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Election Eve Reflection: Embracing Unity Amidst Division

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As we stand on the cusp of election results, it's easy to feel the weight of these past months—months filled with passionate voices, opposing viewpoints, and at times, division. Tonight, as we look toward the outcome, it’s a time to reflect on what truly matters for our communities and our nation.

In the words of Martin Luther King Jr., “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” These words, spoken decades ago, resonate just as deeply now. Regardless of who wins or loses tomorrow, we are all bound together in the same future. No single vote changes the truth that we are neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family—all sharing the same hopes for a brighter tomorrow.

Now is the time to rise above divisions. To see beyond the labels that divide us and recognize that, in our hearts, we all want safety, opportunity, and a chance to be heard. Let’s use this moment not to deepen the divide but to bridge it, finding ways to connect with each other in understanding and mutual respect.

Tomorrow, as results unfold, let’s choose peace over bitterness and hope over resentment. Let’s live up to our highest ideals and come together, not as adversaries, but as a nation with a shared destiny.

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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Hopefully no matter who wins, the win is big enough that no one will claim it was rigged. Please let the voting machines work and no reports of machines down in counties that vote heavily one way or the other.

Nov 05, 2024 06:41 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

AMEN!!!!!

Nov 05, 2024 01:17 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is good advice to share. It has been a very stressful time for many.

We have a sunny election day in Maryland. Perfect weather for those who have not yet voted early or by mail.

Nov 05, 2024 07:19 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Glad your weather is perfect Roy Kelley . I voted the second day of early voting.

Nov 05, 2024 01:18 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I hope that we will see peace and unity. These are days of uncertainty and I hope no leader tries to claim victory before everything is resolved.

Nov 05, 2024 08:08 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I'm hoping for a very overhelming victory to put this to rest Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 

Nov 05, 2024 01:19 PM
Margaret Goss
@Properties - Winnetka, IL
Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate

Amen, Dorie, Amen.  This terrible division needs to end. 

Nov 05, 2024 08:15 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Yes it does Margaret Goss 

Nov 05, 2024 01:20 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie, we do have many sitting on the edge of their seats waiting for results.   Hopefully we see no violence or hatred during the next few days until the results are announced.

Nov 05, 2024 08:20 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I'm hoping for an overwhelming vistory to put a stop to this division! 

Nov 05, 2024 01:20 PM
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

As we vote today lets remember what the "Great one" Red Skelton said many years ago:

 

Nov 05, 2024 09:11 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

This is fantastic Buzz Mackintosh ..thank you for sharing!

Nov 05, 2024 01:21 PM
Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

It is a momentous occasion with this election.   God Bless us all.

 

Nov 05, 2024 09:45 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

AMEN Ginger Harper !

Nov 05, 2024 01:22 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us. Lynn

Nov 05, 2024 12:03 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 for checking in.

Nov 05, 2024 01:22 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

This is good advice, Dorie.  Perfect for this day, when so many folks are stressed to the max.

Nov 05, 2024 12:58 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I'm praying for a decisive win so we can stop all of this Myrl Jeffcoat 

Nov 05, 2024 01:23 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Dorie, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Clubgroup!  

Nov 05, 2024 12:59 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you Myrl Jeffcoat ..most appreciated!

Nov 05, 2024 01:23 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Dorie, Your words are meaningful insights during this crucial election time. It should remind each of us of our collective path and mutual goals!

Nov 05, 2024 01:33 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Yes and now that it's over lets act like adults and accept a fair election Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400! I'm shocked at how some universities are handling theses young adults reactions! Really.... playing with Legos, coloring books, taking days off for grief!! They are about to enter the real world and will not always get the job the want, earn what they feel they should make and they have to learn you don't always get what you want. Get back to classes and figure out how you are going to earn a living in this world!

Nov 08, 2024 12:41 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Love this, Dorie. I will be so glad when all of this is over.

Nov 05, 2024 07:30 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I'm thrilled it's over Dr. Paula McDonald ! Now let's get back to work!!!

