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Running On Empty?

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Running On Empty?

 

There are days and then there are days.

 

Sometimes the thoughts come quickly.  And others when, well, they don’t.  It’s normal, isn’t it?   

 

Some might think there is too much busyness in our lives yet not enough of the business at hand.

 

Maybe it’s a time to reflect.   Rest.  Re-charge.   

 

Do you ever feel stuck in nothingness?  Running on empty?  Is nothing ever equivalent to something?  

 

Some random thoughts on those times when there isn’t a light bulb moment...

 

Even when there appears to be nothing...can something be found?  

 

Yes, today….I got nothing….but am I running on empty?

 

Look at the power of nothing…

 

True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.

Socrates

 

To know, is to know that you know nothing.

That is the meaning of true knowledge.

You got it, Socrates again

 

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing

Yep, Socrates

 

I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing

Socrates...seeing a trend?

 

I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing,

and that is that I know nothing

Socrates

 

Long before Seinfeld and Yada Yada Yada plus that furniture guy from Ohio, Socrates appears to have captured the essence of nothing...and, of course, a lot more too.  

 

So when you may think you’re running on empty...perhaps there's a lot more there.   You may have addressed the subject before - perhaps - multiple times before - but maybe there’s a different way to look at a situation - an issue - an opportunity.   Ponder on nothingness...there may be something there.  

 

Image:  © Can Stock Photo / badboo01

 

Published:  September 21, 2017

 

Running On Empty?

 

 

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Michael, this would be my current situation. I'm really..really running on empty. My mind is flooded with stuff I like to just push away, my body is exhausted. I need ME time.

Sep 21, 2017 06:14 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

We have all had days and even weeks like that. It's time for a vacation and checking out for a few days and do nothing real estate related. 

Sep 21, 2017 06:51 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Truly, the more you know in this world, the more you realize you don't know anything.  

Sep 21, 2017 07:17 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I didn't know that you knew one of my high school classmates (Socrates) but I loved each one of his quotes Michael Jacobs 

Sep 21, 2017 07:42 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Michael

I guess I really have nothing to say at this point!! And there's hopefully nothing wrong with that. My brain is fried!

Jeff

Sep 21, 2017 08:30 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael I have been running on empty today so I stopped at a gas station in Palmdale and filled up a bit like your blog post filled me up too, Endre

Sep 21, 2017 11:52 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Time for more opportunities, time for reflection, time to take a drive, time to take a big breath and relax!

Sep 22, 2017 04:46 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

These days we don't have time to check the tank !  Have a good weekend !

Sep 22, 2017 05:31 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I have an overload of energy that is impossible to squelch, so I'm never running on empty. LOL.

Sep 22, 2017 07:06 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

                            Thank you Michael Jacobs 

Sep 23, 2017 05:18 PM
Michael Jacobs

Thank you very much, Kathy Streib 

Sep 24, 2017 06:56 AM
Jim Cheney
Saint Francis Property Santa Rosa, CA - Santa Rosa, CA
Rincon Valley Realtor 707.494.1055

I think it's good to enjoy all the times in your life, busy, empty, mindful, mindless.  Its all there to enjoy.  Sometimes when I'm overwhelmed, I wish I had less responsibility, and when I'm bored I with I had something to do.  As I get older, I try to enjoy each and just be appreciative that I'm healthy because things could always be worse!

Sep 23, 2017 08:33 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I tell you, a state of nothingness is necessary far more than we allow it to take over, Michael! I feel like we go at 110 mph day and night and eventually, the mind does need a break. 

Wise words...from Socrates and you!

Hope you have a restful Sunday!

Sep 23, 2017 10:41 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the great quotes. I enjoyed reading your post .

Sep 24, 2017 04:53 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

The furniture guy from Ohio was first to come to mind. LOL

 

Sep 24, 2017 06:52 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I can see why Kathy chose your post today to high light...well written!

Sep 24, 2017 07:33 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Michael. This is neat and yes, I believe it to be true too. I like the quotes.

Sep 24, 2017 07:48 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Michael Jacobs ,

I just got back from 3 days out visiting my grand-daughter play volleyball at her school and see her campus.....what a wonderful way to gain a different perspective and am back recharged and ready to tackle the new listings I have coming on the market and my current inventory! Sometimes its just the right amount of stepping back and looking at what's important in life!! 

Sep 25, 2017 05:30 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I like that last Socrates quote about knowing nothing.  That is very similar to the great philosopher Sargent Schultz of Hogan's Heroes fame...."I know nothing!"

Sep 25, 2017 08:27 AM
Corey Martin
Martin Presence Group - Ruston, LA
Real Estate and Management Solutions

I see you are waxing philisophic today! Very interesting quotes and quite and interesting post. Thanks for sharing!

Sep 26, 2017 02:17 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, there are days after a really busy week, you have nothing left to give.  That usually means it is time for a day off!  

Oct 13, 2018 07:03 AM