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 visit me here! I really appreciate you all so much!
Here are today's picks, which I hope will brighten your day!
Learning to distance yourself from all the negativity is one of the greatest lessons to achieve inner peace. - Roy T. Bennett
The secret to life is finding joy in ordinary things. - Ruth Reichl
Always make sure your optimistic thoughts wildly out-number your fears and regrets.
Karen Salmansohn
Even in the midst of life's many storms we have the capacity to stand in the center of our own peace.
The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil. - Marcus Tullius Cicero
The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence. - Norman Vincent Peale
Peace is the only battle worth waging. - Albert Camus
Health doesn't just mean physical. It also includes peace of mind, peace of heart and peace in your soul.
If there is to be any peace it will come through being, not having. - Henry Miller
The Path of Self Realization
Inner peace doesn't come from getting what we want, but from remembering who we are. - Marianne Williamson
Remember that your mental health is a priority, your inner peace is essential and your self-care is a necessity.
Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. - Dalai Lama
Forgive yourself for past mistakes. And forgive yourself for not being able to forgive yourself. Plus, forgive yourself for not being able to forgive others. Basically, forgiveness is hard - but it's needed for inner peace - so keep on trying.
Karen Salmansohn
The real question is not why someone did or say something bad to you, the question is why do you care?
Real peace is not in power, money or weapons, but in deep inner peace. - Thich Nhat Hanh
A mental reset begins the moment you stop chasing every thought and let your mind return to stillness.
Develop the superpower of being calm in tough times. Take 2 minutes to meditate.
Peace is not absence of conflict; it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. - Ronald Reagan
The following photo is my own, which I took with my cellphone. You can click on the image to see a larger view. This lovely mural is outside of a public library at the children's library entrance.
In my previous post, I made a few recommendations in reference to YouTube channels that I watch and enjoy. Several of you responded in your comments, so I thought I would make a few more. See, I don't watch a lot of television but I do enjoy watching things in the evenings and I often turn to YouTube because I enjoy the content and wide selection.
For those of you who may have missed my last post here is the link. Laughter, Humour and a Few Recommendations
Now here are the next ones! I am providing the title of each channel so that you can find it on YouTube.
1. Girl with the dogs (Girl with the dogs 2)
This is a young lady who lives in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. She is a professional groomer who does mostly dogs and cats but on occasion she will groom other animals as well. She has a very gentle approach. She is often called upon to groom "difficult" animals that other groomers will not groom because they are labeled as aggressive. Please check out her channel if this sounds interesting to you.
2. Nat Geo Kids (National Geographic Kids)
This is a channel that you can watch alone or with your children or grandchildren. There are many fascinating animal videos that are enjoyable and educational.
3. The Purring Journal
If you love cats, there are plenty of videos on this channel to enjoy and to learn new things about cats that you may not know!
4. Open Heart Music
If you just want to relax, are stressed, perhaps having trouble sleeping, feeling down, depressed, or in a bad mood, these videos can help you to refocus and relax. These videos can be quite long! But you can listen to them for the length of time you need!
5. Soothing Relaxation
This YouTube channel is similar to Open Heart Music, above. Perhaps you had a long, tiring and stressful day and just want to chill and soothe away the stress of the day, you can watch and listen and unwind. The videos on this channel can help you to decompress. These videos can be quite long! But you can listen to them for the length of time you need!
I hope you will all enjoy these YouTube channels and thank you in advance for letting me know that you are enjoying any given YouTube channel that I have suggested in these last two posts. :)
The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
Rescue pittie talks to her mom non-stop (The Dodo)
Wobbly cat adopts a tiny wobbly kitten (The Dodo)
I don't think I have mentioned this before, but I have a special place in my heart for animals and people with special needs.
His word is like a melody - Billy Davis Jr., Marilyn McCoo and Soldiers
The Mississippi squirrel revival - Ray Stevens
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Linda, you have many wonderful peace quotes on here today. I think my favorite was the "health" quote. Thanks for your suggestion with the movies. I watched one of the ones you mentioned, and it was really good. I'll check out the link your provided as well. Have a beautiful spring week!
