Thursday, June 19th Selections

 Hello to all my friends and fellow bloggers! Thank you so much for stopping by! Here are today's picks, I hope you all enjoy them!

When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say thank you and grow. - Shauna Niequist

                       Spirit Science, Facebook

I find happiness in the simplest of things.

                White Ribbons of Peace, Facebook

Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. - Dennis P. Kimbro

Find the wonder hiding in everyday moments.

The Birds and the Bees and the Flowers and the Trees, Facebook

Happy are they who take life day by day, complain very little and are thankful for the little things in life.

                       Mystic Mermaid, Facebook

Your energy is precious. Using it constructively, you can build a life of happiness and prosperity. Don't let toxic thoughts, feelings or people steal it.

                   Breathing Happiness, Facebook

Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. - Winnie the Pooh

Health Benefits of Tai Chi for Older Adults

Reduces bone loss in menopausal women

Improves lower body and leg strength

Enhances mental capacity and concentration

Reduces blood pressure

Promotes deep breathing

Helps with arthritis pain

Relieves physical effects of stress

Improves balance and stability by strengthening ankles and knees

Promotes faster recovery from stroke and heart attacks

Improves conditions of Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's.

                        Health Digest, Facebook

If light is in your heart, you will find your way home. Rumi

                   Think Positive Power, Facebook

Canadian Workout:  Stop running, I love you!  :)

                  Meanwhile in Canada, Facebook

Having a bad day? Try imagining everyone you see in a tutu and tiara...everyone.  :) (Jane Lee Logan)

             Princess Sassy Pants & Co., Facebook

                         Be thankful for today!

                        Joy Each Day, Facebook

Be so happy that when others look at you, they become happy too.

                     Happy Thoughts, Facebook

The following photos are ones that I took in Montreal around 2014. You can click on each photo to see a larger view. 

Another fountain I found on a walk; of course I couldn't resist taking a photo of it. 

I love to take walks in nature, as you all know. I took this photo in a nature park...it is a picture of a swampy area and I fell in love with the view, green and tranquility.

This last photo was taken about a year and a half ago with my friend Linda, who is 6 years older than I (she is 74). She is on the left with the red sweater and I am on the right. We were celebrating my 67th birthday at a restaurant. (October 27, 2023) I am holding a little Poodle in my lap. This Poodle belongs to the restaurant owner and was on the premises at the time, so I decided he should join us to celebrate my birthday. :)

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

This next video is a 3-minute Relaxation Meditation Music video. 

This last video is of a cow that is in love with accordion music. Absolutely delightful. I love cows! :)

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Extra Picks to Brighten your Week

Hello dear friends and fellow Bloggers! I am so happy to see you all here! Thank you so much for taking time to come and visit me! Here are today's picks, which I hope you will all enjoy. If you missed my usual Monday post, it is right here Monday Post

I am doing this extra post because some people are going through difficult times right now. Sending you all much love and warm hugs. 

We have flown the air like birds and swum the sea like fishes, but have yet to learn the simple act of walking the earth like brothers. - Martin Luther King, Jr.

                     It's All One Song, Facebook

I woke up. I have clothes to wear. I have running water. I have food to eat. Life is good. I am thankful.

                        Tiny Buddha, Facebook

                        Be nice for no reason. 

                        Vybe Source, Facebook

I admire people who choose to shine even after all the storms they've been through.

                    Karen Salmansohn, Facebook

Let today be the day you stop living within the confines of how others define or judge you. - Steve Maraboli

                       Healthy Place, Facebook

When a man loves cats, I am his friend and comrade, without further introduction. - Mark Twain

                      Alley Cat Allies, Facebook

Don't give up...what's really happening isn't always obvious; sometimes great heights need vast support before even the tiniest sprout is visible.

             Princess Sassy Pants & Co., Facebook

Breathe! You cannot chase peace. You must be at peace.

                    Rainwater Designs, Facebook

Every time you feel yourself being pulled into other people's nonsense, repeat these words: "not my circus, not my monkeys." :)  - Polish Proverb

                    Power of Positivity, Facebook

Train yourself to listen to that small voice that tells you what's important and what's not. - Sue Grafton

                          Natural Life, Facebook

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A Great Start for Your Week!

 Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! A very warm welcome to you all! Thank you so much for taking the time to come to visit me! I hope your June is going well!

Here are my picks for today! Hope you all enjoy and that they bring a smile to your face and a great jump start to the week ahead!

Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. - Sam Levenson

          Ups, Downs and Roundabouts, Facebook

Sometimes in life, we become so focused on the finish line that we fail to find joy in the journey!

                  Inspired by Gratitude, Facebook

Happiness blooms from within. Have a great day!

         Ups, Downs and Roundabouts, Facebook

We were meant to explore this earth like children do...unhindered by fear...propelled by curiosity and a sense of discovery. Allow yourself to see the world through new eyes and know there are amazing adventures here for you.

                    Illuminating Souls, Facebook

You don't need anyone in your life who doesn't want to be there.

                    Karen Salmansohn, Facebook

Energy flows where your attention goes, just as the flower opens up to the light, your soul opens up to self love. - Lao Tzu

                     Positive Outlooks, Facebook

Never let anyone burst your bubble.

Alanna Chasin aka The Dog Buddha, Facebook

Your energy is precious. Using it constructively, you can build a life of happiness and prosperity. Don't let toxic thoughts, feelings or people steal it.

                  Breathing Happiness, Facebook

Sometimes a miracle arrives as a small shift, and not a full blown change. Be awake for these tiny changes, embrace and nurture them.

                   Karen Salmansohn, Facebook

During trying times, keep trying! - Anonymous

             Blue Mountain Arts, Inc., Facebook

These two photos are ones I took here in Montreal. I believe this particular one was in June 2012. These are Canada geese goslings! They are yellow when they are babies and grow up to be the large Canada geese that you will see in my second photo! You can click on each image to see a larger view.

This last photo is a pair of Canada geese on the water.

I just loved the colours and wanted to snap this photo!

I came across this scene in a park and just liked the colours and reflections, so I decided to take this photo.

This is a photo I took last week! With my cellphone camera! I am for the first time trying to use the camera on my cellphone, so please bear with me. I am so used to using a camera, which is what I used in all my photos that you have seen that I took years ago, this is one of my first attempts at taking a photo with my cellphone.

The following is a 3 minute video of vintage TV ads for Reitmans. For those of you who may not know what Reitmans is, it is a Canadian lady's clothing store. Get ready to laugh. I thought these TV ads were very well done and provided humour while advertising their products. 

Here is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal. Enjoy!

This last video is called "Rainbow Relaxation: Mindfulness for Children". Even though this video is geared toward children, I think anyone who wants to take a few minutes to relax can benefit! Enjoy!

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Thursday, June 12th Selections

 Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! Thank you so much for visiting me here today! I hope that today's selections will be enjoyable and helpful to you.

Those who shine from within don't need a spotlight!

    Incredible Joy, Facebook

Forget the day's troubles. Remember the day's blessings.

                    Life's Cheerleader, Facebook

Today's forecast...holy moly, I can't feel my face degrees!  :)

             Sweet Tea and Cornbread, Facebook

                       There is always a way!

                         Soul 2 Soul, Facebook

To encourage is to help the heart unfold.

                     It's All One Song, Facebook

A bad attitude is like a flat tire. You can't go anywhere until you change it.

                     Healing with Art, Facebook

It came, it purred, it conquered.  :)

                     Yes I Like Cats, Facebook

Sometimes I don't know what is worse, living in a state of panic or living with other people's attitudes about it.

                        Healthy Place, Facebook

May your days be filled with love and peace, and may you find that your hope and courage does not cease. Count your blessings one by one and show kindness to others until your days are done. - Joelle

Hood's Kindness Revolution Experiment, Facebook

These last photos are ones that I took years ago here in Montreal. You can see a larger view by clicking on each photo. This first one I just loved the colours...and it was after the rain!

This is a photo I took of a fountain, which is situated in the Prayer Garden of St. Joseph's Oratory, on Mount Royal.

This is an angled view of the St. Joseph's Oratory on Mount Royal that I took while on a long and winding staircase.

This is a photo I took in a nature park, the same place where I shared the donkey photo in my Monday post. 

Here is a Just for Laughs Gag (Juste pour Rire in French) done here in Montreal.

This video is "Jazz for Cows" I was enchanted by how interested and attentive these cows were! :)

This last video is called "The Dawn" by Christopher Elliott. If you like soft piano music along with views of the water and birds, you will enjoy this short video of beauty and relaxation. Perfect to either begin or end your day, or to just take a few moments to relax and chill. Enjoy!

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