At the closing of the escrow process on a recent sale, the buyers we worked with received a kind note from the sellers, along with the key to the house and a special gift: the original blueprints! Our clients were so thankful for this thoughtful gesture that made them feel welcome in their new home.
Home sales are transactions, to be sure, but they’re more than just transactional.
Read MoreSometimes our goals in life can be elusive. But research suggests that building optimism about the future can motivate people to work toward that desired future and thus make it more likely to become a reality.
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“Introductions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” - Mary Oliver
Sometimes it can feel like we’re at the center of our own universe, fixated on our personal affairs without much regard for other people. Experiencing awe can jolt us out of this self focused mindset, stirring feelings of wonder and inspiration by reminding us that we’re a part of something larger than ourselves. This may seem like something that requires travel to distant lands, but there are plenty of opportunities closer to home. We just need to look around!
To get started, turn off your cell phone and go for a walk. Try to approach everything you see with fresh eyes, imagining that you’re seeing it for the first time. Take deep breaths. Feel your feet on the ground. Let your attention move from the vast to the small. Notice all the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations that present themselves.
As you move through the rest of your day, take note of the moments that bring you wonder, that give you goosebumps; These are your opportunities for awe. As they stir humility and wonder, you may discover that they point you toward what you’re supposed to do while you’re here on Earth. Want to learn more? Pick up a copy of the Greater Good Toolkit!
Recently, as part of Women’s History Month, we honored International Women’s Day by celebrating the women we know, love, and adore, and the trailblazing women who have paved the way for some of the greatest advancements in our civilization. Please join us by recognizing these women for their heroism at home, work, and anywhere they go!
