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Listen To The Quiet This Holiday Season

By Gary Woltal

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

December 19, 2008 12:44 AM

A technique that I have felt is helpful along the way in understanding people and events in life is reading between the words, listening to what isn't said, and watching for the "quiet" times. It is often in the quiet moments that you catch a glimpse of the profound or the beauty of the universe. It was there all along, but you finally noticed it. I would encourage you to

Listen To The Quiet This Holiday Season

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched.. but are felt in the heart. Helen Keller

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Christine Wade

Christine Wade - Derby, VT

Operations Strategist / Online Business Manager

Beautiful sentiment, Gary...but, have you been to my house? I only ask, because there is NO quiet!!! LOL Maybe if I try really hard I can find it??? Happy holidays!

Dec 19, 2008 01:24 AM

JL Boney, III

Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC Real Estate

It's amazing what you can learn when you just shut up and look around.

Dec 19, 2008 01:32 AM

Sharon Paxson

Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA

Newport Beach Real Estate

Gary - what a wonderful post and photos that you have shared. I have been listening to some quiet of late, and enjoying what I am seeing.

Dec 19, 2008 01:35 AM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Gary...

It's VERY quiet here at the office ...it's nice!

Dec 19, 2008 01:52 AM

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Sharon Lee

Good Morning Gary-What an absolutely magnificent post. So simple a message but one that can get lost in the shuffle of life and especially at the holiday season.

Listen To The Quiet This Holiday Season( I love this line so much because it is in the quiet times that we learn the most about ourselves and other people. But most importantly it is in the quiet times that we can hear God's voice.) BE STILL AND KNOW I AM GOD

Your blogs and YOU as a person are like a bright light to so many everyday. So in the quiet of the season I will remember your words and YOU. Because of these words of yours(below)

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched.. but are felt in the heart "

Doesn't get any better than that, God Bless you Gary, each and everyday. But most of all in the quiet times of the season and everyday. ((((SMILE AND HOLIDAY HUG)))) from me to you.

Dec 19, 2008 02:58 AM

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Susie Blackmon

Ocala, FL

Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

Hoping to enjoy the beautiful landscape covered with snow this Christmas. Nothing prettier or more peaceful! Enjoyed your photos and post.

Dec 19, 2008 03:20 AM

Betina Foreman

WJK Realty - Austin, TX

Realtor, C.N.E., with WJK REALTY

Very sweet post and absolutely lovely photos!

Betina

Dec 19, 2008 03:36 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Gary: There haven't been enough quiet moments for my liking, in my holiday season. Things are getting rather hectic.

Dec 19, 2008 03:41 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Gary, Raining gently in Baltimore and I am Listening to this almost quiet sound. Thanks for the reminder. Helen Keller's quote is perfect . The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched.. but are felt in the heart.

Dec 19, 2008 04:26 AM

Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Gary...That is one of the reasons we love it so much where we live. There is so much stillness.

Kate

Dec 19, 2008 07:26 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

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

Gary...it is the quiet and unassumed times that tell the real story.

Dec 19, 2008 08:19 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Gary! There is so much to be said about still, calm, peace and quiet--in a whisper! Your photos are beautiful! Are these of your family?

Debe in Charlotte

Dec 19, 2008 08:59 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Gary, The photos and thoughts are lovely. I slowed down years ago not to miss these beautiful moments---and I wonder how many I missed over the years. Beatutiful thoughts.

Dec 19, 2008 09:55 AM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

I love the photos here Gary. I will try to listen to the quiet here. xxoo

Dec 19, 2008 12:04 PM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Hi Mel: You are a terrific listener I think.

Toula: Sure thing.

Lori: Happy Friday to you and have a restful day.

Integrity Mortgage: Glad you liked the pix.

Remo: Some photos do calm us down, you are right.

Cherimie: Enjoy your quiet day too.

Teri: Merry Christmas my Ham Lake friend. Taking time to enjoy is a good way to put it.

Denise Gray: I too love that weather pelting sound.

Shawn: Hugs back to you ((((HUGS)))

Kathy: In the pictures you can feel a special touch.

Denise Shockey: Hi my Cocoa Beach friend. Search the quiet out. Listen. It IS there.

Christine: I know about the chaos in the world, but it isn't always like that. Look for the glimmers of quiet.

JL: Stopping talking helps add to the quietness.

Sharon Paxson: I am glad you are enjoying such peacefulness in your California area.

Richard: A peaceful office. Gets your mind set for the day.

Hi Sharon Lee: Love that Psalm about stillness. (((Hug))) back at you.

Susie: Hope North Carolina keeps the white stuff for awhile.

Betina: Thank you.

Chris Ann: Carve out some quiet time and listen.

Margaret: I love "listening" to the sound of steady rain.

Kate: You have heaven where you are then.

William: Look for the quiet. I love it in a snowfall. Very quiet time. Muffled.

Debe: A whisper REALLY gets people's attention. These are general photos.

Carole: Slowing down as you pointed out is a key here.

Hi Susan: If you listen to the quiet, I know it sounds strange, you will hear. I hear all the time, and it seems others don't hear what I am hearing. I know, voices in my head LOL. Get my meds. But I am serious, you can hear the beauty, or feel it in your heart. You probably already are good at this cause you reminisced when Mike was younger at his graduation so you know what I am talking about. The pictures were to try and help others understand.

Dec 19, 2008 12:33 PM

Ann Hayden 636-399-7544

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO

SelectAnn.com

Gary,

The "sound of silence" is sometimes very loud! But one must listen for it.

Super post,

Ann Hayden in lovely Wildwood, Missouri

Dec 19, 2008 02:50 PM

Mirela Monte

Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Gary: this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

You are the master of blogging, Gary!

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