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I open my heart to you

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty LLC 200311024

I open my heart to you

Often we run in to people who are closed hearted and minded and they bring great sadness in to our lives. When that happens in my life I choose to not be associated with those people and quickly get them out of my life and get back to associating myself with people that bring joy and happiness to my heart and mind. When I saw this flower, it was like those people, it seemed to have its heart open to me and brought a smile to my face as I hope it does yours as well.

Comments(19)

William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Todd,

I saved it for another day.

I love it, but right now I'm using Nate Tutus's "Dads Against Daughters Dating" T-shirt photo as wall paper and still laughing.

Bill

Oct 12, 2011 06:27 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Hi Todd -

Great pic of the flower and yep brought a smile.  Now good ole Bills post above made me ROFL

Have a great day!

Oct 12, 2011 06:34 AM
Andrew Capelli
Troy, MI

Todd: What a very nice sentiment!  You made my day- Thank you for sharing!  :)

Oct 12, 2011 06:41 AM
Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Great flower photo ... all flowers bring a smile to my face.

Oct 12, 2011 10:26 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Todd,

That's a great flower photo to illustrate your point and done very well. :)

Steve

Oct 12, 2011 03:50 PM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

I'm with you on this one Todd... there's no room at the Happiness Inn for energy zappers!

Oct 12, 2011 04:18 PM
Paula Swayne
Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 - Sacramento, CA
Realtor-Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park -Dunniga

Hi Todd!

That is one beautiful flower.....and metaphor!  I couldn't agree more...I wish I could eliminate the people that are negative...unfortunately, some are family members! Oh well.
Paula Swayne

Oct 12, 2011 04:28 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Ahhh. Todd, you're all warm and fuzzy, I like this side of you! I have had to cut Drama Divas out of my life. And if I get some odd clients, I sure don't want them moving into my community! But I let Divine Intervention help with that and it always does!

Oct 12, 2011 05:57 PM
Joanne Louise Stevens
Keller Williams Realty Los Angeles-Brentwood - Los Angeles, CA
Realtor - Serving Brentwood and Surrounding Cities

Todd, I enjoyed your picture.  It's so true that you have to release yourself from people who are the "energy suckers" and lean toward those who bring meaning into our lives.  Keep your mind and heart open.

 

Thank you Todd.  Have a Blessed weekend.

Oct 14, 2011 07:16 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Todd,

Congratulations. Your post is now featured in "Silent Saturday." :)

Steve

Oct 14, 2011 04:11 PM
Maria Morton
Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Todd, the flower does bring a smile to my heart! So do people.

Oct 15, 2011 04:59 AM
Christa Hobart
Cactus Valley Realty - San Tan Valley, AZ
Arizona Property Sellers

What a beautiful flower Todd and so true about keeping the negative out and only letting those that bring joy and happiness surround you!

Oct 15, 2011 06:02 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Todd,

Congratulations. This post is now featured on "Speechless Sundays." :)

Steve

Oct 15, 2011 03:27 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Todd,

This is a wonderful picture and the story below it is so inspirational. I do you see the open flower as a symbol of opening up your heart to others and not hanging around with people with closed minds unless of course you can change them. People with closed minds are typically unhappy. Sad as we all need happiness in our lives. This flower did bring a smile to my face. Thanks.

Oct 15, 2011 04:17 PM
DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Todd,

What a beautiful flower! Definitely brought a smile to my face.:) Thanks for sharing!

Oct 16, 2011 03:37 PM
Randy DeLaMare
Realtypath LLC - Salt Lake City, UT
Helping friends Realize their Real Estate Dreams

Great shot Todd! Well worth the double feature from Steve. Looks like this flower still has plenty to give as well. 

Oct 16, 2011 05:15 PM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

What a lovely thought and philosophy about life! I love the photo, too.

Gretchen

Oct 17, 2011 04:26 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

THAT IS GORGEOUS! I hope you picked on especially for your beautiful bride! :)))

Oct 23, 2011 04:54 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Todd, that is a great photo. I choose to be around positive people and try to stay away from the negative ones that bring me down.

Oct 30, 2011 04:53 PM