLetting go and trust is really good advice, but it´s so hard to do. As is to simply choose to be happy.
ReplyDeleteI like the magnet-idea very much, dear friend Linda. To what the heart holds. And oh, orange-time soon again.
I never saw a tram with plastic seats! Cute bags. And thank you for the orange-laugh! Hugs and much love! 🥰
I like all the wise words in your post, Linda! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's so relaxing, and it gives me more courage to go out today, having been with you... your own photos are lovely, they almost look like mine on the subway, and the pretty cat bags and the funny videos!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a successful day!
Hugs, Elke
Beautiful thoughts and images!
ReplyDeleteHa! Ha!, just for laughs, that's a good one.
ReplyDeleteThe memes a good as always, very nice shopping bags and do know what you mean when you can't change the photos position.
Beautiful song is, Autumn Leaves.
The quote about the spilt milk touched my heart. It is really no point chiding the child, perhaps talking to the child in a loving and firm manner about being careful in future is more helpful. The cats in Lucie Bilodeau Art is beautiful! Ah, I see the cat even though the photo is in portrait instead of landscape format.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post to end the week :)
ReplyDeleteDepression is like a bruise in the soul!
Faith is truly a magnet!
Now I know why I like oranges so much :)
HAve a great weekend!
Thank you so much dear friend. Always a pleasure to visit.
ReplyDeleteGreat and thoughtful quotes :D They always make you think
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, dropped in from Stadust. I also love Mary Poppins, magic in routine. Concerning one of the pictures, I’ll quote Oscar Wilde To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.
ReplyDeleteWishing you lovely October days!
Merci Linda pour toute cette série de jolies citations.
ReplyDeleteJ'ai aussi été touchée par celle sur le lait renversé.
Très bonne journée.
Hello, Linda
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes, we all want peace and love and to be happy. I do love the scent of oranges. Cute kitty art and shopping bags. Take care, have a great day!
Awesome quotes today. Love your reusable shopping bags. I have some but forget to take them with me most of the time
ReplyDeleteCute kitty bags! I have some myself :) It's true, my pets make me whole ♥
ReplyDeleteMerci pour toutes ces citations et bonne journée
ReplyDeleteThese are all great quotes, do have a wonderful week ahead.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Linda! Rise and shine and give god the glory glory. Let's begin from below. Yes can see the cats on the shopping bags. I had a few too, some bought from overseas and one or two bought locally. The Montreal metro looks the same as what we have here. This, "Don't focus on success or failure: just focus on effort. Focus on trying.", is so wise. If you are too perfectionist and you focus too much on success, you are giving yourself undue stress, on the other extreme, if you focus on failure, you are already defeated before you even start. Next, This, "Don't get upset with people or situations. Both are powerless without your reaction." is so wise and I like the pebbles along the sandy beach pic. "Good morning. Real beauty is not what the eyes can behold but what the heart can hold. What we see with our eyes will vanish someday, but what we store in our heart will forever stay." In our current era and even during the Y2K, there are already many fakes, like what our friend PH said once said, "What you see is not what you get." It is a kind heart that counts. God sees and whatever good or bad you did, God knows. And then, Lovely yellow Daisy flower in this "I choose to be happy! I will not under any circumstance allow my mind to be distracted or bothered by any thought that is not positive, encouraging, constructive, optimistic, inspiring, compassionate or kind. Last but not least, "We shouldn't have to know what people are going for us to have the common courtesy to be nice to them.", hey, this was what I did a day or two ago by helping a plump short haired girl carrying many bags and unable to hook the "lock" to the buckle on one side of her sling bag as her left hand was carrying so many bags with heavy belongings, in our (metro) MRT train. TGIF and enjoy your weekends. Ciao!
ReplyDeleteThe one about the bruise is so true. I had a dark time 13 years ago and since then it can reuccur at any time.
ReplyDeleteThe fourth one speaks to me. Always be kind!
ReplyDeleteThat first picture, the cat and the butterfly. It's absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteUnas grandes frases acompañadas por imágenes preciosas como la primera con la mariposa en la naricita del gatito.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
A meticulous and thoughtful selection of real-life cartoons and writings that we easily forget.
