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Maybe You Just Need A New Makeover

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

MakeoverAs I travel about amongst Realtors gathering their business cards and see among blogging Realtors/Brokers and others here on Active Rain I see changing photo profile pictures over time. In the remodeling of a home you might see on HGTV we all need some fresh images every now and then. Change it up. Spice things a little different this year. Don't blondes have more fun?

               Maybe You Just Need a New Makeover.

But these fresh "new look faces" reminded me of a passage from Audrey Hepburn about the beauty of a woman that I thought I would bring back to add perspective and remember the really important things in life.

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.

For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.

For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.

For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone.

Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of each of your arms.

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.

The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.

Sally Dunbar
Lyon Real Estate, Fair Oaks CA (Sacramento Area) - Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks Realtor - Fair Oaks Homes for Sale

Great points... every one of them.  You drew me in with your little troll photo.  I remember having one with purple hair, and a binky(?), a black blow up thing.  My BF and I would give them baths every night in the sink.

Aug 12, 2009 03:35 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hey Gary, I am not sure I am supposed to comment on this one other than to say I agree with it. But at least a few of those things are applicable to both genders. Perhaps more than people realize.

Aug 12, 2009 03:36 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Pat: Yep, not a wardrobe post, but one emphasizing beauty is beyond skin deep.

Sally: I had the whole set of troll dolls to goof around with too. Or were they my sisters?? LOL.

William: Yes, it does apply to men or women of course. Audrey Hepburn entitled this Beauty Tips.

Aug 12, 2009 03:40 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Gary, Very touching and beautiful thoughts about beauty. Thank you for posting this one. :-)

Aug 12, 2009 04:01 PM
Janice Roosevelt
Keller Williams Brandywine Valley - West Chester, PA
OICP ABR, ePRO,Ecobroker

Gary, I love the notion of one hand helping others. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say, "there is just too much kindness is this world."

Aug 12, 2009 10:42 PM
Judy Jennings
Top Agent Plus - Middleboro, MA
Tap into Judy's real estate expertise & resources.

Those were all very wise words from a very beautiful woman. I enjoyed reading this. Thank you.

Aug 12, 2009 11:32 PM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Gary, I agree with Judy, wise words indeed and she was an amazing and beautiful woman. Thank you! Now the only problem is.... I look in the mirror these days and see more and more troll all the time, LOL.

Aug 12, 2009 11:44 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Gary, That's beautiful, I've never heard it or read it anywhere.  I did love Audrey Hepburn, she was so full of class.

Aug 12, 2009 11:58 PM
Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

Very nice Gary.  That little troll made me smile......I used to collect those guys.

Aug 13, 2009 02:05 AM
Kayla Pearce
First Class Properties - Milford, DE
Real Estate Agent - Milford Delaware

Great points! Its the truth, and some people do need this kind of makeover. Amazing how we think we have the whole world figured out, but then we read a post like this, & think wow, I need to change my ways. Thank you for that! & p.s. I haven't seen a troll is YEARS!!!!!

Aug 13, 2009 02:05 AM
Toula Rosebrock
Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ
Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Gary:

That was beautiful!!!

You are so right....and SO WISE!!!

I love the two hands statement....

Aug 13, 2009 02:40 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Gary:  A great message!  And an interesting photo choice to go with the post.  Beauty is truly skin deep.

Aug 13, 2009 03:29 AM
Wendy Cutrufelli
Alain Pinel Realtors - Walnut Creek, CA
Contra Costa Realtor

Thank you Gary.  This is wonderful.

Aug 13, 2009 03:59 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Audrey Hepburn was ahead of her time for sure and a lovely lady!!

Aug 13, 2009 05:22 AM
Angelia Garcia
Pure Realtors - Dallas, TX

I am in need of a makeover for sure.  It has been long coming.  I need to see the good in everyone.

Aug 13, 2009 06:39 AM
Diane Aurit
LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC
Lake Norman Real Estate

This is beautiful, thank you for sharing!  Were you inspired by Lenn's new apricot photo...doesn't she look great?  I must say, starting my new business is the ultimate makeover and I am enjoying it very much!

Aug 13, 2009 07:58 AM
June Lewis
Northwood Realty Services - New Castle, PA
Realtor Northwood Realty - New Castle,Pa Lawrence Co 7247304571

Hi Gary Again a beautiful sharing. This touched my heart

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone.

Kindness and caring is such an easy act but can change a life.  We only have one life to make a difference in the lives of others.

Thank you for doing this task in such a powerful, caring way.

 

Aug 13, 2009 09:07 AM
Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

I am catching up on your posts and this one is beautiful.  When a man can appreciate a woman as a person, and not as just the opposite sex, that is the most important thing of all.  There are some very important points here.  Thanks for sharing them Gary.  xxoo

Aug 14, 2009 03:43 PM
Terry Chenier
Homelife Glenayre Realty - Mission, BC

Gary,

Great post and well spoken. It was a hit, especially with the ladies.

Aug 14, 2009 05:28 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Hi Gary-This is definitely a charming charmer post. <SMILE>

Sep 11, 2009 06:01 PM