As we approach another Thanksgiving Day, it seemed a great time to share what we are grateful for this year. What a perfect time to reflect and be thankful for all the positive things that have happened in the last 12 months? Granted, it would be easy to get caught up (like so many others) in just trying to survive and focus on the negatives around us. All that does is to create more stress. To merely focus on the negative, it is easy to miss things like the beauty of a sunset, the serenity in the reflection of the birds, the smile of a child or the encouragement of a friend.
Mark is always talking about the importance of BALANCE and in these difficult economic times there is no better time to make it a priority. Negative energy can come into your life through all those anxious moments and the toll of daily stress… not to mention the added impact of a down economy. What becomes important is to find something that will neutralize that energy and turn it positive.
The answer is right there in front of us. Every moment spent in grati
tude creates a mindset that leaves no room for negative energy. A grateful heart and a grateful mind reminds us of all we have to be grateful for... the solid support of our family committed to helping each other in both difficult and easier times… the friends who remain steadfast year after year who with a mere word can lift our spirits… our family pets who are always right there evoking a smile… our clients whom we are able to help navigate this market and even in their difficult time say “thank you”.
Every day is a gift not to be taken for granted. What we do with that day to be grateful for its gift is what has the potential not only to reduce stress but add wonderful positive energy to our lives.
This Thanksgiving Day amidst all the family gatherings, parades and football games, stop for a moment to appreciate the wonder of living in a free society like ours… freedom in itself is a hard won miracle compared to all those in countries without those rights or freedom. The freedom of choice is yours… and ours. We are grateful to have this amazing opportunity to walk on the beach and see such glory!
And to all of our friends and family, have a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!
Mark is always talking about the importance of BALANCE and in these difficult economic times there is no better time to make it a priority. Negative energy can come into your life through all those anxious moments and the toll of daily stress… not to mention the added impact of a down economy. What becomes important is to find something that will neutralize that energy and turn it positive.
The answer is right there in front of us. Every moment spent in grati
tude creates a mindset that leaves no room for negative energy. A grateful heart and a grateful mind reminds us of all we have to be grateful for... the solid support of our family committed to helping each other in both difficult and easier times… the friends who remain steadfast year after year who with a mere word can lift our spirits… our family pets who are always right there evoking a smile… our clients whom we are able to help navigate this market and even in their difficult time say “thank you”.Every day is a gift not to be taken for granted. What we do with that day to be grateful for its gift is what has the potential not only to reduce stress but add wonderful positive energy to our lives.
This Thanksgiving Day amidst all the family gatherings, parades and football games, stop for a moment to appreciate the wonder of living in a free society like ours… freedom in itself is a hard won miracle compared to all those in countries without those rights or freedom. The freedom of choice is yours… and ours. We are grateful to have this amazing opportunity to walk on the beach and see such glory!
And to all of our friends and family, have a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!
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