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Quiet Time

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with CastNet Realty TREC#263257

Just a little beauty to share with you...

hydrangeas

I never get tired of looking at nature, do you?

It always lightens my spirit when I see a flower bloom.  Watching the birds fly back and forth to my bird feeder or taking a bath at the birdbath, is my idea of spending quality time. 

I've always been this way, not just since I got older.  I learned at a young age the value of quiet time.  I fear many children are missing quiet time in their daily activities.  I believe we all need this "Quiet Time".  It helps to center us.  It relieves stress, gives us an opportuity to answer our questions, to come up with new ideas and solutions to problems.  It renews our strength, our hope, changes our attitudes and so much more.

If your children are hard to handle, give them some "quiet time".  It works wonders for all of us!

relaxing by the water

Who doesn't like relaxing by the water? 

Do you have a special place to find yourself?  The water is always inviting.  Just the sound of the waves splashing on the shore or a babbling brook can relax the mind and bring the same kind of peace a beautiful flower gives.  Find a place to enjoy your "Quiet time" and make a habit of enjoying nature.  Life is more than rushing and doing.  Sometimes, not doing is more important.

Ricki McCallum                             CastNet Realty                          361-944-2051

 

 

 

Mary Ellen Holleran
Holleran Real Estate - Chapel Hill, NC

I love to watch the sunset at the lake, so peaceful!

Jun 26, 2018 06:29 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Ricki Eichler McCallum,

I always love quiet time. In the morning I arise early and like the early morning hours. It gives me time to be centered and start my day!

Jun 26, 2018 06:45 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

I love that too!  Cute dog you have, Mary Ellen!

Jun 26, 2018 06:45 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Yes Dorie, the mornings are the best!  I love to catch the sunrise when I can.  The crisp morning air is the best!

Jun 26, 2018 06:46 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Ricki-I do think that our children spend so much time being entertained by their devices, streaming video, organized sports that they have no down time for themselves. We do need that. We had a friend whose daughter would go on her own to her room if there was just too much going on around her. She wanted just a little peace and quiet. 

Jun 26, 2018 06:48 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

HI Ricki

What beautiful photos! I love taking time to enjoy nature and taking photos of it, but probably don’t do enough of this. Great reminder to take that time to appreciate all that is around us. We have several bird feeders that keep us entertained...and the cats!

Jeff

Jun 26, 2018 07:20 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Hi Kathy, that girl sounds like me when I was young.  Peace and quiet-gotta have it sometimes. :)

Jun 26, 2018 08:32 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Hi Jeff, Little thngs and little creatures are some of the best entertainment of all.

Jun 26, 2018 08:33 PM
J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I like to watch the sunset and the colors it fills the evening sky. I wish I could wake up early enough to catch the sunrise, but the evening and very early morning are my times to unwind. I also enjoy watching the snow fall in at night (or anytime) from our picture window. Preying Mantis and fireflies are another fun one to observe. Trees rustling in the wind is a great sound as well.

Jun 26, 2018 08:36 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

J.R., you hit on some great sounds and sights in your comments.  All those are wonderful sensual delights.  I add dragonflies to the mix. I love to watch those while I'm out fishing.

Jun 27, 2018 11:03 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

A nice photowalk is good for the mind and for the body.

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Jun 28, 2018 05:15 AM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Hi Roy,   Yes, good for mind and body!

Jun 28, 2018 10:12 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Yes!  Sometimes the best thing to do is nothing at all.  Many people could benefit from taking time out for a few minutes or longer.

Jul 03, 2018 12:13 AM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Hi Georgie,  Yes, just a few minutes can make a lot of difference!

Jul 04, 2018 10:03 AM