"Balance is not something you find. It is something you create."In response to the ActiveRain Contest Challenge, we've been asked to share our thoughts and experiences on the following questions:Question: What do you wish you had known the very first year you were in the business that cost you
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01/31/2018
Aspire to Inspire If you’re paying attention, you’ll notice the energy of inspiration is all around the Rain. The beginning of a new year tends to bring that clean slate that energizes us all. Although we are nearly 1/12th through 2018, Debbie Reynolds' challenge to set goals & achieve your drea
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01/29/2018
Here are the links to my posts from last week, in case you want to catch up on some you missed: ActiveRain Guidelines: Respecting the Community (No Spam) "Only by giving are you able to receive more than you have."Annual Washington State Apple Blossom Festival "For the wise man, every day is a
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01/29/2018
"I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I cannot accept not trying."-Michael JordanI'm a competitive person and driven by specific goals so, as I play in The Rain, I do watch my point count. I know the points don't really mean anything, but it's something to acknowledge a contri
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01/28/2018
"Keep calm and stay safe."After 2-3 inches of snow last night and early morning, we had a big windstorm in the area this afternoon. The snow is gone but there are many downed trees and power lines. The Chelan County Fire District 1 has posted the following graphic on their Facebook page. These
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01/27/2018
Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked."-Carol Williams Does getting Featured here in The Rain sometimes feel like a roll of the dice? Not anymore. I'm always op
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01/27/2018
"A sculptor has the skill to free what is trapped within the mass of a substance."-Carol WilliamsOne of the lovely things about exploring downtown Wenatchee and along the Riverfront Loop Trail is that there are one-of-a-kind sculptures waiting at nearly every turn. In 1994 the idea of scatteri
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01/26/2018
Spreading the word about Roger's books, and the money being donated to charity. Here is my take, after reading the books: The last book is was a very touching tribute to his dear Mother. I not only enjoyed these books but his writing style gave me encouragement that I could write a book (or seri
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01/25/2018
"Everyone you meet knows something you don't. Learn from them and share with them what you know."-Carol WilliamsThe other day, there was a question in the Q&A about what we would say if we wanted to encourage a new agent to join ActiveRain. There are so many reasons. My answer at the time was:
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01/25/2018
"The difference between crisis and inconvenience is... Perspective."-Carol WilliamsHere is another post from last year that I want to repost for those who missed it. There was a question yesterday in the Q&A section about stress. We all experience it on various levels throughout life. Your atti
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01/24/2018