realtors: Breakthroughs of Blessings! - 11/16/08 08:23 PM
My wife, son and I have been experiencing overflowing blessings. Let me list some of them:
(1) I have finished four chapters, so far 172 pages, of my doctoral research project!
(2) I am preparing to do my seminar on identity formation among 18 - 30 year old emerging adults!
(3) My wife, son, brother-in-law, Greg, and sister, Cindy, are helping me!
(4) The public relations director for Stevens-Hanager College wants me to use his room at no cost!
(5) Three professors at a local university have asked me to partner with them on my research project!
I could go on for … (17 comments)
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realtors: Exciting News Since My Last Post Two Months Ago - 10/07/08 06:09 PM
WOW! How time flies at supersonic speed when you're having FUN (F-U-N, FUN!)
The last post I did was entitled PRESSURE FORMS THE PEARL! I had no idea what that title would mean two months later, but it's still true!
I have finished Chapters One, Two and Three and Chapter Four is due November 1 for my doctoral research project. What a wild adventure it's been!
I am focusing on emerging adults (18 - 30 years old) who need their Identity Crisis resolved. My hypothesis is:
A grace-based and community-oriented seminar on the nature of identity formation for emerging adults in … (9 comments)
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realtors: What a Caring and Creative Community! - 07/11/08 06:48 PM
I have experienced new ideas and perspectives today by exploring new treasures in ACTIVE RAIN today!
I have seen some new blogs that are bold and beautiful! The word pictures I discovered are very creative and compelling!
ACTIVE RAIN, you are the significance that you don't need to search for! You are the success that you don't need to chase! I am refreshed by your cooperation! I don't see or feel competition!
I feel rich and full. I feel full of thanksgiving for all of you remarkable precious people!
You have invented and designed new horizons and created new capacities for challenges … (20 comments)
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realtors: Loving Your Livelihood! - 07/10/08 08:30 PM
I recently went on a Ride-A-Long with two different police officers in Garden City as part of my final requirements for becoming an official Volunteer. I think I will enjoy giving back and contributing to my community. I discovered some interesting insights about these two men!
Both of these men were passionate about their jobs. They both said that they loved their work and were not stressed. They love to serve and help people and really want to make a difference. They were kind, considerate and friendly.
How about you? Do you love the field of real estate? Do you enjoy helping … (17 comments)
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realtors: Special Sensational Sweetheart - 07/08/08 01:04 PM
Today is my special sensational sweetheart's special birthday! She was born in Peoria, AZ this day in 1954. She moved with her parents and brother to Santa Ana, CA in the summer of 1966 when Orange County was still covered with strawberry fields! She was the first family member to graduate from college in May of 1977.
In January of 1977 I drove from Boise to Whittier, CA to stay with a cousin while I started graduate school in Anaheim. I had never been to California, much less the Los Angeles area. I dove into my classes, studies and research papers with … (36 comments)
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realtors: Serving as a Servant - 07/03/08 05:13 PM
During the second half of June I was honored to be served by my good friend, Lt. Col. Don Eubank in California. Richard, another friend from Springfield, MO were invited to stay in Don's house in Frazier Park, about 60 miles northwest of L.A. We were there to finish up our last two week module of our Doctoral program.
Don graciously opened up his house to us to help us from paying a huge hotel bill in L.A. Richard and I took our showers in the morning and Don had prepared either oatmeal, scrambled eggs or waffles (or a combination of … (20 comments)
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realtors: What Does Fourth of July Freedom Mean to You? - 07/02/08 09:39 PM
Freedom - What a wonderful word! Our Founding Fathers of the United States, including where I live in Garden City, a city within Boise, Idaho, had us in their hearts and minds back in 1776. They chose to fight for freedom from the tyranny of England. All of our courageous soldiers from that time up to now have given their lives to serve and protect us.
Freedom to choose is a gift. In fact, it's the greatest gift given to us. How we use that gift is up to us. I choose to love with my wife and son every day! I choose … (10 comments)
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realtors: The Wrong Watch - 06/29/08 06:09 PM
On my recent trip to Los Angeles, I took the wrong watch. I get nervous when I watch "Monk" with my wife and son. They say I am just like him and I never understood why :)
Well, I had a "Monk" deja vu episode for almost two weeks with my wrong watch. You see, it's a Casio atomic clock with a solar powered battery. Apparently, the battery was so weak that it could not hold a charge. BUT I did not know it!
So I put my watch near a window to soak up solar power because the watch indicator … (8 comments)
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realtors: Choosing to Flourish in the Desert! - 06/09/08 11:57 AM
This morning I experienced an amazing awakening. I have been listening to my wife and speaking to her from my heart in deeper and longer ways than ever before. I keep falling in love with her over and over again!
We are both cutting off heavy weights in our lives and enjoying our experience in the desert together. The desert is where the rush to make decisions and rush to appointments come to a stop. We have both been experiencing pain, suffering and all kinds of uncomfortable feelings for the past few weeks.
This morning I saw a green tree growing … (4 comments)
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realtors: Requirements for Our High Honor - 06/08/08 04:48 PM
Susie Blackmon NC Realtor, Maggie Valley, Waynesville (COLDWELL BANKER) wanted to know more about the requirements about our Volunteer Academy.
My son and I just graduated from our local police department Volunteer Academy. We were both highly honored by the staff. (See my previous post, "Highly Honored!") There were several requirements for graduation. Since I am half way through my difficult and demanding (but fun and exciting) doctoral degree, I thought a training program like this would also be fun and exciting!
We attended two three hour training sessions (Tuesday night and Saturday morning) for several weeks. Each class was a different topic.
They … (8 comments)
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realtors: Safe and Unsafe People - 06/04/08 02:13 PM
Mirela Monte created a penetrating and powerful post entitled "TOXIC PEOPLE" that struck one of my core values. Thank You, Mirela!
I have discovered through the school of pain and suffering that toxic or unsafe people will destroy me. They are poisonous and poison kills!
I have learned to only associate with safe people. Healthy boundaries are the filters I have discovered to help me associate with safe people and disassociate with unsafe people.
I was a very compliant child. I would do anything to please my parents. That naturally translated into being compliant in my other relationships.
The lesson that I … (6 comments)
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realtors: Gaining New Ground - 06/03/08 03:30 PM
Do you enjoy growing?
I noticed that our large spruce tree in our front yard has experienced new growth. Several limbs have new shoots that are about a foot long.
What happened? The branches grew from where they were to where they are now.
It sounds simple, doesn't it? If the tree has the right amount of moisture, nutrients, sunlight and temperature, the automatic result is growth.
How many of us desire to grow? Growth for each of us must be intentional. It is easy to get bogged down in a familiar routine, but not much growth occurs in normal every … (12 comments)
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realtors: Stunning Statistics! - 05/28/08 05:58 PM
I have been contemplating my core values in my personal and professional life.
Are the things we are living for worth dying for?
If we don't deal with our issues, will our issues deal with us?
What would happen if we stopped asking "how much will it cost" and "how long will it take?"
What is the difference between urgent and vital?
Who are we and why do we do what we do?
What do feel and think about your core values? Please let me know...
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realtors: Overcoming the Obstacle of Overload! - 05/24/08 08:02 PM
I have been doing some research on the obstacle of overload in the lives of people in our American culture. Experts have discovered that we have more and more and we are going faster and faster and overload is increasing in our lives.
My father was a master of wildlife management. He was the Director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game when I was in junior high, high school and college.
When I went hunting with him, he pointed out the value of edges or margins around our local farms. Pheasants and quail needed brush and natural cover for protection … (18 comments)
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