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Pondering on Thankfulness and On Being Thankful

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Pondering on Thankfulness and On Being Thankful

 

Pondering on thankfulness.

And on being thankful.

I ponder.

Because it’s Sunday.

And because I can.   

Truth be told -- I ponder on other days too.  

More truth:  I’ve been pondering more than usual lately.

Yes, because I can.  And because I think there’s a reason.

More later.  Maybe.  It depends.  Because it really does.

I digress.  Yeah...still.  



I looked to find what thoughts others might share on the subject of thankfulness.   And on being thankful.  Here are some things I found. And learned. Hey, there's a reason to all this pondering...

 

Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough

Oprah Winfrey

 

Sometimes we spend so much time and energy thinking about where we want to go that we don’t notice where we happen to be

Dan Gutman

 

Rest and be thankful

William Woodsworth

 

We would worry less if we praised more.

Thanksgiving is the enemy of discontent and dissatisfaction.”

H.A. Ironside

 

I may not be where I want to be but

I'm thankful for not being where I used to be.

Habeeb Akande

 



I try every day to be thankful.  Some days are easier than others.  Some days the gratitude seems to be in abundance.  Other days...not so much.  

I’m truly thankful for what I have.  

The opportunities.  

The rewards.  

The riches...well..of sorts.   

Just because.   

 

I can be better at being thankful.  It’s a practice.   I’m continuing to learn.  Each and every day.   Thankfully.   

 

Image: © Can Stock Photo / lzf

 

Pondered on Sunday, November 12, 2017

 

Pondering on Thankfulness and On Being Thankful

 

 

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I love the post. Thank  you for the great quotes. Have a good day

Nov 15, 2017 04:53 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am thankful that we are friends, I hope all is well with you.  I haven't seen your comments in the Rain lately, so hopefully a great deal of real estate transactions are keeping you busy!

Nov 15, 2017 06:16 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Michael

Nice selection of quotes in your post.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Nov 16, 2017 07:21 PM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

Michael, we have so  many reasons to be thankful since blessings are everywhere:) 

 

Nov 16, 2017 10:20 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Michael Jacobs - Change is in the air, just about everywhere! May you figure it all out and be happy. I am thankful you have been such a great support to me over the years. You're a great man - don't ever forget that. Climb every mountain, follow every rainbow, till you find your dream...

Nov 17, 2017 03:57 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I used to be far more positive and thankful on a regular basis. I somehow let the negativity creep in slowly and I'm working on changing that. It's a much happier life when you are positive and thankful for what you have!

Nov 17, 2017 08:38 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I am sorry however I didn’t get the memo you were leaving us for a prolonged period of time. I hope all is well and this finds you pondering somewhere on a beach 🏖 with a drink with a little umbrella in it Michael Jacobs 

Nov 17, 2017 09:17 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Michael

Such a perfect time of the year to ponder about thankfulness. I love Oprah Winfrey's sentiments! So much to be thankful for and NOT only at Thanksgiving!

Enjoy your weekend!

Jeff

Nov 17, 2017 10:09 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Michael the one that resonates with me is

I may not be where I want to be but

I'm thankful for not being where I used to be.

Nov 18, 2017 08:48 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Oprah got it right... and it's something I've often underscored to our grandchildren.

Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough

Nov 19, 2017 08:42 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

You know I love your pondering posts! Of course, I appreciate your thankfulness and agree with you, Michael, we could all be more thankful. 

I am looking forward to a post, sharing your reason for pondering more lately than usual...

Have a great week ahead, Michael!

Nov 19, 2017 08:27 PM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

I also wanted to add, that it is very profound, since so many things and deeds are simply unnoticed.....Appreciation is  important for all of us. 

Happy Thanksgiving Holidays to you and yours!

Nov 23, 2017 09:44 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

We have much to be thankful for, Michael. I love your ponderings.

I may not be where I want to be but

I'm thankful for not being where I used to be.

Habeeb Akande

Nov 28, 2017 06:43 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, lots of reasons to be thankful, and sometimes waking is one!   Happy Saturday! 

Mar 10, 2018 06:44 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Michael Jacobs 

These are all good reasons to be thankful. 

I am thankful that you have been so supportive of me here on ActiveRain. I am also thankful for the joy you have given me. I always look forward to your comments. You carefully choose your words and I am thankful you never made me feel like an idiot, nor have you ever said anything to give me the impression I was inferior to you. You're truly a kind and true gentleman who has mastered the art of writing and making others feel good about themselves. Also, I really loved your comment on my post about taking the bull by the horns. The fact that you have a great sense of humor makes me feel like I can be accepted for my humor too.

Thank you! 

Patricia

Apr 18, 2018 01:57 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

When I reflect, or as you say Ponder; I always find thankfulness somewhere along my thoughts Michael Jacobs 

Apr 24, 2018 10:25 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Being grateful is a perfectly wonderful way to live life. Perhaps it take time and years of growth and evolvement before we learn to experience its beauty.

May 06, 2018 11:15 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Michael Jacobs - Thankful for the people I have come to know as a result of ActiveRain - yourself included.

 

Aug 13, 2018 11:04 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, thankful every morning we are veritical, thankful for loving friends and the thriving business every single day!

Aug 14, 2018 10:27 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Michael Jacobs - So much has changed since you wrote this post on 11/17/2017. 

"I try every day to be thankful.  Some days are easier than others.  Some days the gratitude seems to be in abundance.  Other days...not so much.  

I’m truly thankful for what I have. "

Why does it feel like a 100 years has passed, when in fact it has been only 366 days? How could virtual reality be so real when I never met you? You're like a good book that I can't discard, put away, give away, or ignore. I am thankful our paths crossed and wish you good health, happy days, and a life of gratitude.

 

Nov 18, 2018 09:19 PM