I’m back to SPARKING on Monday instead of having a Teaser preparation class. What’s SPARKS??? You all know that Annie of McGuffy’s Reader – who started SPARKS – was hacked and has been on an extended break from blogging although her idea to spread some inspiration on Monday of every week goes on. Many of us who participated in her SPARKS Blog Hop and found value in sharing a thought on Monday continue doing that to hopefully give each other a “Monday boost” – perhaps something to think about to inspire us in the week ahead OR help us deal with something that’s on our mind.
I think it’s always good to start your week out with an uplifting or inspiring thought…..then I “use” it as my weekly theme and keep it at the top of my mind all week long. If you know me, you know that I talk a LOT about being positive and what that can do to your life if you can LIVE within a circle of positivity. Not always easy I know but I really do try VERY hard to stay positive. Here are a couple of things: one is just a SAYING and the other a “visual” of letting go of negative and watching positivity take over.
I love the graphic with the barbed wire transforming into a dove………..and I truly DO believe that if you can’t live in POSITIVITY if you have a negative mindset. The key is recognizing that and acknowledging it……then you can change it!
Happy Monday………..
Hugs, Pam
TWO Spoiled Cats 
that’s true!!! or like martin luther said : no funny f*rt can come from a grumpy butt…. :O)))))))
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Did he really say that? It’s a good saying……and true….!
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yes, he did… but it was martin luther the german pastor…
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Ahhhhhh! I like it.
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Cool spark! How true!
Class?? On my day off?? Whatever, MOL! I’ll be late as ever I am sure…surprise time or not…
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Yep – Tuesday Teaser class tomorrow at a surprise time – maybe early – maybe later – who knows?!?!
Hugs, Teddy
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I agree and also love that graphic. We are setting off in about an hour and the weather is beautiful.
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Have a fabulous getaway…..hope the weather STAYS perfect!
Hugs, Pam
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That is a lovely graphic!
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Isn’t it cool? Clever design but such a powerful message!
Hugs, Pam
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You are possibly the most positive person I know!!! I do love that graphic, too, and the quote is a good one to keep in mind. Happy Monday – wishing you a wonderful week!
Dianna
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Hope your week is fabulous too Dianna! I try to be positive – being negative totally weights you down…. 🙂
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I love the analogy there at the fence. I will probably have that as a picture in my mind always after having seen it. XX
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I know I will……….they were in separate spots when I was looking for a SPARK but it absolutely was the perfect graphic for the SPARK I thought….I will remember it too………I saved the image to my “screensavers” !
Hugs, Pam
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Amen Teddy.
For years I was queen of ‘what ifs’. Then I learned that worrying changes nothing and realized the best way to approach ‘worries’ was if you aren’t the solution to the worry…you need to let it go
Hugs Cecilia
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Yes indeed…….those worries weigh you down and keep you from flying with happiness………..
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Great graphic for a great Spark! Happy Monday!!
The Florida Furkids
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Happy Monday to you too………..hopefully a POSITIVE week for all of us….
Hugs, Pam
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Profound graphic. Love the spark. It’ so true.
Good Morning!
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Helloooooooooooooooooooooooo Floridadeeeeeeeeeeeeedooooooooooo!
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That’s a terrific Spark!
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Isn’t it? You know when you look for things to post for your spark there are zillions to choose from but when I pulled images up that one LEAPED out at me – maybe I needed to see it just to remind me how I try to stay positive no matter what……….we all should try.
Hugs, Pam
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That is a cool graphic and I love the spark. So true about staying positive. XO
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I really like this thought and I felt like that graphic went well with it. ❤
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Sparks is a town near Reno.
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Wonder how it got its’ name……..good poker hands causing sparks maybe?
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A great start to a great week. Hope yours is the best.
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Thanks Carol………hope it’s a wonderful week for you too!
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Mew mew mew that iss one GRATE Spark Teddy an Miss Pam!!!
LadyMeow sayss shee needed to reed this today. (Shee had seizure yesterday….)
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
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Glad the SPARK helped!
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That is an amazing spark and we too love that graphic. The transition from negative to overcoming. We will see you in the AM fur sure
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Your desk will be waiting!!
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I really like that one Teddy!
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I like it too……Stay positive!
Hugs, Teddy
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Pam and Teddy, very positive post, positive thinking is something you have to exercise, in one book was a good advice “Remember to remember”.
Hugs to you both!
Kosmo and Kristiina
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Oh I like “remember to remember” – if we don’t remember and don’t learn from the past, we will repeat things – including bad things – in our future. Hugs to you both too!!
Pam and Teddy
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A positive mind is important! We love this quote and try to live by it all the time.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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You and your Mom are positively positive dear Cupcake……..and you ladies and my Mom are WAY better off for it as are all of those who choose to walk in the light of positive instead of the dark of negative.
Love, Teddy
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Teddy, what a positively positive Spark!
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My Mom is BIG on positivity…..as for me – I’m “positive” that I need a nap from all this heat!
Hugs, Teddy
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This perfect timing for your Spark – hopefully the people who need to hear it will heed it.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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I hope so too – the negativity is stifling! 🙂
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So true. I find my life is much better now. Hope you had a wonderful day. Heat wave here.
Sue B
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We’re going to get hotter and hotter and this weekend it will feel like 104 here so says our weather dood. EEK!
Stay cool………..
Hugs, Pam and Teddy too
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Mom has found it helps to surround herself with those who have positive attitudes like yourselves. Hugs.
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That’s what my Mom does too………..and there’s ENERGY in positivity! YAY!
Hugs, Teddy
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That is so true. I work with someone who just discovered that he has an advanced form of lung and throat cancer even though he hasn’t smoked in many years. He has chosen to remain positive and try to enjoy life. He thinks that attitude will help him stay healthy and I agree. It may not cure him but it will certainly help add years to his life and life to his years.
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Yes you’re right…..sorry to hear about the man you work with but his attitude will get him through the hard times ahead. I think positivity does add years to our lives – living in the negative lane with anger and feeling sorry for ourselves doesn’t do anyone including those around us any good. Positivity is light – negativity is dark and who wants to be in the dark all the time?!
Hugs, Pam
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I do know negative emotions produce stress hormones. This stress is meant to save our lives if a lion attacks but chronic stress from negative emotions will make us sick.
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You are right……..and sadly we live in stressful times……..so it’s easier to fall into the “negativity hole” than keep ourselves with heads above water and be positive. I just work on it every day myself.
Pam
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Good for you. I try to be the same way. 🙂
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It helps doesn’t it…………….. 🙂
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That says it all.
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It’s what my Mom has in her heart so it’s good enough for me too!
Hugs, Teddy
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That really is a terrific Spark as is the graphic. Mom has been having a really hard time staying positive the last few months, as you know. She needs to do better. Thanks for reminding her. Hope she remembers tomorrow is Tuesday when she wakes up in the morning. Love to all. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
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Your Mom has had a LOT to deal with – between the construction project and little Sawyer, she’s lucky to remember what planet she’s on much less what day of the week it is! If you all are here for Teaser that’s fine but if Mom is sleeping in a bit – let her! We’re glad you liked the SPARK my Mom did yesterday – as you know this is just the way she thinks – positively even when everything around her is negative. She says it keeps her sane but I have my doubts (hahahahaha).
Hugs, Teddy
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