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Inner Strength...

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Real Estate Agent with Southern Homes of The Carolinas - The Powell Team NC License# 202938

My dad sent this to me the other day and I really enjoyed it, ESPECIALLY the photo.  I searched online for the orginal author and only found the same poem with various photos, so the Author is UNKNOWN.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Inner Strength

If you can start the day without caffeine,

If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,

If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,

If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,

If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,

If you can take criticism and blame without resentment

If you can ignore a friend's limited education and never correct her/him,

If you can resist treating a rich friend better than a poor friend,

If you can conquer tension without medical help,

If you can relax without liquor,

If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,




...Then You Are Probably The Family Dog

Comments (14)

Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

That is funny!  You had me going, I like the sentiment, then bam, you got me!

Feb 24, 2009 04:26 PM
Raine Nordby
Colorado Springs, CO

Ya got me too. I was thinking....she must think I have super powers....a morning without Duncan Donuts coffee ???? Wheww, don't think I could do it :D

It's a good life

~Raine

Feb 24, 2009 04:30 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Cheryl:  There have been many times when I have wished I led a life as carefree... as the family cat.  Or dog, when I used to have a dog.  Cute... thanks for sharing.

Feb 24, 2009 05:19 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

@ Raine:  I am not sure that this is a good thing to say... but.  I have been to many Brian Buffini training sessions, and am even one of his "Certified Mentors."  Brian, and many of those he has trained... often end their notes or emails with the wording... "It's a good life."  Actually... there are many days when many folks feel it is not a good life.  Or maybe for them, it has not been anything close to what could be called "a good life."  Perhaps it's me... but I just find it... and I am searching here... I just find it... presumptuous, annoying, or anything else along that line.  Sorry for grousing.  Take care...

Feb 24, 2009 05:25 PM
LYDIA LAMOREUX
ZipRealty - Volente, TX

Cheryl,
That was super cute! Hey, the family dog don't need no stinkin rollers...She's gorgeous as is. I think it's important to keep in mind that when dealing with sully client(s) is that they might not be having the best day of their lives either.

Feb 25, 2009 02:03 AM
Tony Orefice
NorthGroup Real Estate/www.TonyORealtor.com - Concord, NC
Realtor- Cabarrus County, NC

Cheryl,

Ah, a dog's life...now that's the way to go!

: )

Feb 25, 2009 12:36 PM
Cheryl Powell - The Powell Team
Southern Homes of The Carolinas - The Powell Team - Harrisburg, NC
Concord,Harrisburg & Charlotte NC Area Real Estate

Thanks David, I'm glad that you enjoyed it!

Feb 25, 2009 03:58 PM
Cheryl Powell - The Powell Team
Southern Homes of The Carolinas - The Powell Team - Harrisburg, NC
Concord,Harrisburg & Charlotte NC Area Real Estate

Hello Tony and Darcy... When I first read the poem it got me too!  hehe

Feb 25, 2009 03:59 PM
Cheryl Powell - The Powell Team
Southern Homes of The Carolinas - The Powell Team - Harrisburg, NC
Concord,Harrisburg & Charlotte NC Area Real Estate

Hi Raine, I love your name... how appropriate that you like hanging out in the RAIN! 

Feb 25, 2009 04:01 PM
Cheryl Powell - The Powell Team
Southern Homes of The Carolinas - The Powell Team - Harrisburg, NC
Concord,Harrisburg & Charlotte NC Area Real Estate

Hi Karen, I've been on AR hiatus for a while... life and real estate got in the way.  It's good to hear from you.  My dog definitely has a carefree life that I'm jealous of on the most hectic days!

Feb 25, 2009 04:07 PM
Cheryl Powell - The Powell Team
Southern Homes of The Carolinas - The Powell Team - Harrisburg, NC
Concord,Harrisburg & Charlotte NC Area Real Estate

Hello Again Karen, I hate to say it, because I've taken the 100 Days to Greatness training and think that Brian Buffini is quite a charming guy... but I kind of agree with your opinion about the "It's a Good Life" saying.  I never said it out loud before though!

Feb 25, 2009 04:13 PM
Cheryl Powell - The Powell Team
Southern Homes of The Carolinas - The Powell Team - Harrisburg, NC
Concord,Harrisburg & Charlotte NC Area Real Estate

Hi Lydia, Even though the doggie doesn't NEED the rollers... it sure is a cute picture!  I'm glad that you liked it. 

Feb 25, 2009 04:18 PM
Cheryl Powell - The Powell Team
Southern Homes of The Carolinas - The Powell Team - Harrisburg, NC
Concord,Harrisburg & Charlotte NC Area Real Estate

Hello Tony, My dog definitely has it made in the shade!

Feb 25, 2009 04:22 PM