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What A Little Girl And An Upside Down Dog Teach Us About Connection

By Gary Woltal

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

April 11, 2009 10:09 AM

Upside Down Dog You will see this all the time in real estate, social media, friends and in life. You need to know

What A Little Girl An An Upside Down Dog Teach Us About Connection.

It is observing "kindred spirits." Some agents click with some clients. Some little girls have the time of their lives with a favorite upside down dog in the backyard. Some blog readers have their favorite blog posters.

If others are NOT a kindred spirit for you, that is ok too, due to dissimilar interests or viewpoint.

But recognize the chemistry of those kindred spirit moments when they occur whether in business, friendship, or love. It is real, and it is surprising when you see it. That's why in real estate you will hear many agents say for certain clients they became life long friends. Between colleagues in an office. Between Associates or Friends or Twittered buddies on Social Networks. Chemistry is alive and well with many people.

Just remember your next favorite upside down dog, that laughter and love in your life, may be a double click on a profile picture or your website or a comment away. Let the JOY begin!!!

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Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

It is so true that we feel a close connection, when for some unknown reason we feel we have "known" this person/animal in a deep profound way. It is one of the magical moments in life. It as though the other person is a mirror reflecting back our own image! It is something to be cherished.

Apr 11, 2009 10:35 AM

Teri Eckholm

Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN

REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

Gary--Lots of kindred spirits connecting all over online and in person. Nice post! I connect with people all over the place and the connections last a lifetime.

Apr 11, 2009 10:43 AM

Kat DeLong

Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ

REALTOR

Gary: great message here, as usual. We are ALL different, thankfully, and like different things and different peeps. And is is A-Okay.

Apr 11, 2009 11:01 AM

Svetlana Stolyarova

Local-n-Global Realty, Cleveland and International Real Estate Solution - Mayfield Heights, OH

Local-n-Global Realty, Broker 216-548-4663

Gary - What a cute picture! Upside down dog is also all about trust. Your posts are always clicking for me. Thank you and have a Happy Easter!

Apr 11, 2009 11:07 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

GARY..You always have such warm kind messages,,Here is to you!..MY UPSIDE DOWN heart DOG..OOps I Mean FRIEND!

HelpfulHannah your friend in Philadelphia

Apr 11, 2009 11:08 AM

Connie Lou Barnett

Real Living/Home Realty - Owensboro, KY

GRI,CRS,CRB,SRMM,ARA,PRS,SFR,QSC

The photo of the upside down dog is precious. We all connect in different ways. Thanks for sharing your post.

Apr 11, 2009 11:10 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

William: It is funny how we sort through people isn't it?

Mary: Happy Easter to you. You are right about the unexpected surprise of meeting many friends online.

Kathy: It is weird knowing someone so well online that when you meet for real you really do know them.

Bryant: I agree mixing it up with the uncomfortable ones is good for us too!!

Sharon: Howdy back at ya UPSIDE DOWN one..

Joan: I like that mirror reflecting back ourselves thought very much.

Teri: It is wonderful when clicking online or offline connections last a lifetime.

Kat: Different is very much OK!!!

Svetlana: Trust is where it is at. Happy Easter to you....

Hannah: Thanks for the smiling heart. Oh that's YOU ; )

Connie: Many different levels of connections based on what we feel.

Apr 11, 2009 11:22 AM

Bruce & Mary Smith

Savannah Lakes Homes - McCormick, SC

REALTORS, Savannah Lakes Village McCormick SC

Happy Easter Gary! Love that upside down dog and cute little girl! We've just been out with our two crazy labs and yes, there is something to be said about that kindred spirit whether between animals and people or people and people! Have a wonderful day!

Mary

Apr 11, 2009 11:29 AM

Andrea Swiedler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT

Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Gary, such a nice post. You are the motivational guru here on AR.

Have a wonderful holiday!

Apr 11, 2009 11:52 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I have found those among my clients and here in the rain and in fact a click was what landed me the love of my life. Beautiful message Gary. I hope you have a very Happy and Blessed Easter.

Apr 11, 2009 12:32 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Gary,

The photo is precious and the message so true! Thanks for sharing!!

Apr 11, 2009 02:09 PM

Paula Swayne

Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 - Sacramento, CA

Realtor-Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park -Dunniga

Hi Gary!
Interestingly, I just had an example of this happen. I represented a buyer in the purchase of a truly unique 5 home PUD. The owner/developer (of sorts...he never intended it to be the project it was) was concerned ab out who his new neighbors would be (he lives in one of the houses). Well, my client was walking by the house on his way to work when he ran into the owner cleaning the sidewalk. The owner told me about this encounter...he was in tears because he felt that they had a real connection.. a bond and was so relieved to know he would enjoy his new neighbors...it was really sweet!

Apr 11, 2009 03:35 PM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Gary: I've met many of my Upside Down Dogs since starting a career in real estate. And I'm looking forward to meeting more this year.

Apr 11, 2009 03:47 PM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Gary, lovely post! And you know? It amazes me how many people I've clicked with here who are so very different than I am with politics, religion and other stuff, and there is some kind of basic thing at the core that I can really appreciate about them. Gotta go pet my upside down doggie! Oh wait! He's at the Dog Whisperer's while I'm on vacation!

Apr 12, 2009 01:39 AM

JL Boney, III

Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC Real Estate

It's so important to have that ability to recognize a true connection. Those don't come around very often, so it's a shame if we waste the opportunity.

Apr 12, 2009 03:04 AM

Lizette Fitzpatrick

Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY

Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

It's nice when all the stars align and you click with other people. I'm begining to think I have more online friends than usual friends.

Apr 12, 2009 03:19 AM

Tom Plant

WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA

Gary - You always have such an interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing it so eloquently.

Apr 12, 2009 03:40 AM

Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

You just can't click with everyone - but notice the ones that you do and go with it! Dogs & kids live in the moment and know how to have fun. Go have some today!!!!

Apr 12, 2009 11:22 AM

Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind

KGC Properties LLC, Tucson Property Management & Real Estate - Tucson, AZ

Broker/Owner

GOOD AFTERNOON GARY! Whenever I need a little pick me up on Active Rain - I find myself drawn to your blog. I guess I am finding a kindred spirit just by clicking with my mouse! --

Apr 13, 2009 08:31 AM

Lori Churchill Cofer

Beasley Realty - Pullman, WA

Realtor - 509-330-0086 - Pullman, WA

Gary,

I echo Garbielle comments....you are an uplifting soul.....and truly a kindred and kind hearted spirit....

Apr 13, 2009 02:10 PM