Every once and a while I remember to check an old email account that is from my "former life" as a Teacher, literacy coach, and member of Courage to Teach. When I even do this I first have to forgive myself for closing the door and keeping all that I learned during those years locked away. I've learned so many things as I embarked on my career in Real Estate, but I somehow have struggled and failed miserably to successfully integrate those two lives. So, when I checked the email account today I came across a news letter from the director at The Center for Courage and renewal. Below are some very important words I want to share with you from that news letter. I wish I were as eloquent. May you take them to heart and make today a better day for someone by being trustworthy.
May the Circle Be Unbroken: Extending the Reach of Circles of Trust
Marcy in greenby Co-Director Marcy Jackson
In one of my favorite poems -- "The Seven of Pentacles" -- Marge Piercy writes:
Connections are made slowly, sometimes they grow underground.
You cannot tell always by looking what is happening.
More than half a tree is spread out in the soil under your feet.
Our work with the Circle of Trust ® approach has borne this out. Building trust and relationships in order to hold conversations about things that matter takes time as well as intentionality, deep listening, and self-awareness. And yet we also know that connections can be made quickly, almost instantaneously under the right circumstances -- as when we "recognize" a kindred spirit, a fellow traveler or a worthy adversary through their presence, reflections or ideas.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Excitement
The new QR Code has created more excitement than anything I've seen since to iphone hit the market. This new barcode works with smart phones to redirect visitors to a message or site. I know it won't be long before everyone will be all abuzz with this new technology. It is real easy to operate and fun. It brings out the child in all of us and makes us remember when puzzles were fun. Check out our ad in this weeks Charleston City Paper, or see our ad online at CharlestonCityPaper.net Look for the Weichert Logo and send me your feedback! Go have some fun.
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