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A very warm welcome to you! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit. My purpose for having this blog is to offer a place of serenity, encouragement and to hopefully brighten your day from the hustle and bustle of life. This is a blog where everyone is welcome, and all ages are welcome. From near or far, children to the elderly, I hope to provide in my posts a chance for you to relax, smile, laugh or just take time to unwind, to live in the moment.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Make Every Day Count
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! My next post will appear on my blog on Sunday at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Here are today's selections, which I hope will brighten your day!
A compassionate mind creates healing. A mindful heart creates understanding. A peaceful individual can help transform families, communities and even nations. - Venerable Bhikku Pannakara
Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King
For fast acting relief, try slowing down. - Lily Tomlin
Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King
Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom. - General George S. Patton
Reader's Digest
I always wanted to be somebody but now I realize I should have been more specific. - Lily Tomlin :)
The Healthy, Reader's Digest
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky
Reader's Digest
Feel it so you can heal it.
Natural Life
Stay close to people who feel like sunshine.
Natural Life
Hurt is not the same as hopeless. No amount of sadness or sickness can swallow the light inside of us.
The Latest Kate
You owe yourself one hour a day of self-maintenance. It can include reading, writing, yoga, exercise, dancing, meditation, painting or whatever, but you owe it to yourself. One hour, 1/24 of your day. That is less than 5%. It matters, it really does. Make it count. - Sarah Brassard
Tiny Buddha
We must never stop believing that beautiful things can happen even in times of chaos.
Tiny Buddha
Let your faith be taller than your fears.
Alamy
Animals are great friends, they don't ask questions or judge you.
Daily Easy Quotes
Just a reminder that not every day has to count. Some days are just about making it to the next one. That counts too. - Nifemi
Tiny Buddha
Maybe this day is not one of your favorites. But never forget that every day you wake up is an amazing gift and it's up to you to make it count.
Our Mindful Life
How you look at it is pretty much how you'll see it.
Pass It On, The Foundation for a Better Life
Don't count the days; make the days count. - Muhammad Ali
Csuite Mind
Mindset is everything.
Natural Life
You have exactly one life to do everything you'll ever do. Act accordingly. - Caitlin Wright
Natural Life
The following photos are my own, which I took in a Montreal park. These are a continuation from the series of photos I shared in my last post. I don't know what the plants, flowers or trees or called, I just found the sight beautiful and wanted to take these photos. 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! :)
Animals start "singing" back when this singer performs (The Koala)
Regina husky goes viral after she takes herself to doggy daycare :) (a Canadian story, CBC News Saskatchewan)
Reflections of my life - Marmalade
Baby elephant walk - Henry Mancini (1964)
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It can be so hard to look for beautiful things in a world full of chaos, but they don't have to be big ones. Sometimes just a smile can really make my day.
Good evening Linda, I guess you must have eaten supper by now. I just woke up and directly go read your new post because I know you will put it up on Wednesday. Thank you for your 5 photos. You frame the scene every well as you have an artist eye for beautiful pictures. I like looking at your photos. You made the park look so green and refreshingly inviting.i hope to visit Montreal parks one day Have a good night sleep 💤😴
Dear Linda, forgot to say that I love the green colour in your 5th photo. I will try to use AI to find out what plant that is. Good night to you 💤😴 and good morning 🌞 to me ❤️
Everyday is precious even the bad days. Linda, I love the photos that you took of the trees and lovely plants. My favorite theme (besides cats) is plants and greenery!
Thank you for this lovely reminder, especially the part about owing ourselves one hour a day for self-maintenance. It’s so easy to forget to slow down in the middle of a busy life. Your post is a gentle hug we all need..
morning dear linda! i will be away for few days from tomorrow, as I will be flying back home to visit my mom (one hour flight trip). for today, i choose this quote: We must never stop believing that beautiful things can happen even in times of chaos... take care!
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It can be so hard to look for beautiful things in a world full of chaos, but they don't have to be big ones. Sometimes just a smile can really make my day.
ReplyDeleteOh, I like the lily Tomlin quote. lol
ReplyDeleteAnd that last quote, about having just one life to do everything we want to. Makes a person think.
Good evening Linda, I guess you must have eaten supper by now. I just woke up and directly go read your new post because I know you will put it up on Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your 5 photos. You frame the scene every well as you have an artist eye for beautiful pictures. I like looking at your photos. You made the park look so green and refreshingly inviting.i hope to visit Montreal parks one day
Have a good night sleep 💤😴
Dear Linda, forgot to say that I love the green colour in your 5th photo. I will try to use AI to find out what plant that is. Good night to you 💤😴 and good morning 🌞 to me ❤️
ReplyDeleteEveryday is precious even the bad days. Linda, I love the photos that you took of the trees and lovely plants. My favorite theme (besides cats) is plants and greenery!
ReplyDeleteMuy cierto, Lindas imagenes. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteAs always, wonderful words of wisdom, fun videos, and lovely photos by you!! Looking forward to Sunday!! xo
ReplyDeleteYour photos are so lovely. Love each day.
ReplyDelete..."Stay close to people who feel like sunshine," now this is fabulous advice! I hope that you feel the sunbshine every day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this lovely reminder, especially the part about owing ourselves one hour a day for self-maintenance. It’s so easy to forget to slow down in the middle of a busy life. Your post is a gentle hug we all need..
ReplyDeletemorning dear linda! i will be away for few days from tomorrow, as I will be flying back home to visit my mom (one hour flight trip). for today, i choose this quote: We must never stop believing that beautiful things can happen even in times of chaos... take care!
ReplyDeleteWe should all live everyday as if it was our last, full of love and happiness. That's a beautiful park, your photos are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you for another collection of inspiration!
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