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You can follow me by email. (I only post twice a week). (the email option is at the top right column of my blog). Or...you can click on any one of the following links/websites. If you use Feedly or The Old Reader, or Inoreader you can add other blogs that you wish to follow, including mine, and you will be updated when any new posts appear. Having a backup is a good idea to keep up with your friends and readers. They are all free to use! I hope this helps you all!
Here are today's picks, which I hope will brighten your day!
Good morning. :)
Lucie Bilodeau, Artist
Relax your mind. Take some deep breaths and relax your mind. Release your thoughts and feel your body relax. Notice how your energy begins to flow more freely again! You can always think about things later. For now, let your mind rest.
Saratoga Ocean
Daily Focus: Calm. Focus on staying calm today in every situation. If you find yourself feeling stressed, take some deep breaths and remember your focus. This will help you to train yourself to respond calmly to the unexpected.
Stay in peace today. Start today by intentionally putting yourself in a peaceful state of mind. You can do this by meditating, reading or doing something calming and relaxing. Once you feel calm, focus on that feeling, and then see if you can maintain it throughout the day.
Talk to them calmly. They learn your voice.
I haven't lost my mind. Half of it just wandered off and the other half went looking for it. :)
Stress vs calm mind. Your mind decides your life.
stress: overthinking, anxiety, low focus, poor decisions, burnout.
calm: clear thinking, better focus, emotional control, smart decisions, inner peace.
Calm mind is a superpower.
Excuse me! Were you attempting to use the bathroom alone? :)
Henopause...when a woman gets to a certain age and starts collecting chickens. :)
How to calm your mind. Finding presence and productivity in anxious times. Chris Bailey, Author of Hyperfocus (book)
Remember that stress doesn't come from what's going on in your life. It comes from your thoughts about what's going on in your life. - Andrew Bernstein
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If you see me talking to myself do not disturb. I'm having a staff meeting. :)
Aren't you glad that we don't look like what we've been through? :)
Angel Feathers Tickle Me
The time to relax is when you don't have time for it. - Sydney J. Harris
Cleaning up your mental mess - 5 simple, scientifically proven steps to reduce anxiety, stress and toxic thinking - Dr. Caroline Leaf, Author (Amazon)
Banana oat cookies
2 ripe bananas, mashed, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips. Mix.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes.
Buy a few bags of pet food for a shelter instead of fireworks. Make a difference instead of noise.
That's all folks! Good night. :)
The following photos are my own, which I took with my cellphone. You can click on any image to see a larger view. I just thought the sky and clouds looked so beautiful I wanted to capture it and share it with you.
The following video is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy! :)
Kung Fu mantis vs jumping spider (BBC Earth)
Mudskippers: the fish that walk on land (BBC Earth)
Down by the lazy river - The Osmonds
YMCA - Village People (official music video 1978)
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Henopause made me smile!!
ReplyDeleteI love Summer clouds; they're so lovely.
I'm going to try that cookie recipe, thanks! And who DOESN'T love the original Village People?
ReplyDeleteThat second cat painting is incredible!
ReplyDeleteI liked all the things on calming... aaah!
The one of the cat and going into the bathroom alone made me laugh.
Always like the YMCA!!!
Bellos gatos. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteMuito inspiradoras e tranquilas as mensagens. Já copiei a receita do biscoito. Tenha uma ótima semana!
ReplyDeleteYeah, Feedly works great for me. Most of the time.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday, Linda. Such a fun and inspiring collection of quotes thank you for sharing them with us today. You always capture the most pretty sky photos. The Village People brought back lots of fond memories. Enjoy the rest of your week, dear. Hugs.
ReplyDeletemorning greetings from kuala lumpur! haze still persists but slightly better than yesterday. for today, i choose this quote: Buy a few bags of pet food for a shelter instead of fireworks. Make a difference instead of noise... i love your cloud pictures...lovely blue sky indeed. because it is hazy at my place, so i cannot see the blue sky for now. take care dear linda
ReplyDeleteI've been using Feedly since Google Reader closed shop in 2013.
ReplyDeleteGood thought about stress and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteYour blog appeared on my Blogger reading list ! And yesterday Lorrie's post appeared on my wall, so it looks like the problem is clearing away, starting from Canada 🇨🇦 Fingers crossed !
ReplyDeleteThe Osmonds and The Village People 💚
I still have some issues with blogger updates and commenting, but it's getting better. Love banana oat cookies, so healthy that you can enjoy them as breakfast.
ReplyDeleteStress is no fun, at all.
ReplyDeleteMy black cat does like to come into the bathroom with me. Perhaps to play with the toilet paper? ;) I am inspired to stay calm and peaceful but it's not in my nature. I'm working on it! P.S. I do use Feedly and enjoy its ease.
