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Peace On Earth Is A Sleeping Dog

By Gary Woltal

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

December 23, 2008 12:44 AM

At this Christmas and holidays time of year all of us can easily work ourselves into a frenzy with gift buying, decorating, cooking, traveling, visiting others and just the sheer change to our routine. But I have always gathered much of the wisdom in life from those not so attached to all this stuff or activities. Namely those in slower modes in life, the elderly, very young children and dogs. At Christmas we hear about Peace On Earth Goodwill Toward Men.

But help me here. What is Peace on Earth? It is stillness where we can know a bit of a connection with the Divine.

Sleeping Dog

Peace On Earth Is A Sleeping Dog.

Do not make peace on earth any more complicated than this. This visual will give you a start for seeing the "peacefulness" of the season. Other "signs" may be a comforting smile, a calm baby, the breeze blowing through the trees, the still blackened starlit night sky.

Do not miss peace on earth during this time of year. It is a gift that is yours for the taking.

May you and your family and friends enjoy a memorable and festive "peaceful" Christmas and holiday season.

I think I hear snoring!

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Joetta Fort

The DiGiorgio Group - Arvada, CO

Independent Broker, Homes Denver to Boulder

If anyone feels they're too busy at Christmas time for the 'elderly, very young children, and dogs', they should pick up a copy of 'A Cup of Christmas Tea by Tom Hegg. Take five minutes, and read it. Have a hankie handy.

Dec 24, 2008 01:19 AM

Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

As usual wonderfully said. If we can just slow down for a little bit and notice the silence, it can be comforting during all the rushing around. P.S. My dog is snoring too! Ahhhh, the silence! Sorta.

Merry Christmas to all at AR!

Dec 24, 2008 01:36 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Gary, I wanted to stop by and wish you a wonderful holiday and a very special year to follow it! Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2008 02:49 AM

Patricia Beck

RE/MAX Properties, Inc., ABR, GRI, SRES - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs Realty

Merry Christmas to you and your family Gary! It's the simple things that bring peace into our lives.

Dec 24, 2008 05:55 AM

marti garaughty

garaughty.com - Montreal, QC

a highly caffeinated creative type...

hi Gary, a quick note on Christmas Eve to send you & your family all my best wishes for 2009.

Dec 24, 2008 10:53 AM

Patty Carroll

Vancouver, WA

Scott and I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season with all of the joy and love that it brings.

Dec 24, 2008 11:46 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Beautiful sentiments. Enjoyed the pictures, you can not help but smile when reading this post and seeing the photos.

Dec 25, 2008 07:19 AM

Liz Moras Migic

Chilliwack, BC

Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor

Hmmm I'm thinking I should have read this 48 hrs ago! ;-)

Dec 25, 2008 04:08 PM

Christine Bohn

RE/MAX Professionals - Gainesville, FL

The Bohn Team, Gainesville FL

Gary - I hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday Season too. Happy New Year!

Dec 26, 2008 03:34 AM

Anonymous

Rosa Addison

Hi Gary;

Lovely post. Sweet pictures. We can all learn from children, animals and nature to bring us back to our "authentic self." It looks nothing like the life we have taken on.

We were gifted into the earth to share the talents we brought with us. We just don't remember. We are too caught up in the human experience forgetting we are Spiritual Beings having a human experience. We are such loving, peaceful and joyful beings. This is how I have chosen to see all creation.

Have the greatest year you have ever had.

Sincerely,

Rosa

Dec 26, 2008 03:36 AM

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Pamela Sovich

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty - Murrysville, PA

Gary - Thank you for the beautiful thoughts and photos - I hope that you and your family will have a wonderful Christmas season and a happy, happy new year!

Pam Sovich

Dec 26, 2008 05:16 AM

Bruce & Mary Smith

Savannah Lakes Homes - McCormick, SC

REALTORS, Savannah Lakes Village McCormick SC

Life is sometimes just plain hectic. There's lots to be said about peace. A nap in the afternoon will help us live longer as well as making each of us happier! Our dog has all the right ideas! Beautiful photos!

Dec 26, 2008 08:13 AM

Angela Reeves

Royal LePage West Real Estate Services - Coquitlam, BC

Angela Reeves

Love the photos - you're so right!

Dec 26, 2008 09:07 AM

Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant

Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Oh Gary, I agree with you through and through. If we all took the time to walk the earth at a slower pace deliberately fit it into our schedules, than we too might notice the things that aren't taken for granted by a child, a dog, or an elderly person.

Time to smell the roses and dream. I believe my children and blogging helps me to do that.

Dec 26, 2008 09:22 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Gary.. I don't know about peace on Earth. But I have noticed over the years that people tend to be in better spirits.. which in a sense can give peace on Earth in a sense. Don't you think?

valerie osterhoudt

Dec 27, 2008 11:09 AM

Elizabeth Cooper-Golden

Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL

Huntsville AL MLS

Gary, How did I miss this post? Peace on Earth...what a wonderful feeling. It's all about family for me. When we are all together, it doesn't get any better than that. I hope you had a wonderful holiday! By the way, I have a Golden..his name is Gus. Talk about a sweetie pie..he's the best!

Dec 27, 2008 02:09 PM

John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Every once in awhile I think about how much easier it would be if my perspective was more like Sundance's -- no day-to-day worries or stresses, just a genuine appreciation for the basics - a good meal, comfortable shelter, companionship, a mid-day nap. We can learn a lot from our canine friends.

Dec 27, 2008 03:06 PM

Betina Foreman

WJK Realty - Austin, TX

Realtor, C.N.E., with WJK REALTY

Dear Gary,

Nothing says unconditional love like a dog. I love my dogs more than some people, because I know I can count on them 1000%!!

Betina

Dec 29, 2008 02:19 AM

Carol Culkin

Diamond Partners Inc - Overland Park, KS

Overland Park Residential Real Estate

Gary - I wish I had a sleeping dog this Christmas. It was so chaotic that even the dog had so much nervous energy that she never sat for more than 5 minutes at a time. Everybody is gone today and this is what I call "peace on earth".

Dec 29, 2008 03:27 PM

Gabrielle Nemes

RE/MAX Realty South - Tumwater, WA

206.300.8421, S King & Pierce County RE Advocate

Awwwww .... love the Goldies! I have two of my own and you're absolutely right. It just doesn't get anymore peaceful that a sleeping dog (or two)!