A few years ago we went on a “recreational outing.”  It was hot and dirty.  There were no restaurants, theatres, television sets or showers.  There was no electricity, running water or telephone service.  The food was minimal and marginal.  Within those constraints we had complete freedom of choice in what we did.  Time didn’t matter because we didn’t have to be anywhere or do anything.  Everything was reduced to basics. It was an incredible experience; we had a wonderful time. I remember that we came back “recreated”.

Our journey started in Denver where we met up with our oldest son. We flew with him to Moab, Utah.  After a day spent 4-wheeling across mesas and down into canyons we were dropped on the banks of the Green River with 2 canoes, 15 gallons of water and the gear we brought with us.  What followed were 5 days of paddling, hiking, talking, sleeping and exploring some magnificent country and interesting ruins.  I left the river feeling strong, cleansed and better able to deal with the issues of my daily life.  It gave me a perspective check that I needed (and that first shower felt absolutely wonderful)!

I remind myself of that trip because I am trying to remember that perspective and step back to those basics when events seem overwhelming, as they sometimes do in a real estate transaction as well as in life.  For us at The Johnson Team, the basis of everything we do is taking care of our people and the bottom line question is always, “What’s good for our client?”