There have been many situations during the course of my life where I have had to give a little in order to gain a lot.
- In relationships - It's definitely a give and take situation. Though I keep healthy boundaries it's still impertive that I give a little and I don't always have to win.
- In business - It's also a give and take situation where I have contributed credits, items or repairs so the transaction works....runs smoothly.
A few months ago one of our trees by our bedroom was cut down because it was diseased. During high winds there were branches that broke and often landing so close and threatening to crash through our windows.
Understandable. But the afternoon sun has been beating harshly into our bedroom for these last few months.
Two weeks ago I put in a request to our resident manager and association. I would donate two palms (I have many in huge pots in my little fenced courtyard) if they would plant one in place of the dead tree.....so that maybe one day it would shade not just my bedroom, but the bedroom of our next door neighbor too.
They could have the other tree to plant around our community in place of another tree that they had to cut down (many were disposed of because they were diseased)
The palm is happy...it has room to grow and will shade our bedroom sooner or later. I mean...just look at her now!
The moral of the story is this. No matter what we do in life there will always be a situation where it will require us to give a little in order to gain much. Be stubborn and you're left with nothing.
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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com
Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.
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Sally,
I love it....thanks for sharing.
What a good reminder to all of us out there!
Sheila: You're welcome...I thought of this while taking a picture of "my" flourishing palm. I had gone outside to fertilize and take care of it....even if it is on the complex grounds now. :)
Sally,
Sounds like you have the association in the 'palm' of your hand...! LOL, Thanks, Fran
Fran: You always have a pun in mind.....cute!
Sally, Interesting that if you give to people, you really do get back tenfold. I know there are those that suck the life out of us, but all in all we end up benefiting more by giving.
It's good to know another tree is replacing the old one. The trees give back to us, much more than we give to them =)
Audrey: No keeping mental banks...we give if we WANT to....and in return we give ourselves the thought that we did it from the heart. If we cannot do so ....then don't. That is our gift....keeping healthy boundaries :) I know one thing....if it were all MY way in my marriage it'd be quite boring :) :)
Lisa: No kidding....and with the one I gave....it is happy....spreading its roots :) :)
Sally very well put about us having to give and take in life.
But as far as "not having to win", well just say that I am a little to competitive, and I always try to win :) :)
Sally, Good lesson....we don't get a thing when we can't work something out with someone....give a little and sometimes you get a lot. I'm wishing lots of shade for you soon!
George: Go ask your wife if you always win LOL! You may try but I reallllly doubt you get your way all the time in that department lol!
Woo-Hoo: this story spoke to me loudly, as I am going through a difficult time with a loved one...and it does get down to: No matter what we do in life there will always be a situation where it will require us to give a little in order to gain much. Be stubborn and you're left with nothing.
Thanks for sharing.
Hey Carole! Oh....goody....now I know it's going to grow quick ....actually it's already five feet :) :)
Kat: Yup...don't we all know it. Just remember that giving doesn't mean letting anyone run all over you :) :)
Way to go, Sally. I hope you live there long enough to enjoy the shade! 'Sounds like a win-win situation between you and your association!
Sally,,, I couldn't agree more in regards to what you stated, giving a little to gain a lot. I have lived by this for the most part, both personal and busines.... good post.
Morning Sally,
It is so true, what goes around comes around. If we are giving, others will give and so on. Plant and sow and yea shall reap.
Good post, as always. Have a good day.
Good Morning Sally! This is a great example of how simple it really is to "give" and what a difference that makes for our entire surroundings. I hope that your little palm takes on a major growth spurt so that you can enjoy the shade soon.
You should have called me...I have plenty of palms for ya...you would just have to ship them to yourself...the postage would be outrageous and the FDA might spend more time inspecting them:)
Sally! This is so good and so YOU!
"No matter what we do in life there will always be a situation where it will require us to give a little in order to gain much."
I completely agree and I am so glad that I met you here! have a great week!
Margaret: Yeah...I think I'll be here for quite awhile. :)
Jeff: That's life! :)
Hi Hal...it's what makes our world go round. I think I would be one lonely person otherwise.
Julie: I hope so too! One thing I know is that palm is happy...it dances in the wind :) :)
Neal: I didn't need extra palms...just wanted to donate so I would have shade in my bedroom :) Thanks though!
Russell: Thanks and have a great day too!
Sally, Very good subject matter that can never be stated enough. We all need to be reminded of this.
How lovely of you to donate your little trees so that they may grow and flourish and benefit others!
I think you had a great idea by donating those trees. Funny how fast time passes and they will be big and beautiful.
Thanks Jane
Kelly....including me :)
Lizette: Yup...and someone else gets shade too :)
Woo Hoo, You said a mouthful and the ones that should be reading this are Sellers and Buyers understanding that there is offen a time when giving on some of the small things may gain them the bigger success.
Sally - you are one of those who truly understands the meaning of paying it forward. Here you are helping others by doing something for your self
Hey William! Almost missed this! And yes...sometimes we all have to give a little .....to have a happy ending.
Kathy: It works out good that way :)
Sally- Don't know how I missed this...but I did know about the Palm. It sure does look happy, and one day you'll have shade :) I like that give and take philosophy.
It doesn't look like you will get much shade for awhile.
What you give will come back to you ten fold. Nice areca palm - they are wonderful and easy to grow here.
Sally - And that is why you are such a success at what you do! Great story!