ReplyDeleteThe secret to life is finding joy in ordinary things. - Ruth Reichl - and the secret in that is that you have to look for it in ordinary things!
ReplyDeleteI liked the walls of the steps painted like that.
..."The secret to life is finding joy in ordinary things. - Ruth Reichl," I learned this a number of years ago. "Peace is not absence of conflict; it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. - Ronald Reagan," I've never be a fan of Reagan, but I say Amen to this! Ray Stevens sure has a great sense of humor, Thanks Linda and be well.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! Inner peace is important and cannot be overlooked! I love the colorful mural, it's is so bright and cheery. Thanks for the Youtube recommendations!
ReplyDeleteSo many good thoughts on peace and joy today. I love the one about finding joy in ordinary things. That really does make a difference.
ReplyDeleteRay Stevens always made me laugh. Thanks for sharing him!
Lots of wisdom here today! I especially like that quotation by Marianne Williamson. And the Purring Journal channel on YouTube sounds right up my alley -- heading there now, thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhen things in the world cause me to stress, I turn off the news and work on things that I can control, like my projects.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the links to those YouTube channels.
God bless.
Gracias por el consejo. Me gustaron los videos. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the YouTube recommendations. I am always looking for serene music.
ReplyDeleteTerimaksih untuk kata-kata motivasinya, sehat selalu ya
ReplyDeleteLinda, I'm so sorry you are still having trouble in swallowing. I just whispered a prayer for you, and I do hope you get some answers and care for that very soon. I am sending you a comforting hug tonight. : )
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, thank you for your photo of the colourful mural taken by your cellphone. Very nice angle of the stairs.
ReplyDeleteIt must be spring in Montreal with lots of colourful lovely flowers blooming. Are daffodils one of the early spring flowers that you see?
morning greetings from kuala lumpur! i'm back, after 2 days oustation (in malacca ie 2 hours drive from kuala lumpur). for today, i choose this quote: Forgive yourself for past mistakes. And forgive yourself for not being able to forgive yourself. Plus, forgive yourself for not being able to forgive others. Basically, forgiveness is hard - but it's needed for inner peace - so keep on trying....anyway, today's weather is cloudy and gloomy which means it is not very hot :) loving this kind of weather :) i have 4 hour classes today.... about watching tv, i do sometimes watch certain tv programme at home...national geographic is also one of my fav! take care dear linda!
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of Epictetus, "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." We can choose our response. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThat dog in the first video is lucky it didn't get a ticket.
ReplyDeleteI loved that quote from Ronald Reagan, Linda. So true! Your featured videos and recommended YouTube shows are great, too. That disabled kitty is so precious!
ReplyDeleteNice recs. My brother just started working on a YouTube channel. And he told me who, and now I can't remember. Oh well. Lots of good content out there.
ReplyDeleteI love this.
ReplyDelete"Always make sure your optimistic thoughts wildly out-number your fears and regrets."
I hope you have a great end of the week and weekend.
Good evening great collection
ReplyDeleteThanks for the peaceful memes. The world could use more peace right now.
ReplyDeleteI loved the wobbly kitten story, well both cats.
ReplyDeleteI love the library mural!
ReplyDeleteThis made me feel so peaceful :) Loved that almost all say that peace takes effort but its worth it.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful quotes!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda for all the lovely quotes ❤️
ReplyDelete"The secret to life is finding joy in ordinary things." I agree wholeheartedly. Since I enjoy so many simple ordinary things in life must mean that I have discovered the secret to a happy life 🤔💕 My days are filled with pleasures, one of them being Linda's blog ❤️
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, beautiful quotes! I've watched a few of the National Geographic for Children videos. I learn something new each time. The colorful mural is wonderful! Have a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteFor me, peace comes from Jesus, and you don't have to make an effort for it. I recommend it ! Have a nice day Linda!
ReplyDeleteNice memes, Linda and thanks for the links, will go to them this evening as I don't watch much TV either, we both often go to YouTube.
ReplyDeleteRay Stevens - his songs are mostly good, there is one called 'It's me again Margaret', have you heard that one?
The dog "driving" the van was very well-done and the man giving him instructions just made it more hilarious!
