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Don’t be afraid your life will end, Be afraid that it will never begin

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Real Estate Agent with Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified #1 in Forest Land Mgmt

”Don’t be afraid your life will end; Be afraid that it will never begin.” - Grace Hansenforest

 (I came across this post from my archives tonight and thought that it may be enjoyed again today, I hope you do too.)

"Success often comes to those who dare to act. It seldom goes to the timid Who are ever afraid of the consequences." - Jawaharlal Nehru

 

 

I am out tromping in the woods today and internet is sparse so I will leave you with less of my thoughts and more of some other wise people.

Yesterday while I was traveling down the road I went by the town where my father in law lives, in a nursing home with Alzheimer's disease, I was running late so I didnt stop but it did get me started thinking about the fact that he is not much more that a 3 decades older than I.

forest beautyThis got me thinking about all of the things that I still need to accomplish before I get to that stage of life.

So I am going to really concentrate on the first quote above, and remember to make a plan to use everyday to it's fullest.

Have a Great Sunday and take some time today to thank God for the wonderful opportunity we all have to live our lives to the fullest.

Comments(24)

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I no longer fear death. How can I, when my sweet hubby is there? I have to believe that there is something after this life, so death is not scary any longer for me. Odd that the death of my husband would cause me to lose my fear of it. 

Nov 15, 2015 08:41 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

You can spend your days afraid of the end, or you can enjoy each one for what it is.  

Nov 15, 2015 09:02 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

That is a great thought...so many times we go through life day be day and never really live

Nov 15, 2015 09:38 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is a shame that many of us are not living every day to its fullest. Personally, I need to change some habits.

Nov 15, 2015 10:11 AM
Sally Crane
WMS - Unity, WI
Woodland appraisal support.

Nice food for thought, Bob.  I try to  make the most of each day in every way I can.

Nov 15, 2015 10:15 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Bob

Thanks for sharing a powerful quote . . . . Live a life worth living.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Nov 15, 2015 10:18 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Just today a similar conversation started because of some one putting off for a couple of years the knee surgery needed.  My take was if all else is healthy and it;s just that one surgery then do it sooner rather than later so as to not miss out on other opportunities

Nov 15, 2015 10:32 AM
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Good evening Bob Crane  That is an excellent quote.   Great photos too.

Nov 15, 2015 11:50 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Hello Mr. Bob Crane.  This is a post that demands one's attention.  Yes even after commenting on a few others I will go to bed thinking about this one.  Mark

Nov 15, 2015 12:48 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I love the concept and I would like to repost this if you allow it.

Nov 15, 2015 03:58 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Very much did hit the mark, Don Mark! I enjoy your blogs as well

Nov 15, 2015 03:59 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Again, forgive my punctuation or lack there of. It sometimes doesn't work.

Nov 15, 2015 03:59 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Tell me more about this Grace Hensen. I know that I can Google it. I came back to this because I wanted to know more about this person.

Nov 15, 2015 04:07 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Bob. Beautiful thoughts for me to start my week. Love the quotes, they have a powerful message.

Nov 15, 2015 05:44 PM
Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

“Live everyday as if it were your last because someday you’re going to be right.”  

Muhammad Ali

Nov 16, 2015 12:38 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

My dad is approaching his 80's and he's just now showing signs of slowing down. He's always been quick witted and strong so it will be hard for me to see his health eventually start to decline. 

Nov 16, 2015 12:39 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I believe in living every day to it's fullest. Do it, Bob. Don't let time sneak up on you. 

Nov 16, 2015 04:13 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Bob Crane Exactly our game plan, maximize each day.  Hope all goes s well

Nov 21, 2015 07:38 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Bob, this is just a beautiful post.  I think as we get older, the future is not quite as important as the present.  

Nov 21, 2015 09:03 AM
Nicholas Crane
Woodland Companies - Cadott, WI
Managing & Appraising Forest Land

Thanks for sharing these reports, our clients gain value from of this type of information.

 

Apr 03, 2020 11:28 PM