It’s Monday and time for SPARKS. 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. Why not join us by sharing something that SPARKS you? It might just start a spark in us too.
I saw this wonderful quote and thought it was an absolutely TRUE and CLEAR statement. I guess we just need to remind ourselves of that from time to time?
I might have learned this one the hard way…………but I think that maybe I indeed HAVE learned it.
Happy Monday! Pam
P.S. Professor Teddy asked me to remind everyone that tomorrow is Teaser Tuesday and you’d better be ready for class – surprise time – remember to comment when you arrive!!
TWO Spoiled Cats 
The bipeds are on holiday. I don’t know what their plans are, so I may be late but I will pop in to clas when I can.
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Oh I hope your bipeds are having a wonderful time – I know you must miss them. See you tomorrow “whenever” !!
Hugs, Teddy
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that is true!!! and sometimes we need such a mental diet to get rid of the burden what lasts on our shoulders… the glasses are polished for tomorrow, yeah!
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Alright! Clean glasses are a MUST on Tuesdays!!!!
Hugs, Teddy
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So true. Reminds me of that “Let Her Go” song.
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I thought of that too…………… LOL
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That is so true. I agree 100%!
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Somehow I just knew you would! 🙂
Love, Pam
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Yes, that quote is so true, and I’m guessing that most of us have learned that! Happy Monday, and thanks for all the ‘spark’ you add to my life!
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I think most of us know this but practicing it is tougher for some than others!! You’re sweet to say we add spark to your life – our friends keep us going and keep the spark “sparking along” !!
Hugs, Pam and Teddy too
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That quote IS true. And though we learn this fact and rejoice in it…still we tend to hold on to the next heavy burden, even while remembering the burden of letting the last one go.
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It must be something we do without thinking – holding on to things – are we afraid of what’s next if we let something go? Maybe…..not sure why we do this but it really saps every ounce of POSITIVE energy we have when we hang on to something……..
Love, Pam
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Very true! I am working on letting something go that I have been feeling its weight way too long. I’m ready to let it go. I will see you tomorrow morning for The Teaser!
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GOOD FOR YOU MISS PIX! You will feel a lot lighter once you let it go – whatever it is. Mom is working on that too just now…… We will look for you in class later!
Hugs, Teddy
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Great spark! Holding onto to things is never a good idea… unless it’s memories of all the best things ever.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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You are right Cupcake……those memories are in our hearts forever automatically so we don’t ever have to worry about letting them go!
Hugs, Teddy
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A terrific Spark Teddy, see you at class tomorrow!
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We’ll be looking for you Brian!
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What a wonderful SPARK!!!
Prof Teddy will there be a test at the end of class?
Hugs Cecilia
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How about a test DURING class – “Tell me where this photo was taken and win a badge” is the name of the test!!! HAHAHAHA
Hugs, Professor Teddy
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Boy, isn’t THAT Spark the truth?! Well done.
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Thanks!!!!! 🙂
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That is a great spark! SO true. XO
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It really is isn’t it…….I guess we KNOW this in our hearts but sometimes it’s tough to do.
Love, Pam
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Excellent Spark!
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Isn’t it great? Now if we can just FOLLOW IT…………….
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Love this one. Hope your having a great day. Beautiful here.
Sue B
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Hot sticky and miserable here! Glad you have some PRETTY there!
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Great spark ! Purrs
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Thank you Claire and kitties………
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Happy Monday!!! We hope you had a wonderful weekend. The heat and humidity will not let us go over here. Thanks for sharing the wonderful spark. Have a fantastic rest of your week.
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It’s incredibly hot and humid here too – so much so that even my little outdoor-loving Teddy is staying INSIDE!
Hugs, Pam
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Wow, that’s a pretty powerful Spark.
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It sure spoke to me…………really!
Hugs, Pam
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Right now i am holding some very heavy stuff, so i get this. If i let go, stop juggling, it all crashes. Oh, well.
Happy Monday!
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I know what you mean…..I’ve got some heavy stuff happening too but I feel like I must let it go since I can’t control it – might as well accept that and not hold it in….lay the burden down and it will resolve the way it was meant to.
Hugs, Pam
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Furabuluss SPARK Teddy an Miss Pam!!
**purrsss** BellaDharma
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Glad you liked it ladies…………sending you hugs.
Pam and Teddy too
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Mom says that Spark says so very much in just a few words. A good lesson for anyone who is feeling burdened.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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More and more people are feeling burdened these days – this SPARK spoke to me in so many ways!
Hugs, Pam
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The Human and I agree that’s a great Spark! And sometimes you can’t imagine being able to let go until you just do. Like I let go of being terrified of visitors. I even let some selected few actually PET me. Oh my oh my! XOXOXO
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Good for you allowing some visitors to pet you Spitty – they can’t resist that sleek black fur and challenge of getting a stroke or two in before the “CLAW OF DOOM” shows up! Tee Hee…..nice to see you my friend.
Hugs, Teddy
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Pam this is a very important spark that Dad says he has lived several times. Purrs dear friends
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I’m happy it seems to have “spoken” to a lot of people – I love the spark too……it’s one of those things we should all keep in our minds (and hearts!).
Hugs, Pam
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Arghhh! It came up in my email but I got a 404!
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Hmm….it should be there! You are still a FIRST COMMENTER even if you can’t see the post! LOL
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Your paw is VERY wise when picking the SPARK, Teddy!
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Thank you Miss Csilla…….it’s a goodie of a SPARK isn’t it……Mom likes it and tries to remember it always…..
Hugs, Teddy
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That’s a great spark. Mommy says she totally agrees, but isn’t sure she’s learned the lesson. She has a hard time letting go of th8ings and givin’ up control. She says ifin she doesn’t fix it, who will? (shakes heads) Wish she could let go and learn like you. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Well letting go doesn’t necessarily mean giving up control – it’s just sometimes letting go the burdens that you can’t change or that we should have dropped in the past but kept carrying. We can’t change what’s in the past. We still need to fix things if we can but if we CAN’T then we stop worrying about it.
Hugs, Teddy
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