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Don't Tell A Kite Flyer They Can't Fly Kites

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

Kite FlyerA highly cherished person reminded me about respect recently talking about full attention when with someone and avoiding distractions like computers or answering the phone. It made me think of respect also of the core of another's personality as well, not trying to change someone into something they would cringe at being.

        Don't Tell A Kite Flyer They Can't Fly Kites

I grew up with much boyhood wonder, catching toads, jumping out of trees skinning up elbows and knees and yes flying kites. Give me a windy day, an Oregon beach and you will see me still as an ADULT flying kites or wanting to do so having fun with children doing it. It is who I am. I inherently THRIVE on fun. If someone got to know me and liked my professionalism in business or integrity in personal matters they may try to SQUASH this child part I brought along. For any of us, it is NOT their role to destroy our personality, but OUR personality (hopefully the healthy and good parts) complements theirs. Differences are good. Variety in life. Sure caution others about bad behavior like drugs or being vulgar, but

LET PEOPLE BE THEMSELVES.

The pen is in OUR hand writing the story of our life, not theirs.

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Gary - So very true my man.  Some days I hardly have enough ink to write in my own book much less others.  Thanks yet again for the morning motivation.  Have a great day in all you do my friend.

Mar 21, 2012 12:42 AM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Gary-I enjoy that connection you make when you meet someone and just like them for some personality uniqueness they have. This is certainly a life enrichment moment! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Mar 21, 2012 12:56 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

John: Keep writing YOUR story. That's all the energy we probably have anyway or as you say, INK lol.

Adrian: I think with that personality uniqueness it is a good thing and you have to let people be. If over a period of time you don't mesh, you don't like their personality, that is fine, you learn from them, and distance yourself from them. It is enriching if just from a learning standpoint.

Mar 21, 2012 01:49 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTORĀ®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Wow Gary, that really puts some perspective into being what we are. I think I want to keep my ability to fly my kite on the beach of my choice... 

Mar 21, 2012 02:36 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Paul: Just be YOU, no one like you, nor where there ever be again, whatever beach we find you on.

Mar 21, 2012 03:24 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Eli Maria: Glad you liked this post. I think it was missed by many. I am a HUGE believer in being YOU and making the changes in ourselves by OURSELF. Well you know my core very, very well. That HEARTLIGHT Neil Diamond song is special. A movie that even this sappy guy had a tear in the eye when we thought ET died. Almost like a pet dying, BUT THEN the heartlight came back ON. It was a wonderful moment that LOVE inside was still present. Thanks for your extensive comment back to me. I really do appreciate the effort you put into thinking about me and what I write here. Means the world to me!! ((((BIG TIGHT HUGS))))

Mar 21, 2012 11:08 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Eli Maria: You have this incredible forget me not kind of memory. I think EVERYTHING that goes in there stays. I can tell you have one of those "pure" cores. Very rare and special. A Sensor type of woman too. Seeing me like I was a clear glass of water. That Heart Light song is a good one. Everyone peaking at their best, Neil Diamond, Steven Spielberg, even a child Drew Barrymore. Awesome story.

Mar 21, 2012 01:08 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Eli Maria: It's rare that someone has that sensitive nature to see deep within another's soul and heart and I am sure it is a power you have had to use wisely. Don't worry I trust you with it. I view it rather than me being vulnerable as you being very helpful to me to show me blind spots. We all have them, and when others can point them out with love, it's awesome. Another saying related to vulnerability and kindness:

"Oh, the comfort -- the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts, nor measure words -- but pouring them all right out just as they are chaff and grain together. Certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them. Keep what is worth keeping and with the breath of kindness, blow the rest away."

Mar 21, 2012 02:12 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Great thoughts today Gary, it may be time to get my kite out of hiding.  :0

Mar 21, 2012 06:19 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Tom: Figure out the you that is YOU, and I say go for it. The world will never ever have the very unique person that is you running around out there.

Good morning Eli Maria: I am sure with that gift of yours it could scare people you are so good at seeing their inside and you have learned to use it wisely and at the appropriate time to help people. I do trust you like crazy. Those who trust us the most are the most vulnerable to being severely hurt if we just take their trust for granted and forget how deeply they believe the words and actions toward us. I do forgive you and others as it is necessary to move on, heal, and hopefully we all become better people. You have a fantastic day Ms. Eli Maria (((((tight HUGS)))))..much love always!

Mar 21, 2012 11:58 PM