Sunday, June 14, 2026

Give Peace a Chance

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


Hello! I'm here to make your Monday more beautiful. :)

                 Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King


Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos. - Don Kardong

                 Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King


When you connect within, everything outside softens.

                         Happy Being Doodles


If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner. - Nelson Mandela

                             Reader's Digest


There are two types of tired: one that requires rest, and the other that requires peace.

                        Coffee, Quotes and Me


Art by Lizzie Jayne

                           Lizzie Jayne, Artist


Somewhere along the way we learned that a peaceful life is far more valuable than a busy one.



Nothing can disturb your peace of mind unless you allow it to.
                                    Alamy


Peace is our gift to each other. - Elie Wiesel
                               Quote Fancy


Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it. - Brian Tracey
                             Reader's Digest


Peace does not come from controlling the world. Peace comes from learning to watch our mind with mindfulness. 
                Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King


The practice of staying present will heal you. Obsessing about how the future will turn out creates anxiety. Replaying broken scenarios from the past causes anger or sadness. Stay here, in the moment. - S. McNutt
                                Tiny Buddha


Within you, there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself. - Hermann Hesse
                             Reader's Digest


Take this day one day at a time. And if that becomes too much, take it an hour at a time. And if that's too much, take it one minute at a time. And if that's too much, take it a single breath at a time.
                          Sketches in Stillness


You will get there when you are meant to get there and not one moment sooner...so relax, breathe and be patient. - Mandy Hale
                                     Trvst


Feelings are something you have; not something you are. - Shannon L. Ander
                             Ineffable Living


When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.
                                   Alamy


Give peace a chance. - John Lennon
                Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King


The following photos are my own, which I took with my cellphone in a Montreal park. This is the last of the series from this beautiful park, continuing (and ending in this post) from my last two blog posts. I have no idea what the plants, trees or flowers are called, I just found them beautiful. You can click on any image to see a larger view.




A beautiful marble picnic table.


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

Woman who rescued injured crow keeps getting 'thank you gifts' from birds - a Canadian story (CTV News)

Cat speechless as mom brings home pigeon (GeoBeats Animals)

Boogie woogie seniors couple of the year by Glass Zebra 2011  :)

Massachusetts dairy farmer plays trumpet for her cows (New England Dairy) I love cows, and this is just so sweet I had to share it here!  :)


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113 comments:

  1. My priority in life is peace. If more humans stopped doing and wanting all the time the world would be a more peaceful place. The plants in your parks are far different to here and the UK.

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  2. Somewhere along the way we learned that a peaceful life is far more valuable than a busy one. I like this one - it's true. Peace is important.
    I think that the photos you take with your phone are beautiful. Liked that second photo of the red plant.

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  3. Bella reflexión. Te mando un beso un beso y te deseo una buena semana.

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  4. Hello Linda! Peace is precious. Mayhem and chaos is destructive! Oh, I love the quotes and your photos. The plant in the 4th photo (with red flowers) looks familiar. I have seen it before. If I do come across it again, I will snap a photo and share.

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  5. I think my favourite meme today is the one about the two kinds of tired: the kind that needs rest, and the one that needs peace. So true, at least for me.
    Have a great week ( I hope it's not too hot).

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  6. Those are all beautiful plants. I like that picnic table too.

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  7. First one with the movement in leaves I love, love, love. Ice cream cat is pretty cute. Happy New Week! Cheers, Ivy ❤️

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  8. Dear Linda, thank you for the 5 photos. I like the 4 photo, how you frame the flowers with lots of blue blue sky, so beautiful 😍❤️
    Have a good week ahead! 😊

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  9. morning greetings from kuala lumpur. i'm back! arrived home last nite. for today, i choose this quote: There are two types of tired: one that requires rest, and the other that requires peace....right now i'm slightly tired but today is a working day, so need to set my mind and focus on work! i like all the plant pictures that u took and share here! take care dear linda!

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  10. I like all those lots, so much wisdom. Here's to Peace!

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  11. If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner-Nelson Mandela. It's amazing that this peacemaker was imprisoned for 27 years!!!

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  12. The green leaves with yellow centers are just lovely.

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  13. I would like to work with my enemies (if I had any) but would also like it if they would work with me. It's a two way street in my opinion. I try for peace of mind and sometimes achieve it. :)

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  14. I liked the animal videos and the boogie woogie too.

