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We each are given the ability to write our own story

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Managing Real Estate Broker

The World

It is not what is in the world that determines the quality of our lives. It is how we choose to process the world in our thoughts that determines the quality of our lives. We are all given the ability to write our own story. 

Great minds have known this forever... it's so easy to write about... it's so difficult to master... but it is so worth the effort...

 

The Dutch philosopher Spinoza said, “I saw that all things I feared, and which feared me, had nothing good or bad in terms save insofar as the mind was affected by them.”

Albert Ellis stated, “People and things do not upset us, rather we upset ourselves by believing that they can upset us.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson, "We become what we think about all day long.”

Shakespeare tells us, “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.“

Abraham Lincoln said, "People are about as happy as they make up their mind to be."

Norman Vincent Peale tells us “Change your thoughts and you change your world”.

And Jesus said, “As you think, so shall ye be."

 

Our lives are formed by the thoughts we hold most often. We literally become what we think about, and we are all given the gift of being able to write our own story. 

Comments (15)

Kay Fisher
Keller Williams - Cornelius, NC
The Fishers Real Estate, Keller Williams

Great words!   Always a reminder things are what we make of them!

Mar 17, 2015 03:19 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Beth,

We are a reflection of our thoughts...Excellent post, I enjoyed it.  A

Mar 17, 2015 03:22 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Beth this is very good. I like the fact that you say such deep and true thoughts through your words and quotes that really hits home. Thank you.

Mar 17, 2015 03:50 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Oh woman, it is so difficult to master.  Much of my personal down time these days are spent studying, practicing, learning, meditating .... to master my mind and keep my thoughts in alignment with my purpose.  If it were easy we could all do it

 

Mar 17, 2015 04:51 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good afternoon Beth. All of these quotes and sayings are extremely real. I have learned to pay attention what I am telling myself it what I'm thinking.

Mar 17, 2015 06:19 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Beth - excellent quotes for today.  We become what we think about..  Happy St. Patrick's Day

Mar 17, 2015 07:21 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Beth, I LOVE..LOVE this post. If I am not achieving my goals, I look in the mirror, that's the person who is holding me back.

Mar 17, 2015 07:22 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Some thought provoking quotes.  Today, I thought mostly about wanting spring real soon

Mar 17, 2015 11:30 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Positive thinking. I believe it and know it works. Sending many positive thoughts your way Beth for a great rest of the week.

Mar 18, 2015 12:13 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Beth, I do think for the most part we write our own story.   Only on occasion are we thrown a boomarang with health issues or family crisis. 

Mar 18, 2015 01:34 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Richard and Beth,

Wonderful post...everyone should be trying to write a best seller.  Life is precious, it should not be wasted, so I strive to live my life as a best seller!

Mar 19, 2015 02:11 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Indeed we do write our own stories don't we.....been missing you "in the Rain".....

Mar 25, 2015 01:57 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671
Beth, your are a shining example of the truthfulness of these quotes, thank you for being an inspiration to so many!
Apr 04, 2015 02:47 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Richard & Beth Witt - beautiful post! 

We all have a story - because we think - and become! I am sure you know 'Think & Grow Rich!' (Napoleon Hill).

Love your quote....

"Our lives are formed by the thoughts we hold most often. "

Apr 04, 2015 03:30 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Richard and Beth. So very true. Thinking is the process and the reaction as well. Happy Easter.

Apr 04, 2015 11:26 PM