Here are today's picks, which I hope will brighten your day!
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Did you know? Despite the hype, humans - not cats - are the number one threat to birds.
Success is not about doing everything perfectly. It's about doing what you can, when you can, with what you have.
My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel better already. - Dave Barry :)
The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts. - Robin Sharma
It's not always that life is bad; sometimes you feel down because you haven't slept well, or eaten enough, or connected with someone in a while.
Gratitude helps you fall in love with the life you already have. - Unknown
If today gets difficult, remember the smell of coffee, the way sunlight bounces off a window, the sound of your favorite person's laugh, the feeling when a song you love comes on, the color of the sky at dusk and that we are here to take care of each other. - Nanca Hoffman
When you discover that all happiness is inside of you, the wanting and needing are over, and life gets very exciting. - Byron Katie
Somewhere out there, someone is listening to birds instead of breaking news - and the world feels a little more hopeful there.
Be kind...it's impossible to raise yourself up by putting others down.
Lately I've been feeling I don't need so many things. I must: simplify, simplify, simplify. Then I thought if I were really into simplifying, I wouldn't say simplify 3 times. I'd say simplify. Or "simp". :)
Whatever is going to happen will happen, whether we worry or not. - Ana Monnar
Living with anxiety is like being followed by a voice. It knows all your insecurities and uses them against you. It gets to the point when it's the loudest voice in the room. The only one you can hear.
There's so much kindness in the world. It's inspiring in a way that it challenges us, the recipients of this kindness, to give back. - Stephanie, St. Jude patient Aspen's mom (artwork by St. Jude patient Tayde)
You were sick, but now you're well again, and there's work to do.
When faced with any difficulty, try to find the pure joy that's contained there. - Nick Vujicic
The following photos are my own, which I took on my walks here in Montreal. These are photos of the sky as the sun was setting. I thought the pink hue was pretty. You can click on any image to see a larger view.
A beautiful blue sky with clouds!
Elephant ears (on a street corner)
The following Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) was done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
If you need proof you should adopt a dog after losing one, here it is (The Dodo)
This Hawaiian cat loves surfing with his parents (The Dodo)
Shades of Green - The Flaming Ember
New World in the morning - Roger Whittaker (1971)
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Hello Linda
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Wednesday post, thank you.
Lovely skies, those pink hues are amazing.
I can't believe that Roger Whittaker video was 1971! How the years fly by... I enjoyed listening to it.
All the best Jan
That cat surfing is so cute:) I also thought it was interesting that humans endanger birds more than cats do.
ReplyDeleteLinda, this made me laugh! "My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel better already. - Dave Barry " How could anyone not feel better after M&AMs and chocolate cake? Oh, the pink sky you captured is very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI like all of those but I really like the one about the therapist!
ReplyDeleteOlá, amiga Linda, nesse excelente espaço encontro sempre
ReplyDeleteum conselho amigo. Esses pensamentos dessa sua postagem
sevem como uma luz na escuridão.
Uma ótima continuação de semana.
Fraterno abraço.
Hello Linda 🌸
ReplyDeleteI especially love the success quote--such a gentle reminder that progress matters more than perfection.
Your sunset skies are beautiful.
..."Success is not about doing everything perfectly. It's about doing what you can, when you can, with what you have." Perfection is overrated!
ReplyDeleteYour blue sky shot is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI like the one about listening to birds instead of news, much better for us!
Gratitude helps you fall in love with the life you already have. - Unknown
ReplyDeleteYou can't do much without gratitude.
I do love your pink clouds in the sky too.
Beautiful sunset photos--I love that pink hue also! My older daughter got on a kick as a child and would ask me, "What's the most dangerous animal in X country?" And I always responded, human beings!
ReplyDeleteLove that blue sky shot! Thank you for the positive vibes.
ReplyDeleteYou have the most beautiful skies!
ReplyDeleteThis I like: "The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts." So true.
ReplyDeleteKeep enjoying the wonderful skies!
morning greetings from kuala lumpur! it is a very bright and sunny day today. My university gives extra leave today (because yesterday was celebration for muslim around the world). anyway, i choose this quote: Success is not about doing everything perfectly. It's about doing what you can, when you can, with what you have....indeed! i love the pink hue picture. it's amazing!! take care dear linda. warm greetings from afar
ReplyDeleteThe rosy sunset is beautiful, and the elephant ear plant is lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour quotes and videos are all so wonderfully chosen—thank you, Linda!
Have a wonderful few days! Hugs, Elke
That cat is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI particularly like the one about success - how very true, thank you. xx
ReplyDeleteUne publication variée et inspirante. Les pensées sur la persévérance sans recherche de perfection et l'importance de prendre soin les uns des autres sont très justes. C'est une sélection de textes et de suggestions vidéos bien sympas pour commencer la journée.