ReplyDeleteI guess sometimes it's hard to be still in midst of the storms in our life! Peace is truly a treasure!
Have a nice weekend!
Dear Linda, one more day brings very good messages, and today this one has touched me personally.
ReplyDelete“And forgive yourself for not having been able to forgive yourself. Also, forgive yourself for not having been able to forgive others. In short, forgiving is difficult, but it is necessary for inner peace, so keep trying.”
It’s not always as simple as “keep trying.” There are things that are harder to let go of than they seem, and it doesn’t always depend only on wanting to. Sometimes it takes years to forgive yourself, or you may never fully do it. And even so, life goes on. Maybe it’s not about forcing yourself to forgive, but about putting things in their place little by little, without pushing yourself too hard.
Thank you for the time you dedicate to your friends. A hug.
Hello Linda,
ReplyDeleteWonderful quotes on inner peace, they are all so true!
Love the cute mural! Thanks for sharing the videos.
Take care, enjoy your day!
I am learning calm and tranquil, dear friend Linda... Oh, the white kitty is the cutest to represent inner peace!
ReplyDeleteCute mural indeed. Thank you, too, for the other channels.
LOL, wonder what the man explains to the postie-dog. That was fun, warm hugs and much love on the way.
A wonderful and helping collection -
ReplyDeleteand it fits best to my actual thoughts and feelings.
Here one of my favorites in German - my translator is a good helper
* "Gesundheit bedeutet nicht nur körperlich. Es beinhaltet auch Seelenfrieden, Frieden des Herzens und Frieden in deiner Seele."
"The greatest wonder is the peace in the heart"...This sentence I noticed in my diary.
Many greetings and blessings to you, dear friend from Dori from the Bavarian Forest
Love the one with the little white kitten. That mural is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love "Girl with the Dogs"! I keep saying to friends who groom their poodles themselves that I'm practically an expert in dog grooming thanks to her (as a joke of course ;-)).
ReplyDeleteLinda, falar na paz é maravilhoso e melhor ainda quando ela acontece! Beleza de imagens e citações! beijos, chica
ReplyDeleteThe wall photo is great, and thank you for the wonderful quotes and other things. There's so much to find in it.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week, hugs, Elke
Thank you once more for these nuggets of wisdom, Linda, and I'll be checking out those YouTube recommendations! xxx
ReplyDeleteNos dejaste un montón de bonitas frases dedicadas a la paz y la salud. Ambas cosas muy importantes tanto personalmente como en el mundo.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Great article and beautiful pic. Have a nice day ok
ReplyDeleteLove the mural, next to cats, well all animals and nature, art is my next favourite thing to search for when out and about. Lots of gorgeous cats again 😻
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your pictures and the quotes were very true !
ReplyDeleteDogs and cats are surely God's gift to humans.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to YouTube I loved to watch Canadian Chocolate Showdown there, such a fun show. Sadly, they take down episodes really quickly from it due to copyrights, so you cannot find them easily.
ReplyDeleteThe graphic from Karen Salmansohn is my favorite today!!! Thanks for sharing the you tube channels. :))
ReplyDeleteEs war wieder sehr schön hier zu sein. So viele gute Gedanken, und lustige Filmchen . Das hat wieder gut getan.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße von Heidi
You are my great source of daily affirmations. :) I took six!!! The best one is about the question "Why do you care?".
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I agree with this so much..."Learning to distance yourself from all the negativity is one of the greatest lessons to achieve inner peace. - Roy T. Bennett" It's called self preservation here and I whole heatedly subscribe to that. Thank you for sharing, Linda. I hope you are having a great day!
ReplyDeleteI am an intense person, so it is beneficial to me to read some of this and give it thought.
ReplyDelete“The real question is not why someone did or said something bad to you, but why it affects you.”
ReplyDeleteI understand it to mean that in such situations, we should also reflect on ourselves. Since we are not perfect, perhaps the harm we experienced was caused by the fact that someone felt hurt because of us? At the same time, forgiveness is what enriches us the most, although I understand that in some cases it can be difficult or even impossible. Kind regards!
