SPARKS and a Reminder

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 saw a couple of fabulous quotes while looking and got excited about BOTH of them because I really believe in both thoughts but I had to choose one – and this is it!

If we’re honest we ALL must admit that we have had failures in our life – of one sort or another………but if we just pushed through whatever it was we were trying to do or trying to feel or trying to GET, we were winners.    I know the old saying “it’s not whether you win or lose but how you play the game” and that ties right into this.   Same thing.   Even if we lose we have tried and by doing so, we are winners as we’ve faced the challenge.    My Dad wanted me to always be a winner whatever I was doing – it was a lot of pressure – I wasn’t able to win everything – in fact I failed at many things – but I was able to learn that he would NOTICE if I had just tried my best.    Yes he still wanted me to win (!) but I knew and he knew I’d done the hard part of TRYING.

Hope everyone has a WINNING week…………………just try!

Hugs, Pam

 

REMINDER FROM PROFESSOR TEDDY……………..tomorrow at a surprise time is the Tuesday Teaser.   Those of you who like to figure out WHERE a particular photograph was snapped, feel free to join in the fun.   We never say WHEN the post will go live – because it’s more fun that way!     

 

SPARK on Monday and Reminder

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.

Was kind of thinking about depression since I know a lot of people who are dealing with depression in their lives and I do try to help them get through that – it’s kind of “what I do” – I listen and advise if asked but listening is the most important part.    Anyway, I saw this quote and it kind of hit me just right…………….

 

It can fit a lot of situations I suppose but ties into being depressed quite well too.    I have to say that in my long life I have had times of depression but I never “stayed there” long.   I guess maybe part of that was because I knew that I needed to walk away.

Hope you all have a super Monday!

Hugs, Pam

P.S.   Teddy the Professor asked me to remind all his students that there is CLASS TOMORROW – at a surprise time so keep an eye on your inbox – and when you arrive in class at Ding Dong School remember to COMMENT RIGHT AWAY – you  might win a badge!   WOO HOO!   (that’s what he said anyway – I’m just his mouthpiece you know!).

SPARK for Monday & Teaser Reminder

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 have a really great SPARK today.   I guess over my many years I finally DID learn this but it took time……….they say many of the best things in life take time to learn.

Have a wonderful week ahead everyone!!

Hugs, Pam

P.S. for Teaser Class Fans – remember tomorrow is Teaser – surprise time – guess where the photo was taken……….it’s a MAJOR TOUGHIE this week.    Just remember that when you arrive tomorrow – COMMENT FIRST.    OK?   OK!   The Professors will look for YOU in class!

YES WE WILL…….Angel Sammy and Teddy