ReplyDeleteMerci pour ce partage et bonne journée Linda
Beautiful post, Linda!
ReplyDeleteAs always, I really enjoyed your post. Thank you for it!
ReplyDeleteWell, not in my yard certainly, I have never killed a bird, but my cats have at least 20 or more over the years, they eat their heads and leave me the corpse as if it is a delicious treat for me. Very scary.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos Linda, love the sky colours :-D
ReplyDeleteSadly we humans are a threat to not just birds, all creatures. I still don't get the hatred towards cats! I know we both love them very much :-D
The quote by the latest Kate is absolutely true! Wishing you a lovely day, Linda ♥
ReplyDeleteAbout therapists, some days ago I heard one that me laugh out loud: My therapist told me to write letters to all the people that wronged me and burn them! I said what a great idea… But what do I do with all the letters? :D
ReplyDeleteThe cat painting is gorgeous!
Have a nice weekend!
Hello Linda,
ReplyDeleteI love the pink skies, so pretty. I try to think positive thoughts.
Worrying does not help! Great quotes and images. Take care, have a great day!
It's true: 'The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts.'
ReplyDeleteI love all the cat ones. The sky pictures are great. It's fun to take pictures of the sky, it's always changing.
ReplyDeleteTo Dave Barry! And to gratitude, dear friend Linda! Blue skies, check, too.
ReplyDeleteMy TV "broke" - no news, and I don´t even care...
simp!!!!
And wow, some pink sky you had there, beautiful!
I was confronted with a real fat spider in the car in Australia - not funny! I yelled so loud I got "spectators"!
Ohhh, the cat! Thank you for the BIG smiles.
Have a wonderful day, much love and hugs are on the way. 😍
They are great moody sky photos.
ReplyDeleteI can't remember how many years it is since I've heard New World in the Morning. Nice. Muzak, but nice.
Interesting memes and good ones, Linda. Your photos of the sky are gorgeous. Just for laughs had me laughing, some are so frightened of spiders no matter the size..lol
ReplyDeleteI remember Roger Whittaker and what a great whistler he was too.
Fascinating post! Thank you so much for sharing. ☺
ReplyDeleteSomewhere out there, someone is listening to birds instead of breaking news - and the world feels a little more hopeful there.
ReplyDeleteThis is my absolute favorite. TheRobin is such a beautiful bird.
A wonderful post Linda. I like all the uplifting quotes, very positive. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteSometimes just a few positive words can completely change the mood of the day, and I really like how you convey that feeling of calm, hope, and gratitude for the little things in life.
ReplyDeleteKisses
Bom dia minha querida amiga Linda, espero que esteja tudo bem com você e seus familiares em Montreal. Suas reflexões, são bem interessantes, a minha preferida de hoje é " A injustiça em qualquer lugar é uma ameaça à justiça em todo lugar". Uma excelente manhã de quinta-feira e um grande abraço do seu amigo carioca.
ReplyDeleteMy therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel better already. - Dave Barry :) THIS IS THE CHUCKLE I NEEDED THIS MORNING! Your sky photos are so pretty. I especially like the clouds, very interesting. Enjoy your day and weekend, dear Linda.
ReplyDeleteRemembering the smell of coffee reminds me that it is time for my second cup of the day. /AC (can’t log in right now)
ReplyDeleteGood morning Linda. I passed through your above post and I enzoyed the whole atmosphere. My best thoughts, dear Linda.
ReplyDeleteAnother good post and videos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky photos. I love the pink shades.
ReplyDeleteStevie is such a sweet pup. My heart melted with those big brown eyes.
Wonderful thoughtful quotes on a variety of themes. Thank you.
Realmente todos pensamientos que nos dejas son positivos y nuevamente no se con cual de todos quedarme.
ReplyDeleteEl video del gato surfero creo ya haber visto.
Tus fotos me encantan, decirte que en alguna ocasión me encontré con un tono rosáceo pero al ir en ruta no pude parar a captarlo.
Saludos.
My pal and I went to a lovely place today, early in the morning, cool fresh air, babbling water, singing birds ... and no news! It was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, great advice, and fun videos - always! Thanks!! xo
ReplyDeleteYour photos of the pink sky were amazing, Linda! Thank you for all the positive energy in your post, as always.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful sky, you've seen, Linda!
ReplyDeleteI don't like to be that driver...! Very funny gag!
Lie(f)s.
Did you know? Despite the hype, humans - not cats - are the number one threat to birds.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, I am so happy you shared the above, because that is so true. Cats get the blame for many things they should not get the blame for.
xo
Dear Linda....You have brightened my day.. Your blog is so very positive and we all can use positivity in our days...
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, thank you for your photos from your phone. I have never seen a pink sky before 😲
ReplyDeleteThe clouds photo is spectacular 🤩
I didn't know the plant is called elephant ears, how cute 🥰
Hope you are having a nice Thursday afternoon now, weather is not hot 🙏
This someone listening to the birds today... it was me!!! And I was very happy !
