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Good Words for a Friday in the Rain (5)

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I have a selfish confession to make.

While I hope others enjoy and find insight in the "Good Words" series... know that they are not just great quotes. 

Today's words, are those of a concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl. These words, of a man that lived through the worst, inspires and reminds one to choose to grow in life and be the best one can be, regardless of circumstance.

So I confess... I share these words to remind me, and inspire me from where I am at, at this point on my own journey.

Powerful, simple, poignant.

Me

 

 

For more "Good Words" Click Here to see others that make up this series.

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John Caylor
Infinity Financial Group - Post Falls, ID
Post Falls, ID Mortgages
Thanks Craig...I think we can all use the motivation!!
May 04, 2007 12:49 AM
Dave Sulvetta
Dave Sulvetta, eXp Connection, Gloucester County Realtor - Gloucester Twp, NJ
Realtor
great!
May 04, 2007 12:51 AM
James Frazier
James Frazier Personal Development Coach - Rockford, IL
Viktor Frankl is one of my favorite inspirations as well. I cannot even imagine what he suffered and witnessed. He does remind me that it is the meaning that I search for in my life that allows me to withstand the suffering that life often brings. If I am being true to my mission and embodying the principles and values that that statement encapsulates, then I experience a deep sense of meaning which helps me with all the difficult challenges that come my way.
May 04, 2007 12:52 AM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

Craig, not only did the quote stop me in my tracks and make me think, I was totally oblivious to the fact that today is Friday.  I need to stop working so hard!

Thanks for the inspiration.

May 04, 2007 01:07 AM
Sandi Gerrard
Toronto, ON
Thank you for another powerful quotation, Craig.  Now I have another reason to look forward to Fridays.
May 04, 2007 01:41 AM
Sheron Cardin
California Moods Inc - Selma, CA
ARTIST - A Home Stager/Sellers Best Friend!
Hey Craig - I have a tweeny I think I am supposed to change and it is like trying to stop a waterfall. I guess I will go work on myself instead. You picked a really good one for me today! Thank you very much.
May 04, 2007 03:36 AM
Ana Connell
G & C Properties - Burbank, CA
Burbank Real Estate Agent
Great quote Craig! Thank you for posting it.  Powerful!
May 04, 2007 03:40 AM
Daniel Gates
Insure Consulting - Palm Bay, FL
That quote sums up some of the greatest people in history.
May 04, 2007 04:01 AM
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REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC
CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

Craig~

 I remember reading the works of Viktor Frankl and thinking...here is a bright light to inspire greatness in all of us...now you have reminded me of that bright light ..THX!

May 04, 2007 04:26 AM
Maureen Maureen
Orangeburg, NY
Craig - One of the things I say to the kids all the time till I sound like a broken record is - You may not be able to change the situation, but you can change how you react to it.  They are always like OH no here she goes again, but I think someday it may stick.  
May 04, 2007 05:59 AM
Margaret Ann Innis
Decorate To Sell - Merrimack Valley Real Estate Staging - Andover, MA
Real Estate Staging - MA & NH
Thank you Craig!  Survivors like Victor Frankl set an example for all of us.  We are so fortunate and take for granted so many things in our life.  Very inspiring.   
May 04, 2007 06:58 AM
Bryant Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL
Selling Florida one home at a time
Great quote Craig. Have you ever read "The Night Trilogy" by Elie Wiesel? If not I highly recommend it. It will definitely make you cry. Not me of course because I'm a real tough guy(yea right):)
May 04, 2007 09:15 AM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL
My grandparents were in concentration camps and cannot begin to imagine what that was like - your quotes are always inspiring Craig.
May 04, 2007 01:21 PM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

You... :)

I love these posts and I am sorry I have not been commenting on them. I am just so busy. I have been meaning to tell you that. Now that I have some actual 'down time' it just seems appropriate that I share these thoughts with you. 

I so agree that once a situation is out of our control and presents itself as unchangeable, we must look deep inside our own hearts and change ourselves. In my, not so humble, opinion this really is the only way to get through life and keep our sanity :)

Geez. I got the "Turner" Tomato for this comment :)

TLW...ROAR!

May 05, 2007 01:18 AM
Irina Netchaev
Pasadena Views Real Estate Team, Inc. - Pasadena, CA
Pasadena CA Real Estate
Very powerful indeed... thanks for sharing!
May 05, 2007 05:20 PM
Pat McCray, ABR
CENTURY 21 AAA North (Capac Office) - Berlin Township, MI
So True.
May 06, 2007 02:13 PM
Michele Connors
The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County - Greenville, NC
Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor

Just a quick note to say this is a powerful verse ...I wrote it down, never heard it before but it rings so very true. Thanks Craig. Keep the series going, it is a nice touch.

Michele

May 08, 2007 01:23 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy Craig

Very good posts thank you for the good words

Jun 23, 2007 05:34 AM
Karen Otto
Home Star Staging - Plano, TX
Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes
i like a selfish person who knows how to share - happy friday!
Jun 29, 2007 01:49 AM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Great quote because the only one we can really change is ourselves - it is just easier to point the finger at others and stay the same.
Jul 05, 2007 03:51 AM
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