I just sent my attorney an appreciation card yesterday.  He is going through some hard times right now (his wife has cancer), and he is doing such a good job of "keeping his chin up", and being professional, in spite of this adversity.  I wanted him to know that I notice, and that he is appreciated and has my support.  In a sea of bills and demands, I know that my appreciation card will go a long way to help sustain him...  Never underestimate the power you have to make a difference...

You can never receive or give too much love or gratitude. Humans need contact that is positive and loving. Our world has become a difficult and trying place. I say reach out to someone every day with a positive thought or compliment. It will make YOU feel good as well. Let those around you know that you appreciate them. Thanks for this lovely reminder. Have a fabulous day & go sell something!

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Sincerely,

Betina

I like this one:  after a shower ---- 'write' on the mirror with your finger  'i love you' (or something a little more personal)......then when he takes his shower your message will appear!  always a nice surprise :)

Have a great weekend, Mirela - - - and.... I'll make it to one of our group 'meetings' one of these times

Kara:  What a lovely idea!  Thank you! 

Betina:  Your comment is so lovely!  Thank you very much! 

I have had several new deals this week and I garnered an amazing opportunity with a local bank to represent them on a string of "distressed properties" (short sales, foreclosures and REO's). I am getting two listings AND two offers today.  Life is good! 

The hand written not is almost extinct... but THAT is exactly why it is so important and so well received!

Where is my pick me up????  :)

Hi Mirela,

What a great post!  Thank you for the reminder that we should all have an attitude of gratitude.  Now you've inspired me to send out some appreciation cards TODAY.  I've been thinking about it, but somehow life gets so busy that the cards never get sent.

Thanks for your post.  What an inspirational message.  I just wrote a thank you note to someone I wouldn't have done so without reading your post.  This is a message that we all need to hear and head regularly.  Thanks.

Vicki and "Not Yet Licensed":  Thank you for telling me that!  It made me very happy! 

There is so much "negative enforcement" in our daily lives, that it makes "the positive enforcement" that much more potent.  I've raised two very joyous and successful kids by employing that method (positive enforcement).  I deal with the negative, but it's quick and to the point.  The positive I just re-iterate and dwell on again and again...

Thank you for doing that yesterday!  I bet you felt better for actually taking the time and writing the notes! 

Robert:  I just left you a little one as a comment to your comment.

Hi Mirela, I love seeing the positive and caring qualities of life begin to seap into my consciousness. I am striving to remove the reactionary, negative first response from my life. Please consider Randy Pausch the Carnegie Mellon professor and Susan Hanshaw as great examples of inspiring life change. Well done!

dean

Dean:  Lord, have mercy: you're too good to be true!  I just checked out your posts and they are AWESOME!!!  Wow!  I feel like i just hit the mother Lode!  I can't wait to go back and savor every morsel!  You, my dear Dean, are looking at your newest subscriber!

As for Randy Pausch:  I've been following everything about him and his family since that lecture.  I just bought the book this week and I am excited about reading it.  I will check out Susan.  Thank you for your contribution here!

I love the way you put it:  "I love seeing the positive and caring qualities of life begin to seep into my consciousness. I am striving to remove the reactionary, negative first response from my life."

Mirela, I am truly flattered by your kind words! Thank you so much. I am happy that you are going to check out Susan's work and that you are already familiar with Randy. When you do get an opportunity I would love your thoughts on her writing. I look forward to your comments thank you again.

Ditto on the subscription!

dean

Susan's work looks WONDERFUL!  I am ordering one of the books.  Why don't you post a blog about Susan's work?  I know many of our members will be very interested. 

I will be hosting a live chat every Tuesday evening at 9pm EST, starting in August (Please see Arina's blog on AR Chatting).   Do you think Susan would be interested in hosting a live chat with me?  My subject is "Lifestyle" and my mission is squeezing as much juice out of LIFE as possible.  My favorite saying is:  "Life's short; LIVE it well!" 

Dean, connecting with you today is the highlight of my day!  Thank you!

Mirela, this post was filled with great suggestions.  I love your attitude towards life!  I gotta read some more of your stuff. 

Mirela - So true. . . and there's a wonderful side benefit. When you focus on what you can do to make someone else's day - it magically lifts your spirits.