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Calm Waters

By Gary Woltal

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

February 26, 2008 02:08 AM

Calm Waters In difficult and trying times for people I have noticed many people give "happy" advice. I see this in the real estate industry of late. Be a positive thinker they say. Put a smile on your face and things will be better. Have a good attitude. On the surface all this is fine, but I think it needs to be overlayed on what I call CALM WATERS.

People need to develop inner peace. Tranquility in their life despite the roller coaster nature of circumstances. You do this with a rock solid faith in family, friends, and your spirituality. Believe in yourself. Maintain positive self-talk. When agitation or trouble or negativity comes your way, pause at first and don't react. Reclaim the calm waters that have been inside you all along to tap into. Then everything will be fine.

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JL Boney, III

Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC Real Estate

Well put Gary, thanks for the post.

Feb 26, 2008 03:06 AM

Mimi Osterdahl, NW Living

eXp Realty - Bellingham, WA

"Do good work for good people."

Gary-

Were you inspired? ;)

Live good. Be happy. Be tranquil.

-Mimi

Feb 26, 2008 03:38 AM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Gary,

Very true. I often take a step back and reflect on crows and sunsets or just the shade of the sky when I come up against something that is troubling me. Usually the answer is revealed by doing this.

When it comes to negativity, I do my best to limit exposure to it....

Feb 26, 2008 04:26 AM

Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

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

Gary...Sometimes I'm able to do exactly that and other times it's as though I haven't learned a thing and just react from the gut. Taking a minute is much better. I wish I did it more often.

Thank you.

Kathleen

Feb 26, 2008 04:27 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Carole: Sometimes stepping back and being calm before reacting makes all the difference in the world.

Mimi: Your thoughts always inspire! No doubt.

Jo: I agree, steer clear of negativity.

Feb 26, 2008 06:36 AM

Diane Aurit

LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC

Lake Norman Real Estate

Wow, Gary, thanks for this reminder. I needed to read this today.

Feb 26, 2008 07:12 AM

Arina Hanciulescu

RealtyPros - Las Vegas, NV

RealtyPros

Thank you Gary for an other wonderful post... It hit home for me! I admire your resource of wisdom. Indeed: People need to develop inner peace. Tranquility in their life despite the roller coaster nature of circumstances.

I'll take your advise to heart.

Feb 26, 2008 08:46 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Diane: Who can't enjoy that peaceful easy feeling?

Arina: Thanks for stopping by. If your core is at peace, everything else will work itself out. I'm a big believer in taking big breaths and (being quiet) in times of turmoil, before making my next move. It's very powerful! You just have to have that peace inside to deal with everything that comes at you on the outside.

Feb 26, 2008 09:12 AM

Karen Gentry>>Charlottesville, Virginia Real Estate Professional

RE/MAX Excellence-Charlottesville VA - Charlottesville, VA

Gary- you always have some of the best pictures. There is no way you can look at this one and not feel more relaxed.

Feb 26, 2008 10:42 AM

Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Gary, it is a peace that transcends understanding. I can't imagine living without it. I have and I will take the peace Jesus gives any day.

Feb 26, 2008 11:25 AM

Joey Remondino

RE/MAX Preferred Properties - Vienna, VA

Broker, GRI, E-Pro

Thanks for the post Gery you make good points and reminders like usual.

Feb 26, 2008 11:35 AM

Lynn Johnson

Coldwell Banker Home Connection - Owatonna, MN

Owatonna, MN Real Estate

Gary - Thanks for the great photo. Exercise and Pilates work for me. Even though the stress of running (and paying for) three offices gets to be a bit overwhelming in this market, my stress level is reduced by a regular fitness routine. We WILL make it through this business cycle.

Feb 26, 2008 12:05 PM

Amy Jones

Amy Jones Photo - Mandeville, LA

(licensed in LA)

Gary, thanks for the gentle reminder. I looked through your posts and am glad to have found such a positive blog site!

Feb 26, 2008 01:06 PM

Kay Perry

Kay Perry, Broker - College Station, TX

Gary, Love your photo of calm waters and your advise.

Feb 26, 2008 02:21 PM

Jesse Clifton

Jesse Clifton & Associates - Fairbanks, AK

I've been trying lately to remember that it's my choice whether to adopt a negative attitude or not... now instead of automatically heading down that road, I stop and think about it and can usually leave it where I found it. Life is too short to spend all our time navigating choppy waters.

Feb 26, 2008 07:12 PM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Karen: I like scenic pictures.

Marchel: I'm glad you and I know the Prince of Peace.

Joey: Thanks.

Lynn: You are such a hard worker. I need to try Pilates. I hear it is great!

Amy: I try to write something meaningful.

Kay: When out on lakes I love it when the water is real still with no wind.

Jesse & Kathy: The pause before making the next move is the key.

Feb 26, 2008 11:40 PM

Julie Escobar

Tampa, FL

President, Darryl Davis Seminars

Gary -- remember the old Little River song -- Cool Change? This makes me think of that! :)

Feb 27, 2008 11:37 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Julie: Cool and restful waters.... that's peace.

Feb 27, 2008 01:06 PM

Brigita McKelvie, Associate Broker

Cindy Stys Equestrian and Country Properties, Ltd. - Lehigh Valley, PA

The Broker with horse sense and no horsing around

Gary,

Keeping your cool in any situation is the best advice. Even in a disagreement or argument, if you keep calm, it will not escalate into a battle.

Like we said in the 70's, peace, brother.

Feb 28, 2008 12:16 AM

Eric Kodner

Madeline Island Realty - La Pointe, WI

CRS, Madeline Island Realty, LaPointe, WI 54850 -

I felt the same way just a couple days ago. I needed serenity and a touch of "Spring", so I added a photo with flowers to one of my posts.

That's a gorgeous photo with the clouds and water scene..good therapy!

Feb 28, 2008 12:25 AM

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