Overcast Skies Can Clear

This morning, the skies were completely overcast. It began to get brighter and then went back to the gray. This repeated several times. Now, it is clearing and is a beautiful sunny day.

How many times in our lives do we face something gloomy and allow that to "cloud" our thinking and feel that the sun is not going to come back out for us?

Today is proof that the sun can come out even when it appears extremely unlikely.

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20 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • August 22 2009 10:31AM

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Hi Steve,

I sympathize! The weather is the same here on the other side of the country! Clouds are covering up the sun completely!

I hope you'll remember me if you learn of anyone moving to "The OC" and I will do the same!

 

Best regards.

Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI

2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors      

 

www.MichaelCarusoRealEstate.com

 

Posted by Michael Caruso Real Estate Group almost 3 years ago

Steve,

What a great analogy.  I need to remember that just like Little Orphan Annie sang, "The sun will come out tomorrow."

 

 

Posted by Sybil Campbell REALTOR® ABR, SFR, SRES Your REALTOR® on Amelia Island (Century 21 John T. Ferreira and Son Inc) almost 3 years ago

Steve,

This is a wonderful analogy.  As they also say "every cloud has a silver lining".

Best wishes

Sharon

Posted by Sharon Senger (The British Virtual Assistant) almost 3 years ago

It is our response to the grey that propels us in life, or, holds us back.    We are the key.

Posted by Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) almost 3 years ago

We are having the same weather this morning too.  Life is all about keeping your perspective and no matter what gets thrown at you, just adjust and make the best of it.

Posted by Pat Fenn (Marketing Specialist for CJ Realty Group/Cindy Jones Broker ) almost 3 years ago

Michael,

But that's the point. The weather and our mood can change. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) almost 3 years ago

Sybil,

Thank you. The sun does indeed come and and warm us up. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) almost 3 years ago

Sharon,

Thanks. A silver lining is a great way to look at it. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) almost 3 years ago

Li,

Fantastic response. Thank you for those great comments. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) almost 3 years ago

Pat,

Great perspective and comments. Thank you for the visit. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) almost 3 years ago

Hi Steve

So true all clouds will pass.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Posted by Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates) almost 3 years ago

Good thought. We have a tendency to look at the darkest clouds, never looking to the clearing on the horizon.

Posted by Gary L Waters PLLC- Broker Associate Realtor® Melbourne Viera Rockledge FL (Century 21 Baytree Realty, 1211 Admiralty Blvd, Rockledge) almost 3 years ago

Great analogy Steve! Never looked at it that way. The sun does always come back out even if it takes awhile.  After a terrible storm including tornadoes the other night, the next day the sun shone beautifully.  Hope you have a sun filled day tomorrow!

Posted by Al & Peggy Cunningham Brokers Brampton Ontario 905-450-5500 Houses For Sale (We have a home for you! Call Us! RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.) almost 3 years ago

We've got to remember that after those dark clouds move out we can have some smooth sailing.

Posted by Lee & Carol Barbour, Realtors® Murphy, NC Homes For Sale (Mountain Living Team - Coldwell Banker High Country) almost 3 years ago

I hope your weather improves my friend!
Just a thought this Saturday,
Paul

Posted by Paul Henderson, Broker, Realtor® Tacoma,Gig Harbor,DuPont,HartstenePointe (RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.) almost 3 years ago

Lou,

They do indeed pass. No matter how stormy it seems, the sun will come out. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) almost 3 years ago

Gary,

Thanks. Good to hear your take on this theme. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) over 2 years ago

Al and Peggy,

Thanks. The clouds sometimes take over and we have to look past them. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) over 2 years ago

Lee and Carol,

That's right. Clear skies are a refrehing sight after the clouds. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) over 2 years ago

Paul,

Cloudy weather makes the sunny skies seem even sweeter. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) over 2 years ago

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