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The "L" word--how hard is it for you to express?

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Real Estate Agent with John L Scott Market Center 700512026

The "L" word--how hard is it for you to express?

This is a season filled with love.

Right?

All you need is love...John Lennon had it right. So simple. Yet, we can make it extremely difficult to share and to receive. Darwin who was really  considered  a survival-of-the-fittest type of proponent in his famous book" The Origin of  Species" actually mentions the word LOVE 95 times in his book and "survival of the fittest" a mere two times. 

This is the main source that connects all of us, living on this planet. According to HeartMath Institute's researcher, Rollin McCraty , "the heart is the boss of us". The heart is the first system to know intuitive information about 3-5 seconds before an event.

So you may feel love before your head even figures it out!  

 We as humans are not naturally born with a war gene, or the need for competition. Instead it is in our nature to cooperate...as it is in all of nature. The next time you feel that to say the word love would be difficult, then show it instead of saying it. Love comes in many forms. A hug, a helpful hand, or maybe just quoting John Lennon. 

Love is all any of us need. 

Blessings and most of all love to you and yours!

 

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great post!  Merry Christmas Eve...I hope you have a great time with family!

Dec 23, 2015 11:12 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

K~family of four and most of those are pets! Same to you~

Dec 23, 2015 11:37 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

In the end the love you take, is equal to the love you make.  Meaning give...

Another prophet said that.  Unrelated to, but related to the one you quote.

 

Dec 23, 2015 11:35 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

I know it well, my friend. Thank you...giving rather than taking is SO much more fun! 

Dec 23, 2015 11:40 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 ,

I love this video!! Thank you for your message this morning..sending you many hugs and love from Austin! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Dec 23, 2015 11:36 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

You are in my heart, truly, Dorie! A big ole kiss to Geno from all of us who adore him and lots of wonderful treasures for the grands and love to your children. You are an angel in my book. 

Dec 23, 2015 11:42 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

So, as to the video, what goes around comes around?

Like with love and hate?

Merry Christ Celebration.

Dec 23, 2015 11:38 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

I like that phrase, Jay, "Merry Christ Celebration". I rarely use the "H" word and never with people. Only concepts, like war.


Yes, you get it. Not surprised!

Dec 23, 2015 11:45 PM
Rhonda Howlett
Clocktower Realty Group - Richmond, VA
Your History... In the Making...

Goodmorning Gayle!

 

What a great inspiring video, to give back or lend a hand to those in need. Thank you for your post. Merry Christmas!

 

Dec 23, 2015 11:46 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Rhonda, welcome and I so appreciate you being part of this "clan" and to take the time to watch this video makes my day! 


I am going to borrow Jay Markanich's phrase, Merry Christ Celebration. 

Dec 24, 2015 12:05 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

No one in our family ever leaves the house without saying our round of "I love you's" even if it's just to run up to the grocery store for five minutes. 

Dec 23, 2015 11:54 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Nicole, that is exactly what my husband and I do, too. I have often thought of 911 and those who didn't say that as they walked out the door. We say it when we are on the phone with each other, too. 

Dec 24, 2015 12:06 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Gayle, what a wonderful video. There's not a time that I talk to my parents that we don't say I love you and even though my boyfriend leaves the house while I'm still sleeping in the he wakes me up long enough for us to say I love you. So important!

Dec 24, 2015 12:12 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Truly, TRULY important, Amanda. And I believe it never gets old! 

Dec 24, 2015 12:26 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Gayle,

It is the first thought I have in the morning when I wake up, of the love I have in my life...You know that Ron and I love you both as well as your furry kids.  It has been a privilege and a delight to have met you.  A

Dec 24, 2015 12:17 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

I send you both love across the heartwaves in the universe all of the time! I am most grateful to have you both in my life. I am forever changed because of it. 

Dec 24, 2015 12:27 AM
Lisa Friedman
Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT
35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

Gayle, what a wondefully uplifting video. And to think, this all happened within one block.

Dec 24, 2015 12:45 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

So easy to do! But sends heartwaves all across the world. 

Dec 24, 2015 12:56 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

EZ PEEZEE  love love love. It is a natural.

Dec 24, 2015 12:54 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Completely easy and FREE, Gary. It IS a natural. 

Dec 24, 2015 12:57 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

The "L" word is not hard for me at all.  It's not hard for me to express whatever I feel.  Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2015 12:56 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Kathleen, me, too! I wear it all on my sleeve. Being open about our emotions is healthy, I think! 


Merry Christ Celebration (to use Jay Markanich's phrase).

Dec 24, 2015 01:59 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Love back at you Merry Christmas Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 

Dec 24, 2015 01:53 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Gayle-Uplifting video. Some people do have a problem saying the L word.

This song is one that I believe we need more of in this world and it fits perfectly with your post.   CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Dec 24, 2015 02:37 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Boy that's a classic! Thank you, sweet friend. Wasn't that a wonderful video? I was quite thrilled to find it. Let's take a lesson from these folks. Pass on the love. 

Dec 24, 2015 05:08 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I use the L word every day with lots of people. While there is a special love reserved for those closest to us, I find there are many people that deserve to be told they matter. 

Dec 24, 2015 03:15 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Karen, I couldn't have said it more eloquently than that! Thank you, beautiful!!

Dec 24, 2015 05:04 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Gayle - Powerful thoughts for the season. May you and your loved ones have a very Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2015 04:01 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Yes, that's what happens when you are holed up with no power, Dick! Lots of time to be pensive.  Same to you my friend--a thank you card is on its way. 

Dec 24, 2015 05:05 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Showing our love is very good advice for all of us.

I guess I should put aside my cranky old man image for the holidays.

Merry Christmas!

 

Dec 24, 2015 04:02 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Roy, you absolutely cracked me up with this!!!! We would certainly never call you Ebenezer! 


Merry Merry...

Dec 24, 2015 05:06 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Beautiful post, beautiful video, beautiful thought.  Thanks for sharing! Love is all we need.

Dec 24, 2015 01:02 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Margaret, that means so much to me to have you say these things. Yup, that's a GOOD four-letter word, one that ought to spoken all of the time!

Dec 26, 2015 08:42 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I'm not a John Lennon fan Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 but my favorite book is all about love. Even a child knows God is Love. One of my favorite songs about love is by The Motels, Take The L.  She sings, Take The L out of Lover and it's over. I say if WE are no longer Lovers of our fellow man than it's over.

Dec 26, 2015 05:55 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Bob "RealMan" Timm 

, that was so beautifully put! Such a smart and loving man you are!

Dec 26, 2015 08:42 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 I was hoping my comment would be appropriate.

Dec 26, 2015 09:07 AM
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY
Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

Love is everywhere and in everybody Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 .   It's getting people to acknowledge and share it that we need to work on.   I love my job and my clients and I share the love whenever I can. 

Dec 28, 2015 06:09 PM