Inspiration

  GOOD NEWS!!!! Intelligence and technical skill factor into only 25% of a person’s chances for success, the other 75% is made up of your optimism, the support of your social network, and your attitude toward stress (whether you view it as a challenge or a threat). So your optimism, the optimism of those around you, and your attitude about stress( optimism under pressure) account for ¾’s of your success….

It was a perfect evening, just a slight chill in the air. It made the roaring fire feel just right. We gathered, one by one, at the boathouse to celebrate a great year and to share our hearts and souls with each other about 2012 and what we plan to do to make it even better. It was difficult to keep it a secret from Karen Smith, our broker, but…

I am reading a most incredible book given to me by a most incredible woman with a heart overflowing with love. The book that I am just getting into is by River Jordan, Praying for Strangers. Funny thing about it is that through the years I have done this on a much smaller scale and not sure why I was doing it. My heart just led me that way and…

Jeez! No kidding, Einstein! Foreclosures Hurt Your Health, Study Says Daily Real Estate News | Friday, September 02, 2011 The higher the foreclosure rates, the more risks to your community’s health, posits a new study. The increasing number of foreclosures in Arizona, California, Florida, and New Jersey were found to coincide with a rise of stress-related health problems in those states, finds new research by Janet Currie of Princeton University…

With a heart filled with gratitude I start my day and as I was thinking and writing the following came to mind and felt compelled to share. I have lost by having too much—- Life in its greatest simplicity gives me more than I can hold.  Spiritual wealth is endless and the more that I give away the more I have. Holding on to anything that has no value creates…

I have always loved the quote, “The more you CELEBRATE the more you have to CELEBRATE”  As I was taking my early Sunday gratitude walk on our beautiful white sand beaches with waves lapping at my ankles  I was celebrating every step.  Now is a great time to think GRATITUDE for  all that we have in Panama City beach and all the good in our lives that we can turn…

Although this is typically a place for Real Estate tips I have been known to throw in some life tips and this is one of those times.  Now, more than ever, our focus is on our cherished beach and what we can do to stem the tide of oil and moreover to counter the negative impact that the fear preceding the event is causing on our coast.  There is something…

Okay, I know you think Karen has finally lost it, talking about hot dogs in a Real Estate article!!! As you know I always base my articles on real life situations and questions that I am asked and I tend to keep it on the positive. Many people have come to me with great concern since the Oil Spill and have become gripped in fear of their investment and their…

I know you are thinking what in the world do the two have to do with each other but I guess you have guessed that my elevator is caput!!!  I live on the 5th floor so it could be an issue.  AS I was lugging my bags up the stairs I started thinking about why I was grateful that I had a broken elevator!!!   After my run this morning…

BELOW IS AN ARTICLE I READ AND THOUGHT IT WISE TO PASS IT ON. I DID NOT WRITE IT BUT IT IS MY BELIEF THAT NONE OF US CAN AFFORD NOT TO LIVE THIS WAY. IT IS IN KEEPING WITH MY BRAND OF GET EVEN PHILOSOPHY!!!  READ AND ENJOY: To Move Your Life Forward, Forgive Are you the type of person who forgives easily, or are you a master at…