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Don't suck lemons in the morning!

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Education & Training with Berman & Pollinger, LLC.

How do you talk to yourself?  No really, when no one else is around how do you find yourself communicating with the person in the mirror?  Do you wake up and great yourself with a celebratory round of applause or do you stumble into the bathroom rub your eyes and bemoan how the scale is not cooperating and it "looks like it's going to be ‘one of those' days?"

I won't try and impress you with my extensive knowledge of Neuro-Linguistic Programming or the importance of the root word of "Logos" in the Original Greek Manuscripts of the New Testament.   What I will say, is that despite my understanding of how it works, I know that what we say and how we say it are really important. 

I don't pretend to understand the intricacies of the internal combustible engine of my car, but I have become fairly proficient at turning it on and getting to where I need to go.  Words and how we use them are just as important.  Now, please don't hear me say you need to lie to yourself, that is delusional and they have medication for people who live in fantasy worlds.  But do hear me say that you need to really watch the negativity that is not constructive and productive.  Do hear me say that you need to see yourself in a better light.  Do hear me say that you, despite your faults, should be celebrated because, if nothing else, you bear the fingerprint of God. 

Tomorrow set the alarm to go off with a CD full of applause, welcome yourself in the mirror and be thankful for another day, and relish every moment that you are alive.  Walk out your front door ready to Seize the Day and watch how your world will change for the better.

Carpe diem,

Chris

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Jeff Kessler
Austin Homes, Realtors www.OwnAustin.com - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

I guess I am somewhere in between.  I get up tired, but happy to be alive and I look forward to the new day.

J.

Feb 28, 2008 02:23 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Chris, Grinder and Bandler would be proud of you. Good advice.

Good Post!

Feb 28, 2008 02:27 AM
Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.
Yes, trash talking to the reflection in the mirror will ensure those words becomes our reality.  I like your positive (and intelligent) take on life.  I'm subscribing!
Feb 28, 2008 02:30 AM
Todd Jones
Weichert Realtors - Hibble & Associates - Clarks Summit, PA
Have 2 kids and 1 on the way...so I am always tired in the morning!!! God is good and I embrace the opportunities I get every day. I may stumble out of bed, but a nice cup of coffee and I am ready to go :-}Great post!
Feb 28, 2008 02:33 AM
Rosario Lewis
DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY
GRI, SRES - DDR Realty - Orange County, NY
 "Don't suck lemons in the morning," are definitely words I can live by.
Feb 28, 2008 03:00 AM
Rosemary Brooks
BMC Real Estate - 209-910-3706 - Stockton, CA
The Mother & Daughter Realty Team
Well, I love lemons so sucking one in the morning.... would be nice!  Great post and great advice.
Feb 28, 2008 06:58 AM
Renae Bolton
Marketing 4 Realtors - Garfield Heights, OH
I'm your Professional Real Estate Marketing VA!

What a great post!  Like Todd, we've got a few children running around (4 with twins on the way) so I wake up every morning feeling exhausted just getting out of bed.  However, I absolutely love my life and wouldn't change it for the world!  By the time I'm really awake, I think my perspective on life changes from "aw man, is he crying already?" to "what can I do fun today?"

My husband thinks I'm a nut because I often tell myself jokes and when they're really funny, I laugh out loud.  I really crack me up sometimes.  (But, like you said, there's probably a medicine for that!)

~Renae

Feb 28, 2008 09:18 AM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production
I have a 9,7,5, 3 and 1 year old....the older 4 race down and try to be the first to say "This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it."  As you approach your day is how your day will go.....
Feb 28, 2008 12:42 PM