If you have already seen this post, forgive me. It is one of a series of monthly guest spots I’ve been doing at The Story Reading Ape’s blog. I’m adding it here to my Motivational section. Since it’s “been done” be sure to pay a visit to the Ape. Just click here.
Thriving Thursdays: The Value of Nonsense
There used to be a list of jokes about keeping a healthy level of insanity. A good sense of whimsy, an active imagination — those things will help you thrive.
“I like nonsense —
it wakes up the brain cells…” Dr. Seuss
Here’s one more whimsical quote.
“My alphabet starts with this letter called yuzz. It’s the letter I use to spell yuzz-a-ma-tuzz. You’ll be sort of surprised what there is to be found once you go beyond “Z” and start poking around!”
Theodor Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss)
From Yuzz to Z, make it a thriving Thursday!
Mega hugs,
Teagan
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nonsense is irrelevant word,this is much perfect to start our day in positive energetic day…
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Thank you Mihran! Being positive is so very important. Hugs!
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I take nonsense seriously, it is a big part of my life. Have a lovely weekend! xx
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There’s no such thing as nonsense… All sounds perfectly logical to me. 😀
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LOL. I knew I could count on you Kev. Have a fabulous Friday. Mega hugs!
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You too, Teagan… Have great weekend! 😎
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I love nonsenses, Teagan, I want to find more people gifted with nonsenses and surround myself with them only.
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LOL, I think that’s a yuzz-a-ma-tuzz-ly marvelous idea! 😀 Thanks for visiting. Have a fabulous Friday. Mega hugs!
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Likewise, 😀
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I love the quotes. They made me smile. Nonsense is the cousin of imagination. Both are vital to happiness 🙂 Mega hugs, Teagan!
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Beautifully said, Diana (and I’d expect nothing less). I couldn’t agree more. Have a fabulous Friday. Mega hugs!
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I sure wish I had seen this post earlier, but it was just that kind of day! Mega Hugs to you Teagan! xo
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Hi Kathryn. I know what you mean. So I’ll give you a cheer of encouragement for today. Have a fabulous Friday. Mega hugs right back my friend!
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I enjoyed this even more the second time around, Teagan! Double hugs 🙂 💖 💖
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You are so kind Tina. I really appreciate all the sharing you do. Have a fabulous Friday. Double hugs right back!
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A light hearted whimsical bit of wonderful nonsense is just what I needed today. Thank you Teagan.
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I am beyond pleased that I could provide it, Suzanne. Have a fabulous Friday. Mega hugs!
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I love these posts, Teagan. We’d become much too serious for our own good without nonsense stuff and such. ❤ ❤ 😀
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That is so true, Tess. I couldn’t agree more. Thanks so much for visiting. Huge hugs!
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Anytime and you are more than welcome, Teagan. 😉
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Thank you for this post, Teagan! Wishing you and Chris, the Story Reading Ape, a wonderful day filled with a healthy level of insanity. 🙂
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That is a wonderful wish that I will do my best to manifest, Lavinia. A purr-fect weekend to you and Rick and all the cats of Salmon Brook Farms. Mega hugs!
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Thank you Teagan and mega hugs to you my friend.
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Thank you for visiting Adele. Have a fabulous Friday. Mega hugs!
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Getting to my own blog on Saturday lol, so have a fab weekend Teagan, mega hugs. x
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Can never ever get enough, dear Teagan, of you, or Chris or nonsense!!! Wishing you all a very nonsensically Thriving Thursday! Mega whimsical hugs!!! xoxoxo
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You are too kind, Donna. And I hope everyone will visit your wonderful whimsical post. (You also reminded me that I need a pig GIF for my Valentines story… that one was adorable.) Wishing you a thriving, hug-filled Thursday too!
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Enjoy nonsense and Love your motivational posts, Teagan. 🙂
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Thank you so much, John! Every time I encourage someone else, I feel better myself. Mega hugs!
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Ha ha ha. That is what giving is all about. 😀
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Occasional nonsense is good for the soul – hope you have a thriving Thursday, Teagan!
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Everyone here is helping me thrive, Teri. Thanks so very much for visiting. Wishing you a thriving Thursday as well.
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Thanks Teagan. I think I could use a little yuzz-a-ma-tuzz in my life today.
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LOL, you and me both, Dan! Thanks for taking a moment to visit. Have a thriving Thursday. Mega hugs!
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We need more nonsense these days than ever before, I think. Love Dr. Seuss, have used his quote often. Thanks.
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It’s great to see you Van. After seeing more news headlines today, I think we actually *have more* nonsense than ever before, but not the good kind, but I will try not to go there on my blog. So have an absurdly, fantastical, wildly inappropriate (in the best way), thriving Thursday. Huge hugs!
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Your post reminds me of a card my darling daughter sent…knowing me so well…” I became insane with long intervals of horrible sanity” Edgar Allan Poe….What seems to be sanity for most people is utter insanity for me and so here’s to much more playful expression and of course loads of magical hummingbirds:) Enjoy the day dear Teagan…janet. xxxx
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What a lovely comment, Janet. The Poe quote is one of my personal favorites! I really am looking forward to your autobiography one day. You are so very right. Have a thriving Thursday. Mega hugs!
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Nonsense is good and I love Dr.Seuss . I don’t know how many times I read his books to children. Hugs
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Thank you Gerlinde. I’m delighted to bring a happy memory. Have a thriving Thursday. Mega hugs!
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I can’t place enough value on good nonsense. A perfect post to make my Thursday thriving.
Huge Hugs!
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And this is a perfect comment to get my Thursday morning thriving. Thank you Christoph. That means a lot to me. Have a thriving Thursday. Mega hugs!
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Reblogged this on ravenhawks' magazine and commented:
Thanks for sharing Teagan have a wonderful Thursday.
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Dyanna, you are a treasure. Thanks for reblogging. Have a thriving Thursday. Mega hugs!
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