Beachy Beach November Love Note
(Originally published November 11, 2013)
Dear BB's,
November is one of my favorite months because our weather here is a gift and because so many are thinking about all the things they have to be thankful for. The only gifts we need think about this month are gifts of PRAISE.
I am re-reading Og Mandino, The Greatest Salesman in the World
The principles are just as relevant today as they were when it was written, maybe even more so. My favorite chapter is no surprise….. the one about the importance of Love in our profession.
Wanted to share it with you:
I WILL GREET THIS DAY WITH LOVE IN MY HEART.
AND HOW WILL I SPEAK? I WILL LAUD MINE ENEMIES AND THEY WILL BECOME FRIENDS; I WILL ENCOURAGE MY FRIENDS AND THEY WILL BECOME BROTHERS. ALWAYS WILL I DIG FOR REASONS TO APPLAUD; NEVER WILL I SCRATCH FOR EXCUSES TO GOSSIP. WHEN I AM TEMPTED TO CRITICIZE I WILL BITE ON MY TONGUE; WHEN I AM MOVED TO PRAISE I WILL SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFS.
IS IT NOT SO THAT BIRDS, THE WIND, THE SEA AND ALL NATURE SPEAKS WITH THE MUSIC OF PRAISE FOR THEIR CREATOR? CANNOT I SPEAK WITH THE SAME MUSIC TO HIS CHILDREN? HENCEFORTH WILL I REMEMBER THIS SECRET AND IT WILL CHANGE MY LIFE.
I WILL GREET THIS DAY WITH LOVE IN MY HEART.
I have witnessed a change in my life and the lives of others when we make this our quest. I have never seen someone worse off because we choose to infuse love into the equation. In business???? Yes especially in business. If our business life reflects a heart of love people can not help but be drawn to you.
I know it is quite surprising that my love note comes a day early but for some reason my heart was overflowing and it had no where to go but to you. I thank you all for making me smile, for making me have joy, for making others feel it to. You really are all very special and you do business in a kinder more joyful way. There is so much wonder in all of you and for that I am so grateful,
With the greatest of thanks and love,
Karen