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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Struggles, Pain, Encouragement
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 visit me here! I really appreciate you all!
Here are today's selections, which I hope will brighten your day!
Keep calm and purr on. :)
Cat Wisdom 101
Nothing lasts forever. Everything is temporary, even pain. No matter what your brain is telling you, the pain will subside. You can get through this.
The Latest Kate
I'm inspired by your resilience and determination. Keep up the great work.
Life is a circle of happiness, sadness, hard times and good times. If you are going through hard times, have faith that good times are on the way.
Bright Drops
When you finally learn that a person's behavior has more to do with their own internal struggle than it ever did with you...you learn grace.
Mind Journal
Bad brain days just happen. You won't always feel like this.
The Latest Kate
It's okay to struggle - you are doing better than you feel like you are.
The Latest Kate
I'm sorry it's a rough time. Not every day will be this bad.
The Latest Kate
Always remember, you have it within you to rise above whatever may presently be bringing you down.
Karen Salmansohn
My experiences remind me that it's those black clouds that make the blue skies even more beautiful. - Kelly Clarkson
Louise Myers Visual Social Media
Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. - Arnold Schwarzenegger
The Healthy, A Reader's Digest Brand
If you treat every situation as a life and death matter, you'll die a lot of times. - Dean Smith
Louise Myers Visual Social Media
You're going to be okay.
The Positivity Blog
The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of those depths. - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Hub Pages
It may look as if the situation is creating the suffering, but ultimately this is not so - your resistance is. - Eckhart Tolle
The Path of Self Realization
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. - Buddha
WikiHow
The following photos are my own, which I took today with my cellphone. This first photo is a bag that I purchased for just $5 at a thrift store! It is brand new and I don't know what the regular price of it would be, but I know it is definitely higher than I paid for it, so I was happy! :) Chat Noir (Black Cat) is a French theme, and I love the colours...and of course I love cats, so I had to buy it. It is waterproof, like all the shopping bags I have. You can click on any image to see a larger view.
I went out today, it was beautiful, -4 Celsius and sunny. I took this photo while I was in a Montreal bus. As I have mentioned in past posts, this is Quebec, so most signs are in French. So I will translate this so that you can understand what it says.
Threatening, striking (hitting) or spitting on...assaulting a driver is criminal.
Since Covid-19 in 2020, all buses have a plexiglass separating the driver and protecting him or her from any violence, being spat upon, etc. And of course from germs which can pass around. Before Covid, there have been (sadly) instances where bus drivers have been beaten or spat upon. This is why they put the sign there to remind people that this is a criminal act, that violence or aggression is unacceptable, and that such behaviour will be dealt with accordingly.
The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
Wild squirrel still visits lady 7 years after rescue (Cuddle Buddies) Okay, this video can be seen by clicking on the link and going directly to YouTube. When I post videos, I have no way of knowing which ones can be seen remotely (directly on my blog) and which ones cannot be. Thank you for your understanding.
The bravest member of the police team (meet Officer Nimis, the police cat) :)
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Such encouraging and powerful quotes, Linda! I love them all. Well, I have had my fair share of bad brain days (and bad hair days too LOL!) I love your bag, the red/orange colors are striking and so is the black cat. Wow -4C is so so cold! It is terrible that bus drivers get such abuse for bad passengers and a sign has to be put up. I am rather shocked!
J'ai un chat noir! I would love that bag--very fitting! At certain times of my life, resilience has been a key word. The roller coaster of events and emotions takes adaptability and strength from all of us.
And then Robin Williams decided to go. So sad. At least we do have blue skies here! I had a friend who sent me pics of her two black cats nearly every day, so lovely (she knows I cannot have a cat): Same here (Perth area) Bus drivers need protection, hospitals have security... people who help us need protection - it is sad... Oh, my French... I could still make my way, but with many hmmms...
"If you treat every situation as a life & death matter, you'll die a lot of times." YES! This right here. You know, Linda...you post things that speak to me every time. But this one quote relates to something that I can relate to specifically today. This is exactly the response I need to share with someone important in my life. Also, how sad we need such signs as the one on the Montreal bus. Thank you, as always for sharing.
