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This is a powerful message!

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Education & Training with Bill Fields Learning Systems

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT…

There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see the world, I would marry you.'

One day, a pair of eyes were donated to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.

He asked her, 'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life led her to refuse to marry him.

Her boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear; for before they were yours, they were mine.'

This is how the human brain often works when our status changes.

Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who was always by their side in the most painful situations.

Life Is a Gift

Today before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone who's crying out for a Companion.

Today before you complain about life - Think of someone who went to heaven to early.

Before whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.

And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job.

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around.

All Star Coaching thought for today: Be glad today if you have grass to walk on... or a flower to smell... or a sky to look at... or a meal to eat... or a child to hear... or a hand to touch! Be glad today for another day of living! Be glad today for another day of giving! Do it every day and DO IT BIG!!!"

Have an incredible weekend, my friends, you deserve it!

BF

Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Wow, that is powerful.  Thanks for sharing and opening up our perspective.  Wow.

Aug 30, 2012 10:02 PM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

Very powerful.  We should all think carefully about the message in this one.  How many of us may have been situations that might have been a situation where the consequences could be devastating to someone.

Aug 30, 2012 10:06 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

While teaching at a local community college, I met a lady who lost both of her children (age 8 & 12) to a drunk driver. Regardless of the day we are having, there are MILLIONS of people around the world who would pay to trade places with us.

Aug 30, 2012 10:52 PM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Great reminder Bill.

Gratitude is perhaps the most noblest habit that nourishes the soul.

My wife had routine surgery this week that got very complicated and lasted for 4 hours. . while I was outside wondering why is taking so long. . I grasped into my gratitude mode.. keeping me calm and hopeful. . thanks God she overcame the complication and she is now home recuperating. . I loved her before, but now, I appreciate so much her sharing her life with me . .. when. . for a fraction of time, I tried to imagine my life without her

 

Aug 30, 2012 10:55 PM
Larry O'Sullivan
Sandy, UT

Bill - great reminder to dig into gratitude mode more often. Thank you.

Aug 31, 2012 01:26 AM
Bill Fields
Bill Fields Learning Systems - Treasure Island, FL

Debbie, you're welcome. Hope it helps you have a great day!

J & R, POWERFUL was the right word for how I felt about the message too. Thanks.

Doug, good to remember there is always somebody worse off than we are. Thanks.

Fernando, glad she's doing better and you rermembered an important lesson thanks.

Larry, glad you were moved by this one. 

Aug 31, 2012 01:47 AM
Bob Jakowinicz
National Realty Centers Livonia--Bob Jakowinicz - Livonia, MI
Michigan Real Estate Agent-- MI Real Adventures

Such a powerful story! Thank you for sharing and reminding us to be alittle more appreciative of the things that surround us. Have a great holiday weekend.

Aug 31, 2012 04:21 AM
Beth and Richard Witt
New York, NY
The best Retired Brokers !!!!

What a heartfelt story... Life is a gift and to often we forget what an awesome gift it is... Thank you for the reminder...

Aug 31, 2012 07:12 AM
Ken Brandon
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage (Jacksonville, NC) - Jacksonville, NC
Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC

That was an INCREDIBLE post! It moved me at my core. Thanks for sharing that story. There are many lessons to learn in there.

Aug 31, 2012 01:47 PM
Connie Harvey
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate
Bill, that was incredible. I hope you don't mind if I reblog it.
Sep 03, 2012 02:53 AM
Bill Fields
Bill Fields Learning Systems - Treasure Island, FL

Bob, thanks for your comments.

R & B, you're right, life is a gift!

Ken, thanks for your comments.

Connie, I wish everybody would reblog this one!! 

Sep 03, 2012 09:57 PM