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Those who know me may or may not know that I've been going through a bit of a rough transition the past few months, particularly the past month, in addition to some nagging physical issues.But, this post isn't about that--this post is about the sometimes seemingly random, coincidental things that occur … (17 comments)
I decided to start making this a series and running these every couple of days. Let me know what you think about it.
Someone sent this to me via email and I was so moved by it, I wanted to share it with Active Rain community. It is astounding what a human being is able to acomplish, once they put their mind to it.
If you are unable to view this video clip on … (4 comments)
The older I get, the easier it is for me to acknowledge that I really don't know much. That is, I know a little about a lot, but I'm really not an expert at anything. That's my new challenge, to become an expert at something, to be the person that has … (17 comments)
Depending on your perspective, this post has nothing to do with real estate or everything to do with it. This is a follow up to a post I wrote about underestimating the value of a penny. In looking for larger, more important looking notes, there have been many small blessings which escaped unnoticed. … (18 comments)
Well, how was your weekend with your family? Did anyone say or doanything to offend you? Were you glad to see everyone? Did all of yourwords bring soothing relief or did your words bite at someone's realor imagined hurt?Well?Dealing with the holidays and family sometimes brings a mixture ofblessings, fun, anxiety, … (4 comments)
Miracles never cease. We have to remember that. Today's market is an opportunity for change. Change is hard. The future holds promise for us in our business. We have to throw away our preconcieved notions and embrace change. For example, the excuse I hear most often is "I can't dance - … (7 comments)
Thanksgiving 
Wow! What a powerful statement. Does anybody see why I would make such a comment. I remember when I was a young kid (Pre-teen years) I traveled through time, became a cowboy, jumped higher than Michael Jordan, I was a World Champion race car driver, I flew faster than Superman. There … (2 comments)
I took a trip down memory lane this morning and last evening. My thoughts of the previous evening still linger. I lost my MOM when I was eleven. My first husband died at 40 and now I am losing my son. I always know within my heart and that "knowingness" part … (4 comments)
That is the question. It is the question that we hear every day by rookies and seasoned veterans alike. As much as we feel that the real estate business is too easy to get into & even easier to stay in due to the low renewal fees, We just hate the … (16 comments)
Isn't it just like us as humans to loose our zest over anything when the newness wears off? Do you remember how it was when you had the new car and if a piece of lint got on the floor or a fingerprint was on the window, you immediately took action. … (6 comments)
I recently had the opportunity to see one of my favorite inspirational speakers - Tony Robins. Yes I have all his CD's, yes I've read all his books, yes I've signed up for the next live event in Arizona... OK so maybe I have a small self-help-book problem, but I'm a … (13 comments)
So just want to share some positive thoughts to help uplift and inspire those who believe in positive thinking....So yesterday I start my day excited and enthused because I have to send an offer on behalf of one of three buyer clients I picked up 2 Fridays ago. They are WELL … (3 comments)
I love Dr. Mercola http://www.mercola.com/and the ONLY reason this isn't about 'why organic is better' is because I'm still recovering from Las Vegas NAR and too-much-fun behavior such as this (who ARE the adorable guys with me? At left is Jay Thompson, my excellent AZ compadre; to the right, the inimitable Radley Reiff from GA) … (2 comments)
These are the things I learned: Share everything. Play fair. Don't hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don't take things that aren't yours. Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and cold milk are … (0 comments)
There is a great song which has really spoken to my spirit. It is Casting Crowns', "Somewhere in the Middle" ,and I would imagine that many of you reading this have never heard the song. And as such, my likelihood of winning the contest is more limited. However, it is one … (16 comments)
These are two beautiful videos that have beautiful scenes and inspiration no matter what your faith may be. Be sure to turn up the volume also, the music just adds that special touch.
When I was a little girl, one of our family rituals was the Saturday morning trip to the public library with my Dad. We would return home with arm loads of books and records.The books were for bedtime stories he read to us, but the records were for right away listening … (6 comments)
This is a post to help compile all of the 2007 Veterans Day Tributes here in the Rain. 