Nov 08, 2024 12:42 PM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  Hi, Dorie

     Given President Trump's incredible victory, given that the U.S. Senate is in Republican control [the vote for the House is not yet called as I post this]; it will be up to those on "the Left" to want unity.   

    America spoke decisively in this Election.  It is clear that they are not happy with the way the present Administration took things; they are not happy with the Economy; they want our Border closed; they want an end to the endless Wars and financing of Wars, they want an end to the perversion known as "Woke".

   Let us hope that the Losers will accept their defeat, and let the Victors graciously receive them when they reach out the hand of friendship.

Nov 06, 2024 03:43 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Amen Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate! The voters have spoken...loud and clear!!!

Nov 08, 2024 12:43 PM
Barbara Michaluk
Weichert Realtors | Phone Direct 240-506-2434 | 301-681-0550 office - Silver Spring, MD
Leisure World Specialist / Full Service REALTOR

Hi Dorie, I'm going to strive to focus on the positive.  I'll strive to think of this as yet another "Opportunity for Personal Growth." 

Nov 06, 2024 05:03 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Barbara Michaluk ..it is definitely a time for personal growth and to look at the real reason why the voters made their voices heard. It is hard not to hear the absolute rejection of the past administration and their policies.

Nov 08, 2024 12:45 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Congrats on the feature and one can hope for reconciliation.  Yet in hearing and reading various sites, this may take a long time.

Nov 06, 2024 11:46 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Which is such a shame Leanne Smith. There was a fair election and the people spoke loud and clearly. We all have to accept when we don't get a job, a listing, or the house we want. We need to look at they why, make adjustments and move forward!

Nov 08, 2024 12:48 PM
Leanne Smith

Unfortunately our society and culture has turned into "it's not fair" mentality. Between the threat of lawsuits and the promise of everyone should get a trophy, I am not surprised at the noise from those who are not happy with the outcomes.

Nov 09, 2024 07:05 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I am appalled by the number of people who are still unfriending on Facebook - you are so right with this

Tomorrow, as results unfold, let’s choose peace over bitterness and hope over resentment. Let’s live up to our highest ideals and come together, not as adversaries, but as a nation with a shared destiny.

Nov 07, 2024 05:05 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Amen Lise Howe . Our nation held a fair election and the people spoke loud and clear! We are adults and time to accept we don't always get what we want. The media has fueled this and continues to do so. It is  a time for personal growth and to look at the real reason why the voters voted how they did. We don't always get that job we want, that listing we interviewed for or that house for our buyers. We have to stop and look at why and make adjustments. It just might be we were not in sync with the current market! 

Nov 08, 2024 12:53 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Dorie! I missed this post but, applaud you for your encouraging words. I've never seen a nation so divided in my lifetime and hope that the new administration can help with that. Obviously some crossed the aisle as their party let them down the last 4 years and their (assigned) candidate couldn't think of a thing that needed to be changed. 

I'm hopeful with a new 'staff' Trump will do what needs to be done to get this country back in shape. If not, it'll be a LONG time before republicans are back in power! 

I've been seeing the 'unfriending' and nasty comments on FB and am appalled that some of our peers are among them, as are some prominent business owners (go figure that one!!). In my opinion, that is business suicide. I've thought all week that I needed to write a post in the hopes that I can get through to some of the nastiness - and make these agents and business owners see what they're doing. 

Nov 10, 2024 06:39 PM
Kris Collis, Associate Broker
Smart Way America Realty - East Stroudsburg, PA
Professional Results you Expect 570-801-5525

Agree with all the good energy for unity being expressed. At the same time, rights of the individual are inalienable and the future of the country depends on keeping these rights at the heart of our Republic.

Nov 11, 2024 07:36 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Wonderful post! I always appreciate your positive outlook on life and business! We have an opportunity to bring common sense back to our world. I sure hope we can work together and make it work!  Thank you!

Nov 15, 2024 12:57 AM
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

All the stress and anxiety went out the door with early Wednesday news that #45 would be #47. !

Nov 15, 2024 11:04 AM