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LESSONS LEARNED FROM ROBIN WILLIAMS

By Dr. Paula McDonald

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Beam & Branch Realty TREC #547752

August 12, 2014 05:21 AM

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When I heard of the passing of Robin Williams I was truly saddened. There are legends in our lifetime that make an impression on us. Robin Williams was one of those legends whose artistic work truly made a difference in my life.

NEVER TAKE LIFE FOR GRANTED - Sadly, even though Robin Williams was able to entertain millions of people and bring a smile to our faces, his final days were not happy ones. No one will ever really know the demons he was fighting within. This is such a reminder to never take life for granted. Life is precious and often times cut too short.

TAKE TIME TO LAUGH EACH DAY - I loved the fact that Robin was so impromptu. He could take just about any situation and see the humor in it. Laughing is good for the soul so don't forget to take a little time to let out a good belly laugh each day!

REACH OUT - Remembering to reach out to our loved ones, our friends, our clients and to those who just may cross our paths infrequently. When someone pops into your mind, give them a call. We never know what someone is going through so just reaching out on occasion is a good thing.

USE YOUR TALENTS - Mr. Williams used his talents to the fullest. He discovered that he could make people laugh and went forward using his amazing talent to entertain others. I love to write and blogging provides me that outlet. What talents or skills are you utilizing to the fullest? Need to write that book? Take a course? Just get out there and do it!

BE THANKFUL - I hope that Robin knew how much joy he brought into my life and many others. I am thankful for the movies and the comedy routines that he shared with us! I am thankful for my life and do hope to impact others in my life in a positive way.

TRULY LIVE - Anyone who has watched Robin Williams saw that he was larger than life! He was OUT there! What I have learned from him is to really LIVE my life to its fullest! Be out there! Be bold! Have FUN!

So Mr. Williams, thank you for your joy, your humor, your larger than life antics! I have learned a lot from you! May your family truly know what a gift you have been to so many others!

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Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ

HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Sadly I know exactly how this works. Losing 2 nephews to suicide for the same reason brings this all to the forefront. They discuise their pain by focusing on others, making others laugh. It's so sad that such a talent was lost so young . One of my favorites. Thanks for sharing!

Aug 12, 2014 02:55 PM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Paula~ What an amazing talent! We need to be thankful every day and we need to engage others that come in to our lives. No one needs to suffer silently and alone.

Aug 12, 2014 03:38 PM

Tammy Adams ~ Realtor / Podcaster

Maricopa Real Estate Co - Maricopa, AZ

A Maricopa Agent who Works, Lives & Loves Maricopa

Great job capturing what most of us learned from Robin Williams. I have many memories through the years. I will always remember how awesome he was at flying off the top of his head. A true creative genious. Even though full of demons.

Aug 12, 2014 03:53 PM

Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Never take anything and anyone for granted...

We will miss his effervescent light....and will NEVER forget him or all the beautiful and hilarious performances he left for us.

Aug 12, 2014 05:00 PM

Tony Lewis

Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA

Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Unique, one of a kind, loved, admired, enormous talent, funny, intelligent, witty, quick..

Aug 12, 2014 05:31 PM

Norma Toering Broker f...

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

He was an American icon to be treasured...we will all miss him and value the gift he gave us all to last a lifetime.

Aug 12, 2014 09:33 PM

Karen Mathers - REALTOR®

Keller Williams Vero Beach - Vero Beach, FL

When it Matters, Choose Mathers! 772-532-3221

Beautifully written. He did give so much to the world, it is so very sad that he suffered so much on the inside. It should be a very loud "GOOOOOOOOD MOOOOORNING WORLD!" wake up call to the attention that needs to be given to these issues of depression and substance abuse. Thank you Mr. Williams for all you gave, you will entertain generations to come.

Aug 13, 2014 01:49 AM

Laura Cerrano

Locust Valley, NY
Norma Toering Broker f...

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Suzanne McLaughlin

Saint Michael, MN

Josh Gidcumb

Keller Williams Realty - Champaign, IL

Real Estate - 217-202-0571, Champaign, IL

Great post. Robin Williams will surely be missed! He taught me to always laugh, not matter what.

Aug 13, 2014 12:00 PM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

This was simply beautifully put, Paula. Thank you for sharing your lessons with us. I am sure that we all learned a little from this tragedy!

Aug 14, 2014 01:26 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Hey, Paula! I included this post in today's "Last Weeks Favorites on ActiveRain".

Aug 17, 2014 01:45 AM

Dr. Paula McDonald

Granbury, TX
Norma Toering Broker f...

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Paula - What a legacy to the world that man left for all to enjoy. Thanks for the gifts, Robin.

Aug 17, 2014 03:17 AM

Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Paula, what a beautiful tribute to the late Robin Williams.

Aug 17, 2014 03:22 AM

Pamela Seley

West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA

Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

Sounds like he was struggling with health issues for a awhile, and just recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The lesson for me is not to ignore the mind/body connection. RIP, Robin Williams, comic genius.

Aug 17, 2014 03:53 AM

Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED

RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

When I was going through my battles, several years ago, I attempted suicide twice. Of course, I wasn't very good at it, apparently. The demon of sadness is all engulfing and when family/friends don't understand, they suffer too. I'm not sure if Robin knew how to enjoy the quiet and the solitude. Blurred lines when psychotropics are involved, which I hope wasn't the case for him. I know they made me street rat cra-cra. May he RIP.

Aug 17, 2014 04:24 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

He was a very gifted entertainer and like so many with that mind, so insecure as well. So sad that such a talent is gone

Aug 17, 2014 12:15 PM

Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Paula, that was a beautiful tribute to someone most of us have never met, yet all of us feel like we know. He was an amazing man and well loved by all.

Aug 17, 2014 01:48 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I'm sure there were certain triggers in his brain that made him this way. He doesn't actually seem to have been one who wanted to and things like that. May we laugh happily with his memory. :)

Aug 17, 2014 04:11 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

, I am so sorry for your losses, Tammy Lankford. May they both be at peace.

Aug 17, 2014 04:16 PM

Kevin J. May

Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL

Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Paula, this was such a shock to us but Robin Williams was able to fill his life with so much laughter I believe he staved off the inevitable by allowing all of us into his World. Depression can take you places a layperson never even dreamt of either through drip by drip or as a flood.

Aug 17, 2014 04:23 PM

Barbara Calwhite

Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri - Joplin, MO

417-438-7387 Specializing in Relocation

He was loved and enjoyed by all age groups which is really amazing!! He will be truly missed. RIP Robin!

Aug 18, 2014 10:22 PM