Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Depression, Hope

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Here are today's selections, which I hope will brighten your day!


Hearing a soft purr always makes life feel a little lighter. :)



Cats know how to obtain food without labor, shelter without confinement and love without penalties. - W.L. George
Little Yellow Star


I've never really thought of myself as depressed so much as paralyzed by hope. - Maria Bamford
Real Simple


The best cure for worry, depression, melancholy, brooding, is to go deliberately forth and try to lift with one's sympathy the gloom of somebody else. - Arnold Bennett
Now Psych


What brings us to tears, will lead us to grace. Our pain is never wasted. - Bob Goff


Sleep just isn't sleep anymore, it's an escape.
Healthy Place


Hope is the bridge between today and tomorrow.


You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once, but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life on its own. - Michelle Obama
Calm Sage


Hope is the heartbeat of the courageous.
Flowers Bloom Hope


There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
Jonathan M. Pham


Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. - Desmond Tutu
The Inspiring Journal


When you are struggling and start thinking about giving up, remember the power of hope.
Flowers Bloom Hope


Hope is telling the truth. Hope is taking action. And hope always comes from the people. - Greta Thunberg
Wild Bloom Families


Don't lose hope. You never know what tomorrow will bring. 
Alamy


The darkest night is often the bridge to the brightest tomorrow. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Resilient Stories


Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. - Albert Einstein
Pass It On, The Foundation for a Better Life


Where there is love, there is life; and where there is life, there's always hope. - Mahatma Gandhi
Resilient Stories


Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." - Mary Anne Radmacher
Kids Help Phone


Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose. - Yoda


A cat's companionship is like a warm, gentle breeze on a cold day. - Unknown
Maine Coon Cat Nation


Hope is passion for what is possible.- Soren Kiergegaard
Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King


The following photos are my own, which I took with my cellphone on February 12th here in Montreal. It was a beautiful day, -4 Celsius and sunny! You can click on any image to see a larger view.



The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)

175 pound tortoise is the king of his household (The Dodo) Meet Tiptoe!!!  :)


Baby rhinos run up to girl for kisses and belly rubs :) (Cuddle Buddies) As I mentioned in a previous post, the videos I post...some may not be viewable directly from my blog. This is due to the decision of the YouTube channel who uploads the videos. You can watch this on YouTube by clicking on the video.

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6 comments:

  1. So many good things to think on. I like the one about everything having a crack and that's how the light gets in! And the tortoise!!!

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  2. Hi Linda! I needed all those quotes to cheer me up, thank you! It's back to work after 5 blissful days at home. Ah, there will be more public holidays and weekends coming. That's my definition of hope. LOL!

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  3. Thank you for the cheer up! It is fun reading the words of wisdom.
    May

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  4. A cat can be such a comforting presence.

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  5. ...I always found Desmond Tutu to be an inspiring person. We could use more Desmond Tutus today. Linda, be well.

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  6. I love Leonard Cohen so much! I've been a fan since the early 70s.

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Depression, Hope

Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to come and v...