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(not so) Speechless Sundae...

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(not so) Speechless Sundae…
Here I sit, staring at a blank screen knowing that I should type something. Not that I need to, but because I want to. There is a difference. I can only speak for myself, but when I have to do something, my heart is really not into it. Maybe its something to do with the human condition. I go through the motions all the while asking that inner person:

Do you really want to do this? No.
Will it be 100% when done? Probably not.
Will it acceptable? Probably.

However, when I do something because I want to, I am electrified. I can feel the energy as it flows beneath my wings; taking my heart, my soul, the very essence of what is me, to unknown heights. Why? Because I want to...

Wood duck in flight ~ Photo by Michael Thornton

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Complete Home Inspections, Brentwood TN 615.661.0297
 

Comments(33)

Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

Michael - I love it! Thanks for such a great Sunday morning post!

Mar 27, 2011 12:54 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Beautiful picture, Michael. The message is great too. I have felt like that all week-like I was posting because I had to. Usually, things just flow--on the other hand, it was a super-busy week; lots of sales. I'll attribuite it to that!

Mar 27, 2011 12:59 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Michael, I don't think we have any ducks with that kind of brilliance in our area!  And definitely, the "have to" vs. "want to", a world of difference in the enjoyment factor.

 

Mar 27, 2011 01:00 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

For someone who was sitting in front of the screen without thought, the content of your blog shows how effortlessly thoughts come to you! "Need to" sometimes produces substandard results while "want to" produces your best effort. Enjoy your day! 

Mar 27, 2011 01:16 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Michael......amazing photo as always...... can't imagine you half-way doing anything! Nice post!
Hope you have a great day!---Rob

Mar 27, 2011 01:25 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Yes Michael the I want to do it, makes all the difference! Great shot BTW!

Mar 27, 2011 02:40 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I am soooo glad you wanted to share this magnificent portrayal of colors!  Such a great shot...thanks!!!!!

Mar 27, 2011 03:00 AM
Keith Gilkey
Re/Max Chesapeake - Elkton, MD
410-920-7214, Re/Max Chesapeake

Michael, Good message. I love the photo great panning shot!

Mar 27, 2011 03:07 AM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Michael ~ I think the photo is beautiful.  The colors of the bird really show against the grayish water.

Mar 27, 2011 03:28 AM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Hi Michael, it must be a morning for memories.  Your photo today reminds me that in our business prior to entering real estate, was a retail store called "Lighten Up!" My business partner wood burned duck decoys.  The wood duck is always fabulous looking and a very popular addition to any collection.  Maybe your screen isn't really blank - let's just call it fresh canvas!

Mar 27, 2011 03:32 AM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

I get your point. I am not so electrified myself this AM

Mar 27, 2011 03:40 AM
San Antonio Texas New Homes for Sale
www.sanantoniotexasnewhomesforsale.com - San Antonio, TX
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hill Country

Michael....Kristine has taken the words out of my mouth !!!

Oh ....Great picture !!   Wood Duck flying though snow !!!!

Mar 27, 2011 03:44 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

hey Michael,

great photo. Yesterday before training my client I saw may Hawks flying around and tire to capture them in flight, that is some hard thing to do.  Well captured!

Mar 27, 2011 03:46 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Hi Michael, ...to want or not want... makes all the difference in motivation and outcome as well... Have a great Sunday!

Mar 27, 2011 04:08 AM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Mike,

I've been running on empty the last couple weeks myself. Still need to figure out the get motivated again. I'm sure springtime and better weather is going to help.

Rich

Mar 27, 2011 06:21 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Michael, when I want to do something, I do gets energized.  Love the colorful bird in this photo!

Mar 27, 2011 09:35 AM
Jackie Connelly-Fornuff
Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY
"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

We have days where the motivation is low or not there. We are only human. Love the awesome shot!

Mar 27, 2011 11:14 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Great picture.  I always enjoy your photographs! I would welcome you as a guest blogger any time!

 Life is good when there are flowers to photograph!

Mar 28, 2011 01:04 AM
Chris Smith
Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage - New Tecumseth, ON
South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta

Micheael, people can tell if you are doing something you love and/or are passionate about.

Mar 30, 2011 12:38 AM
Melanie Hedrick
Elite Texas Properties, the best homes from McKinney to Dallas! - McKinney, TX
972-816-7205

Isn't that the truth!!!  I have unlimited energy it seems to dig and plant in my garden all day long, but no inclination whatsoever to spend an hour to go get the oil changed in my car.

Mar 30, 2011 05:00 AM