ReplyDeleteBest regards
Love the inspiration. The caterpillar-butterfly quote spoke to me, we must always remain hopeful.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Thank you for the Love and inspiration
ReplyDeleteYou always have so many great quotes that by the time I get through them I can't remember the first ones :) I do like the one about being nice, even when you don't know what is going on in their lives. I do believe that what we focus on will end up happening, we need to focus on the good at all times!
ReplyDeleteHello my dear friend. I send to you my best regards for the rest of your day. We 'll be in touch.
ReplyDeleteGood thought about spilt milk which, of course, applies to more than milk.
ReplyDeleteWonderful quotes and images. Very positive outlook on life, I love it. Thanks and have a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteI really like the autumnal cat art!
ReplyDeleteHey there Linda....sleeping well is the key to being healthy. I think I get plenty of sleep...I really prefer to go to bed around 8:30 but Sam likes to stay up and watch TV,.. I'm not a big TV watcher though. People all around us are going through so many difficult things and to share a nice smile is a simple thing that we all can do. We shouldn't have to know the details...just only be courteous. Have a wonderful day
ReplyDeleteThe caterpillar one is one of my all time favorites. ❤️
ReplyDeleteI love your kitty cat shopping bag, Linda. So cute and practical! And as always, thanks for all the inspiration you share with us here. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteOrange juice -> fantastic, Linda!
ReplyDeleteNat King Cole -> so nice, these evening...
Lie(f)s.
Thank you for the positivity today.
ReplyDeleteGreat encouraging sayings. Enjoy your evening.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda
ReplyDeleteLovely post and I did enjoy The Autumn Leaves video with the beautiful voice of Nat King Cole ... and the scenes were beautiful too.
I do like the Autumn season.
Wishing you peaceful October days.
All the best Jan
Another great post Linda, I really liked your photos, very creative!
DeleteSome wonderful messages to lift anyone who's having a blue day. Such a lovely way to share warmth and love to your fellow bloggers.
These are great, so many good ones.
ReplyDeleteLinda é maravilhoso vir ao seu blog e ver tantas frases positivas que inspiram muita ternura. É lindo começar o dia lendo cada uma delas e refletir calmamente no significado...
ReplyDeleteEu amei as imagens das suas sacolas retornáveis, sou fascinada por gatinhos assim como você querida!!
Muitos beijos e um maravilhoso final de semana, afinal amanhã já é sexta-feira!!
Beijinhos!! :)))))
Thank you for this Wednesday's post of encouragement. I especially liked the one about the caterpillar turning into a butterfly. :)
ReplyDeleteHello! Thank you for sharing these lovely images and words of wisdom, my friend. I used to suffer from morning anxiety, and it is so awful. I remember having no reason to be anxious or depressed, yet I couldn't make myself get up and out of bed. It was during menopause, and I think one of the worst symptoms women don't talk about. My husband was wonderful. If all I could do was get up and brush my teeth, he helped. Eventually, I managed it and am anxiety free today. Amen!
ReplyDeleteAnother series of wonderful quotes - thank you!!
ReplyDeleteOh I resonate with many of these beautiful quotes Love them Today this one speaks to me as I needed it I think "Don't get upset with people or situations. Both are powerless without your reaction." Very true but hard work
ReplyDeleteDuring the pandemic was when I decided to be happy no matter what. This is actually something that we can choose to be.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
There sure is a lot of wisdom in those words!
ReplyDeleteBuenos consejos. ten un buen fin de semana. Te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteGood evening, I sooo enjoy your posts-thank you
ReplyDeleteHugs Kathy
Oh very cute post
ReplyDeletethese entries always lift my spirits and inspire me. the first you shared was the reasoning behind the small butterfly i have tattooed on my right foot. i had it done when i was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. enjoy these next few days before the weekend!!
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This is excellent advice: "Don't get upset with people or situations. Both are powerless without your reaction."