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  15. Good thoughts on peace today. I love the Boogie Woogie video!

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  16. Thank you for brighting up my day, Linda! This post is a beautiful reminder to slow down and find inner peace. Sending you warm wishes for a great week

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  17. Yes, you know I love the cats!! Yes, to ice cream!! Yes, to peace in life! Great photos of the plants you saw. I don't kow what they are either! I LOVE the boogie-woogie video. I watch it on YouTube often! How fun! Nice trumpet and cows! Good stuff, my friend!! xo

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  18. A peaceful life always overcomes a busy one, Linda, that's for sure! I enjoyed the personal peaceful photos you shared here, too. God bless!

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  19. A beautiful Monday sounds wonderful! Thank you.

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  20. There are two types of tired: one that requires rest, and the other that requires peace.
    So very true.

    God bless.

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  21. Thank you for sharing, Linda. The photos in Montreal Park are beautiful! Not sure if you know this or not, but you can search on Google using Google Lens and it will identify the flowers for you, if you’re interested.
    I hope you have a great week ahead.
    Belinda

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  22. I love this
    There are two types of tired: one that requires rest, and the other that requires peace.
    Thank you, Linda, for sharing. :) Have a good week ahead.

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  23. That John Lennon song is playing in my head now.

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  24. Love the quotes with cats on it. Have a great Monday, Linda.

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  25. I’m tired of our cold weather, and now the heat is coming—phew...
    Inner peace is always so important; it makes it easier to connect with other people!
    Such lovely quotes and great, funny videos.
    Your own photos are interesting—it’s fascinating to see what it looks like there!
    Have a wonderful few days! Hugs, Elke

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  26. Yes, inner peace. Have a wonderful week! ❤️

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  27. Yes, give peace a chanse! I love the quotes, and the illustrastions of Lizzy Jane. How beautiful! I like your photos too.

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  28. What a lovely collection, dear Linda. Especially the thought that there are two kinds of tiredness really resonated with me. Your photos from the park also radiate a wonderful sense of peace and calm. Greetings from Germany, Nicole.

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  29. Dear Linda, this Montreal park must be a very big park to have so many types of plants and flowers and to be maintained so well. You are so blessed to be able to go to such a big nice park.
    Enjoy! 😊

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  30. Good morning Linda,
    A life without busyness and stress is a life that is immensely rich. Always being busy does something to us humans that is not good.
    And regarding peace, all those wise people like Nelson Mandela, John Lennon, and more. They are right. It is just that the aggressive leaders should listen to them for once.
    I wish you a nice week.

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  31. Kiitos viisaista ajatuksista Linda :) Hyvää mieltä maanantaihisi ja ihan koko viikkoon!
    Sirpa Suomesta

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  32. I chose the Hermann Hesse quote: “Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” Perhaps because I value those places more and more as the years go by, even when they are not physical places. Sometimes they appear in a park, sometimes in a quiet conversation, or simply in a moment of silence. Your photographs convey exactly that. You don’t need to know the name of every tree or flower to appreciate what you captured. A big hug.

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  33. Memes are good, there are a few that I really like.
    Your photos are nice to see Linda.
    Videos good too.

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  34. Let's keep calm. Nice peaceful thoughts ☘️ How enjoyable.
    This is true: "Somewhere along the way we learned that a peaceful life is far more valuable than a busy one." 💕

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  35. Hello, Linda
    Great post! I like all the quotes on peace.
    All I need is a peaceful life.
    Pretty plants and photos.
    Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

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  36. This was so much fun. I was watching the cows and the trumpet, the crow, and pigeon and the cat, and so much happiness. This was a great way to start my Monday morning. Thank you. Yes, give "peace a chance".

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  37. God knows the world needs some peace especially with Ukrainians killing Russian children almost daily and the world turning a blind eye to it.

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  38. Happy Monday, Linda! Thanks for sharing the wonderful inspiration and photos. Take care and have a great week! 😊💖

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  39. Good Morning Linda...Happy Monday.... Beautiful photos!! And yes...I enjoyed reading the meme about being tired. Correct...there are two different kinds of tired... REST and PEACE..both of these are so important for us all. blessings.

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  40. Belas imagens, sábias citações! Gostei, especialmente, da frase do Brian Tracey. Meu abraço, linda; boa semana!

