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A Random Act of Kindness

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Cornerstone Business Group Inc 0225086119

Andrea had a great experience with someone who showed a random act of kindness.  It's a great reminder to all of us to be available for those types of opportunities.   Please drop by her blog to comment.  She'll really appreciate it.

Original content by Andrea Bedard MD594797


Random acts of kindness are incredibly powerful. Just how powerful, I was reminded of a couple of days ago. I was on the receiving end and, simply put and without an ounce of exaggeration, it made my day. As a matter of fact, it is still making my day ..

I was on my way out the door at Seibel's where I had enjoyed a nice office meeting/lunch with the owner of Thompson Company Realtors, Larry Thompson. My mind was busy processing all the information about the lots we'll be offering for sale soon. What would be the best marketing strategy? Pricing .. time-frames .. a great Silver Spring community ..

Deep in thought I passed this elderly couple. Suddenly the lady stopped me, put her hand on my arm and said: "Has anyone told you yet how nice you look today?" Just like that. One simple, random act of kindness and a complete stranger had made my day.

As a Silver Spring, MD area Realtor®, I live a pretty exciting life .. no 2 days are alike. I get to meet lots of wonderful people and I get to help them purchase their dream home or sell their old one and move on to bigger and better things. It often makes my day but not this time.

It wasn't the excitement of the new listings, the challenge of selling those lots (I'm always up for one), the planning of a marketing strategy or the appreciation I felt about the owners selecting us... it was that random act of kindness by a stranger.

I can still feel her hand on my arm and I wish it hadn't taken me by surprise the way it did. I wish I could thank her again and let her know how much of an impact her gesture and words had on me.

I got a feeling, however, that that may not be necessary. Passing on the kindness and making another stranger's day may just be the thank you the lady was hoping for.

I'm going to do just that.

P.S.: Starting November 13th, 2012, a whole week is being dedicated to Random Acts of Kindness.

ANDREA BEDARD, M.A. ~ THOMPSON COMPANY, REALTORS ~ LIVING MARYLAND BLIPS

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Comments (3)

David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Great reblog... bottom line do the right thing, pay it forward its all good my friend.

 

Peace and blessings to you

Sep 16, 2012 11:52 AM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Thanks for the reblog Mike! Small gestures do have the biggest impact. I got a feeling that this lady is making someone's day on a regular basis!

Sep 16, 2012 02:13 PM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

This is a great reblog - definitely a reminder of how important our words are to others.  Thank you!

Sep 19, 2012 09:55 AM