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Positive IS as Positive DOES-or-How to Keep YOUR Alligator in Perspective

Kasey Edwards has a lot to be thankful for... And he is ! The 18 year old Florida resident was attacked by an alligator this week and lost his left arm. His amazing interviews are all over the internet but if you look too fast, you could miss THE LESSON.

Here's a young man who has the great majority of his life yet to live and will be without the use of his 'original' left arm. He will have to get along with a prosthetic device of some kind, will never be able to wrap his 'arms' around the woman he loves or his children.

He has chosen to take a positive attitude. (let me write that again with a little emphasis)

He has chosen to take a positive attitude.

You know what? IT'S ALWAYS A CHOICE. Yes... ALWAYS!

My thanks to this remarkable young man who has reminded me that life has no guarantees. Reminded me that life WILL throw you curve balls, sliders and occasionally you'll just get WHACKED by a wild pitch. Reminded me that regerdless of the nature of the wild pitch (or series of WILD pitches) that it's up to me, and ME ALONE to decide how to respond.

I can whine, moan and complain (which I can be VERY GOOD at doing). Or I can simply take a moment to count my blessings, remember all that I DO HAVE, and then just GET AFTER IT using all the tools I have left.

I mean really... What do I REALLY have to complain about???

and

http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2008/06/24/weber.fl.gator.attack.wpec

It's a Good Life !

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Posted by Dennis Volz~Spring Valley/La Mesa/ San Diego/El Cajon/Santee/Lakeside/Jamul on 06/27/2008 08:12 AM

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7 Comments on Positive IS as Positive DOES-or-How to Keep YOUR Alligator in Perspective

You are certainly right. We control our attitude. In Casey's case it certainly beats the alternative.

06/27/2008 08:14 AM

by Kristal Kraft ~Denver Real Estate~303-589-2022 (The Berkshire Group Realtors)

It is all about attitude and positive energy, sometimes it is not easy to find the bright side, but there always is one.

Anne Hensel

06/27/2008 08:20 AM

by Anne Hensel Real Estate Professional buy or sell St. Pete

A positive attitude beats a negative one every time. His arm is gone and no amount of complaining about it will bring it back. But deciding to be positive about his life will carry him a long way and even without his arm he will have a beautiful and fullfilling one. Guaranteed.

06/27/2008 08:23 AM

by Martha Brown Annapolis and Anne Arundel County RE (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)

You are right - attitude and all we do is a choice!

06/27/2008 08:27 AM

by Gary Waters - Real Estate Agent Viera Suntree (Century 21 Baytree Realty www.moving2brevard.com)

You said it very well Dennis. It is needless to cry over spilled milk. Always, always be thankful for what you have.

06/27/2008 08:35 AM

by Hans Iduma, Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Prospect Mortgage, LLC)

Dennis, about two months ago I was in a funk - way too much stress, not much going right, mad at the world. I remember saying to myself at the time "PLEASE give me a break from all this stress - just a little break - PLEASE."

Well, things are pretty darn good right now, no stress I can't handle, lots of positive vibes flying around. But do I appreciate it? Nope. But I need to.

Thanks for the reminder...

06/27/2008 09:07 AM

by Jennifer Allan, Author of Sell with Soul (Sell with Soul)

JENNIFER, So nice to know that whenever I'm in a 'funk', all I have to do is to decide NOT to be in a funk. SO GLAD that you're stuff is up and running!!!!! TO ALL.... Everyday we have a choice to be positive or.... not. I'm thinking if Kasey can be positive today, so can I !

06/27/2008 12:42 PM

by Dennis Volz~Spring Valley/La Mesa/ San Diego/El Cajon/Santee/Lakeside/Jamul (State Farm Insurance)

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