One client told me about her father having her fourth heart attack in three months with no good medical explanation at the same time as another child is struggling with a serious medical issue.  Financial problems, health issues, mental health issues, deaths, addictions, divorces, accidents, some of you can certainly add to this list.  Life happens. 

Keeping up production as Agent is dealing with these life issues is … well… I can’t think of words to describe it; challenging, demanding, taxing, frustrating, maddening, sad, all of that and more. 

Having the financial strength so that the Agent does not depend on his or her income to survive is a blessing.  Having to work through these times or adding the burden of the financial struggle from a lack of production is extraordinarily difficult. 

There is nothing more to say about this.  I just happened to encounter a number of clients who are dealing with these real challenges.  All of them are surviving with strength and grace.  So, I just take a moment to say a little prayer thanking G-d for my blessings and asking for goodness, good news, and strength for those who are facing life’s challenges. 

Hug the ones you love.  Call someone that you love and tell them so.  Cheer up the people you encounter with just a bit of eye contact and a sincere smile.  For most of us life is extraordinarily blessed.