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 selections, which I hope will brighten your day in some way!
In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. - Deepak Chopra
If the world feels heavy, let this reminder be a counterweight. There are still people out there holding umbrellas for strangers. Still kids waving to garbage trucks. Still nurses trying their shoes in quiet hallways, choosing to show up. Kindness isn't gone. It's just not shouting as loud as some of the other stuff. - Karen Salmansohn
Stop. Unclench your jaw. Soften your brow. Relax your shoulders. Breathe.
The morning stillness is like a greenhouse in which we can gently take root, helping us prepare for the winds of the day.
Free snowman...some assembly required. :)
Purr softly and carry a big stick. :)
It's by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. - Joseph Campbell
Being afraid of things going wrong isn't the way to make things go right.
The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a puppy.
Today's Blissful Forecast...heavy snowflakes of blessings, strong winds to blow your worries away, followed by warm caring hugs and snowflake kisses to put a smile on your face. :)
Candy cane wishes and mistletoe kisses.
May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow.
Wishing you lots of love, joy and happiness.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays
Encouragement may be the greatest gift we give this Christmas!
Sometimes you have to forget what's gone, appreciate what remains and look forward to what's coming next.
Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder.
Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them more! :)
Your mindset determines whether you see obstacles or stepping stones.
Once you start working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest. - Chanakya
All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we're giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That's one of the things that connects us as neighbors - in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver. - Mr. Rogers
Time is the most valuable coin in your life. You and you alone will determine how that coin will be spent. Be careful that you don't let other people spend it for you. - John Dryden
It's not whether animals will survive, it's whether the man has the will to save them.
The following photos are my own, which I took on my cellphone of Christmas decorations in parks and front of houses in Montreal. You can click on any image to see a larger view. The first two photos are in front of homes.
These last photos are all taken in a Montreal park. This is yet another park, different from the last two parks.
The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
This cat walks a woman's daughter to the school bus every single morning :)
This man built tiny homes for wild squirrels and this is what happened :)
Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson (played here by the Boston Pops Orchestra)
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Lindo tigre y lindos videos. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this so much, especially the "Sleigh Ride" song! Took me back to a wonderful sleigh ride we had in NH many years ago with our son and his family. It was a wonderful memory. Thank you for always sharing such positive thoughts with us. This was good. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI like the combination of lights and snow on that one bush.
ReplyDeleteI love the red and blue striped lights on the trees. And the blue lights on the tree amid the snow is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love the videos about Craig the cat, and the squirrel home for Mama and her babies!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your cheerful and encouraging posts this year!
ReplyDeleteYou posted a cat that is a kindred spirit to Teddy Roosevelt who said to "Speak softly and carry a big stick."
ReplyDeleteMontreal is, evidently, a good place to walk about and take pictures.
Oh my goodness, that squirrel video made me tear up! How sweet!
ReplyDelete"Stop. Unclench your jaw. Soften your brow. Relax your shoulders. Breathe."
ReplyDeleteI'm such a jaw clencher, so that's a good reminder.
Awww... I loved the squirrel house!! You always find great wisdom and good giggles for us. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous park! I love snow photos although I'm not a huge fan of the white stuff. It can stay in our mountains! :) Meeting meanness with kindness and calm with loudness can be difficult but also can diffuse stressful situations.
ReplyDeletedear linda. morning greetings from kuala lumpur. it's monday again! i have a class today and now is the 12th week of semester for my university (remaining 2 weeks before my students start their revision week). anyway, i choose this quote : Sometimes you have to forget what's gone, appreciate what remains and look forward to what's coming next..... the key is to appreciate whatever we have today, indeed! sending virtual hugs from afar! take care and have a lovely week ahead!
ReplyDeleteSuch a comforting mix.
ReplyDeleteI loved the gentle reminders of kindness and stillness.
Thank you for putting this together, Linda.
The "some assembly required" snowman reminds me of a "some assembly required" fisherman's sweater I read about a couple years back.
ReplyDeleteYour post is always a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing, Linda!
ReplyDeleteI liked your pictures you took on your own.
ReplyDeleteAlso: Your mindset determines whether you see obstacles or stepping stones.
I like the free snowman...lol
ReplyDeleteYour photos are nice of Christmas baste theme.
Enjoyed the videos too.
Happy New Year.
Very lovely selection today, thank you. My favourite "In a world where you can be anything, Be Kind"
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful that the cat walks the gal to the bus...so so sweet.
ReplyDeleteA very wise thought: kindness hasn't disappeared; it endures, but it's very quiet. I really like the quote: "Sometimes you have to forget what's gone, appreciate what remains, and look forward to what's next." Thank you, Linda, for so many wonderful and kind thoughts, not just for the holidays but for every day :)
ReplyDelete"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you." - Deepak Chopra. Amen to that, and also breathe to tune into the parasympathetic nervous system.
ReplyDeleteFeliz año, amiga... Recibe mis mejores deseos.
ReplyDeleteTerrific shots of the Christmas decorations.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and quotes. The Christmas decoration looks so good. The squirrel and cat is so cute! :) Happy Holidays, Linda!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool post u got here🙂
ReplyDeleteYou have snow and I don't! Beautiful photos again, Linda!!!
ReplyDeleteYou've shown a great and wonderful selection here!
Thanks for sharing, have a lovely day. hugs Elke
I've read some of Deepak Chopra's books. Very insightful. The pic with the mound of snow to be assembled had me laughing! Have a beautiful week, Linda ♥
ReplyDeleteThe "Free snowman...some assembly required" is hilarious! I love the photos you took at the park.
ReplyDeleteThe squirrels 🤎🐿🐿🐿❤️🥰
ReplyDeleteSo that's what Canada's IKEA look like; a pile of snow and you can assemble your own snowman 😀⛄️ And for free! You people really are the nicest 💕
I laughed at Free snowman...some assembly required.
ReplyDeleteYou've had plenty of snow by the look of it.
Dear Linda, the 7 photos taken by you are really lovely. Decorations in real snow definitely win over decorations in countries without snow.
ReplyDeleteMontreal has so many beautiful parks.
Two more days to 2026. Here's wishing you a very happy new year 🎊🕛
Grandma, with a lovely end, dear Linda!
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