Special offer

Christmas and the spirit of unity

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Cornerstone Business Group Inc 0225086119

The one thing I love about this time of year is the sense of hope that is born in the hearts of people both near and far.  Sure, there are those who decide to act like total morons by beating each other at a local store or by spraying shoppers with pepper spray, etc., but I see a much greater and more noble spirit emerge in the majority of people I encounter this time a year. 

There are few people who were able to capture the best that is this great country than Ronald Reagan.  I hope you enjoy this televised speech President Reagan made on December 23, 1981.  The country was in much the same place it is today.  Notice how he pulled the country together through a very dark hour, rather than try to divide it for his own personal gain.  He was a true statesman.  He sought the more generous and noble heart of man. 

As you celebrate your holiday season, please remember to reach out to and to pray for those who are struggling so that we might emerge as a greater more unified country.  Reagan saw us through a tough time with his optimism and encouraging words.  Enjoy the speech, and please share that same spirit of unity and community with those you encounter today, and every day.

Comments(10)

Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Hi Mike, I talked to one of my best friends this morning. She is a waitress and has quite a few stories to tell about empathy and kindness and rudeness, too. I was happy to hear that she has only experienced kindness this season and very generous diners.

Let's hope that people will take off their blinders and remember that we do not have to agree in order to respect one another. I have high hopes that the season will work its magic.

Dec 24, 2014 03:58 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

You're so right Mike, Ronnie was a consummate statesman!  Thank you for sharing this video and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2014 06:15 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Andrea, that would be wonderful. Have a very Merry Christmas! Big hugs to the girls.

Mel, I've never seen one like him in my lifetime. I wish you a wonderful Christmas as well, and have your best New Year ever.

Dec 24, 2014 06:29 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Those are wonderful thought about the spirit of unity, Mike!  I wish we could clone these feelings to have all through the year.

Dec 24, 2014 10:47 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Amen, Myrl. Merry Christmas.

Dec 24, 2014 11:16 AM
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Mike you nailed it with President Ronald Reagan. Merry Christmas. 

Dec 24, 2014 12:17 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Merry Christmas Mike to you and your family.  We so badly need another Ronald Reagan.

 

Dec 24, 2014 08:35 PM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Mike, oh how I wish we would have another Ronald Reagan, he was amazing. Great choice on the video. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, 4 legged friends too :)

Dec 24, 2014 09:00 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Best wishes for a Very Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2014 09:42 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Merry Christmas, Frank.

And the same to you and yours, Conrad. 

Merry Christmas, Amanda. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas.

Great picture, Roy. Merry Christmas.

Dec 24, 2014 09:45 PM