Your Weekly "Fill-up"
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
WHEN THE WIND BLOWS!
From the book "Wellsprings of Wisdom" comes this story:
A sturdy but diffident young man asked a farmer for a job as a farm hand. "What can you do?" inquired the farmer. "I can do whatever needs to be done, and I can sleep when the wind blows," replied the applicant. Although mystified by the phrase "sleep when the wind blows," the farmer did not press the question but hired the young man.
Some nights later a violent storm awoke the farmer. He got up and tried unsuccessfully to arouse the farm hand, then with considerable annoyance went out himself to see if all was well. He found the barn locked, the chicken coop properly closed up, a wagonload of hay covered with a tarpaulin that was securely battened down, and all else in a condition of safety from the elements. Then the farmer realized what his new farm hand meant when he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows."
Think how often the storms of life give us a wakeup call. How many times have those storms caught us with our guard down and our barn unlocked? The hired hand knew that simple precautions practiced on a daily basis could render impotent the howling winds of uncertainty in life.
Stephen Covey, in his "Seven Habits," talks about being proactive - heading off problems before they arise. While the hired hand never read the book, he understood the practice of closing up the chicken coop every evening. So, how are YOU sleeping when the wind blows?
And here are my top picks for the week...
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5861 Rolling Ridge Drive
Welcome to 5861 Rolling Ridge Drive. This spectacular 5 bedroom, 6.2 bath, custom home features everything you could ever dream of...and more. Spectacular five bedroom, six full bath, two half bath, custom home located in the gated community of Pine...
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17234 Pennington Drive
Magnificent four bedroom, plus bonus room, two and a half bathroom home located in the prestigious community of Birkdale Village. The inviting foyer welcomes you into this home offering hardwood flooring, a transom window, crown molding, pendant lig...
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21237 Pine Street
Attractive three bedroom, three and a half bathroom end unit located in Mulberry Street Townhomes near downtown Cornelius. The powder room offers hardwood flooring, a pedestal ink and silver fixtures. The great room offers hardwood flooring, crown m...
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7532 Pickering Drive
Fabulous four bedroom, plus bonus room, two and a half bathroom home located in the subdivision of Newell Place. Enter this home through the welcoming two-story foyer offering hardwood flooring, a palladium window and side lights in the door. The po...
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9615 Waltham Court
Fabulous three bedroom, plus a loft, two and a half bathroom home located in the sought after swim and golf community of Highland Creek. Enter this home through the inviting two-story foyer offering hardwood flooring, a transom window, side lights i...
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11033 Fountain Grove Drive
Immaculate all brick five bedroom, four and a half bathroom home with a bonus room located in the beautiful Fountaingrove community. The inviting two-story foyer welcomes you into this home offering hardwood flooring, a palladium window, crown moldi...
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5606 Hartfield Downs Drive
Immaculate five bedroom, plus a bonus room, three and a half bathroom home located on a cul-de-sac lot on the golf course in the sought after swim and golf community of Highland Creek. The welcoming foyer greets you with warmth offering hardwood flo...
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9333 Kestral Ridge Drive
Immaculate three bedroom, two full bathroom ranch style home located in the popular swim and golf community of Highland Creek. The inviting foyer welcomes you into this pampered home offering hardwood flooring, a transom window, chair railing, pictu...
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3416 Passour Ridge Lane
Fabulous three bedroom, two and a half bathroom home located on a cul-de-sac street in the subdivision of Cresthill. The inviting two-story foyer welcomes you with hardwood flooring, chair railing, picture frame molding and a decorative chandelier. ...
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1892 Goat Road
Cozy two bedroom, two full bathroom two story waterfront cottage with mountain views. Features a floating dock and pier with gazebo located on Lake Norman in Catawba County. The large great room offers exposed wooden beams, recessed lighting, neutra...
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