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SPARKS for Monday

Posted on March 5, 2018 by onespoiledcat

Happy Monday! Ready to start out the week with HOPE? So am I……………without hope – well – we just trudge along in what sometimes feels like a rut! That’s what’s great about SPARKS on Mondays – I think we can share some powerful thoughts with each other to help give us a push to keep going with an open heart. SPARKS is the idea of our good friend Ann at McGuffy’s Reader. She felt that those of us who want to share a little “light” and a little “inspiration” with each other to perhaps brighten the corners of our OWN lives or of others SHOULD share. A thought, a graphic, a photo, a quote – anything that might strike a cord in the heart of someone else. If you’d like to join us – please do – click on Annie’s SPARKS badge above, fill out the linky form and join in the LIGHT of Mondays.

My quote today is all about HOPE. It’s a VERY simple quote from an unknown person/source, but it says it all. Having HOPE can be very powerful and propel us through all kinds of dark times into the light. Without HOPE, the downward spiral can take us to dark places but with HOPE we can soar……………..higher than high.

It can be an exciting thought – keeping hope in your heart means you believe that all things are possible………………..and they are! Have a HOPE-filled week. I know I will !

Love, Pam

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easyweimaraner on March 5, 2018 at 6:31 AM said:

that is true… hope is the place were we can hide and were we can find the courage to walk on… well picked!!!!!

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 6:37 AM said:
  
  Glad you feel that way……..without hope – there really is nothing worth going on for!
  
  Love, Pam
  
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Dianna on March 5, 2018 at 6:57 AM said:

Such a beautiful thought!

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 12:07 PM said:
  
  I thought it would be a perfect SPARK……..we must have hope – or we can get very “lost” !
  
  Hugs, Pam
  
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Brian on March 5, 2018 at 7:43 AM said:

That is a most meaningful Spark Teddy!

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 12:05 PM said:
  
  I’m glad you like it…….Mom said that’s a big part of who she is!
  
  Love, Teddy
  
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Madi and Mom on March 5, 2018 at 7:48 AM said:

Teddy what a lovely Spark and for sure with you just having your bday with your family you know all about HOPE
Hugs madi your bfff

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 12:05 PM said:
  
  My Mom is BIG on Hope……always has been…..part of being a positive person is having HOPE!
  
  Love, Teddy
  
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messymimi's meanderings on March 5, 2018 at 8:21 AM said:

Without hope, we have no reason to keep going. Happy Sparks Monday!

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 12:04 PM said:
  
  That’s so true……….it keeps us putting one foot in front of the other……….!
  
  Hugs, Pam
  
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The Florida Furkids on March 5, 2018 at 8:24 AM said:

Great Sparks post – Mom needed that today!

The Florida Furkids

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 12:03 PM said:
  
  I’m so glad it “hit a high note” with your Mom today!
  
  Love, Teddy
  
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Edie Chase on March 5, 2018 at 8:30 AM said:

Hope is the only thing that keeps me going. : )

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 11:56 AM said:
  
  A lot of people say that………and it really is a powerful thing!
  
  Hugs, Pam
  
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darlamsands on March 5, 2018 at 8:38 AM said:

Wise and beautiful words. Be well!

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 11:56 AM said:
  
  Glad you liked my SPARK today……..I am a HUGE believe in having HOPE in my heart and mind every day…….part of my path of positivity!
  
  Love, Pam
  
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15andmeowing on March 5, 2018 at 9:14 AM said:

Great spark. I love the word Hope, I carry an angel in my purse named Hope. XO

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 11:52 AM said:
  
  That’s lovely that you keep an angel in your purse………”Hope” will get you through a lot of things that’s for sure!
  
  Hugs, Pam
  
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Piglove on March 5, 2018 at 9:26 AM said:

Beautiful spark my cousin!! ❤ XOXO – Bacon

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 11:50 AM said:
  
  Thank you! Mom is BIG on Hope!
  
  Love, Teddy
  
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Comedy Plus on March 5, 2018 at 9:46 AM said:

Hope is a wonderful thing indeed. Love your Spark.

Have a fabulous day and week. ♥

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 11:48 AM said:
  
  It’s a favorite “thought” of mine – hanging on to HOPE is something I do like BREATHING. Such a big part of being a positive person……….!
  
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chrisscatmeow on March 5, 2018 at 10:29 AM said:

I guess without hope there would be no point. I hope every day my 20 year old son can live a life with schizophrenia. Thank you for your Monday spark it does help me to keep on going.

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 11:44 AM said:
  
  I’m glad to hear that our sparks help…..and we all MUST have hope – it’s very powerful stuff. I believe that with guidance and medication your son will live a wonderful life. It’s so amazing what they know TODAY compared to what they knew even five years ago. HOPE will pull you (and him) through it along with good medical care!
  