ReplyDeleteYes! Practice being calm. I work on that all the time. 😊❤️
ReplyDeleteIt has been a big inconvenience.
ReplyDeleteAy, que gran verdad... Ojala siempre pudieramos ser positivos. Estar en actitud positiva ante la vida.
ReplyDeleteUn saludo, amiga
Can't go wrong with wild nature and David Attenborough.
ReplyDeleteSiempre disfruto ver las imágenes que publicas.
ReplyDeleteTe mando un fuerte abrazo.
I just love coming here, so much fun, wisdom and inspiration. And good music!
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Warner Brothers cartoons now have a squirrel on the payroll?
ReplyDeletePodoba mi się Twój blog. Będę zaglądać częściej. Na bloggerzy czasami zdarzają się sytuacje, które wymagają przeczekania. Od 12 lat zdarzyło mi się ich kilka i zawsze dobrze się kończyły. Wszystkiego dobrego.
ReplyDeleteLinda, thank you for sharing these helpful tips. I think I will be using the old reader from now on. Your skyscapes are gorgeous! Have a beautiful day, hugs!
ReplyDeleteHello Linda,
ReplyDeleteI love all the cute images and the quotes.
I try to stay calm and peaceful during stressful times.
Love your pretty sky captures.
Take care, have a wonderful day!
Blogger is experiencing some problems and some blogs have been accidently removed by Google AI agents!
ReplyDeleteFish that walk! Now I've seen it all :)
I was really expecting some kung fu fighting from the preying mantis :D
Have a lovely weekend!
Coucou,
ReplyDeleteQuel beau billet réconfortant. C'est le genre de lecture qui redonne le sourire et permet de décompresser instantanément.
J'aime les photos de ton ciel, les petites citations rigolotes et la pause musicale.
Très belle journée à toi.
Hola, Linda. Cuando te dije en mi comentario anterior que:"paciencia, no nos queda otra", no me refería solamente a ti, sino a todos los blogueros en general, es más, comparto contigo en que problemas de este tipo no tienen porqué alterarnos la vida, siempre hay otras opciones que tomar, y el mundo no se va a acabar por esta incidencia.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Relaxing here with you—with a cup of coffee in my hand.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks and warm regards, Viola
All good ones. Henopause was funny. I haven't gotten to that age yet...lol
ReplyDeleteBom dia minha querida amiga Linda. Suas reflexões são ótimas. A minha preferida é "Foco diário: Cslms, concentre-se em manter a calma hoje e em todas as situações. Se você se sentir estressado, respire fundo algumas vezes e lembre-se do seu foco..isso ajudará a treinar a sua mente para reagir, com calma ao inesperado. obrigado pela visita e comentário. Uma excelente manhã de quinta-feira, para você e todos os seus familiares no Canadá e um grande abraço do seu amigo carioca.
ReplyDeleteMaravilhosa e Completa publicação.
ReplyDeleteBjins daqui do Sudeste do Brasil.
Aguardo seu olhar atento lá no
Espeljando.
CatiahôAlc.
"Talk to them calmly, they learn your voice" That is so true and true of Magpies too. I have always talked to both and at nesting time have NEVER been swooped on by magpies, the Australian ones are notorious for swooping at people when protecting nests and babies.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, we need to calm down and clear our minds. But that rarely happens, right? There’s always something on our minds to think about. When our minds are at peace, we naturally feel less stressed.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the blog list anda reading list is working fine now.
It's important to stay calm and do what ever things that work for us to live happily and in peace. I notice today that the blog list widget works and showing most recent update by friends' blog. That's good news. 😊
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful quotes, Linda.
ReplyDeleteStaying calm during difficult times and stress is always a good thing.
Blogger is still having issues, I’m not happy about it.
All the best, Irma
Funny .... I have staff meetings with myself all the time! LOLOL
ReplyDeletegreat post-hugs I agree at least the blogs are working so we can post and visit-its been around 2 weeks or more now for me with the blogs not being updated-but at least everything else is working
ReplyDeleteI so needed these reminders to stay calm, Linda. I loved the blue, blue sky in your photos, too. Blessings!
ReplyDeletehave a nice day
ReplyDeletethanks for your sharing
ReplyDeleteNice post and videos.
ReplyDeleteThese are great quotes! I've been practicing some calming tricks myself. My reading list is back! Yay! This old dog didn't want to learn any new tricks.
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, your blue sky white clouds photos are so amazing! So refreshing to look at 😍
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, the cookies 🍪 sound delicious 😋 Do you bake them often? Thanks for the recipe. I used to help my sister to bake cookies when we were children. Now I just buy cookies 😢
ReplyDeleteMy mind is rather stressed right now...
ReplyDeleteInteresujący post i fajne zdjęcia.
ReplyDeleteCalico cats look like Fall!! Stay calm and carry on - absolutely!! xo
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure the reader would come back. I'm glad it did.