I like the bits of Montreal that you bring here 🍁 🇨🇦
你好，謝謝美麗的分享。
ReplyDeleteLove your photos and cats. Those cat autumn arts are brilliant too :-D Pets are the best, I agree with that quote 100%! And sleep is so very important :-D
ReplyDeleteThank you for this cute post
ReplyDeleteI love your collection of little wisdoms. And I do love the book of Dr. Camuti as well! :-)
ReplyDelete"In a more daily language, our pets heal us and make us whole."
ReplyDeleteI'm lying here, one cat draped over my leg, the other snuggled up to my hip, both of them purring. It's simply the best for me to relax.
You must spend forever finding these wonderful memes with us and I'm so glad you do, as I always enjoy them (and probably would never have found them myself!) I love your wonderful cat photos too! Happy weekend, Linda.
ReplyDeletehi Linda! warm greetings from Malaysia! thanks for sharing all these lovely, motivational quotes. i like them all!!!!
ReplyDeleteThose art works are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the first proverb with the image of a cat and a butterfly.
ReplyDeleteGreat bags!
ReplyDeleteAnd all the quotes today speak to me. Especially the one about our reactions being crutial and number two about people in our lives.
Good afternoon Linda, here's wishing you a fabulous Friday. 🌹
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what time you eat your lunch so I will just wish u an enjoy your lunch!
You always find such an interesting assortment of memes.
ReplyDeleteBonsoir amie ou ami 💕💕💕
ReplyDeleteC'est avec toute mon amitié que je viens te souhaiter
Une bonne soirée et une douce nuit de repos
💞💞💞 Gros bisous Rita
Hi Linda. I think we all pray for peace, lets hope it happens soon x
ReplyDeleteAmazing texts! So true!
ReplyDeleteMy visits here are always inspiring! Thanks for the good thoughts, the giggles, and I love your shopping bags!!
ReplyDeleteBonsoir Linda, un très beau post, très positif!
ReplyDeleteJ'adore 'Les feuilles mortes' et tes belles photos
Merci de venir me voir, greetings from Spain!
So many great choices again today!
ReplyDeleteThe orange juice gag is hilarious :)
🪶 Bonjour Linda,
ReplyDeleteAvec un retard dont je m’excuse, je viens enfin déposer ces mots, tardifs mais sincères.
Que ce samedi vous soit une halte claire, un instant suspendu dans la cadence des jours.
Ce samedi se dresse comme un seuil d’heures singulières, où chaque minute s’auréole d’une gravité discrète.
Que votre week‑end se déploie tel un manuscrit d’instants rares, enluminé de silences fastueux et d’éclats inaltérables.
Je vous adresse mes pensées les plus cordiales, et vous souhaite un très beau week‑end.
Amicalement bise
Pardonnez ce passage aux heures retardées,
Mon silence pesait comme voûte voilée.
Ce samedi s’érige en portique d’éclats,
Où l’instant se sculpte en marbre délicat.
Que ce week‑end s’étende en vaste clair‑obscur,
Tissé d’instants graves, d’échos nobles et purs.
꧁❃ © Régis-F-Au Fil de la Plume🦅❃꧂
"[...]Eu percebi que as únicas pessoas que eu quero na minha vida são as que me querem na deles, mesmo quando eu não tenho mais nada a oferecer além de mim mesmo.[...]"
ReplyDeleteSão assim os verdadeiros Amigos.
Amei mais este novo Post.
Beijo,
SOL da Esteva
This post feels like a gentle exhale—a beautiful blend of wisdom, warmth, and whimsy. The quote about the caterpillar turning into a butterfly especially resonated today, a quiet reminder that transformation often begins in our darkest moments. I also loved the cozy glimpse into your world through the cat-themed shopping bags and metro snapshots—such a charming personal touch. Your collection of quotes is like a patchwork quilt of comfort and encouragement, stitched together with care.
ReplyDeleteBom sábado e com muita paz e saúde. Bom final de semana, minha querida amiga Linda.
