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Motivational Monday…My Four Pillars

 

Did you ever have a moment when your heart was so full of JOY you wanted to bottle it up and save it?

 

 

Yes..you’ve had them…at least I hope you have . Often mine may seem a bit silly or trivial to some…for example when Justin Verlander returned to Houston in 2023. My grandson texted me and my neighbor ran across the street to share the good news.

 

Not so trivial was the joy our whole family felt on Raffe’s adoption day.  

 

Joy is part of what I call my 4 pillars in my life that are important to me. They are what support me, strengthen me, and keep me going.

 

LOVE   HOPE   FAITH   JOY

 

 

I woke up this morning with all 4 of them in alignment…just as all of the planets are supposed to be in alignment this month. 

 

Faith and Hope go hand in hand for me. I cannot imagine a life devoid of HOPE for the future. My HOPE supports my FAITH when it may waver.  Conversely, the FAITH I have feeds my HOPE in what is to come. 

 

When something brings me JOY, I feel as if I’ve just taken a large energy pill. My spirits are lifted and my heart is filled. 

 

Finally LOVE. To have people in my life whom I love and love me makes me a wealthy and lucky person.  I love my country…my family…my friends…and all the many people I get to meet. 

 

There is a charm I made that has my 4 pillars on it to remind me when I may feel down or upset…angry or sad.

Today…they all lined up…

I have FAITH in a better world, HOPE that kindness becomes the word of the year, JOY I haven’t felt in years, and a tremendous LOVE for my country and everyone in it. 

 

Find your pillars and keep them reinforced!




FAITH is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark. Rabindranath Tagore

To live without HOPE is to Cease to live.
Fyodor Dostoevsky

If you carry JOY in your heart, you can heal any moment.
Carlos Santana

Faith makes all things possible... LOVE makes all things easy.
Dwight L. Moody

 

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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I think great joy is based on hope for the future. I love that feeling.

Jan 20, 2025 04:47 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I agree. There is nothing like a feeling of great joy. It brings a smile to your face and your heart swells. 

Jan 20, 2025 12:07 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... exactly how I've been feeling these past couple of days and today. You just said it better than I ever could have done.

I have FAITH in a better world, HOPE that kindness becomes the word of the year, JOY I haven’t felt in years, and a tremendous LOVE for my country and everyone in it.

Jan 20, 2025 04:52 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Nina Hollander, Broker I had a feeling that you and I were experiencing a similar joy. 

Jan 20, 2025 12:10 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - like countless other things in life, joy is defined differently for each of us.  Not so much a dictionary definition but the personal impact/impression is uniquely ours.  Is it a spontaneous response - I am not sure - although I have not studied it - it continues to make me wonder.   

Jan 20, 2025 04:54 AM
Kathy Streib

Michael Jacobs it's hard to offer a definition of JOY because as you said, it's different for all of us. I remember certain times of great joy, specifically when Raffe was formally adopted. He was always a part of the family but that day was nevertheless joyful. 

Jan 20, 2025 12:22 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. You have a great foundation supported by your four pillars which are deeply set. Enjoy your day. 

Jan 20, 2025 05:51 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin I don't know if you're Grandfathering but I'm totally enjoying my day. 

Jan 20, 2025 12:23 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

Well you nailed it this morning with exactly what I've been feeling these past few days! You have rock solid pillars my friend and I'm proud to call you my friend! 

Jan 20, 2025 07:27 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX the feeling is mutual, friend. Hope you're feeling better!!!!

Jan 20, 2025 12:43 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Kathy, Your strong foundation, firmly supported by four deeply rooted pillars, is truly impressive!

Jan 20, 2025 07:56 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 I call upon those when times seem tough. 

Jan 20, 2025 12:44 PM
Aura Alex
Seattle, WA
Retired Real Estate Pro

Hi Kathy,

Experience joy when goodness triumphs over fear, truth dispels lies, and trust conquers doubts.

Joy is unique to each individual, shaped by our beliefs in shared values. It is a complex emotion that can be both fleeting and enduring, evoked by moments of triumph, connection, or simply being in the present.

Joy carries with it feelings of gratitude, fulfillment, and hope. When we allow ourselves to experience moments of pure joy, we are reminded of its power to uplift and rejuvenate us.

Jan 20, 2025 09:05 AM
Kathy Streib

Aura Alex it's important to be open to receiving joy and being the cause of joy for others. 

Jan 20, 2025 12:46 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and great four pillars to share with us here in the Rain.  We all can use these four!

 

Jan 20, 2025 09:09 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm I must have hope and faith and don't know how life would be without them. 

Jan 20, 2025 12:47 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Kathy Streib - what a lovely and thought-provoking Motivational message today. What the world needs now, is joy! Joy! Pure Joy! Lots and lots and lots of joy. 

Jan 20, 2025 12:16 PM
Kathy Streib

Patricia Feager I agree. JOY is one of those feelings that can lift you 10 feet!!!

Jan 20, 2025 04:55 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

I love your 4 pillars and all that you had to say about them. I think we can all identify with these but perhaps in different ways.

Jeff

Jan 20, 2025 12:29 PM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Jeff Dowler, CRS That's the thing about them. They are personal and take on different meanings, and can mean something different to an individual at different stages in their life. 

Jan 20, 2025 04:57 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy your four pillars are very well grounded in scripture.

Jan 20, 2025 12:54 PM
Kathy Streib

George Souto Maybe my old Sunday School teacher (Miss Fannie) had a bigger impact on me than I thought!!! 

Jan 20, 2025 04:58 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Monday afternoon, Kathy. Have a nice evening and an outstanding week.

Jan 20, 2025 01:38 PM
Kathy Streib

Hi Roy Kelley Thank you and hope you and Chef Dolores are doing ok. 

Jan 20, 2025 04:59 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you for sharing such uplifting thoughts on your four pillars, Kathy Streib! Your perspective on joy, love, hope, and faith is truly inspiring, and it reminds me of the importance of keeping a positive outlook in our lives.

Jan 20, 2025 02:33 PM
Kathy Streib

Hi Lew Corcoran Thank you. We have a choice, don't we, about our outlook on life I'd rather choose being positive. 

Jan 20, 2025 05:00 PM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

I love your uplifting Pillars blog.  I built our company on a 4 pillar system that I will share someday in a blog!  The foundation of our company cannot stand if one pillar falls! 

Jan 20, 2025 03:22 PM
Kathy Streib

Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker I can't wait to read it. Prayers flowing your way for your daughter. 

Jan 20, 2025 05:01 PM
Joe Mojica
Laer Realty Partners Bowen - Port St Lucie, FL
Your Home Adds Value to You

Kathy - your strong four pillars gave me hope today. Thank you for the powerful message you conveyed through your four pillars.  Joe

Jan 20, 2025 04:16 PM
Kathy Streib

Hi Joe Mojica Thank you!!!  Hope is something we all need...every single one of us. 

Jan 20, 2025 05:02 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

What a powerful post and great message, now some people will not get this message, Endre

Jan 20, 2025 11:11 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Your four pillars are amazing and I am so happy to hear that they all lined up yesterday!  When we have those things in our lives, it is impossible not to be happy in life!

Jan 21, 2025 04:33 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

Kathy Streib   With those pillars as a foundation you have the strength to be very productive and happy.

Jan 27, 2025 05:05 PM