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kittiesblue on March 5, 2018 at 11:16 AM said:

Wow, both you and Annie did hope today, and both are fantastic quotes and something to always keep in mind. Thanks, Pam. Love, Janet

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 11:42 AM said:
  
  I thought it was interesting we both chose HOPE……but then HOPE is something powerful to hold onto isn’t it. It’s definitely part of the positivity trail!
  
  Love, Pam
  
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Josie Two Shoes on March 5, 2018 at 11:22 AM said:

Without hope we are doomed to live in darkness. I’ve been there in the past and it’s a very scary place. I can testify to the Gospel of Hope now, there is always a plan for us in the works, and many good things are yet to come, often just around the corner and out of sight, but waiting for us still! Have a blessed week ahead!

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 11:40 AM said:
  
  You too Josie!
  
  Hugs, Pam
  
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Tails Around the Ranch on March 5, 2018 at 11:32 AM said:

Without hope, there is little left. 😍

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 11:39 AM said:
  
  That’s what I think too!! 🙂
  
  Hugs, Pam
  
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caren gittleman on March 5, 2018 at 12:35 PM said:

love your sparks and to go along with that, one of our faves is “where there is life there is hope” xoxo

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 3:52 PM said:
  
  Thanks Caren……..it’s true about life and hope – totally. “Hope springs eternal” in the heart of those who KEEP it there!
  
  Love, Pam
  
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The OP Pack on March 5, 2018 at 2:23 PM said:

You always find the best Sparks. Every life needs to have hope in it for sure!!!

Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 3:52 PM said:
  
  If only people would remember that……….hopelessness is so incredibly sad………
  
  Love, Pam
  
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The Swiss Cats on March 5, 2018 at 3:13 PM said:

Beautiful spark ! Purrs

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- onespoiledcat on March 5, 2018 at 3:49 PM said:
  
  Thank you Claire…….I love this one too – it “speaks” to me!
  
  Hugs, Pam
  
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The Island Cats on March 5, 2018 at 5:12 PM said:

Hi Teddy, thanks for reminding us how important having hope is.

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- onespoiledcat on March 6, 2018 at 6:21 AM said:
  
  ❤ ❤ ❤
  
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Pamela on March 5, 2018 at 5:24 PM said:

Hope is something we all need to keep going through this world – this is a really beautiful spark.
Have a lovely day.

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- onespoiledcat on March 6, 2018 at 6:20 AM said:
  
  Glad you like the Spark this Monday……..Hope is so VERY powerful.
  
  Love, Pam
  
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Lone Star Cats on March 5, 2018 at 7:05 PM said:

What a sweet quote!

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- onespoiledcat on March 6, 2018 at 6:20 AM said:
  
  Hope gets us through the days and nights doesn’t it!!
  
  Hugs, Pam
  
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Patricia on March 5, 2018 at 8:35 PM said:

Without hope, life would be the pits! Great Spark.

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- onespoiledcat on March 6, 2018 at 6:19 AM said:
  
  I totally agree……..hope kind of makes my world go around!
  
  Hugs, Pam
  
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The Canadian Cats on March 5, 2018 at 10:16 PM said:

Hope is the only thing that gets me moving somedays. A wonderful Spark.

Jean

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- onespoiledcat on March 6, 2018 at 6:18 AM said:
  
  Same here Jean……..makes us keep putting one foot in front of the other……!
  
  Love, Pam
  
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Cat Wisdom 101 (@catwisdom101) on March 6, 2018 at 6:42 AM said:

Hope is a literally a lifesaver in times of despair and comes in unexpected forms.

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- onespoiledcat on March 6, 2018 at 7:29 AM said:
  
  It sure does Layla……the thing about having HOPE is that it is always THERE if you believe it is. Nice to see you!!
  
  Love, Pam
  
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McGuffy's Reader on March 7, 2018 at 4:15 PM said:

*wow* You nailed it. And this speaks deeply to me. I will explain later. Thank you, my friend. HUGS.
Sparks-22
Annie at ~McGuffy’s Reader~

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- onespoiledcat on March 8, 2018 at 5:57 AM said:
  
  Hope is at the HEART of positivity……….you’ve got that………and then some!
  
  Love, Pam
  
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Peabea on March 7, 2018 at 9:30 PM said:

Ah, thank you for the great reminder. Hope….definitely helps to keep a good and hopeful attitude.

Peabea@Peabea Scribbles

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- onespoiledcat on March 8, 2018 at 5:51 AM said:
  
  We must have hope…….every day in every way.
  
  Hugs, Pam
  
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Deziz World on March 9, 2018 at 7:45 PM said:

Great spark and so true. Big hugs

Luv ya’

Dezi and Raena

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- onespoiledcat on March 10, 2018 at 5:32 AM said:
  
  Hugs back girls! 🙂
  
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