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.
I was thinking this morning just how much I truly come away with and apply to ME when I’m cruising through quotations looking for a perfect SPARK on Mondays. I read so many wonderful quotes by amazing people – a lot of them stick with me. I personally get a big SPARK just from reading other SPARKS – and that’s precisely why I think it’s super to participate in this sharing exercise every Monday. Great way to start the week. The following is my SPARK for today and was just one of many that really spoke to me this week:
I sure do like this one……………I’m going to think of it and repeat it whenever I’m asked “what do you think will happen next week????” or anything similar to that. One moment at a time is all we can REALLY control. This helps us get through a whole lot of things if we just remember this.
Hope everyone has a great week ahead……………………ONE MINUTE AT A TIME!
TWO Spoiled Cats 
true!!! to paint things black in advance before they happen is not always good ;O)
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There is always hope………always. 🙂
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True, now is all that matters!
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Sure is………seems to take us a long time to learn that one………..
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Oh yes, this is a good one! I must keep it in my mind whenever I find myself worrying about days in the future.
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❤ dear friend…………..
Love, Pam
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That IS a good one! Great to remember when things to worry about seem to just be mounting.
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Not too easy to remember sometimes………..!
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My wife sometimes gets mad at me for doing that. She says I don’t worry enough, like that’s a bad thing.
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Worry = sleeplessness, ulcers………!
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So true.
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Boy, that is a hard thing to do. It’s like we are predisposed to worry. I love the sentiment though and in my better times, I try to follow it. Things are so much more calm when you do.
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I agree that it is hard to do – some of us are natural worriers especially if we’ve had BIG THINGS to worry about. But even then we couldn’t control those things – they were going to happen – they are PART of our lives but we can’t control them. We live with them AND they are part of who we are. Things are a lot less complicated for our kitties though!!!
Hugs, Pam
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Teddy and Mom standing ovation from a gal who used to be a big “what iffer”. Finally I have come to realize if I am not the solution to whatever is the worry then I must let it go
Hugs Cecilia
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It takes us a while to learn this one……..usually!
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One minute at a time? You mean I have a choice?
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Well I think we animals and critters of all kinds don’t really KNOW the concept of worrying about the future – we truly do live in the moment – it’s mostly advice for humans who want to know what’s in the future and worry about what was in their past. We creatures KNOW that already!
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GRATE SPARK Miss Pam an Teddy!!! Wee goin to have no power Wenesday an Fursday an no heet an LadyMew syss shee iss goin to take it all a minutt at a time! Thanx fore a good SPARK>>>shee needss them!!! 😉
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
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Another good spark to remember that’s for sure.
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It really is……….sometimes hard to remember though.
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That’s a good one, us kitties pretty much live by that one!
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We do – isn’t that great?????!!!
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Mom really needs to remember this.
The Florida Furkids
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That is great advice. I’m going to try and follow this and not worry so much.
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I think we are natural worriers – but if we just go with the flow one minute at a time there’s a LOT less to worry about.
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that is super good advice and something that I have to learn to practice more. “one moment at a time” Sending lots of love! xoxo
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It will become a habit once you train yourself to do it! Only it’s a NICE habit instead of a habit to be “kicked” !!! 🙂
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We love that one, Claire will have to remember it for the next months ! Purrs
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Concatulations to your Mom for taking on that PAWSOME and BIG job. She will do a wonderful favor for the school!
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Love this one. Have a great day. Sunny but; chilly here.
Sue B
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Related to that, you can do anything, or tolerate anything, for 15 minutes. If you are having a hard time doing a job, just deal with the next 15 minutes of work you have to do. Thanks for the inspiration!
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That’s absolutely RIGHT ON!
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This is so true…one minute, one step at a time. But so hard to do!
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You’re right – it’s hard not to think ahead just like it’s hard not to have regrets about the past but that’s done – tomorrow is ?? and today we can deal with. Just one minute at a time – slow but sure!
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Mom and I love this Spark! People say to take things one day at a time. There have been times in our lives when one day at a time was too difficult. One minute at a time was manageable.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Pawsome thought………yes my Mom says the same thing.
Hugs, Teddy ❤
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Great spark! I need to tell myself that at work…when things get overwhelming there, it seems like you will never accomplish what needs doing, but if you just take a breath and deal with things moment by moment. Yup, that kills a lot of the stress:)
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It really is helpful in a stressful job like you have…………NOW is all you can control. 🙂
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Purrfect Spark again, Teddy! Living by the moment is so much peacefuller for the head…and we can’t be there if we’re still here, right😸Pawkisses for a Happy Tuesday🐾😽💞
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It sure is Binky…..”now” is important to experience as tomorrow is unknown!!!!
Hugs, Teddy
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OK, I deal with the moment – but where is the Teaser, Teddy? 🙂
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LIVE at 8:02AM my time…………..come to class NOW young lady!!
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That is an excellent spark! XO
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