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Happiness Is An Ice Cream Cone

By Gary Woltal

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

August 11, 2012 05:01 AM

Delicious Ice Cream Somewhat in a philosophical mood with this post. With the pursuit of happiness thought I think I see too many people doing the PURSUIT part and not landing or embracing the HAPPINESS part along the way. I have a simple thought to help anyway struggling with happiness to stick in your hat,

Happiness Is An Ice Cream Cone.

What I mean by that, life inside a day is full of moments. FIND those happiness points with people, with loved ones, with pets, with nature, with play, with relaxation,

ENJOY THE MOMENT. It might be a song on the car radio, or a sunset, or someone's smile or even some communication to you via an email, text, Facebook comment or tweet.

See it for what it is. FOR THAT MOMENT, there it is HAPPINESS.

Just like an ice cream cone in your hand. How can you not be happy at that moment????

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Melissa Zavala

Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA

Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

And, boy to I want one of those right now. It is so stinking hot in Southern California! And, you are right, that it is important to enjoy the moment.

Aug 11, 2012 05:07 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Happiness is in the moment and ice cream cones! Love it Gary!

Aug 11, 2012 05:08 AM

Elite Home Sales Team

Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA

A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

Now that is a great picture of a girl and her dog.

Aug 11, 2012 05:16 AM

Alan Kirkpatrick

Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX

Alan in Austin

Gary:

Nice post and very good reminder. Hope you have a great weekend.

Aug 11, 2012 05:30 AM

Dr. Paula McDonald

Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX

Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Gary I love it. The picture is priceless. In this stressful world you need to take those precious moments and treasure them.

Aug 11, 2012 05:36 AM

Kevin J. May

Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL

Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

If points are awarded Gary, a simple twisty cone ups the ante of happiness at least twofold.

Aug 11, 2012 06:48 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Hmmm-I thought those were the fun distractions and that happiness was in your core. Just askin

Aug 11, 2012 08:29 AM

Diane Daley

Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

This pic is adorable, we should all enjoy the little things more and love , laugh and enjoy like children

Aug 11, 2012 08:51 AM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Gary, I enjoy reading Gretchen Rubin's Happiness Project in one of the magazines I subscribe to. She, like you, points out the simple things that we often overlook.

Aug 11, 2012 09:04 AM

Teral McDowell

Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX

Excellent reminder, Gary to enjoy the moments especially with the ones we love; thanks for sharing it.

Aug 11, 2012 09:16 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Happiness is an ice cream come without the dog sharing it.

I also prefer chocolate.

Aug 11, 2012 12:55 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

What a powerful message...enjoy the simple pleasures of the day. Adorable picture.

Margaret

Aug 11, 2012 02:23 PM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Live is short ..Don't sweat the small stuff ..Life life laugh and be happy

Aug 12, 2012 02:24 AM

Eileen Hsu

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY

LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

I agree, we all have to appreciate the moment of enjoying that ice cream cone.

Aug 12, 2012 02:48 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I have dairy issues and if I eat too much I have a sinus reaction so when I have ice cream it is a real treat and is greatly appreciated. Too many people take for granted little things like ice cream....and too many people miss those small moments of happiness!

Aug 12, 2012 09:48 AM

Marie-Denise Kratsios

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Huntington, NY

Where ever you are, that's where I'll be!

Love the photo, but love the inspiration even more. Great post, Gary. If would be so nice if everyone could learn to appreciate the simple things that are all aound us every day. I'm so glad I came across your post tonight.

Aug 12, 2012 11:59 AM

Mike Warren

Real Estate - Colorado Springs, CO

Yeah, I agree. Life is full of mystery, excitement and surprises. We must enjoy every moment of it.

Aug 12, 2012 12:42 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Keep cool with this recipe....

Maryland Gazpacho Soup Recipe

6 cups chopped tomatoes

1 ½ cups chopped cucumber

¾ cup chopped yellow pepper

¾ cup minced onion

3 or 4 jalapeno peppers-minced

1/3 cup olive oil

5 Tbsp. vinegar

½ tsp. minced garlic

¾ cup water

1 can (8oz.) tomato sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Prepare all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese and croutons.

There is no cooking. Gazpacho soup is served cold.

This soup is delicious. The recipe is from the Heirloom Tomato Festival in Westminster, Maryland. Tested and recommended by Dolores Kelley.

Aug 17, 2012 11:06 PM

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Just like an ice cream cone in your hand. How can you not be happy at that moment????

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