Twilight has always been my favourite part of the day...that time between late afternoon and late evening, when the sun is setting and the darkness ekes it's way lazily into places the lightbeams can no longer reach. A type of hush takes over the prevailing ambiance of the city streets about … (44 comments)
We all can see it's a little stormy out there, rely on your abilities and take the opportunity to develop some new skills. The effort you make now will lead you to your desired destination much more efficiently. Only our direction is known and we'll be in this process together for a lifetime. Understand the capabilities and limitations of others. … (3 comments)
"Nothing great was ever acheived without enthusiasm." - Ralph Waldo Emerson, poet
I had a very fortunate childhood...I was 'family raised'...you see I was raised in a very loving household with three mothers and two fathers...my only regret was that I remember only one grandfather and only very vaguely, as he passed away while I was very young!Of course there was my own … (35 comments)
This morning I awoke to the most beautiful Sunrise; pinks, oranges, turquoise and yellow. The sun was not visible yet, but the scattered clouds were changing colors as the sun slowly rose over the horizon. A crescent moon sat boldly in the sky , a reminder of the night that just passed. The … (47 comments)
Here are a few poems that should get you up and running if you are not already. "YOU WERE MEANT TO SUCCEED".Maybe you doubt whether the future you imagine will ever really happen. Maybe you question whether you've got what it takes to really shine. But there's no doubt in anyone … (2 comments)
I just saw a DVD of Marianne Williamson speaking to an audience about her new book The Principles of Everyday Grace. She asked people to raise their hands if they believed in miracles. Almost everyone raised their hand. Then she asked how many of them allow for the thought that a miracle might occur … (2 comments)
So. what are your ideas? Your thoughts? Your dreams? Who cares is anyone supports what you want to do?The important thing is for YOU to believe. For YOU to ignore the people who say you can't do it-and DO IT ANYWAY! It takes courage. It takes persistence. It takes believing in … (10 comments)
This is a true copy of the original sent to me by the author, Dr. Kent Keith. Think on these things...........THE PARADOXICAL COMMANDMENTS By Kent M. Keith 1. People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. 2. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. 3. If … (2 comments)
Winning is not a sometimes thing. It's an all the time thing. You don't win once in awhile. You don't do things right once in awhile. Winning is a habit.......... Unfortunately, so is losing. … (3 comments)
This is my recommended reading list (not necessarily in order of importance) Gail Gladstone, Long Island Realtor … (4 comments)
So I was talking to my dad this past weekend about how my business is growing and I feel like I am almost there. (side note: my dad is a builder in Washington state and step-mom is a REALTOR). Anyway, he kept telling me I need to get a full-time job and … (3 comments)
In light of the world's recent loss of Pavarotti, check out this new rising opera talent!
I'm about three-fourths of the way through this book, and I just started it Sunday. It's one of those books that you start reading and before you know it, you've read fifty pages.It's basically a collection of short stories from a variety of successful people, Muhammad Ali, Yogi Berra, Jimmy Carter, … (13 comments)
I have to say ever since joining AR, I am impressed with the overall attitude of the Realtors in this community. The posts talk about current market conditions which are trying. 99.5 % of what I read here is about opportunity and making lemonade out of lemons. Its very inspiring to … (12 comments)
When we stop and think just how blessed we are to be living in the United States, to be able to pick our mate, to be able to mate as often as we want, to work where we want, to make a good living, wow...how blessed can we be? Then we … (4 comments)
Ray Boltz has a classic song that keeps me going in the difficult times. You know those days where you've given everything you have, left it all and the hits still keep coming. There is a very real financial element to do what I do, however, there is also a very … (7 comments)
One year ago today I wrote a post titled "Happy New Year!!" It was based on the idea that everything we have today is a result of what we did ninety days ago. For 2007 I'll look to the world of sports metaphors to convey the advice to 'Finish Strong'.
I have a wonderful friend who is also Italian. She always sends me fummy jokes, Inspirational thoughts and keeps me laughing. By the way she always let's me know she loves me. We are both from the East Coast and love our wine and cheese, playing cards and good conversation. What … (4 comments)
If you could change anything from your past, would you? If you could change anything from your past, would you? Most of you are probably thinking well of course I would, who wouldn't? I am going to show you not only why you shouldn't if you could but if you did, … (3 comments)
I was having lunch with a good friend today who happens to be a hair stylist. He is very good at his craft but struggling with too many open slots on his calendar. His biggest slow days were Wednesdays and Thursdays. I asked him a simple question...
"Take arrows in your forehead, but never in your back."- Samurai maximI take this quote to mean, approach situations head on. Be the first to take action to alleviating a problem. Never wait for bad situations to miraculously go away. When you sit idle on a problem until the last minute … (1 comments)
Just looking to inspire a little . . . inspiration can come from any where. In this difficult market, it can be easy to get down and lose hope at times. But sometimes it's the little things that can open your eyes the most, and give you that little glimpse of … (2 comments)
All over the country, universities put on what is called "The Last Lecture Series."
Just Push 
A simple friend has never seen you cry.A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.A real friend comes early to help you … (5 comments)
I don't know if you've heard about this, but if you haven't, then you're going to have FUN! There's a website at www.tut.com that provides you with free messages from the universe. You can pick how often you get them from once a week to 5 times a week. All you … (2 comments)
My favorite quote of the day (found on Time.com http://www.time.com/time/quotes/0,26174,1661910,00.html). First, my comments. Obviously, the below quote has applicability to our daily lives and our respective businesses as we reach higher and higher and push ourselves to be the best regardless of market conditions. STEP (as I say to my Toastmaster's group). … (0 comments)
What is your attitude towards todays real estate market? Are you living in the & "Land-of-Hope" or "Self-Pity- Estates?"If you are not living in the & "Land-of-Hope," giving yourself and your clients all that you have to give in this market, then it is time to dig up your tent stakes … (3 comments)
I simply cannot keep up with all the fun things that are going on in my life here in Sonoma. If you lived here, I'm sure it would be the same for you! (I know a great Realtor who can sell you a house!)I'm dying to tell you about last weekend's fund-raiser, … (0 comments)
Brian Brumpton
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