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Morning Coffee

by Liz Warren
Monday Morning Coffee

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

THE SIX MISTAKES OF MAN

1. The illusion that personal gain is made up of crushing others
2. The tendency to worry about things that cannot be changed or corrected
3. Insisting that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it
4. Refusing to set aside trivial preferences
5. Neglecting development and refinement of the mind, and not acquiring the habit of reading and study
6. Attempting to compel others to believe and live as we do

~ Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 B.C. - 43 B.C.)


COULD YOU IMAGINE?

Imagine that you lived 50 years before the birth of Christ. What if one of the educated sages suggested that if you traveled to the ends of the known world he could still carry on a conversation with you? What would you say to him? No doubt, "That's impossible!!!" would have been your answer. Yet, even then, radio sound waves existed. They were undiscovered, but they existed.

What if someone said it were possible to travel to the moon and back? Same answer - "Impossible!"

Would your answer to those questions be the same today? Think how often we fail to set goals for ourselves because we believe them to be "impossible". We won't even dare to try because of the artificial limitations we place upon ourselves. Just because we haven't seen or heard of something being accomplished before, we assume it to be impossible.

So . . . what would you like to accomplish? What steps would you need to take to bring your objective to fruition? The solution, the realization of, the path to your objective already exists - it just lies hidden at the present moment. Because it is not in sight, however, is no reason to assume it is not within your grasp.

Sometimes it is necessary to "let go" of the limitations that hold us back. In letting go of the need to control the outcome, we allow our desired objective to approach us without hindrance. If it sounds a little deep and complex, it's really not. For more on this fascinating concept, pick up a copy of Wayne Dyer's "Wisdom of the Ages."

Unbelieveable Value! Home and Shops on Acreage at Mt. Hood

by Liz Warren

$309,500   No Misprint!!!! This is really the price!

This immaculate property has everything you might want on acreage! The price has just been dropped to $309,500 because the sellers are ready to move. The home is very well built and shows pride of ownership throughout. A floor to ceiling fireplace in the living room with high vaulted ceilings is a fantastic place to relax.

Spread out on 3.6 acres of land complete with a seasonal creek and pond.

You will enjoy the two shops and tons of storage areas on the property. The views are fantastic and there is lots of sun!!!

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Morning Coffee

by Liz Warren

Monday Morning Coffee

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

"Begin to be now . . . what you will be hereafter." 
~ St. Jerome


TAKE THIS QUIZ!

Here's a short list of questions. Take time to answer them and today's message will be crystal clear. It needs no further explanation, so enjoy!

Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
Name the last five Heisman Trophy winners.
Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are not second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

List four teachers who aided your journey through school.
Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
Think of five people you enjoy spending time with. 
Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.

Easier?

The lesson?

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.

Monday Morning Coffee

by Liz Warren
Monday Morning Coffee

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

"Lose this day loitering - 'twill be the same story
To-morrow - and the next more dilatory;
Each indecision brings its own delays,
And days are lost lamenting o'er lost days.
Are you in earnest? seize this very minute -
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
Only engage, and then the mind grows heated -
Begin it, and then the work will be completed!"
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe


ENGAGE IT!

Ever driven a car? Of course you have, but what makes it move?

You enter a car with a standard transmission, place it in neutral, and start the engine. It idles - waiting for what? The engine is running, but you are going nowhere. What must be done to get to your destination?

Your vehicle is like your mind and body. Goethe says, "Are you in earnest? . . . Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." He questions whether you are in earnest . . . calls attention to the fact that there is genius, power and magic in boldness. It's like your vehicle idling in neutral. It has the power to take you wherever you want to go . . . yet is goes nowhere - until what happens?

"Only engage," urges Goethe. The only thing keeping you from moving is your willingness to engage. Place the transmission in first gear, and what happens? You begin moving - slowly at first. Moving the gearshift into 2nd, your movement speeds up. As it does, you are soon in 3rd, and well on the way to your destination.

Goethe speaks of achieving your objectives in life: "Only engage, and then the mind grows heated . . . ." In other words, put your life in gear - get started - get moving! When you do . . . when your "mind grows heated" . . . that which you desire to achieve will be attracted to you.

So - what do you say? Are you in earnest?

Huckleberry Breakfast on Mt. Hood

by Liz Warren

AUGUST 28th and 29th!

Huckleberry Breakfast on Mt. Hood

Price Reductions on Mt. Hood

by Liz Warren

As the media reports on the slowing sales numbers in July many mountain property owners took this as a sign to drop their prices. At least 15% of homes currently for sale in Government Camp, Welches, Brightwood and Rhododendron dropped their prices in the past two weeks. That's around 20 detached homes and lot prices for 5 properties also adjusted.

Perhaps one of these properties were on your list. Here they are:

Mt. Hood Price Changes

Sandy River Water Trail

by Liz Warren

Have you heard of the Sandy River Water Trail? This is 38 miles of the Sandy River starting in our Mt. Hood area and flowing down to the Columbia River. This site helps with maps, suggested sections of the river to use dependent upon your ability to canoe, kayak, and raft.  Check out this handy reference site for the Sandy River Water Trail.

Mt. Hood's Mother of All Relays!

by Liz Warren

Are we ready? It's that time of year again where the mountain turns a little bit crazy with wacky costumes and vans decorated with clever themes and distractions starting August 27th! It's the yearly Hood to Coast Relay from Mt. Hood to Seaside. Details here.

Mt. Hood Relay Hood to Coast

Screaming Great Buy on the Sandy River at Mt. Hood!

by Liz Warren

Ok, I'm not kidding, this is a custom built newer home right on the Sandy River with wonderful finish work, a gorgeous kitchen, granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, propane fireplace, decking, an over sized garage right on the river with a recent price reduction to $349,000! Take advantage of today's historically low interest rates and get your mountain getaway today.

Mt. Hood Sandy Riverfront Custom Home

Oregon Foreclosures July 2010

by Liz Warren

Great news! According to RealtyTrac Inc. Oregon has slipped out of third place in foreclosure activity in July. Here are the top ten numbers for the month of July.Oregon Foreclosures

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Liz Warren
Merit Properties Group - Keller Williams Realty PDX Central
Box 131
Welches OR 97067
Direct: 503-705-3090