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Play Your Tune

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

MusicWith many people you will encounter in real estate business transactions and also in your personal life, sometimes I wonder if they don't know that they are not playing their music.

I think all of us have something very unique to offer to others and the world. Think of it like your sheet music with your very unique song.

It seems to be more spontaneous that it comes out of us when we are very young but gets dulled as we get older.

Can you imagine that? Getting dulled to yourself? Who ought to know you better than you? Well many forget who they really are, their interests, dreams and desires.

I do think this being de-sensitized to ourselves comes from the distraction of busyness. Now more than ever we can drown our own world with the noise from the outside.

 

 

 

Laughter Children

 

Look at children for example and laughter. It naturally happens. They laugh so much more than adults. Maybe it is the lack of responsibility but I think it is a mindset of being free to be who they are in their core as well.

Live Well

 

 

 

I've always been a fan of the three phrases on the left to live the good life.

It really isn't that hard to connect with others and in particular your self.

Practice especially the laughing and loving and the living well will come to you. Afterall, living well is what you were born to do. It is YOUR SONG!!

Music of Soul

Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Hi Gary!  I think I have the who laughing thing down pat!  I can't tell you how many times people come up to me and say "I knew that was you, I heard your laugh"!  I've even been thanked for being in the audience of a stand-up comedian or a magician.  My funny bone is fully exposed to the air and I swear it has saved my life many times.

Sep 10, 2008 02:42 PM
Rick Trowe
Cerium Learning - Tulsa, OK
Go With Trowe

I agree with being aware of who I am and true to that. As Popeye said I yam what I yam.

Sep 10, 2008 02:50 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Jason Sardi: Keep the positive vibes going my man. You are already doing well in everything you point yourself toward. Keep it up. You inspire a lot of people, including me.

Valerie: Vacations are good. Take mini 3 or 4 day ones. It makes the world of difference.

Pat: Like you, I don't plan to stop smiling. You write such GREAT well thought comments which I adore (the comments AND You). Life is meant to be enjoyed I agree.

Pam: It is amazing isn't it? You watch those little ones and they teach us so much!!

Carole: You will never be dull. You hold all the secrets for the rest of us for increased energy.

Hi Mara: Yes, my sheet music is a secret message to you - Don't forget to laugh heartily today - lalalalalal....

Mana: If you can get your kids to understand the power of a smile through your excellent example they will have learned a tremendous life lesson.

Fred: No dying with the music in us for sure. Laughter is such a huge ice breaker and de-stressor too.

Howdy Susan: They shall know you by your laughter and can track you moving around the department store by it. You Susan, have got to be the model for all of us for laughter and fun. No one can top you in this area.

Rick: I so highly admire people who are themselves. I am convinced that is the only way to live!!

Sep 10, 2008 03:04 PM
Judy Greenberg
Compass - Long Grove, IL
Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove

I love to laugh... really belly laugh- it doesn't happen frequently, but when it  does it really clears my mind.

By the way, I have been without email, and internet connection for 2 days- that's a big destressor also. 

Sep 10, 2008 03:48 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Judy: Disconnecting from the Internet and email is a great destressor I agree. Hearty belly laughs I agree are therapeutic.

Sep 10, 2008 03:51 PM
Trey Thurmond
BCR Realtors - College Station, TX
College Station , Texas Homes

Gary

I have finally after 56 years learned that laughter can ease any pain . And we have to learn to laugh at ourselves.

Sep 10, 2008 03:52 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Trey: Laugh A LOT!! You are right. It is good for you.

Sep 10, 2008 03:57 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Wow....I read this earlier today....I get so sidetracked sometimes :) Laughter IS the best medicine to live and to love. What more is there but the sheet music we play from the inside out :)

Sep 10, 2008 04:50 PM
Liz Moras Migic
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor

Perfect pictures to tell your story as per usual.  It is easy to become dull to yourself, to forget... what makes you laugh - the first thing is probably to surround yourself with people who make you laugh and smile..:-)  Thank you!

Sep 10, 2008 05:22 PM
Susie Blackmon
Ocala, FL
Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

I love to laugh (in fact, it gets me in trouble a bit at times!!)... probably because I get a gutteral laugh at naughty things.  Hey, it's good medicine, no matter what.  I do enjoy, and appreciate, every single day.  And my days are always enhanced when I visit you!

Sep 10, 2008 08:12 PM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

"Live well, love often and laugh much" - is a great phrase and something to strive for every day. I too enjoy each day and make the most of it.

Sep 11, 2008 04:43 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Funny you should mention that, Gary. As my husband and I were walking past an apartment building last weekend, I saw what I first thought was a midget. My husband said, "Yeah, right, we have a lot of singing midgets in this neighborhood." Then, I noticed it was a little boy, maybe all of five, skipping about and singing. It made me think of my childhood. I used to sing all the time when I was a kid. On the school bus, in the playground, I often sang to myself and didn't much care if anybody else heard me sing.

My favorite songs were The Old Gray Goose (which used to make me cry, actually), and Mary Had a Little Lamb and, of course, Old MacDonald Had a Farm. In other countries, take Jamaica, for example, people walk along the dusty roads and sing to themselves all the time. But we don't see much of that here. People would think we were off our rocker.

elizabeth weintraub sacramento real estate agent in land park

Sep 11, 2008 07:58 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Gary, you are profound!

Sep 11, 2008 01:28 PM
Yvette Smith
LONG & FOSTER - Williamsburg, VA
Realtor In Williamsburg VA, Homes for Sale

You know, GARY, somedays are such a whirlwind, I stop and think if I've had a really good laugh.  A good laugh feels so good.  I admit that somedays go by without that good ole belly laugh.  Shame on me, I'm going to fix that.  I love to laugh!

Thanks & have a wondeful weekend!

Sep 11, 2008 06:10 PM
Michael Sahlman
www.HomesForVIPs.com - Keller Williams Realty - Miami Beach, FL
e-PRO - Miami Beach Florida Luxury Homes

This is so true. We all get caught up in the busyness and forget to enjoy and take time out even if for a few minutes, which is why meditation whether formal or just a peaceful break or quiet time can be so rejuvenating and healthy.

Sep 11, 2008 11:16 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Business tries to take control of our lives nd it's up to us to keep the balance

Sep 12, 2008 03:07 AM
Ginger S
Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC
Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation~

Gary, what a gentle reminder to dance to our own drummer. We can get so caught up in the burdens of the day, we forget to stop to sing our song. One thing I love about living on the coast.. A short hop to the sea and I always find the real me...I always sing when I am there! GBU!

Sep 12, 2008 07:08 AM
Eric Hartshorn
Crosby & Associates Realty - Oakland, CA

Gary,

Being a Classically-trained Guitarist, I particulary liked this analogy.

Having spent many years playing the music of others (and finally getting better

at performing it enhanced with my own style). I have been very actively absorbed in "writing my own

music". -Both with & without the Guitar in hand.

Thanks for yet another thought-provoking reminder to be true to one's self.

Best,  -Eric...

 

Sep 14, 2008 07:32 AM
David Saks
Memphis, TN
Broker / Industry Analyst

I think of our world aa a big piece of sheet music sometimes, Gary, and that each one of us is a note on the page. The way we play our part is the way we live our lives. It's either in harmony or out of tune. Hope you have a fine week ahead.

Sep 14, 2008 07:36 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Gary - All I can say is what a wonderful post, thank you and keep those great posts coming. By the way..................

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Sep 14, 2008 05:30 PM