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Progress Is Made One Step at a Time

By Elizabeth Byrne

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty

May 09, 2011 01:32 PM

A man who is a master of patience is master of everything else. - George Savile

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

I have spent my Sunday reading, a rare occasion to relax for more than a few minutes at the time. Because it was Mother's Day, I didn't feel guilty sitting down for a few hours and indulging in fun reading. I'm almost finished with "Sail" by James Patterson. "Blind Man's Bluff" is next on my reading list. Thank you to my ActiveRain friends for great book recommendations.

Among the books I picked up this Sunday was "100 Ways to Simplify Your Life" by Joyce Meyer. This time, the chapter Progress Is Made One Step at a Time attracted my attention. Joyce Meyer compares our progress in life to a seed. When a seed is planted, it takes a while for a seed to sprout and produce fruit. The farmer must be patient.

We should be like a farmer in our daily life - patient. Being impatient makes us miserable, and does not help in making progress. Instead of being anxious about the final result, we should enjoy the journey taking us to our destination. Enjoy each step of your progress, or you will go through life being frustrated about things you cannot change.

"The fruit of patience is a seed resting in you, and as you wait with a good attitude, it develops and grows. You may not be where you want to be, but you are making progress!"

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Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

That is a gift I was given by God. Maybe because he knew long before I that I would need it with our youngest, but I am as patient as the day is long.

May 09, 2011 01:35 PM

Rose King

David Tracy Real Estate - Friendswood, TX

Friendswood / Pearland / Houston Bay Area

Joyce Meyer is one smart cookie! I always enjoy listening to her. Now you have inspired me to pick up her book!

May 09, 2011 04:00 PM

Mimi Foster

Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO

Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

And here is what even I noticed about yesterday - why do we think we have to have a SPECIAL day to take it easy? We really need to learn to take time out to pamper ourselves a little bit each day, rather than make it a rare occurrence. Some good reading choices . . .

May 09, 2011 04:24 PM

Lloyd Binen

Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA

Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

Glad you got some R & R on Sunday.

Patience is the virtue of the Kings.

May 09, 2011 05:59 PM

Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA

Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Elizabeth -

Glad you enjoyed Mother's Day - glad you go to read and relax.

I re-sent your JIB-JAB to about a dozen folks - it was funny!

Have a happy day -
Lynn

May 09, 2011 06:18 PM

Brian Doubleday

Brian Doubleday - IML RealEstate - Orange County, CA Broker - Ladera Ranch, CA

Ladera Ranch, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo

Thank you Elizabeth for these valuable words of wisdom, you're spot on, great to hear you had a nice relaxing day

May 09, 2011 07:55 PM

Andrea Swiedler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT

Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Great reminder of how we need patience in our lives. And here is a secret about farmers... they are too busy with so much stuff to be impatient. Plant a seed, tend the garden, do the chores, each will come in its own time. But in the meantime, there is way to much to do to be impatient!

May 09, 2011 11:36 PM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Excellent advice from You and from Joyce. As an avid listener and supporter of Christian Radio I love listening to Joyce Meyer.

May 10, 2011 12:10 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I need to practice on my patience. And, I need to figure out how to simplify our lives.

Have an outstanding week and be sure to share some simplification tips.

Blooming for home buyers!

May 10, 2011 01:35 AM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hi Elizabeth, Patience is the key to lots of things. Farmers have a long time to see how there seeds work out same with real estate agents. Takes time, it does not happen overnight. Have a great day!

May 10, 2011 02:00 AM

Aida Pinto

Independent Real Estate Broker - Los Angeles, CA

Real Estate Broker (562) 884-6196

Elizabeth you are so right about patience....I will learn how to be like a farmer!

May 10, 2011 04:13 AM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Glad you got to enjoy the day. I love to read anything by Joyce Meyer!

May 10, 2011 06:43 PM

Have a wonderful weekend!

Blooming for you!

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