Your post is like a quiet pause in the middle of the day. Just a few words, and you can finally catch your breath🙂
ReplyDeleteFinding beauty in ordinary things is very important. I try to do that every day.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, so many good quotes today. Many spoke to me today.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Thursday!
Carla
I like all of those, lots!
ReplyDeleteHola, Linda.
ReplyDeleteme gustan todas las frases lo que nos has dejado. Son muy acertadas.
La ilustración de la biblioteca es muy bonita.
Espero que tengas un buen día.
Necesito tu apoyo en mi espacio.
Un abrazo, amiga.
Wise words and beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteLinda, greetings from the Czech Republic! Helena
What great quotes, thank you! I love that photograph you took, it is so much fun.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely Mural on the stairs :-D I am still getting used to stairs. Going up is easier than going down.
ReplyDeleteLove these especially the Albert Camus quote, so true isn't it. :-D
I love it :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful gag, Linda!
ReplyDeleteLie(f)s.
Frases inspiradoras.
ReplyDeleteAdorei a foto do mural colorido e boas dicas do YouTube.
Beijos!!!
World leaders seem not to be fans of Camus.
ReplyDeletePeace is the only battle worth waging. - Albert Camus
I love, love, LOVE Girl with the Dogs and even got my husband addicted. lol Did you see the one where she playfully mimicked her animal clients? It's both adorable and hilarious, kind of like the dear lady herself. Be well!
ReplyDeleteTéma je hodně zajímavé, u nás se často připomíná: Radovat se z maličkostí! Také je třeba mít "slunce v duši", to hodně pomáhá.
ReplyDeleteČlověk až v určité nesnadné situaci pozná, jaký vlastně je. Mám to ověřeno na sobě. 🎶 🌼
Hello Linda and happy Thursday! The week is flying by.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to read your recommendations.
There is such a wide variety on the internet to watch or read.
Have a happy end of the week.
All the best Jan
With all that's going on in the world right now, it's harder and harder to find our inner peace so I appreciated the quotes today.
ReplyDeleteMy inner peace comes from God. :)
ReplyDeletePhilippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Very timely reminders to take care of your inner soul by feeding it beauty and not just the news 🌹
ReplyDeleteMaisy's story is so sweet!! Cats are experts at inner peace!! Thanks for the great quotes and videos! Always a great visit here!! xo
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! This was so good. I just listened to the Squirrel Revival song at the end and had a good laugh. Ray Stevens is so good. And when he mentioned "Pascagoula Mississippi", I had to laugh out loud, because the summer I was a counselor at a youth camp here in Florida, we had a large group of kids come from Pascagoula, Miss., and we had a Sunday night testimony time in the chapel, and whenever a kid from Pascagoula stood up to "testify", they'd start out with a real slow southern drawl and say, "Well, I'm from Paaaascagouuuuuuula..." and we'd all break out laughing at their slow accent. It was a fun memory. And I loved the videos of the cat that was disabled and also the Pitti dog that was adopted. Those were really special too. I enjoyed the whole post, but those stood out to me. Thank you. I needed that!
ReplyDeleteThis was a fun post. Not only did you have some good quotes, some fun videos but so many cute critters. The driving dog prank made me smile. Have a super end of your week.
ReplyDeletePeace eithin yourself is a gift. I do appreciate how when I ask God for peace he gives it. you have a great variety of channels there to choose from :)
ReplyDeletethe first one is so powerful and hard to do when it is family!! a lot of fun too...i should be focusing on that!!
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, I read your comment on PH blog that you have difficulty swallowing. I really 🙏 that the doctors can find the root cause.
ReplyDeleteI am so worried thinking about you chewing on your food but after that the food in your mouth just doesn't want to go down your throat.
Will drinking some water wash down the food in your mouth or will you throw up if you try to wash down the food in your mouth with water?
😢 You must be having a really hard time 🫂 😢
Please take good care 🫂
i really admire people who have the patience and compassion to work with animals that others might avoid. it says a lot about her approach and character. i’ll definitely check that one out!
ReplyDeleteLovely quotes, Linda. I really liked the one about finding joy in simple things. The mural is beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a calming and thoughtful post. I really appreciate the gentle reminder to slow down, reflect, and find inner peace in the simple moments. It’s something we all need more of in our daily lives.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
Cats do know inner peace.
