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You Matter ~ Silicon Nitride Grains and Life in a Sustainable World

By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779

Real Estate Broker/Owner with REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK 209970

September 26, 2010 02:36 AM

Sunday in Asheville. It has been raining for 12 hours. We didn't slide down the ridge, and there is freshness in the air. With that clearing comes a fresh thought or two about looking outside everyday answers to find a new model for doing business in a sustainable world.

A Fresh Thought .A friend sent the link below to me this morning. I normally don't get all excited about silicon nitride grains-but this representation (see graphic*) from the Oak Ridge National Laboratories got me going. It is an " image of the thin glassy film between two silicon nitride grains revealing individual lanthanum atoms attached to the grain surfaces. The image was recorded with the world-record 0.7 angstrom resolution scanning transmission electron microscope at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and processed with Pixon technology. The derived atomic model is superimposed...."

It's a breakthrough. I can imagine this as a model for living in a sustainable world. What if we applied our real estate genius to life as we know it? What if we began at the "micro-level" and built something that would enhance the quality of life? Healthy-built homes in sustainable neighborhoods, for example.

Search For Personal Genius. You Matter. I am not sure that politicians, or any institution has what's best for all of us in mind, are you? Maybe you and I would do better to search for our own genius. I like the idea of exploring opportunities to contribute to the creative resolution of the challenges of today. I even like the idea that "blessings in disguise" appear through the mists when we struggle for the clarity. I am thinking that we can forge the way to sustainable innovation ...one.... human ...."micro-element" ....at a time.

Applied Creativity. In this model applied to real estate-related business, societal and economic elements both win... a successful demonstration of the sound potential for Positive Futures for all of us.
Check it out and let me know what YOU think.

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Kevin Conery

Keller Williams Realty Success, LLC - Littleton, CO

Colorado Realtor

GREAT BLOG THANKS FOR SHARING! I can tell you did your research. If I come
in contact with someone looking in your area I'll be sure to send them
your way.
Kevin Conery
kevin@citymtns.com
1-800-931-9947
Your Summit County Colorado Realtor
Find Your Colorado Dream Home Today

Sep 26, 2010 03:02 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

About 15 years ago, I was struggling with challenges beyond comprehension. I took a random trip to a place I had never been before to clear my head. I rationalized that since I didn't know where I was going, I couldn't worry about being lost. As luck would have it, I found myself traveling down the Blue Ridge Mountain Way and into Ashville, NC. While visiting this soul searching destiny I received natural beauty from every corner of my eye. Those three weeks gave me reason to pause and to think about the blessings I received. Through the mountains of the Blue Ridge Parkway I discovered my soul, and my level of consciousness was raised to a higher level. What I remembered the most was the people I met in Ashville. They were kind, friendly, warm and interested in what I had to say. They were non-judgmental and as luck would have it, I spent a day with a Realtor who showed me genuine kindness and guided me to places that gave me great peace and joy. In Ashville, I found the courage to change jobs. Today I'm a TX Realtor and whenever I'm feeling out of sorts I think about the compassion of the people in Ashville, the lovely mountain side homes, the magestic mountains, trees and vegetation, and especially the kindness I received from all the people I met in Ashville. Because of my experience in NC, a great tenderness for myself and the world opened up inside of me, and I knew in a heartbeat, I was going to get through the rough times. In Ashville, my heart was opened up to new possibilities. As my mind stopped worrying about things outside of my control, I simply followed the path where the sun rises and sets over the Blue Ridge Mountains and possibilities stretched before my eyes. Realtors do more than sell houses, they help people find their sense of belonging on earth and to discover something that is both within and larger than all of us, something that sustains and holds us accountable and grounded to this world.

Sep 26, 2010 03:23 AM

ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779

REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC

CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

Patricia~

Your story, so thoughtfully told and presented, left me smiling. I expect to continue to be smiling for the rest of the week...and THANK YOU for this gift of your time and energy and comment. Continued blessings.

Sep 26, 2010 04:43 AM

ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779

REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC

CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

Kevin~

I appreciate your comment and look forward to a mutually beneficial referral =)

Sep 26, 2010 04:44 AM

John Mulkey

TheHousingGuru.com - Waleska, GA

Housing Guru

janeAnne - I think/hope we'll be seeing some revolutionary new products and construction methods in the coming decade. I thought you might enjoy this article in NY Times that describes such changes.

Sep 26, 2010 07:35 AM

Renée Donohue~Home Photography

Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI

Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

I am glad you didn't slide down the ridge!

Very interesting stuff - will have to send it to my husband to help explain it in laymans terms. He always hears about the newest latest and greatest electronics engineering/transport or whatever it is called before me.

Sep 29, 2010 07:41 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

JaneAnne - Have the folks at the laboratory told us what they plan on doing with this new product? It will be interesting to see. I'll stay tuned!

As for you comment, "I am not sure that politicians, or any institution has what's best for all of us in mind, are you?" I'm not so certain they do! It seems special interests and lobbyists are running the show and our politicians, in a world where party comes first, and the people last:-(

Sep 29, 2010 10:10 AM

ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779

REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC

CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

John~

Thanks for the link to the article! I read and learned, and shared it with others.

Sep 29, 2010 05:41 PM

ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779

REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC

CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

PS...John...I especially liked the video at that link!

Sep 29, 2010 05:42 PM

ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779

REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC

CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

Renee~

Sometimes it just helps to get a perspective that is unique, eh?

Sep 29, 2010 05:43 PM

ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779

REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC

CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

Myrl~

...so what I do, given the state of affairs you mention in your comment, is try new recipes...tonight I tried yours for Thai Chicken... It was delicious!

Sep 29, 2010 05:45 PM