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  41. Have a wonderful week ahead. 😊 If we brought our little boy to that park, I honestly do not think we would ever leave! We love nature as well, and it looks so beautiful and well cared for. And it is true especially during the summer, life somehow feels a little more beautiful.

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  42. Great pictures! I often think of this quote from Patrick Henry: “ Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace, but there is no peace.” Sigh!

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  43. De todas frases que nos dejas me quedare en esta ocasión por lo que dice y quien fue el que lo dijo que no es otro que Nelson Mandela.

    Saludos.

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  44. A few... no several of these quotes and thoughts were exactly what I needed to read to begin this week!

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  45. we consume ice cream almost everyday...
    love this quote:"Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos."

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  46. To staying in the moment, dear friend Linda.
    To baby-steps. I hate waiting...
    I sure love crows and I live with a (now too old) firefighter :-) And, boy, is that pigeon busy!
    Wish we could dance... oh, I love cows, too! It sure is a wonderful world! Much love and "warm" hugs from cold Germany sent over.

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  47. Tenha uma ótima semana!

    Nova Tirinha Publicada. 😼

    Abraços 🐾 Garfield Tirinhas Oficial.

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  48. Give peace a change, Linda. Yes!
    In a war of blood, genocides, cruelty, we have to demand PEACE as the old those days in sixties.
    A very strong message, my dear.

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  49. Nothing can disturb their peace of mind—unless they let it.
    Lovely.
    With that in mind, I wish you a really good week, Linda.
    Hugs.

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  50. Muy bello este trabajo que nos brindas,amiga

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  51. A good way to start the week. Happy Monday!

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  52. I always enjoy reading your thoughts and discovering the beautiful things you share. The photos are wonderful and create such a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Thank you for taking the time to put this together and for giving us a little moment of inspiration. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!

    Kisses

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  53. And now this song Got stuck in my head ... giiiive peaceeee a chaaaaance". ;)

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  54. OMCod. I loved Boogie Woogie Seniors. Watched it twice! Thanks for sharing.

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  55. It looks like it was a nice day in the park.

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  56. Thank you for such inspiration and beauty!

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  57. Ich überlege, wie viel Arbeit du investierst, um uns immer wieder mit Bildern und guten Gedanken zu versorgen. Vielen Dank dafür. Der Montag fängt mit deinen Beiträgen sehr harmonisch an.

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  58. A beautiful park, dear Linda!
    Once more, a nice gag!
    Lie(f)s.

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  59. Great quotes about rest and peace.

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  60. Oh my I love the crow story!! The dairy cows too!

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  61. 'Peace does not come from controlling the world', how very true! These are a wonderful collection, Linda. Your plant images are very similar to our gardens.

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  62. A great post to start off the week. Happy Monday, Linda.

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  63. I believe that first plant is like one we have on the side of our porch and I have no idea what it is called either. I like the one about two types of tired, I never thought about it that way. I hope your week is off to a good start!

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  64. Lots of good sayings on this Monday. Have a great day Linda.
    My deep down peace and joy I get from God. :)

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  65. You don't see picnic tables like that often.

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  66. I know some people who feel they must be busy every day. I guess that's just how they are made up, but I'm with Snoopy. And yes, ice cream is the tastiest, even if you're a kitty. Thanks for so many wonderful quotes. And happy new week to you.

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  67. I don't know the flowers either, but I like the one with the red / pink flowers in the middle.

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  68. Thank you for taking us along on the stroll through the park. Such lovely photos.

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  69. I always enjoy your quotes and photos! Have a lovely week.

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  70. i enjoyed these today...i don't know where you find so many good ones!! i think the one from readers digest was my favorite!! have a great week!!

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  71. The Boogie Woogie Seniors made me so happy, thank you.

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  72. Lindo, povedlo se ti hezky sestavit článek, každý si tu vybere.

    Už jsem ti tady psala, že v parku fotíš bromélie - to jsou rostliny pod tím pařezem s tlustými listy, mají okraj světlý a kvetou červeně. Jsou do interiéru, ale i venkovní. Takže v parku je druh Neoregelia carolinae (na snímku), bromélií je okolo dvou tisíc různých druhů, většinou pocházejí z lesů tropických a subtropických oblastí Ameriky.