ReplyDeleteSuas fotos como sempre estão lindas. E as mensagens de hoje são muito bonitas.
ReplyDeleteTenha uma ótima semana Linda e que Deus te abençoe!
Those pink skies are beautiful. Thanks for a lot of good words to ponder, I really liked the one from Martin Luther King Jr. - Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. -
ReplyDeleteI prefer to listen to the birds. The Alley Cat Allies is so true. I love the Bored Panda one 😊
ReplyDeleteHearing the birds is what brings joy. Love you post today.
ReplyDeleteThose pink skies are stunning.
ReplyDeleteI think wind farms are terrible on bird populations. We call them giant Cuisinarts. :( Thank you for these uplifting quotes and sharing your lovely photos. Oh, and I'm am the one listening to birds rather than the news. lol Be well and have a blessed day, my dear.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the positive thoughts, Linda. I loved your sunset pictures! So lovely!
ReplyDeleteSome very wise advice. Thank you for reminding me what’s important and what’s not
ReplyDeleteWhere I work, "finishing what you started" is one of my biggest sources of stress...
ReplyDeleteSuccess is not about doing everything perfectly. It's about doing what you can, when you can, with what you have.
ReplyDeleteNow how true is that!!
God bless.
A wonderful quote by MLK!
ReplyDeleteHaving a good attitude and being grateful makes a big difference.:)
ReplyDeleteProfundas reflexiones. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteI stopped listening to mainstream media 26 years ago as it made me depressed. So, I absolutely never listened to or read the news. Birds are definitely what I listen to every single day.
ReplyDeleteGreat sky photos 😍
I always feel so good after reading your posts. And wow, that pink sky is beautiful. Doesn't sky sometimes put on quite the show? And yes, I found its good to get a new dog after losing one. They bring so much joy back into your life. Have a wonderful rest of the week and rest of May too.
ReplyDeleteHi! Such a lovely post, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe photos you took of the sky are really beautiful, Linda! What a great capture. I bet it was even more lovely in person!!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite today is "The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts. " I do believe that but its not easy lol I love your sky photos They are stunning Linda
ReplyDeleteTrafne i bardzo życiowe :)
ReplyDeleteWhatever is going to happen will happen whether you worry or not. That really hit home here ( I tend to be a worrier).
ReplyDeleteI love the picture that you took of the amazing clouds!!!!
The quote by Martin Luther King Jr. made me think longer than I expected, haha. At first I didn't really get it, but after sitting with it for a while, it finally clicked. It's a powerful reminder that we can't just look away when something unfair happens somewhere else, because eventually it might come for us too. I'm grateful for this new understanding. Thanks to you, Linda 😊
ReplyDeleteP.S.: Montreal has some amazing skies, and you captured them perfectly. Thank you for sharing a piece of your view with us ❤️
Linda, today the quote about being tired, not getting enough sleep, and lacking connection with others really struck a chord with me. Sometimes we start thinking everything is going wrong when what we actually need is a bit of rest or a good conversation with someone we trust. And that pink sky is lovely. The elephant ears peeking in from the corner give the photo a charming touch. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteGreat post 😊 The cats on the pistures are beautiful 😍
ReplyDeleteLovely positive thoughts, Linda.
ReplyDeleteYour post of sweet and cheerful thoughts is just what was needed today. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Hello Linda,
ReplyDeleteNice images and wonderful pictures.
Great shot with this clouds in the sky.
Many greetings,
Marco
Oh my gosh. Love the sky shots! So pretty out there in the world. Wishing you a yummy weekend. Cheers, Ivy.
ReplyDeleteThat Buddha doodle is fun! And quite true, even thkugh the material reality around you and happiness stemming from it shouldn't be ignored...
ReplyDeleteThat sky is breathtaking!! Great pictures!!
ReplyDeleteOh, so many sweet kitties today! Thank you for sharing them with us. My favorite one today is this one...My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel better already. - Dave Barry :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Bored Panda quote.
ReplyDeleteDave Barry cracks me up! I spent a lot of time cutting down what may be the same, at least similar, elephant ears yesterday!
ReplyDeletethat is so sad that humans are more of a threat to birds then cats, we have so many stray cats around here that I have to keep turning away because they are going after the birds at my feeders. Wow your sky pictures are just gorgeous, such pretty color and love those fluffy clouds! Hope you enjoy a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteI've recently read books about success and our thoughts. So true!
ReplyDeleteLove your sense of humor. Hang in there and pray without ceasing. It helps so much! Your pictures you took are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMoin Dear Linda,
ReplyDeletewow! das sind ja magische Sonnenuntergänge und die Wolken so faszinierend. Danke für die Sammlung der schönen Sprüche.
