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Thought for the Day - Emerson via my friend, Wilma

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Real Estate Agent with Compass CA DRE# 01215160

"Finish each day and be done
with it. You have done what
you could. Some blunders and
absurdities have crept in;
forget them as soon as you
can. Tomorrow is a new day.
You shall begin it serenely and
with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old
nonsense." ~Emerson

 I loved this quote when I read it and I thank my friend, Wilma, for sharing it in the class newsletter.

When I lived in San Carlos, before moving to San Francisco, I used to attend a 5:40AM class in Redwood City. While that isn't feasible for me now, the friendships remain solid.

Classes have been stopped for the last 6 weeks, but we all stay in touch via newsletters with contributions from many participants. While I can't get out for hikes with some as I like to do, and can't invite them to join me in San Francisco for walks and lunch, and pot luck dinners and parties are on hold, we can talk on the phone, send emails back and forth, and enjoy the newsletters, keeping up with each other's activities.

"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could..."

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Indeed what an awesome quote and so glad your friend shared it with you so you could share it with us, Endre

Apr 28, 2020 10:16 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Lottie. Emerson is a favorite of mine. He easily provided one with things to ponder. Enjoy your day!

Apr 29, 2020 04:59 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Emerson hit the nail on the head with that quote. Thank you for sharing and have an awesome day...

Happy Wednesday morning Lottie Kendall 

Apr 29, 2020 05:06 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Morning Lottie, I love that quote. That building is magnificent.  

Apr 29, 2020 05:24 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Staying in touch is important and we can't always meet up often with those that we want to stay in touch with.

Apr 29, 2020 07:00 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Good morning Michael Jacobs - that quote seems to fit the times we're in very well. 

Hi Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor e-Pro, CRS, RCS-D, Vets - I used to visit San Diego a fair amount when my daughter went to college there; haven't been back for a while. Do you return to SF and San Mateo County from time to time? We live in two nice areas.

Apr 29, 2020 07:14 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Good morning, Sharon Lee - I hope you and your kitty are finding a lot of shade and are staying cool! The building pictured is the Palace of Fine Arts, built for the 1915 PanAmerican fair celebrating the completion of the Panama Canal. It is the only remaining building, and truly has a gorgeous setting.

Hi Brian England - we're fortunate to have so many different ways to stay in touch. I really appreciate my friends from this early morning exercise class; they are a committed bunch!

Apr 29, 2020 07:18 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hello Endre Barath, Jr. - glad you appreciated that quote; I did, too.

Hi Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS and Wayne Martin - after reading this quote and thinking about it (a lot) I realize that I haven't picked up a book of poetry for a long time. I think I'll change that!

Apr 29, 2020 07:21 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Good Morning Lottie Kendall, Reading poetry really can soothe your soul and now that you mention it I think I will go to the beach this afternoon and ponder with a book of poetry...

Apr 30, 2020 10:09 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Lottie,

I am a big fan of Ralph Waldo Emerson, and I enjoy reading once again the quotes your friend Wilma sent you.  Wishing you a lovely day...A

Apr 29, 2020 07:38 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I haven't thought of this quote in a very long time, Lottie. Forgot how much I loved it and how it provides a good way to live one's life.

Apr 29, 2020 07:46 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Good morning, Nina Hollander - somehow this quote hadn't made it my way before; I really like it. Being gentle with ourselves is often overlooked.

Apr 29, 2020 08:35 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hello Ron and Alexandra Seigel - I haven't picked up a book of poetry for too long; I'm feeling the urge.

Apr 29, 2020 08:36 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Lottie I had not seen that quote before, but it is a keeper.  We spend way to much time on yesterday, instead of focusing on today.

Apr 29, 2020 11:27 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

I agree that the Emerson quote is a good one, George Souto - I hadn't heard it before, but I'll remember it and the wisdom behind it. Happy Wednesday!

Apr 29, 2020 11:36 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I love Emerson's words, Lottie.  So timely.  That's also a gorgeous scene of the Palace of Fine Arts.  I've never seen it at night time.

Apr 29, 2020 04:45 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Lottie, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Apr 29, 2020 04:46 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Myrl Jeffcoat - thanks for the Feature in the Old Farts Club - I'm honored. I hadn't come across that Emerson quote, but it's a keeper for me. The photo of the Palace I took on one of our evening walks several years ago (captured by my cell phone.)

Apr 29, 2020 07:03 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Lottie- I love the words of Emerson! I wouldn't for us to tape it to our mirrors for us to see every morning. 

Apr 29, 2020 07:47 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Kathy Streib - I'll print those words out, at least the first two sentences, and tape them to my bulletin board at my desk where I'll see them throughout the day. I'm glad that quote is meaningful to you.

 

Apr 29, 2020 08:50 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Thank you for sharing Wilma's words of wisdom with us Lottie Kendall 

Jan 26, 2021 08:07 AM