Monday is here again………………..and it’s time to SHARE A 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.
I really love looking for a SPARK quote for my Monday posts. I read so many extraordinary thoughts and words before I find “THE” Spark that I want to use. This one really did grab me and reflects how I REALLY feel at this stage of my life. Maybe it will speak to you too???
I would like to look back one day and be proud of myself…………..I actually am already proud of some of the things I’ve accomplished and gone through as gracefully as I could. I’d like to finish up like that too.
Hope you have a super Monday………….a fresh start in a NEW week……………………………….perfect day for a SPARK isn’t it!
Love and Light, Pam
Professor Teddy asked that I remind all of you who attend Teaser Tuesday Class that tomorrow IS Tuesday and you’d better not be late to school (which is hard because the school bell rings at a random/surprise time every Tuesday!). He and Professor Angel Sammy would be terribly disappointed if you didn’t show up………..you don’t want the Professors to be sad right? Then stop by and try to figure out where the photo they will post was taken. It’s rarely EASY but it’s always FUN.
TWO Spoiled Cats 
oh we love that spark… and we hope the mama read the part about dieting right LOL
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Hi guys! Glad you like the SPARK today – I think it says a WHOLE LOT OF STUFF…….mostly we all need to find our own COMFORT ZONE and stay there! Like you guys have that fluffy bed in your living room where the two of you snooze……..we all have our HAPPY PLACES right?
Hugs, Teddy
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At one time most of those things would have applied to me. Eventually I recognised that I am who I am and if I can accept that, people need to also.
I spent so much time dieting unsuccessfully over the years that I gave up and ate what I wanted to. Now it has gone full circle and there are so many things I can no longer eat!
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Well maybe in the end we really do pay for our choices but I honestly can say I’m not shedding any tears about choices I’ve made – I learned from the BAD ones, and benefited from the GOOD ones…..at least MOST of the time!!!
Hugs, Pam
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I like the spark today and it is spot on! And I would never disappoint Angel Sammy. Not ever.
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I love this SPARK too…….the minute I read it I thought “I really GET this and feel exactly this way”………and I DOOOOO! I read a lot of SPARKS on Mondays that are meaningful and useful….starts my week off with a push!
Hugs, Pam
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Such good reminders in that quote. You definitely should be proud of the person you are, my friend!
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Thanks Dianna………I would say the EXACT same thing about you! 🙂
Love, Pam
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Pam it is such a wise and beautiful quote…life is too short to play games.
You make yourself and us proud every day!!
Hugs Cecilia
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Oh you are WAY too kind. I do love this SPARK though – it’s a “real” thought – no flowery verbage just honesty. And that’s something we ALL could use more of!!! LOL
Hugs and love, Pam
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I like today’s spark and I’m looking forward to the Teaser. The security team is ready.
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Clowie we can always count on you and your team to keep our classroom and school grounds free of troublemakers!!!
Hugs, Teddy
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I like this Spark. I am still working at accepting who I am. Becoming comfortable with who I am. I feel I have some issues to work on. It’s never too late! I will be at The Teaser!
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I happen to like who you are BUT I say we all should be looking at ourselves all the time to see what we need to tweak….after all we’re all human and imminently “tweakable”! See you at Teaser – am about to start working on it!
Hugs and love, Pam
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That really is a nice Spark, good for every day living!
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That is an excellent spark! Have a great day! XO
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Terrific Spark! This is a great way to look at our lives. I find myself thinking this way more and more as I get older. We have to enjoy life. Have a great Monday.
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Yes – I think these thoughts “come around” more as we age – life is way too short overall to get wrapped up in trivia…..being ourselves – our REAL selves – someone we can be proud of – is so important.
Hugs, Pam
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This is not a first time when I feel your “sparks” are just for me. A gray day, thinking of Corona virus, staring at rain drops… Thank you Pam!
Kristiina
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I’m so glad you “GOT” this SPARK……I love it too. It’s like someone looked inside my heart and head and grabbed those words – I guess a lot of people really DO think alike right Kristiina?
Hugs, Pam
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I agree. Here in blogworld it is easy to notice, we are very much alike everywhere.
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You’re right…….and that may be part of the reason we are blogging in the first place! 🙂
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That’s a really good Spark!! Mom should print it out and keep it by her computer.
The Florida Furkids
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It’s a real gem isn’t it? Mom saw it and immediately felt it was IMPORTANT!
Hugs, Teddy
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No sparks, please. I have a gasoline can here.
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Back AWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY from the can (the gas one anyway!)
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With all the negativity and fear and concern in the world at this time, that Spark is a great reminder to seize the day and live one’s life.
Woos, Lightning and Timber
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We only have this one life (here anyway!) so we should live it to the fullest…..everyone has ups and downs but believing we’re on the right path helps us go DOWN that path with a smile.
Love, Pam
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Beautiful and much needed spark.for many of us. Have a blessed week.
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You too Shirley!
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This SPARK totally speaks to me Pam!! I have spent alot of time running after my family seeking approval to no avail. I ‘ve apologized for so much in my Life to family & to supposed friends.
And 2 years ago I ‘woke up’ & decided I was finally an adult & stopped apologizing & explaining myself. I am not where I want to be necessarily but I AM proud of myself for standing up for myself! Thanks again for a brilliant SPARK my friend!
{{{hugs}}} Sherri-Ellen & **purrss** BellaDharma
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Good for you. We are here to live our lives good, bad, otherwise – it’s OUR life to live and if others follow us then that’s their choice. We don’t live for THEM we live for US. Getting approval or making apologies really isn’t important. We must live our BEST life for ourselves. Bravo!
Hugs, Pam
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Great spark. Raining here. Have a great day.
Sue
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Another good SPARK Pam. I think we all spend a little time doing all those things. However, the rest of the time we should spend on just being and enjoying what is fun. We all face miserable times and hopefully we handle it with as much dignity as possible. Believe dignity is hard to find some days.
Jean
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You’re right Jean……sometimes it is hard to find what we seek from life but with help from others and belief in our OWN power, we really can get there………….I just love this SPARK.
Hugs, Pam
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We all need this reminder. Thanks!
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Glad you like it – we LOVE it!
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I’m sure you have lots to be proud of. For one thing, you brighten the day of many people with this blog.
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You are TOOOOOOOOO kind but thanks so much for the kind words – we really DO want to bring smiles to folks with this blog – it’s why I started it in the first place.
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That Spark does speak to Mom and me. We like to make ourselves proud instead of making other people proud…. #nailedit
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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YES! That’s precisely what we think too!
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Pam, this is fabulous. I wish I was still able to cross stitch. I would do this in an instant. You have accomplished many things, and definitely have the right to be proud of yourself. Thank you for this wonderful Spark. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
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Janet I knew you’d like this SPARK like I do…….it would make a fabulous cross stitch wouldn’t it.
Hugs, Pam
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Yes be proud…but be humble about the way(s) we get there!
I for one know I could never be what/who I am unless I acknowledge the efforts others have doen to help me to get to my right now:)
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For sure…..we might sometimes think we’re making our journey alone but we aren’t….others are with us and have helped us along our way.
Hugs, Pam
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Amen Pam this spark is where I am too.
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It seems to be one that lots of us “get” !! 🙂
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How i wish i’d known this years ago.
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It’s NEVER too late!
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This is a wonderful Spark and it speaks to us too, Teddy😸Extra Pawkisses for a Happy Wednesday🐾😽💞
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One of the best SPARKS ever isn’t it Binky?!
Hugs, Teddy
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