Dieser Spruch "Manchmal tut ein guter Spruch am Morgen so gut, so dass er für den ganzen Tag reicht." fiel mir gerade so spontan ein.😍
Sei herzlich gegrüßt von Traudi.💗 aus dem Drosselgarten.
Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteSnappy quotes too.
Love the kitties.
Thanks a lot for your profound reflections.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post. I like the quote about success!
ReplyDeleteTrue indeed, many quotes in your entry. You have a great day, Linda.
ReplyDeleteI like to be around positive people, I am also one of them.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a nice Saturday, Sunday... Hug
Thank you for these 😀
ReplyDeleteWieder sehr schöne Sprüche. Der Sonnenuntergang ist wunderschön.
ReplyDeleteYour post feels like a gentle breath of calm with the way you gathered uplifting thoughts, warm humor, and those beautiful sky photos, and the soft pink glow in your sunset images pairs so well with the encouraging reminders about gratitude, rest, and noticing small joys, creating a space that truly brightens the day.
ReplyDeleteI love to start my day by listening to birds. I love this so much that I'm taking a bird feeder with me to East Texas next week so that I can watch the birds as I drink my coffee in the morning.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post. The quote about chocolate therapy made me laugh out loud. I think I'll have to try that method myself. Thank you for the smile and the beautiful shots from your walk.
ReplyDeleteI love that quote by Dr. King - and Roger Whittaker has been a favourite of mine for many years. Got to see him live twice and that was amazing, but even better was getting to meet him in person.
ReplyDeleteThe pink hues in the skies sure are pretty. Today I noticed the skies at my place were orange. :)
ReplyDeleteLa injusticia en cualquier lugar es una amenaza para la justicia en todas partes..... ¡Me encanta!
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Humans are the number one threat to any wild animal.
ReplyDeleteThey are all so inspiring and good. I particularly like the MLK one about injustice and the one about the quality of thoughts. Thank you as always.
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon, stopping in to say Hello-lovely post-hugs
ReplyDeleteKathy
How very true are Martin Luther King's words!
ReplyDeletedear linda. Sunday morning greetings from kuala lumpur!! it is 7.25 am here and I'm reading some blog posts (blog walking). thanks for always dropping your comment at my lil blog! for today, i choose this quote to brighten my day: "If today gets difficult, remember the smell of coffee, the way sunlight bounces off a window, the sound of your favorite person's laugh, the feeling when a song you love comes on, the color of the sky at dusk and that we are here to take care of each other"..... till then, take care dear linda!
ReplyDeleteHello Linda . . . I do love all your verses, the cat ones especially. Your sunset photos are stunning, what a gorgeous pink sunset. My friends son lives in Montreal & he says its wonderful there. Wishing you a lovely week Linda (its Sunday eve here). xx
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, What a nice surprise that you commented on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI have added you to my favorites.
Kind regards, Hans
Wise quotations that would be all worth of writing down.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the link to the Roger Whittaker's song. So nostalgic!
This is so true: "It's not always that life is bad; sometimes you feel down because you haven't slept well.."
ReplyDeleteGood sleep is very important to the whole body and mind.
Goodmorning Lina,
ReplyDeleteI like your photo's. The sky is wunderfull.
These are beautiful sayings.
ReplyDeleteThe ones below are my favorites.
It is not about doing everything perfectly. It is about doing what you can, when you can, with what you have.
Beautiful photos of the sunset.
I wish you a lovely Sunday.
All the best, Irma
Always a great pleasure. Have a wonderful week ahead. Greetings by Heidrun ❤️
ReplyDeleteLove all you have post with distinction and fun!!!!! Thanks a Lot!!!!!! And specially i do like cats , similars than yours!!!!!!! Have a Nice and precious day with health and hope!!!!!!! 🇪🇸
ReplyDeleteΤι όμορφα γνωμικά!!!
ReplyDeleteΑγάπησα αυτό με τον Κοκκινολαίμη
Που είναι η φωτογραφία του προφίλ μου...
Όντως εγώ αυτό είμαι αγαπώ να ακούω τα πουλιά
Κ δεν θέλω καθόλου ειδήσεις καταθλιπτικές!!
Χάρηκα που με βρήκες και σε βρήκα... Τα λέμε
Koty rządzą
ReplyDeletePositive thoughts are always welcome and needed.
ReplyDeleteLovely positive thoughts, great pictures! All the best :)
ReplyDeleteStunning photos! And awesome thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing these. I'm trying to get to other blogs as my back heals a bit.
ReplyDeleteTodas tus citas son geniales, me gustan todas. Tus fotografías son muy bonitas. Que tengas un buen día.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent selection.
ReplyDeleteeach one offers a gentle reminder about gratitude, kindness, resilience, and the importance of appreciating life's simple pleasures...
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