ReplyDeleteI especially loved the reminder that joy can be found in ordinary things. Thank you also for the YouTube recommendations.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend, Linda.
I like the idea of a purring channel. I loved Ray Stevens from the time I was a kid (A-hab the A-rab, now very inappropriate, Guitarzan -- oh, so many songs I still know the lyrics to.) I'll have to check this one out!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day
The secret to life is finding joy in ordinary things. - Ruth Reichl...A truly wonderful thought and so true.
ReplyDeleteMuito gratificante publicação. Paz interior, eis o que nos é precioso à vida, no meio de todo o caos que paira à nossa volta.
ReplyDeleteGrata pelas sugestões.
Beijos.
Dear Linda - just wonderful thoughts and quotes on peace. This is certainly something the world needs. Funny gag on the GSD driving...made me smile. Also adore seeing pets being rescued and finding forever homes. Hope you have a delightful weekend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's so important to occasionally distance yourself from all the negativity. It can be quite hard to do sometimes!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the links.
ReplyDeleteOi, Linda! A paz interior é um tesouro para quem tem! Além das mensagens maravilhosas, obrigada por indicar os canais do YouTube, gosto muito de ver os vídeos de lá.
ReplyDeleteBeijos nas bochechas! Bom fim de semana!
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Hi, Linda! The advise on achieving inner peace that you shared today is so timely, with all the turmoil going on all around our world these days. Shalom!
ReplyDeleteAntes de desejarmos paz pro mundo devemos aprender à nos sintonizar com ela.
ReplyDeleteQue a paz esteja conosco, Linda.
I love the happy mural. My inner peace gets wobbly now and again but usually stays on track.
ReplyDeleteMuy necesaria siempre la Paz... Ya sea la Paz en el mundo como nuestra Paz interior...
ReplyDeleteCiao Linda, i tuoi consigli sono molto gradevoli e preziosi, concordo con Albert Camus... e mi ha fatto veramente sorridere il video del cane alla guida del furgone rosso...
ReplyDeletedel resto gli animali sono sempre così naturali, in ogni cosa che fanno, che dovremmo prendere esempio da loro, per vivere con più armonia. Un abbraccio dall' Italia !
Excelentes Pensamentos e vídeos.
ReplyDeleteBeijo,
SOL da Esteva
Your mural photo adds such a cheerful burst of color to the post, and it pairs beautifully with the thoughtful collection of peace‑centered quotes you gathered. I especially enjoyed how the selections move between calm reflection and gentle encouragement, creating a rhythm that feels grounding. Your YouTube recommendations are a lovely mix as well, offering everything from soothing music to uplifting animal stories, and they fit perfectly with the theme of finding small moments of joy and rest.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Linda! These are timely reminders as we are all feeling the pressures of world events, and our own troubles here at home. Have a beautiful weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely quotes again, dear Linda, and so much needed in these times! I shared some of them with my family members.
ReplyDeleteThank you and have a happy weekend!
thanks for your sharing!
ReplyDeletePeace is so important, thanks for the reminders.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda for visiting my blog yesterday. I have seen your name on other of my friends blogs and decided to visit your very encouraging blog post.
ReplyDeleteThe only time I have visited Montreal was way back in 1976 for the Track and Field Championships. It was such a memorable time for our family.
I so enjoyed Ray Steven's song about the Squirrel. I haven't heard that one in years..I am "Older than dirt" !!! ....
Have a great rest of the weekend.
Sue
I liked this: Even in the pursuit of better things, one should maintain calm and peace. Thank you, Linda.
ReplyDeleteLovely quotes and images, Linda.
ReplyDeleteHI Linda:)
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the wonderful quotes. i love the photo of the adrable white kitten, and the video of special needs animals. I enjoyed the music called "The word is like a melody" which is soft and peaceful, and took note of your U Tube choices. Many thanks Linda.
Thanks for sharing the messages and doubling down on inner peace. Today, I take with me, "Do not let the behaviour of others destroy your inner peace." -
ReplyDeleteI wish I could live this mantra like Dalai Lama, but ...