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  73. PACE! PACE! PACE! FINISCANO TUTTE LE GUERRE!
    Ciao buona giornata, un abbraccio
    enrico

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  74. Always love stopping by your blog for some daily inspiration. Keep these gems coming!

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  75. These are all wonderful, but I like the kitty eating ice cream and the one about 2 types of rest. Have a nice day.

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  76. There are two types of tired: one that requires rest, and the other that requires peace.
    Hi Linda, I loved the one above, thank you so much for sharing!
    Have a great week!!
    xo
    Carla

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  77. Just watched the pigeon vid. Cute:) Have a grand one, Linda.

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  78. I have Lennon's song playing in my head now.
    Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a world in peace?

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  79. These are good Linda and love your photos :-D

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  80. Thanks for great photos and quotes!
    "Give me peace on earth
    Give me all your love
    Say, that we will fighting
    For the peace of all" /Modern Talking/

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  81. Linda, I ALWAYS get blessed when reading your blog. You have a wonderful gift to comfort and instruct your readers. I am grateful.

    In this post, I enjoyed so much, but my favs this time were the videos of the Boogie and the gal playing her trumpet for the cows. Thank you!

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  82. Crows are amazing. There's one documentary that we've watched multiple times. :) One test involved people wearing masks in which some were disruptive and rude to the crows, others nice. It's a good thing the humans wore disguises because otherwise they would be dive bombed by the birds anytime they neared, probably for the rest of their lives (!).

    Thank you for all these great quotes and your ever kind comments on my humble blog. Be well, my dear.

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  83. The marble picnic table is great. Loved your pictures.
    Peace is great when you can find it.

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  84. I really liked those phrases, especially the third one that talks about when we connect with ourselves.

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  85. Tenha uma boa semana, minha amiguinha.

    Nova Tirinha Publicada. 😼

    Abraços 🐾 Garfield Tirinhas Oficial.

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  86. Another lovely collection of saying and I love the photos you share, Linda. May you be happy and peaceful. :)

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  87. Peace is beautiful and nurturing, for example in nature. The best inner peace is given by Jesus, it is a lasting sense of security. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day!

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  88. that marble picnic table looks like it would be freezing to sit on unless it was a super hot day. Lovely quotes and photos.

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  89. Very pretty plants and the marble picnic table is really beautiful!

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  90. Lovely plants. If you are curious about what plants you are seeing, you can use iNaturalist (free) to find out!

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  91. A cat in a bouquet of ice cream. Absolutely amazing. Thanks for brightening up my day.

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  92. I always enjoy looking through the quotes you share to find my favourite one. :)

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  93. interesting videos...
    Thank you for sharing.

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  94. Unfortunately the world doesn't know the world PEACE !! funny videos

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  95. Os gatinhos sempre deixamos nosso dia mais bonito.
    Eles tem o conda de nos fazer felizes, mesmo quando estamos desanimados com a vida...
    Obrigada por trazer as frases querida, eu estava precisando!!
    beijos!

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  96. I had never thought about there being two types of tired until I saw the quote, but that sounds about right.
    Amen to "Nothing can disturb your peace of mind unless you allow it to."

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  97. Gorgeous post and I love the plants from the park. Peace is what we need always :-)

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  98. testing to see if I can comment or not--today can not comment back on my blog google does not like me haha

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  99. I so enjoyed both the pigeon and crow videos. I have heard of crows giving thank you gifts but not to that extent! (They also pass along info on people who are nice or mean to them to their offspring, which is also amazing). I loved the quotes about the two types of tired and the quote from Nelson Mandela.

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  100. Peace sounds lovely, Linda...both inside ourselves and within the world. I guess there's always the hope that someday we'll get both. I hope you have a lovely weekend my friend!

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  101. Gracias por estas citas maravillosas. Feliz día.

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  102. Feelings are something you have; not something you are. - Shannon L. Ander. I had to really think about this one. The photos from the park are lovely. You have a great place to visit.

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  103. This medley has such a soothing flow, and the focus on peace feels especially meaningful. The quotes you chose work together beautifully, each one adding a different shade of calm and perspective. Your photos from the park are lovely and bring a sense of quiet that complements the message of the post. The mix of thoughtful words, nature, and lighthearted videos creates a comforting balance that makes the whole entry feel restorative.

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  104. Peace can only be achieved if we let it.

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