ReplyDeleteThe quote about depression rings true.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Linda, it is almost 8.30 am at your side. I guess that you may be having your breakfast now. Toasts and eggs?
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful weekend 💞
Let go and trust the journey. I love that one. It's a good one for the times we live in. Going to remember it. I really enjoyed the orange juice gag.
ReplyDeleteUn reporte anímico grande
ReplyDeletesiempre es bueno rodearse de cosas positivas.
Abrazos.
Wise quotes ! Love the cat pictures and the little dog with the huge eyes !
ReplyDeleteYour post is a little light in everyday life. Inspiration, mindfulness, and self-care – these moments really warm the heart.
ReplyDeleteThoughtful and wise quotes, thank you!
ReplyDelete:) Thanks! Hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteMy two favorites today are the one about the spilled milk and the one about people and situations being powerless without our reactions. So true.
ReplyDeleteI need to eat more oranges!!
ReplyDeleteJust now, as I wanted to wright here: "Immediately I will go and fetch my last orange from my kitchen", I read the answer of Gill, that British woman: "I need to eat more oranges!"
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE
Hi Linda! Your affirmations are so inspiring, especially the ones about being yourself and being there for others. I have 3 cats, so I love your reusable grocery bags. Thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Linda - I especially love the cat ones. Your reusable shopping bags are so lovely. Wishing you a wonderful week xx
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, I hope I am not disturbing your sleep 😴 as it is past midnight at your side. You have reminded me to eat the omelette that I love to eat so just now, I went to eat the omelette for breakfast.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me. I hope you have sweet sweet dreams. Chat with you again on Sunday 🤩
These words resonate deeply. Life’s storms may be tough, but posts like this remind us there’s always light ahead. Thank you for sharing this gentle wisdom...
ReplyDeleteInspiring quotes. Have a nice weeknd.
ReplyDeleteKiitos Linda upeista ajatuksista.
ReplyDeleteMinulla on 2-vuotias lapsenlapsi, poika nimeltään Valo. Hän on oikea valonsäde!
Bonjour Linda. Jolies photos des chats. Bon dimanche
ReplyDeleteVery nice post and video. I especially like the one of the autumn leaves by Nat King Cole one of my favorite singers.
ReplyDeleteGrey post. I wish you nice day 😊
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't remember a scent? The memory of the aroma of coffee from your childhood, the aroma of chocolate, the aroma of rain falling on the ground... A beautiful post, my dear friend. Aromatherapy! Greetings.
ReplyDeletelove this quote: "Let go and trust the journey."
ReplyDeleteyes, we should trust our journey .....
Have a wonderful weekend.
😽😽😽 Bonsoir
ReplyDeleteC'est tout en douceur
Que je viens Vous souhaiter
Une bonne et belle soirée
Suivie d'une douce nuit
Remplie de jolis rêves
Gros bisous💗 Rita💗
Good evening Linda, thank you for your kind comment. Yes, the omelette is delicious. It is 6 pm at your side now. Are you getting ready to eat dinner 🍽️? I imagine your dinner must be delicious. Bon appetit!
ReplyDeletesome of those memes are great. Thanks for coming by the blog
ReplyDeleteYour re-usable bags are lovely. I got quite a few bags made from fabric in the different national parks and I always enjoy using them. Only when I go to the farmers market do I use my big basket.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post very much, Linda.
You always have the most positive quotes and pictures to share, Linda. The oranges got to me right away, as my mom used to put oranges in our stockings every Christmas growing up, and then I carried on the tradition and put oranges in my kids' stockings. I didn't know, however, that smelling them can relieve stress, interesting. I always try to have a few in my kitchen. Happy Thanksgiving in your Canada, Linda. Ours is next month!
ReplyDelete~Sheri
I hope your Thanksgiving was very special, Linda.
ReplyDeleteGood sleep. So important, I agree. And for sure, never cry over spilt milk. Hope your Turkey weekend went well and that you have a wonderful autumn.
ReplyDeleteas usual, can't stop loving all the quotes that u posted on ur blog!! love 'em so much!
ReplyDelete...Purrs of Wisdom, that's great.
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