There was a home for sale in the neighborhood and the couple was really interested in moving in. Eager to know about the neighborhood, they asked an older man:
“How long have you lived here?”
“About 40 years” he replied.
“Great, so you know all about the community” they exclaimed.
“What is this neighborhood like?”
The old man, with a puzzling look on his face, answered:
“My, that is an interesting question. What is your current neighborhood like?”
The couple went on about the gossip, the crazy neighbors, not getting along, keeping to themselves, egos, and the like.
The old man said to them: “Well, that is exactly what you will find here!”.
They were thankful for the honest response and kept on with their search.
The next day, another couple approached the man inquiring about the home for sale.
“What is the neighborhood like?” they asked.
The old man replied: “My, that is an interesting question. What is your current neighborhood like?”
The couple told about the amazing environment and their need to relocate for work.
“The neighbors were pleasant, it felt like family, we all shared and had fun together”.
The old man looked at them with a welcoming smile and said “Well, that is exactly what you will find here!”.
I love this story.
It’s so simple… I recently moved to a different state, but I am in the same State of Mind.
That is what matters: You find what you focus on!
Elayna is a single mom of 4, award-winning Storyteller, Story Strategist, and Student of Pain. She’s a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, and 4x TEDx speaker. Founder of the Positive MOM® and creator of the S.T.O.R.Y. System: a blueprint to craft and share powerful stories that will transform your results, so you can have the wealth, opportunities, and freedom you deserve. Connect with Elayna Fernández at thepositivemom.com/keynote-speaker and follow @thepositivemom. To receive a gift from Elayna, click HERE.
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