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The book is called "Opportunity" and its first chapter is New Year's Day

By Karen Winters, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff

Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff Realty Group - Chicago, IL

January 01, 2012 04:08 AM

We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words
on them ourselves. The book is called "Opportunity" and its first chapter
is New Year's Day. --Edith Lovejoy Pierce

What is the title of your first chapter? Mine is Gratitude.

For me, every day starts with Gratitude. I'm grateful for all the blessings in my life and for the lessons taught in previous editions of the book of Opportunity. I'm especially grateful for another volume that I get to fill with love, friendships, experience, and hopefully, wisdom. One that I'd be proud to display in the Library that is My Life.

What is the title of your first chapter? Please share the title of your first chapter of Opportunity 2012.

Happy New Year!

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MaryKay Shumway

The Kellstrom Ray Agency, Inc. (Est. 1948) - Sister Bay, WI

Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert

Great reminders! Happy New Years!

Jan 01, 2012 04:16 AM

Chuck Carstensen

RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN

Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

I love your first chapter. Thats where it all starts. I would say for me its FAITH.

Jan 01, 2012 04:29 AM

Karen Winters, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff Realty Group - Chicago, IL - Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Thanks MaryKay.

Chuck, so true, so true. It really does start with Faith, doesn't it?

Happy New Year!

Jan 01, 2012 05:07 AM

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Karen, That attitude makes so much else in life smoother. We watch others that are always dissatisfied with what life has given them (or not), rather than focusing on the good.

Jan 01, 2012 05:58 AM

Hi Bliz, Happy New Year!

Years ago, I faced some pretty serious circumstances. After that, I learned that nothing is worth getting (too) upset about. Oh, I'm human and have my moments. :) But I tend to come out of it fast, find the lesson in it and move on.

Jan 01, 2012 09:57 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi Karen~ Happy New Year! My first chapter will be FAMILY. I plan to spend more time with family, whether in person, by phone, or via Skype.

Jan 01, 2012 01:59 PM

Hi Donna, I think that's a wonderful chapter. So much of what we do is for our loved ones, but often that takes time away from giving them the best gift of all -- ourselves. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead full of great family time.

Jan 02, 2012 03:28 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Karen--what a touching message that reminds me to keep my priorities in line. Faith, family, honor, integrity. I like the title 'Opportunity' as it tells me that I have 365 days to make the most of what God has given me. That is my opportunity to be the best I can be.

I am glad to learn that Donna has Skype. Did you figure out whether you can get it on your computer?

Jan 04, 2012 12:52 PM

Karen--I cam back to make this a Featured Post today. Thanks for posting in Do Not Worry ~ Today

Jan 04, 2012 12:59 PM

Hi Mary, I still need to take time and re-load Skype onto my laptop. It's been a pain because I don't know what was wiped off it when it crashed until moments like this. When I see a conversation, I remember..."oh yeah...I used to have that!" Then it's off to reload it onto this laptop. I'll put bump finding and reloading Skype up on my to-do list and try to work on it this weekend.

And thanks for the Feature! ;)

Jan 05, 2012 01:25 PM

Great, I look forward to chatting with you either by phone or skype in near future.

Jan 06, 2012 12:04 AM

The book is called "Opportunity" and its first chapter is New Year's Day

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