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Pondering On...Well...Pondering

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Industry Observer CalDRE #01165532

Pondering On...Well...Pondering

 

It’s Sunday and I’m pondering.  Again.  Because I can.   

 

I’ve been pondering here for a while...and in life for much longer.  

Again.

Because I can.

 

I ponder.  And I wonder.  

Sometimes one before the other.  Sometimes the other first.  

I wondered.  Have I pondered about pondering?

Yes, I guess I have.  In one form or another.

Life presents many pondering moments.  Well.  At least for me.

 

And times like this as my mind wanders...

the process of pondering begins...yeah...just like that.

 

During these pondering moments...I often look to others for inspiration.  

And look what I found today from another diverse group of ponderers:

 

When in doubt, mumble;

when in trouble, delegate;

when in charge, ponder.

James H. Boren

 

If you give people nothingness,

they can ponder what can be achieved from that nothingness.

Tadao Ando

 

Part of the process of reading is constantly hitting the pause button,

and now and then the rewind button,

to ponder a word that's been chosen by the author

as exquisitely as the filmmaker chooses an image

or a sound editor chooses a sonic clue -

the tolling of a bell in the distance to evoke memory, for instance.

Steve Erickson

 

When walking, you see things that

you miss in a motor car or on the train.

You give your mind space to ponder.

Tom Hodgkinson

 

 

 

I try to dedicate a part of each day to some pondering...letting my mind wander…and wonder.  And I think that’s important.  

 

For me.

 

How about you?  

 

Pondered somewhat purposefully and published:  October 22, 2017

 

Image:  Can Stock Photo / kevinsawyer

 

Pondering On...Well...Pondering

 

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Michael... what fantastic quotes. Loved the one by James Boren. (Also loved your picture!)

Oct 23, 2017 07:52 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I like to ponder! I think I am a ponderer...on my Mother's side of the family. I often wonder about that.

Oct 23, 2017 08:50 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I'd love to get into that creatures head for about an hour, just to see what the world seems like through his perceptions.

Oct 23, 2017 09:32 AM
Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Michael, better to ponder than open your mouth to soon. I like all the quotes.

Oct 23, 2017 07:09 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I do a lot of pondering and it produces good ideas and future decision making. I like pondering the quotes too.

Oct 23, 2017 07:36 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I must confess, Michael Jacobs,  that you're pondering quotes gave me, yes, a moment to ponder what you had written...

Oct 23, 2017 07:54 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael,I loved all  your ponderings but this one really was spot on:

 

When in doubt, mumble;

when in trouble, delegate;

when in charge, ponder.

 

Oct 23, 2017 09:56 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Oh Dick Greenberg  those big words I am running now to the dictionary::)))

 Omphaloskepsis... wow my father told me to study Greek instead of Latin:))Endre

Oct 23, 2017 09:58 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

"When in doubt mumble"

OMG that made me laugh. I've seen this one and I've done this one many times. LOL

Oct 24, 2017 05:55 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Funnnnyyyy...now I am pondering about this post. Love the photo that you chose for this pose.

Oct 24, 2017 05:23 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Michael, I like to ponder and the more I ponder, I mumble. Whether be while driving or just typing as I am now, my mind wanders..then off to ponder land.

Oct 24, 2017 05:53 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Michael Jacobs 

No pondering needed on my opinion on this post - it's perfect...why I didn't find this on Sunday when I was pondering about time management...

Oct 24, 2017 07:38 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Michael.  I am seriously pondering your post and even re-pondering it.

Oct 25, 2017 05:54 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Michael Jacobs - Keep pondering! It does your soul good and you're an inspiration to others! I love the photograph too!

Oct 25, 2017 02:57 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Michael

I hope you will always ponder...and share those thoughts with us when appropriate.

Great photo of the gorilla - reminds me of the famous status "The Thinker"

Jeff

Oct 25, 2017 10:27 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Michael Jacobs - Some great quotes to "ponder".  I really do believe that you have to stop and think about what you are reading and also get out and walk to enjoy the scenary from a slower perspective. You don't know what you are missing until you do. Thank you for your Sunday ponder!

Oct 26, 2017 06:51 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is such a great picture of you pondering, haha.  You are right, it is good to ponder throughout the day!

Oct 26, 2017 07:07 AM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Michael, I enjoyed your way with words on pondering up to the quotes. Yes pondering is not complete without pondering on pondering!

Photo brings to mind the Thinker by Rodin.

Oct 26, 2017 08:27 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, that photo made me smile right off the bat, Michael! 

Too funny but, I read like Steve Erickson describes - I mean nail-on-the-head moment there! The only negative about being a reader who pauses, rewinds and ponders is that when you see the book that you've totally digested, read between the lines and analyzed the plot or author's use of specific words...and the movie is released, you realize you understood the book better than the producer and the movie just doesn't do a thing for you! Well, other than making you ponder, "How did he/she miss this [that or the other]?!" LOL

Hope you have a fabulous Friday, Michael!

Oct 26, 2017 08:41 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I have caught myself with a bad case of analysis paralysis when I ponder too long Michael Jacobs .

Apr 27, 2018 08:38 AM