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"When is the last time you stood in awe of something?"

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Cornerstone Business Group Inc 0225086119

I just watched a video that was outstanding, and it made me stop and think, "When is the last time I stood in awe of something?"  How about you?  With our fast paced hyper-connected world, it is so easy to miss the amazing while moving along with rote routine.

While driving to the office last week I saw a hawk sitting on top of a fence post.  I knew he was on the hunt.  He totally ignored me because something in brush caught his eye and he was focused.  I'm sure if I had made a move in his direction he would have taken flight, but for that moment, the world stood still and he concentrated on his prey.  I was fascinated watching him.

We accomplish great things when we allow the world to slip away while we gaze into dreams that become our passion and then reality.  Without those components, life can easily become a blur and before you know it you're looking back wondering where it went.  The dreams of youth become memories lost and hopes unfilled, and even though life may have turned out well that sense of wonder that small children have when they look into the sky is soon forgotten.

Enjoy the video and awaken your sense of wonder.  You're never too old. 

            

 


Comments(22)

Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

Mike~ Hawks are amazing and very dangerous for some of the domestic animals. The other day it was reported a hawk snag-ed-up a 10 pound dog. The dog's owner was so traumatized he had to go to the hospital for systems of a hart-attack.

Haven't looked at the video, but looks good... 

Apr 02, 2012 11:05 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Glad you enjoyed it, Jill.

Jon, I've heard of that happening at other times.  Scary, ehh?

Apr 02, 2012 11:08 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Mike this young man is amazing - I was totally 'awed' the first time I saw him. Wow!  And you are so right....we're all so busy doing this and doing that and we forget the 'awe' moments.  I for one am focused on being more aware of 'awe' moments this year.....one of my goals.  Little 'vacations' during the day is how I see them.  So blessed!

Apr 02, 2012 11:56 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

That's a great way to have those moments, Anna.  You're a smart lady!

Apr 02, 2012 11:57 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Mike . i watched this yesterday.. and yes.. THey are amazing! I know that those with amazing talent can be hindered by appearance.. not the right thing, but the way people think. We need to not judge a book by its cover.. This guy is truly an amazing talent!! absolutely wonderful!!!

Apr 02, 2012 12:06 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Janis, I'm not a big opera fan, but I was very impressed with his (their) talent.  I'd love to see both teens go on to something big.

Apr 02, 2012 12:06 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Mike, I look at my girls in awe every day! Time is so precious and it just blows my mind how fast they are growing up. I keep asking them to stop growing but they wont listen to me ...

It's a classic reminder to stop and smell the roses .. And the video, well.. let me sum it up in one word: gooseys! (I might also have yelled In your face Simon)

Apr 02, 2012 12:28 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Kids are funny like that, aren't they.  I look at my boys today (both taller than me) and I just marvel.  They are men all of sudden, and they were just kids yesterday.  I love to see great results like the video.  It doesn't matter if those kids win there or not.  They will go on and succeed.

Apr 02, 2012 12:47 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Mike- this is such a good reminder of taking the "time to smell the roses."  We have little warblers now  but you'll miss them if you don't stop and take the time to see them in the trees.  They're so small and cautious of "us" that you truly have to stop and stand still before they give you the opportunity to see them. 

Apr 02, 2012 12:51 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Kathy, that's a great analogy about truly seeing the beauty that is all around us.  That would make a great blog.  Hint, hint.  8-)

Apr 02, 2012 12:53 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Isn't that true, Patricia.  I hope these two go on to great things.  

Apr 02, 2012 01:22 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital
Mike, you can never tell what kind of packaging comes with an astounding voice.
Apr 02, 2012 01:24 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Wow! I still have goose bumps from listening to them.  Wonderful.

Apr 02, 2012 07:59 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Amazing!  I think the last time I was that wowed was when I saw Susan Boyle on the same show.  Kudos to Jonathan for saying they were going to stay together as a duo!

Apr 02, 2012 08:09 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

They were awesome, weren't they, Conrad?

Roger, I thought that was probably the best part.  8-)

Apr 02, 2012 09:41 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Mike. I had seen this before but ebjoyed it this morning too. Thank you Mike for posting and yes, that sense of wonder is incredible.

Apr 02, 2012 10:36 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Glad you enjoyed it, Sheila.  I love videos like that.  I do appreciate the folks that put them out on the Internet for us to enjoy.  

Apr 02, 2012 10:44 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

I had not seen this before Mike so thanks for sharing.  Absolutely beautiful.

Apr 02, 2012 11:17 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Charita.  Have a great Tuesday!

Apr 02, 2012 11:22 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Thanks, Richard.  It's always nice to have those feel good moments.

Apr 03, 2012 05:05 AM