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30 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 17

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Q: What is the difference between crisis and inconvenience?

A: Perspective 

There is a significant difference between crisis and inconvenience.  

Do you know people who are always in a state of drama? Everything is a crisis to them? Every time things don't go their way, they act like the world is coming to an end?  They're just in a constant state of frustration?

To me, matters of life and death are a crisis. Anything other than that is some degree of inconvenience. 


Today I am thankful for my sense of perspective  I've been through my share of tragedy in life but, like everyone, mostly I suffer varying degrees of inconvenience on a regular basis.

I appreciate having perspective and enjoy my life with low blood pressure. 

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Carol Williams

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Comments(15)

Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Carol Williams - that is very true.  When people feel crisis step back and think it over and put it in perspective.

Nov 17, 2020 03:46 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is so true and life can be so much easier if we learn to just deal with inconveniences and move on.

Nov 17, 2020 04:35 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. When 99.44% of crisis's became inconveniences life got so much easier. Enjoy your day!

Nov 17, 2020 04:40 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Carol Williams matters of life and death are tragic.... everything else follows and can be handled....

Nov 17, 2020 06:03 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Carol - I try to keep perspective as a constant companion.  That may not happen all the time but the ability to pause has gained much over the years.  And I am also thankful for that.  

Nov 17, 2020 06:10 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Terrific advice, Carol. So many people immediately move into crisis mode and all the drama that might involve for really fairly minor things. I have no patience with that.

Nov 17, 2020 06:42 AM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Good morning Carol Williams  and I agree completely - it is not what happens to you, it is how you choose to interpret what that means to you.

Nov 17, 2020 07:18 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Good Morning Carol Williams ... and a HEALTHY perspective not one of crisis will keep us happier and healthier overall.  I am thankful for your perspective as well. 

Nov 17, 2020 08:39 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I am with you - perspective, especially looking at the big picture, is very helpful in staying healthy and happy.

Nov 17, 2020 09:13 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Love this post Carol!  I am forever saying - it's all about perspective.  Because it is!

Nov 17, 2020 04:45 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

You make an excellent point about the difference between crisis and inconvenience, Carol.  

Nov 17, 2020 05:30 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- I agree. Many of us have been inconvenienced at most. And it is all about perspective. 

Nov 17, 2020 07:28 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Carol.

With that prospective we are all in a state of inconvenience every day.  Just like today, I know I will be experiencing some state of inconvenience.

Nov 18, 2020 12:14 AM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Everything else can be compromised except for life.

Enjoyed the blog posted.

Thanks

Dec 16, 2020 10:26 AM
Lisa Smith
Keller Williams Capital Partners - Worthington, OH
Listings Manager

Keeping things in perspective is crucial! Not everything is the end of the world ;)

 

Dec 16, 2020 11:00 AM