Hello Monday! Time to SPARK………………What exactly IS this Monday SPARK thing we do? Well, most of you 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.
With holidays coming quickly (is it just me or is time speeding up???) it always hits me that we need to remember not just the “Reason for the Season” but to try and keep positive and upbeat not just for US but for everyone else too – those we see every day – strangers on the sidewalk – why is that? Because it will make you SMILE. People notice that. People like that – and it’s contagious. That’s the best part – everyone is smiling………….the SPIRIT has “got them” !!! That’s what’s behind this little message I’m posting today – when we carry the spirit in our hearts, WE put Christmas in the air – for everyone.
Simple thought but it’s true…………………it starts with one and spreads……………smile and watch what happens around you!
What sparks me for this week? Yesterday, as I was walking from work to the bus stop, I saw a man with a silver cat draped over his shoulder like a scarf. The cat let me pet him, and he was velvety and beautiful. It was Sarge the cat, who has his own group on facebook.
What else sparks me? Blue sky, sun alternating with rain. Was able to sleep through the night, learning how to get over my chronic insomnia. That’s plenty for one week.
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Lots of things sparking you on a Monday – keep that going all week and it will be a VERY sparkly week!
Hugs, Teddy
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yes… if we have jungle bells in our heart and in our mind, the world can hear the sound…
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We hope so………….truly!
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Smile and the whole world smiles with you!
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It works doesn’t it Clowie!
Hugs and smiles, Teddy
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Beautiful quote, and, yes, I think smiling and speaking to folk really puts everyone in a good mood — “in the spirit”!
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Sometimes I think it throws people off balance and they wind up smiling and keeping that “happy” just because someone SMILED at them!
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Every time I read your thought on Mondays, since it would have been mine as well had I thought of it first 😊 I always wonder if back in the annuls of time, we’re related!
Katie’s momma
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I think it’s a distinct possibility – in another life – probably TWINS!! 🙂
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That really is so true, nice Spark Teddy!
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thanks Brian……………………..
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That is a wonderful spark. I love your Christmas header. Have a nice day! XO
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Thank you!!! See you in Teaser class tomorrow………..
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Super Spark! We need to remember this during the busy holiday.
The Florida Furkids
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🙂 ❤
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I’d smile but my beak would crack.
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Well we don’t want that to happen now do we?!
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Kinda like the Christmas song by Lee Anne Rimes…Put a little Christmas in your heart.
Hugs Cecilia
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PERFECT……..yes – we all need a little Christmas this year for sure…………or a LOT of it! 🙂
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Hope your having a great day. Some rain. Hope no snow.
Sue B
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Rain here too with a SLIGHT chance of some snow – yuck.
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Let’s all spread Christmas joy.
Shoko
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I’m ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL for that!
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I like that Spark!
it is going to be horrible weather tomorrow so I can’t see us going anywhere. That means I will be on Teaser alert!
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Good! Stay alert! Horrible weather here too – RAIN RAIN and more RAIN then SNOW tonight (maybe!).
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Great Spark, T. So true. But then, most things have to start in the heart….
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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That’s right Cupcake…..you and I know all about those things (heart things!) don’t we?!?!?!
Hugs, T.
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That is so true. We can feel Christmas!
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Yep, smile and the world smiles with you!!!
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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A very good reminder. A smile is always nice to share.
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We love sharing a smile and doubly so this time of year
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What a terrific Spark. Sometimes we get so busy with all the preparations and decorations, we forget what Christmas is about. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
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Simple and simply true, thank you!
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