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Personal Power Is Like Sand Between Your Toes

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

Sand Between ToesA good blog post for winter transitioning into warmer seasons ahead reminds us that

Personal Power Is Like Sand Between Your Toes.

When you plan that trip to the Caribbean or the South Pacific and imagine that turquoise blue water, how did you eventually end up there?

You had a vision. You have to be able to see the end result to drive yourself forward to where you want to go. In other words, so much of life is in our head. We are what we think about, most of the time. Then we probably ought to be paying careful attention to our thought life.

There is so much untapped power inside each of us. Even the simple things we can do yet do better need work. Like giving others a smile, a hug, words of encouragement. That stuff just lifts others spirits and makes a huge difference. You have the power to change your world any time you wish. Call someone, get some exercise, read a good book. Get off your duff and use the power inside. Your thinking power translates into action. Give your dreams legs. And while you are dreaming, DREAM BIG. Persist in your dreams. Be like a dog with a bone with your determination to get there. Be kind. Be generous. All thoughts you could amplify with your recognized power.

We should recognize that our greatest fear is not that we are powerless, but rather we are powerful beyond measure. MAKE YOURS a great life by looking at the sand between your toes. Do it today not someday. Make all your dreams come true. Afterall, you already have the power.

Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

Hi Gary, thanks for the motivation.  I will go out today and remember that I have this power.

Mar 18, 2009 12:17 AM
Dan and Amy Schuman
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Solon, OH
Luxury Home Specialists

Gary, I should make a habit of reading your inspirational posts first thing every morning. They always seem to pump me up. Thanks as always.

dan

Mar 18, 2009 01:11 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Another beautiful post...MAKE YOURS a great life by looking at the sand between your toes.

Gary, Just be careful of those that complain about the sand being everywhere!

Mar 18, 2009 01:35 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Gary,

Good post. Vision is great, but it needs action - that's where the part in our heads comes into play. :)

Steve

Mar 18, 2009 01:50 AM
Vanessa V. Simmons
Real Living HER - Columbus, OH
Realtor

Reading your blog is quickly becoming a part of my morning routine that with the coffee.. thanks for the inspiration for the day...

Mar 18, 2009 02:04 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Gary...our life is in our hands.  We hold the power to do the most with it.  There are ourside powers that can influence it, but we have the power to counter act much of that incluence.

Mar 18, 2009 02:08 AM
Sally Dunbar
Lyon Real Estate, Fair Oaks CA (Sacramento Area) - Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks Realtor - Fair Oaks Homes for Sale

We should recognize that our greatest fear is not that we are powerless, but rather we are powerful beyond measure.  wow... love it.  What would we do with all that power.  As always, good post.

Mar 18, 2009 03:13 AM
Rita Bradley
Laguna Hills, CA
Valuation Consultant in Orange County California 949-916-3263

I guess I'd better get busy!!

Mar 18, 2009 03:35 AM
Linda Bourgault
lulugraphix-creative photography & fine art - Flower Mound, TX

Good morning Gary—I love sand between my toes! Here's a pic of my toes on my private perch in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. When I was there and now as I perch on another inspiring place I use the time to dream, sort through my thoughts and feel the sublime energy nature gives to me. These places helped me to rediscover the power within and I nurture it daily.

Thanks again for another inspiring reminder to dream - BIG - and to give to others!  

lulu's feet on Ewa Beach, HI

Mar 18, 2009 04:07 AM
Peggy Wester
Realty Executives Integrity - Grafton, WI
Real Estate Agent Ozaukee & Washington County

It is amazing when you make a conscious effort to change your way of thinking how what you see in your life changes accordingly. And you are so right about how powerful we really are. Believe you can have, be, or do anything. When you truly get to that point, it is amazing what unfolds before you.

Mar 18, 2009 05:38 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

I can relate to this, and that picture.  When you want something bad enough, you will do whatever it takes to make it happen.  Unleash the power!

Mar 18, 2009 07:16 AM
Sandy Shores FL RealtorĀ®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Gary, Oh, again you are so right -'we are what we think about most of the time'.  We are what we tell ourselves we are - and sometimes we are our own worst enemies. 

Mar 18, 2009 08:45 AM
Lori Churchill Cofer
Beasley Realty - Pullman, WA
Realtor - 509-330-0086 - Pullman, WA

Gary,

For me the journey is always as enjoyable as the destination....I say make the most of every day...

Mar 18, 2009 02:56 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Gary:  Visualizing your goals is such a powerful thing.  If you can see it in your head, you can achieve it. 

Mar 18, 2009 03:25 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Gary - I couldn't agree with you more on your post and you have some great comments like usual, by the way your post is featured at:

LATE NIGHT - EARLY MORNING AT ACTIVERAIN

Wonderful post Gary and thanks for sharing!

Mar 18, 2009 04:29 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Gary,

I learned a long time ago from my days in Floyd Wickman's classes "The tapes you play in your head are how you will feel." If you play negative thoughts..I can't do it.... you won't! If you play positive thoughts in your head... I can do it..you will!! Thanks for my morning inspirational message from Gary!

Mar 19, 2009 12:15 AM
Carol Culkin
Diamond Partners Inc - Overland Park, KS
Overland Park Residential Real Estate

Gary - Thanks! This was a very inspiring post!  - and you also inspired me to get my spring pedicure !

Mar 22, 2009 05:12 AM
Alexsandra Stewart
Remax equity group - Portland, OR
Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

Dream big. How important.  The work to make it real is probably no more than the effort to achieve a small dream.  Why waste it?  Dreaming big makes all the sense!

Mar 22, 2009 01:14 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

fishGary..I love it ! I am Dreaming of a successful spring market ! So i can Lie in the sun awhile and look at the sand between my toes.....Great Blog

Mar 28, 2009 11:50 AM
Olga Diaz
COLDWELL BANKER TOMLINSON - Pullman, WA
Potter, Mng Broker, CRS, ASP, ePRO, ABR

Gary!  Awesome!  Loved what you said and what it inspires...Thank you. 

Apr 01, 2009 11:39 AM