Wednesday, October 1, 2025

October, Laughter, Betterment

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Here are today's selections, which I hope will bring some brightness in your day!


Make peace a priority in your life by making deliberate choices to protect your mental, emotional and spiritual state. - Anonymous

                             Conscious Cat


The best answers are the whispers we hear within when we are most quiet. 

                    Princess Sassy Pants & Co.


When you notice your mental health declining, do one small thing that brings you peace. Take a shower, text a loved one, step outside. One little step is all you need to remind yourself that this is not permanent.

                               Tiny Buddha


Blink at the negative. Gaze at the positive.

                          Karen Salmansohn


Fill the world with your light.

                      Buddha Doodles


Dealing with a toxic person is like learning to be a beekeeper. You know there's honey to be found somewhere, but is it worth getting stung over?
                           Karen Salmansohn


In all things it is better to hope than to despair. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

                             Conscious Cat


Everything is scary and you feel vulnerable, but that doesn't mean anything is going to go wrong. Anxious feelings aren't usually indicative of reality.

The Latest Kate


Be kind to everything that lives. - Native American Proverb
Guideposts


Today is the day! Start doing what you wish you had started yesterday.
Heather Stillufsen


You know you're really stressed when you start getting on your own nerves.  :)
Heart Touching Fun


I feel energised and happy when I eat well.
Make Life Good


Stop being so hard on yourself for not having it 'right'. A healing journey is more than a mindset. - Estelle Bonacelo
Wellness Universe


Instead of focusing so much on a "to do list", I am starting a "to be list". Things I want to be...peaceful, happy, calm, loving, healthy, awesome.
Inspire Positive Soul Sensations


Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life's search for love and wisdom. - Rumi
Linda McDonald, Author


Ships don't sink because of the water around them. Ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don't let what's happening around you get inside you and weigh you down.
Healthy Place


I hope beautiful things happen to you. And when they do, I hope you realize you are worthy of every single one of them.
Intrepid Quips


Shenanigans: because life is more fun when you are up to something!  :)
Flint Bobcat


Yes I know I got fur all over the house, it's called FURniture. Isn't it?   :)


Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood.
Conscious Cat


Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Success Consciousness


Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction. - Germany Kent
The Simplicity Habit


The following two photos are ones I took on my walks here in Montreal in September. You can click on each image to see a larger view.
A squirrel was on his way up a tree and stopped long enough to allow me to get this photo of him.

This is the same squirrel, deciding, a few moments later, to go down the tree. I can only imagine him thinking to himself as he posed for me, "Let's see what she looks like from this angle!"  :)


How Stray Cats Healed My Brother's Broken Soul


A Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)


1 Minute Mindful Meditation Relaxation Music


Hasbro Toys Presents Mr. Potato Head (1960s TV ad)

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30 comments:

  1. I am a hundred percent behind the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson. It has worked for me my whole life.

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  2. You really know how to lift spirits. As I read each one of these, my smile just kept growing. I appreciate you so very much and all of the joy you bring to your blog...hugs

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  3. hah..hah..hah... that squirrel is so cute! Your quip "Let's see what she looks like from this angle!" made me laugh! The FURniture joke too! I hope you are having a wonderful day, Linda. The weekend is just around the corner!

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  4. Thank you for today's positive quotes; several of them "spoke" to me. Love the squirrel photos (I love squirrels).

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  5. I always enjoy your cat memes! I love the "fur"niture one!

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  6. So, so many good ones today. Thank you for all of the, I had several favorites today and especially this one, “ Be kind to everything that lives. - Native American Proverb” - I love that.

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  7. Make peace a priority. Now there's a motto for my month of October!!
    Is there really a place that has that many stray cats? Wow!!
    Happy October to you💗🍁💗🍁

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  8. ¡Hola!
    Como siempre un gusto leerte y visitar tu blog.
    Un fuerte abrazo.

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  9. We can only hear God's still, small voice when we choose quiet over busyness, and learn to listen, Linda. I loved your photos of the squirrel that can't make up his mind, and the Just for Laugh video reminds me of the Old Candid Camera we use to show in the States. Blessings, my friend, and thank you for the inspiration you always share with all of us!

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  10. Thank you for another uplifting post, Linda. That little squirrel is adorable.

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  11. Wow that is a lot of stray cats. I wonder if that is in Turkey where they adore and care for all the cats. I love that video, makes me want to be surrounded by my kitties.

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  12. You jump from seeing a dead body in the freezer to it moving. Heart attack inducing stuff.

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  13. Good advice(s), dear friend Linda. To the psitive! Yesterday I had a lot! I hope Latest Kate is right.
    A "to be list" is a wonderful idea! As is the sinking ship one´s. Perspective, right?
    Ohhhh, the squirrel!
    Don´t prank me like that - I´d called ambulance for the frozen woman at once! ;-)
    Have a wonderful day, sending extra-warm hugs and much love!

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  14. You know you're really stressed when you start getting on your own nerves. :) That is true sometimes. I love all your memes.

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  15. I especially like the Emerson one about patience too. It makes all the difference in the. world.

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  16. My favorite quote is the second one. That squirrel gave you two poses! Maybe he was trying to find his best side! He blends in so well with the tree trunk!!

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  17. OH what a garden full of blooming wisdom My favourite is the "to be list". Things I want to be...peaceful, happy, calm, loving, healthy, awesome Best plan

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  18. You managed to photograph a squirrel, sweet!
    Thanks for all the quotes, sayings, and videos. Now I'm starting my day well with your post!
    I wish you good days.Hugs Elke

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  19. FURniture. How do I make that work in German, though? ;-)
    I can't even imagine what a house without fur looks like.

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  20. Hola Linda, en tu blog se nota que te gusta mucho la naturaleza.
    Besos.

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  21. Lovely memes, Linda. The ice video, lol.
    The meditation music, not for me and the squirrel always nice to see as we don't have them down here.
    Take care.

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  22. Awwww, the stray cat video is so freakin' cute!
    So is the squirrel in the photos <3
    The FURniture meme is really funny.
    I also really like the blink at the negative meme.
    So lovely posts! Have a nice weekend!

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  23. Beautiful sayings, I really like this one below, so I won't get stung again.

    Dealing with a poisonous person is like learning to be a beekeeper. You know there's honey out there somewhere, but is it worth getting stung for?

    The photos of the squirrel are beautiful.
    Greetings Irma

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  24. Beautiful collection of quotes, Linda! We have two squirrels living in our garden :)

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  25. Such a tiny squirrel on such a huge tree!

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  26. Love them all. I think I've actually been stressed to the point of being annoyed with myself...lol

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  27. Brilliant photos of that little squirrel :-D Good quotes. With 6 cats I can totally relate to the FURniture! And totally love, "Be kind to everything that lives." We must take care of our living planet and all the creatures on it! :-D

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  28. Love the video with your brother. Cats and also dogs are so friendly and amazing at interacting with people.

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October, Laughter, Betterment

Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for taking the time to come visit me here! I reall...