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Monday Musings: Taking Time to Notice the Magic That Surrounds Us!

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This past week we have been taking time to walk on the beach.  There have been many new developments in our lives and a flurry of activity from all corners of the globe. Times like these are crackling with potential and excitement.  Walking on the beach gives us the capacity to expand our thinking and sharpen our senses.  We regain our perspective and our inner calm.  And we begin again...

 

"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." W.B.Yeats

 

“Around us, life bursts with miracles--a glass of water, a ray of sunshine, a leaf, a caterpillar, a flower, laughter, raindrops. If you live in awareness, it is easy to see miracles everywhere. Each human being is a multiplicity of miracles.

 

Eyes that see thousands of colors, shapes, and forms; ears that hear a bee flying or a thunderclap; a brain that ponders a speck of dust as easily as the entire cosmos; a heart that beats in rhythm with the heartbeat of all beings.

 

When we are tired and feel discouraged by life's daily struggles, we may not notice these miracles, but they are always there.” 
― Thich Nhat Hahn

 

Wishing you all a great week ahead!

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Comments (23)

Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Ron and Alexandra Seigel - beautiful.  I am sure that Roy Kelley approves!

Oct 14, 2019 09:35 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Happy Monday Ron and Alexandra-what a wonderful reminder for all of us to that life's miracles are out there...all we need to do is be open for them. Make the time to see the beauty in all of nature. 

Oct 14, 2019 11:57 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

The writing of Thich Nhat Hahn always offer up inspiration!    I especially like his last line, "When we are tired and feel discouraged by life's daily struggles, we may not notice these miracles, but they are always there.” 

Oct 14, 2019 12:43 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Ron and Alexandra Seigel

There are words of wisdom hidden in the quote from Thich Nhat Hahn.  We must remember to always be in the moment so that we can see these little miracles that we might otherwise miss.

Oct 14, 2019 01:10 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael Jacobs indeed so many choices, so many styles, so many desires. It has been nice to just soak in all that and kick the waves for a while.  A

Oct 14, 2019 01:11 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy Streib all the Houston moments you have had are magical and miracles too.  I think if we focus on that, we would see so much more, and know that all our wishes are viable. A

Oct 14, 2019 01:13 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Mimi Foster there are so many beautiful areas in Colorado.  I have always enjoyed driving through especially in the fall.  I do know you had snow as Ron's side of the family moved there from California..A

Oct 14, 2019 01:15 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Grant Schneider Thank you for your comment, and I always have room for improvement.  I am looking forward to my new phone with the super duper camera.  A

Oct 14, 2019 01:16 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Myrl Jeffcoat yes, that is so true.  We have been delighted by one of our succulents called copper spoon.  Ron swears it is growing taller daily.  Just for fun we made a mark on the wall near it, and sure enough it is growing daily! Magic abounds as do miracles. A

Oct 14, 2019 01:21 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® I am certain you witness many of these with your sweet grandson!  A

Oct 14, 2019 01:22 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

As you walk the beach I love the woods and trails. It just allows me to calm donw and take a deep breath and reset myself. This is a busy week as I get ready to head to Europe for a week at the end. My nephew and girlfriend are coming to town, and a client invited me for drinks as well as getting ready for the trip. Lots to do. Breathe!

Oct 14, 2019 01:54 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 you sure have your calendar full for this month.  Next month is like that for us with a trip involved and then Thanksgiving.  Lots of calls and emails flying back and forth. A

Oct 14, 2019 02:24 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good afternoon Alexandra. Sometimes we need to take a break and examine nature. It recharges the batteries by opening our eyes. Enjoy your day!

Oct 14, 2019 02:53 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Alexandra.

The endless sounds, sights and smells of the coast is a very relaxing day for anyone

Oct 15, 2019 12:56 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

What a beautiful rose, Alexandra. The only word I can think of is luscious! Great list of quotes today. My favorite:

 

When we are tired and feel discouraged by life's daily struggles, we may not notice these miracles, but they are always there.” 

Oct 15, 2019 04:28 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I love your quote selections.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Oct 15, 2019 07:35 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I'm thrilled for you both with all the excitement in the air. I love the snap, crackle, and pop of opportunities.  Having the beach nearby to ground, and yet inspire, is a huge gift that I know you don't take for granted. 

Oct 15, 2019 08:11 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hello Ron and Alexandra Seigel, it is up to us to create a world that makes us jump with excitement and happiness.  Clearly, you have done exactly that. I drive over two hours as often as I can to walk on the beach, clear my head and just take it all in, so worth the drive. I love the color of the rose you've posted.

Oct 15, 2019 11:25 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Beth Atalay the beach was one of the reasons we moved to Santa Barbara.  When we lived in Napa, it was a huge trek and no real beach to walk on.  I missed having it "on demand" as Ron says.  We can walk over in 10 minutes, or drive and be there in 3 minutes.  I do agree it is worth the drive no matter how long.  That rose is one three bushes that live on our deck and make us smile.  A

Oct 15, 2019 02:36 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD as the ideas expand so do the opportunities, and it is a matter of doing it deliberately, slowly, and really exceptionally well by defining our niche.  A

Oct 15, 2019 02:37 PM