ReplyDeleteWonderful this skyphoto and the posting!
ReplyDeleteI love these quotes and words of wisdom; the videos are great!
happy days , hugs Elke
Thanks for the info. The cloud pictures....... there is no dearth of imagination when you look at the clouds.
ReplyDeleteThe good morning meme is beautiful. I love the sound of those cookies and buying pet food for a shelter instead of fireworks. What a great idea. Take care, dear Linda.
ReplyDeleteI stepped over to the border and crossed it. Thanks for commenting on the blog that I have had for a long time. It's nice to see fellow bloggers. I will follow
ReplyDeleteThe artwork featuring the cats is so beautiful, dear Linda!
ReplyDeleteYou’ve taken some wonderful photos of the clouds.
Thanks for sharing!
Yes, dear friend, I get your mail!
ReplyDeleteThe color of the sky..., so beautiful, Linda!
Ohhh..., the dogs...
Lie(f)s.
Now I want to try the banana oat cookies. lol Loved these today.
ReplyDeleteHow True!
ReplyDeleteRemember that stress doesn't come from what's going on in your life. It comes from your thoughts about what's going on in your life. - Andrew Bernstein
Hello Linda
ReplyDeleteStopping by to wish you a happy Thursday.
Thanks again for this great mix.
Beautiful skies in your photographs.
All the best Jan
Excuse me! Were you attempting to use the bathroom alone? :)
ReplyDeleteHa Ha ... yep, that is what happens to me everyday with our two sweet kitties.
Enjoyed your photos of the skies, well done.
xo
A very Zen post today!!!
ReplyDeleteVery calming!
ReplyDeleteGreat calming and less stress post, such pretty cloud pictures, I bet you will soon have changing leaves :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the soothing memes, I feel better already.
ReplyDeletethe reminders about staying calm and being mindful are especially meaningful because it is so easy to become caught up in worries and forget to take a moment for ourselves...
ReplyDeletegood stuff today, several spoke to me and several made me laugh!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies!
ReplyDeleteLinda, thank you for the positivity that we all really need in today's times... I really like the pictures, as I am like a child who would want to have everything :)))
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lovely Friday, hugs, Andreja!
Some of these do make me smile, Linda. Enjoyed the videos.
ReplyDeleteI've noticed that your 'feed' doesn't update on my blog! Several don't but some do and that's a bit weird. Take care.
O e-mailowych powiadomieniach już czytałam, nawet raz czy dwa wpisałam tę opcję, ale nie zaglądam codziennie na pocztę, więc to taka dodatkowa opcja jako uzupełnienie listy czytelniczej na blogu.
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, my daughter and I have both reached henopause! LOL! The reminders to be calm and stress-free is very timely! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteNice post Linda!!
ReplyDeleteFunny to see the bird on picture 13 about his favorite coffee.
Many greetings,
Marco
Nice post. I like it.
ReplyDeleteNo fireworks here. Too scary for cats and dogs.
Have a nice day.
I really wish they banned private fireworks. One of the public ones here in town has changed to a mix of more light and less bangs which really makes a difference, but I'm already dreading New Year's Eve which is terrible in my neighborhood because we have some "banging" enthusiasts.
ReplyDeleteMenopause is real... before my gorgeous rooster passed away, Brulee my oldest hen most definitely let him know she was no longer interested in his amorous advances 🐔🐓
ReplyDeleteI love this : stay in peace today. Start today by intentionally putting yourself in a peaceful state of mind.
ReplyDeleteThe paintings by Lucie Bilodeau are really good. I have a soft spot for calico cats and love her version.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning !! Quanti suggerimenti utili e quante belle immagini ! Mi piace molto il tuo blog !! Saluti.
ReplyDeleteGran post. Me gustan los gatos.
ReplyDeleteBuen fin de semana.
Un abrazo.
Such a worthy post! Love it! 😘
ReplyDeleteHeute geht es hier viel um Entspannung und innere Ruhe. Dieses Thema gefällt mir sehr gut.
ReplyDeleteThose banana oat cookies sure look good. Never had that kind before.
ReplyDeleteOlá
ReplyDeleteAmei estar aqui
Obrigada pela visita
Abraço
Mais uma postagem muito bem elaborada e criativa.
ReplyDeleteSaúde a você — Drª. Jéssica Mayra
Hello Linda,
ReplyDeleteThere is once again a lovely variety of great sayings and proverbs on your blog. Your own photos of the cloudy skies are amazing.
Your videos (I had the music one playing loud) and the ones of the animals were great again.
Regards, Helma
Thank you for the calming advice. I think we all need that. Thank you for notifying me about Follow It. It's great to have on Blogger.
ReplyDeleteThe banana oat cookies, we'll have to try them, they look yummy. Have a great weekend, Linda.
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