Sparks on Monday Blog Hop is the wonderful idea hatched by our good friend and wonderful writer Annie McGuffy………….her thought is that if more people would share an uplifting, inspiring thought, idea, experience with others, it just might give someone else the SPARK they need to carry on – move forward – try a new way of looking at life or just give them a BETTER day!
I loved the idea and we are hoping that SPARKS work to bring the power of positivity into everyone’s life as they join in or participate in this BLOG HOP of Annie’s. If you think you just might have a thought you’d like to share, hop over to McGuffy’s Reader by clicking the SPARKS graphic above – join in the Blog Hop and be a part of this “power” !
This is my SPARK for this Monday – this truly speaks to me in many ways but it’s ALWAYS been my belief that people cross our path for a reason – we learn from them, we’re inspired by them, we change because of them, or we simply are touched in some way by meeting them. They may be in our life for a minute, an hour, or longer – it matters not – but our lives are touched and sometimes only after they are gone do we realize something in OUR lives is different because of them.
I have to admit, I’ve had some truly tough lessons learned at the hands of others in my many years but I LEARNED from the negative and reached out for more positive because of those lessons. Just be OPEN………you may be surprised by the realization that every person you meet is bringing you SOMETHING………..
I love this quote too.
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One of my favorites also……………….!
Hugs, Pam
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that is so true!!! and that are the things we never forget … as long as we remember the teacher ;O)
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Yes – the Teacher is as important as the lesson! 😉
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Very poignant quote! I struggle with the desire to live in a hermitage. ~grin~ Happy Sparks Monday!
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Actually you would STILL meet people there (!) and you’d STILL have a chance to learn from each encounter even the SILENT ones! LOL
Hugs, Pam
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I love your sweet, gentle spirit. Thank you for being part of Sparks and my journey. Love you lots!
P.S. McGuffy is actually my first name! xo
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Is it? I had NO IDEA!!!! It’s a great first name…….I bet there’s a good story about that too. Glad you liked my SPARKS today – I know and have known for a long time that we meet people for a reason and I always an OPEN to understanding the reason – sometimes it’s instantanteous understanding but other times it’s AGES after I’ve lost touch with someone that I have an “AHA!” moment. I love surprises! I also love being part of SPARKS.
Hugs, Pam
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I love your Christmas header and background. That is a wonderful Spark and so true. I believe everyone we meet is meant to teach us something.XO
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Glad you like the holiday look! So easy to switch themes on WordPress for the holiday – hope they turn on the snow soon too! Yes – we do meet people for a reason and sometimes we really don’t know what the reason is until later when it HITS US like a ton of bricks. Interesting isn’t it?
Love, Pam
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Made me think how true those words are.Such heart warming words.x😻
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Glad my SPARK today “spoke to you” !!
Hugs, Pam
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Love this Spark and it is so true!
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Glad you like it Pix…….YEARS ago I read “The Celestine Prophecy” and it got me thinking about meeting people for a reason……I truly believe that we do. That book wasn’t just about THAT but it did make me stop and think!!
Love, Pam
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Wow how true and the worst part of all is not only have others done it to me but I remember when i did it to others and also to myself.
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Glad you liked my SPARK thought today!
Hugs, Pam
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and some who make us learn lessons are worthless MUAH!! Sorry, couldn’t resist! xoxo
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That’s true – fortunately they are few and far between (HOPEFULLY!).
Love, Pam
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Oh do we very much agree with this quote. Thank you for sharing it and reminding us
Sometimes a blogging friend disappears and we why. Mom will remember something valuable she learned from them or perhaps something they exchanged that help them both. We crossed paths for a reason
Hugs madi and mom
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Yes – there’s always a reason and sometimes like with your Mom’s friend, you figure the reason out AFTER instead of DURING!!
Love, Pam
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Fabulishious Spark today!
I too am a firm believer! I would NOT be the person I am without the experiences and people who have touched my life!
One can find Hope, Strength and Courage everywhere.
Love Barb
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That’s so true Barb and you are living proof that hope, strength and courage are available if you LOOK for them!!! ❤ ❤
Love, Pam
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Such a true quote!
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Yes it really is…..makes you think twice when you meet someone 🙂
Hugs, Pam
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So very true. Life is full of lessons and so are the people that cross our paths.
Have a fabulous day filled with great Sparks. ♥
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Our job is to tune into them and listen with our ears and our hearts!
Hugs, Pam
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That is a terrific Spark and so very true!
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Glad you like it Brian!!
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Yes, everyone is in your life for a reason, even if it’s just to share a smile.
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And a smile goes a very long way too!!!
Hugs, Pam
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What a most excellent quote, Teddy!
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Thank you – something I’ve believed in for a very very long time too!
Hugs, Pam
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Absolutely!
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❤ ❤ ❤
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Beautiful SPARKS post!
The Florida Furkids
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Thanks Sharon! The SPARKS posts are something I look forward to on Mondays……even just looking for quotes to post has been FUN!
Love, Pam
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That is so very true. We all have something to learn from everyone we meet in life.
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Sometimes it’s a while before it becomes evident what that person we met “brought” to us but it’s there……for the taking if we LOOK!
Love, Pam
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Oh Pam you are so very very right. We learn from every encounter. Thank you for the great reminder!
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Good or bad – each meeting brings something we can take!
Hugs, Pam
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Wonderful quote and reflection. It is true we learn lessons in all our encounters.
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We just need to be open to those lessons…..but they are there for the taking!
Hugs, Pam
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That is such a good quote. Very true although we don’t always realise it right away.
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But even THAT is a little bit of magic….an encounter you may have forgotten about or a conversation you had with a stranger or friend – it can come BACK at you out of the blue and even THAT is pretty cool in itself. We meet people for a reason which we don’t always “get” at the time!
Love, Pam
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OH MY WORD you two ladies hit the jackpot today
“Today’s Teaser might be a doozy
But one thing’s for sure, we girls aren’t floozies!”
Bravo Bravo
We love your snowflakes and joyful header and background
Hugs madi and mom
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The Cheer Squad is batting 1,000 aren’t they? Lucy is getting the routine down and learning her PEOPLE pretty darn quickly!
Hugs, Teddy
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I totally agree with your sparks today. Every experience is life teaches us something.
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Yes and that goes for good and bad experiences……….maybe even “especially” the bad.
Hugs, Pam
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I wholeheartedly agree! The people who challenged and push me to the limit have always been the ones that helped me grow as a person. Great Spark!
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If life were ALL easy, we might be happy but would we be better people than if we worked our way there? I don’t think so……At 70 I can say I’m glad for every challenge I’ve had and hope to keep getting them………
Hugs, Pam
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Dat’s a great spark. We so agree, Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Lots of wonderful people cross our paths through our whole lives – even in the midst of problems we may have, someone will come along and say something or do something that will change everything.
Love, Pam
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So true. Ya’ll made a huge difference in our lives. Fur the better by the way. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Thanks for saying that……..you never know what kind of impact you have on others but all of us DO and being open to learning from our friends and acquaintances or even a “chance encounter” makes life more interesting anyway!
Hugs, Pam
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