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LIFE BEGINS AT ANY STAGE

By Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate 30HA0800896

April 19, 2019 03:55 AM

LIFE BEGINS AT ANY STAGE

After reading the shortest post of all time by Paul Henderson, quoting Grace Hanson: will never begin! , I want to share my experience with the idea of this statement: Don’t be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will never begin!

The idea, as suggested by Paul in his post, that the young are the ones to focus on when it comes to the direction a life might take, I want to suggest an additional idea on the same theme:

Life can begin at any stage! I feel that way because life can do just that!

Life begins when you finally see your mission. Life begins when you are ready to show who you really are; when you can express who you are without fear, reservation or self-doubt...and that can start at any stage.

What stage are you in?

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Paula,
Life has many "beginnings". I think I'm on my 5th beginning or so.

Apr 19, 2019 10:16 AM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hi Carol--I feel like I am about 5 too--5 lifetime beginnings that is! Thanks for reading and commenting...

Apr 19, 2019 10:21 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Paula - a great photo and life is constantly re-inventing and in revision. Real estate. Real life. Changes.

Apr 19, 2019 10:58 AM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hi Paul: Yes and I can't wait to see the little ones! Enjoy yourself and think: "New life does begin at any stage!"

Apr 19, 2019 12:25 PM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hi Michael: Yes, it is isn't it? Change is good though! Enjoy the newness spring brings!

Apr 19, 2019 12:26 PM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paula,

What a nice photo. Life begins in every moment, it is always now, it is always a new beginning...I often think of the words, "begin again.." A

Apr 19, 2019 12:44 PM

Debb Janes

Camas, WA

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

What an adorable picture that is, Paula. Life certainly has its stages. All my grandchildren are grown or nearly grown now, with the youngest being 14. I've been waiting around for one of them to give me generation 4.

Apr 19, 2019 05:10 PM

Debb Janes

Camas, WA

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Paula- Love how you were inspired by Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS post and inspired us even more. You are so on target with this too! Life is may have one end but it has many beginnings.

Apr 19, 2019 06:30 PM

Debb Janes

Camas, WA

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Alexandra: That's so nice! Thanks for sharing that and I do agree--stay in the now because that really is all there is, NOW.

Apr 19, 2019 08:38 PM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hi Myrl: That will happen..They come along when they come along and it is not by anyone's timetable. This is my Grand Neice and my sister is so happy--she got 3 all in the same year-two girls and 1 boy all under 2...WooHoo! Be very careful what you ask for!

Apr 19, 2019 08:41 PM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hi Kathy: This is such a good way to look at life--and I am seeing every day how true it is that life begins at any time that it is right...as Carol mentions above, I too think I am on about 5 new beginnings!

Apr 19, 2019 08:44 PM

Debb Janes

Camas, WA

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

What a beautiful photo, Paula. Your grand neice is adorable...I also agree completely with your message. We both remind ourselves to live in the moment and look at each day as a new opportunity to begin anew. Good post for a weekend steeped in the message to"begin again."

Apr 20, 2019 07:12 AM

Paula Hathaway, REALTO...

Southampton, NY

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hi Debb: You know, it came to mind with that post from Paul Henderson, that we all have beginnings--many if we are lucky enough to recognize them. I have been around the block a few times and this is the most obvious one to me-- I see/feel it as I am going through it. In the past, my "new beginnings" were viewed in the rearview mirror. I am thankful for that, at this time of renewal!

Apr 20, 2019 07:50 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Thank you, Paula.

Apr 20, 2019 07:04 PM

Paula Hathaway, REALTO...

Southampton, NY

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Kathy--You are more than welcome--Thank you too!

Apr 21, 2019 06:36 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

My friend told me about an article that Malcolm Gladwell did in the New Yorker about late bloomers being just as effective even though society values youth kind of disproportionately.

Apr 21, 2019 06:27 PM

Paula Hathaway, REALTO...

Southampton, NY

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I agree with Kathy that you kind of have an innovative touch in your writing. Thanks again!

Apr 21, 2019 06:28 PM

Paula Hathaway, REALTO...

Southampton, NY

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Thank you so much, Laura! I am humbled to hear that!

Apr 21, 2019 06:39 PM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

I totally agree. Life CAN begin at any time, or can be refocused at any time. Thank you for your post!

Apr 22, 2019 03:07 AM

Paula Hathaway, REALTO...

Southampton, NY

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hi Kat: And thank you for taking the time to read it--I felt it was appropriate since we are in this time year--a time of renewal. All of us have something to consider about our lives no matter our stage in life. I almost think that when we "give up" so to speak is when we start the march to the end of life--and that can happen at any stage as well...so this was from the heart and meant for ALL to consider their pathway....

Apr 22, 2019 04:59 AM