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What kind of day is it for you?

Reblogger Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Venture Realty International

Laura Jefferson posted this story today.  I thought it was exceptional and want to share it so I am re-blogging it.

Original content by Chip Jefferson 81147

I received this from a friend of mine today and thought it was worth sharing.



 

 

A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: "I am blind, please help." There were only a few coins in the hat. 


 
A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new words.

Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, "Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?" 

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The man said, "I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way."  I wrote: "Today is a beautiful day but I cannot see it."

Both signs told people that the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people that they were so lucky that they were not blind.  Should we be surprised that the second sign was more effective? 

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Moral of the Story: Be thankful for what you have. Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently and positively.

When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 reasons to smile Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear. Keep the faith and drop the fear.

 

Copyright © 2009 by Laura Jefferson, Acquire Real Estate

 www.lauraslexingtonhomes.com

I specialize in Buying and Selling Lexington South Carolina Real Estate in and around the Midlands of  South Carolina.  If you are thinking about buying or selling your home in Lexington, Lake Murray, Gilbert, Irmo, West Columbia, Columbia, Red bank, Pelion, Gaston, Chapin, Prosperity, Saluda, Newberry or other surrounding areas of South Carolina, and more importantly, want to work with the local area expert, please contact me at your earliest convenience.

 

 

Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Love it -  I heard a similar story about an old widower being taken from his home to a retirement home.  He had yet to see it but he knew he would love it there.  Why?  Because he decided he would :o)

Oct 23, 2009 02:34 PM
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Susan, It is interesting how we can view the same thing in much different ways.  I love the part about being positive and creative.

Oct 23, 2009 02:57 PM
Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS
Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC
Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

I've seen the video of this story and they both are great in showing how we should think positively. Thanks for sharing the re-blog.

Oct 23, 2009 03:33 PM
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Lee & Carol,  I bet that is a great video.  I'll have to try and track it down.

Oct 23, 2009 05:51 PM