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Is Your Sonar On? I See Good People

There are these ships typically used in mapping the ocean bottom and for detection and identification of underwater objects that have what's called side scan sonar. They can efficiently create an image of large areas of the sea floor.

Sonar

Do you have your sonar on? I do. In my peripheral vision I see good people. I have too many in my life to mention them all but let me take a sweep around my real estate office for example.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I see co-workers who lend a helping hand. I see auction basket drives to raise money for charities. I see some who remind us to bring unwrapped toys to a Christmas party for the sake of needy children. I see an organized group that greets the incoming troops at the big international airport.

I see a receptionist that offers cold bottles of water free to all visitors on a hot day. I see trainers and coaches, team leaders and technology coordinators all pitching in to make me the best agent I can be. I see smiling faces. I see real people with their share of normal problems like everyone else, but still they take the time to care. I feel warm hearts and see good people.

Do you also have many good people all around you? Is your sonar turned on?

Check the view in the side mirrors. They might be right there!

Comments

Hi Gary,

Whata great post.

Happy Thanksgiving to you.

Tom Braatz

Posted by Tom Braatz, Waukesha County Real Estate,WI (Re/Max Realty Center 262-377-1459) over 2 years ago

Thanks,

Written in the best Holiday spirit. It is good for those who see, for those who give, for those who listen...

Hope I will be able to do all that. So far listening skills leave much to be desired.

Posted by Jon Zolsky (FunCoast Realty LLC) over 2 years ago
Gary, I also am surrounded by a wonderful team of people that sound a lot like what you described.  Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by Roberta LaRocca REALTOR® Las Vegas Broker Salesperson Property Management (Encore Realty Group - EncoreRealtyGp.com) over 2 years ago
Hi Gary:  Those people are always there.  The problem is... they often become invisible to many of us.  We really need to make them feel like the valuable people they really are.  Thanks for sharing... and have a great Thanksgiving...
Posted by Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) over 2 years ago
I am one to share what I know to pull people together to get the job done.  I need help and offer it back many times over.
Posted by Gary Bland R (S) E-Pro, ABR (Century 21 All Islands) over 2 years ago
Hi Gary ~  Ina world where the media outlets enjoy emphasizing the rotten things in life, it was a pleasant surprise to read your post.  Of course, I know that there are a lot of good people out there.  I just love it when other people notice it too!  Have a great Thanksgiving holiday with the great people around you!  :)
Posted by Sarah Eubanks ~ Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public (Hill Valley Financial Services) over 2 years ago
People are treasures!  Without people nothing gets done.  It is a blessing when people are dedicated and committed to a cause or purpose.
Posted by Find a Notary Public | needAnotary (QEC Internet Services) over 2 years ago

Gary - loved your post - and your attitude!  Thanks for stopping by my blog - still learning how this whole Active Rain thing works but what an amazing discovery tool!  THANKS!

Posted by Julie Escobar (ProspectsPLUS!) over 2 years ago
Great post at an appropriate time. We have to thanks so many people around us. Happy Thanks Giving.
Posted by GITA BANTWAL, REALTOR BUCKS COUNTY, PA HOMES (ReMax Centre Realtors) over 2 years ago
Gary - great post!.    Thanks for stopping by my post as it brought me  here to yours.   I see that your posts are short, sweet and to the point!   Boy, as I am learning how to give great Power Point presentations, I sure have a lot to learn about blogging.   I have you bookmarked.   I think you have a fabulous series of posts.   I like to think there are more good people in this world than not, and ohhh how so often, we forget those little gestures of kindess that happen all around us each and every day.   Thanks for reminding us to look around.   Happiest of Thanksgiving to you and your family!   
Posted by Linda Peters (Salem Five Mortgage Company) over 2 years ago
Gary - I see 'em everywhere. If you look for the good you will see it. Thanks for a terrific post.
Posted by Tom Plant (WINEormous.com) over 2 years ago
Wow, I think I found another set of "Good People" here in the Active Rain community. The point is, and is especially true when you think of a holiday like Thanksgiving, is to raise your awareness. We are amazed what we discover when we pay attention. It's there. You just have to tune in. Mark Twain had this great quote along this line. "Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) over 2 years ago

Gary - LOVE THAT QUOTE!!!   Now THAT'S powerful!

 

Could be a slide all by itself - yes?  ;)

Posted by Linda Peters (Salem Five Mortgage Company) over 2 years ago

Gary,

Your "attitude of gratitude" is so inspirational to everyone.  Your market center sounds wonderful, alive, exciting, and productive.  Have a great Thanksgiving Day!

 

Posted by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Century 21 Ryan Realty ) over 2 years ago
Gary-I love the analogy you have used in this post.  We all need to have our sonar's on or we will be missing out on so much greatness in life.  The people that touch our hearts everyday by something as little as a word or as big as a gesture.  Ahhh...the many good people we have around us in our world. Thank you for being apart of that. 
Posted by Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~Utah REALTOR® (Keller Williams Salt Lake City) over 2 years ago
By raising our "Spidey Sense" of all the good people around us, it makes sure we never take them for granted.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) over 2 years ago
Gary, great blog!  It is a good reminder to see positive people in our lives!  Active Rain is full of great people who are trying to help others!  I am glad to be here and to read your post.   You are one of those positive people!
Posted by REAL ESTATE AMERICA - Ernie Cabrera, CEO over 2 years ago

Wonderful post!  I see good people as well.  ;-)

http://isabellalychowski.blogspot.com/2008/10/we-are-all-connected.html

Posted by Isabella Lychowski about 1 year ago

Wonderful post!  I see good people as well.  ;-)

http://isabellalychowski.blogspot.com/2008/10/we-are-all-connected.html

 

11/16/2008 10:47 AM by Isabella Lychowski

Posted by Isabella Lychowski about 1 year ago

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