Dear Linda, thank you for the translation. Good to protect the bus drivers 🙏 Your new bag looks so nice 👍 what a good buy 💪 wishing you a good evening ✨
I like a lot of these Linda - the one I am eyeballing today is - Nothing lasts forever. Everything is temporary, even pain. No matter what your brain is telling you, the pain will subside. You can get through this. I have a couple friends in pain - and this really speaks to my heart.
Nimis stole my heart, Linda! What an inspiration to all who think they're too small to make a difference. In God's eyes, we can all make a positive difference to His kingdom to be realized her on earth. Blessings always!
Oh my goodness. And here I thought that Canada had almost no crime. I just love the sign with the hot air balloon, cat, and Eiffel tower, it looks like awesome art. But what a sad message it needs to say!
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I am so thankful nothing last forever!
ReplyDeleteLots of encouragement here today - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like your bag!
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...I love Robin Williams! Often all we need is a good night's sleep and everything seems better in the morning. Be well.
ReplyDeleteSuch encouraging and powerful quotes, Linda! I love them all. Well, I have had my fair share of bad brain days (and bad hair days too LOL!) I love your bag, the red/orange colors are striking and so is the black cat. Wow -4C is so so cold! It is terrible that bus drivers get such abuse for bad passengers and a sign has to be put up. I am rather shocked!
ReplyDeleteOne Tin Soldier has always been one of my favourite songs.
ReplyDeleteI like to think our struggles prepare us for things in the future and help us grow.
God bless.
Good grief, it is sad to hear what the bus driver's endure over there. Shocking really!
ReplyDeleteLove your new bag...purr on 🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛
Linda, I enjoyed these encouraging quotes!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good words:)
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, I do hope the week is going well for you.
ReplyDeleteA lovely selection of quotes and memes, thank you.
All the best Jan
Oh so cute cat
ReplyDeleteJ'ai un chat noir! I would love that bag--very fitting! At certain times of my life, resilience has been a key word. The roller coaster of events and emotions takes adaptability and strength from all of us.
ReplyDeleteLindos pensamientos y lindas imágenes. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteLovely quotes ... Really liked the cat, and the one next, on nothing lasting forever!
ReplyDeleteAnd then Robin Williams decided to go. So sad.
ReplyDeleteAt least we do have blue skies here!
I had a friend who sent me pics of her two black cats nearly every day, so lovely (she knows I cannot have a cat):
Same here (Perth area) Bus drivers need protection, hospitals have security... people who help us need protection - it is sad...
Oh, my French... I could still make my way, but with many hmmms...
Wow, the Chat Noir tote bag is quite a find! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI loved all the encouraging thoughts. They made me smile. Thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDelete"If you treat every situation as a life & death matter, you'll die a lot of times." YES! This right here. You know, Linda...you post things that speak to me every time. But this one quote relates to something that I can relate to specifically today. This is exactly the response I need to share with someone important in my life. Also, how sad we need such signs as the one on the Montreal bus. Thank you, as always for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, thank you for the translation. Good to protect the bus drivers 🙏
ReplyDeleteYour new bag looks so nice 👍 what a good buy 💪 wishing you a good evening ✨
Mao Zedong? Maybe he was talking about Nixon's visit.
ReplyDeleteSo much encouragement to be found here!!
ReplyDeleteI like the catastrophe box 🤣🤣🤣
Have a good rest of the week!!!
That bag's a nice find.
ReplyDeleteI like a lot of these Linda - the one I am eyeballing today is -
ReplyDeleteNothing lasts forever. Everything is temporary, even pain. No matter what your brain is telling you, the pain will subside. You can get through this.
I have a couple friends in pain - and this really speaks to my heart.
Nimis stole my heart, Linda! What an inspiration to all who think they're too small to make a difference. In God's eyes, we can all make a positive difference to His kingdom to be realized her on earth. Blessings always!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. And here I thought that Canada had almost no crime. I just love the sign with the hot air balloon, cat, and Eiffel tower, it looks like awesome art. But what a sad message it needs to say!
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