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Are You A Virtuous Shopper...A Different Take On Compassion

 

I was introduced to this website by Amy Miller, a real estate agent with ReMax Sunquest here in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  She said she knew I would love it!  She was right.  TED is an inspired network of the spoken word.  Launched as a Free Site to the public in 2007, TED stands for Technology Entertainment, Design.  It's a place where you can experience the power of ideas by inspired thinkers and visionaries.

The video below is a talk by Daniel Goleman, the author of the book Emotional Intelligence.  Goleman's perspective of the story of the Good Samaritan is presented in a way that I'd never thought about.  At this time of the year when shopping is BIG, BIG, BIG...his thoughts about connecting knowledge in a way that informs our purchasing choices responsibly was very interesting and intriguing.  It's about 14 minutes long...but well worth watching.

 

 

Lola Audu, CRS, GRI e-Pro ~ Audu Real Estate

Lola Audu, is the Designated Broker & Owner of Audu Real Estate.  Our company specializes in helping people buy and sell homes in the greater Grand Rapids, West Michigan area. You can contact us via e-mail @ info@auduhomes.com or by phone at 616-791-0511. Thanks for visiting our blog.  Here are links to some of our most popular posts for you to enjoy!

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15 comments • Lola Audu~Real Estate Broker/Owner Grand Rapids, Michigan Real Estate • December 21 2007 10:10PM

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I'm bookmarking for now since I don't have an extra 14 minutes. But thanks for sharing. I'm sure I'll enjoy it soon =)
Posted by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Florida Property Experts) over 4 years ago
You're Welcome Lisa.  It's a video that well worth a little bit of focused time.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate over 4 years ago
Also will come back and check it out when have more time. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice holiday.
Posted by Benjamin Realty LLC over 4 years ago
Lola- I just watched this. Thank you for sharing. I read the study about the good samaratan somewhere once before. I like TED and have seen some great thinkers on there. Katerina
Posted by Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Homes For Sale (International Properties and Investments LLC) over 4 years ago
Lola...I watched it and yes its long but I'm glad I did take the time to watch. Maybe if we all slow down a bit and really look around us we'll be more compassionate. Thank you for posting this and Happy Holidays to you.
Posted by Monika McGillicuddy Southern NH & the Seacoast Area (Prudential Verani Realty/Hampstead) over 4 years ago

Lola,

Thank you for sharing this amazing site. I enjoyed the video very much and it brought me to a new way of thinking....

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas season and an abundance of good things in the coming year,

Jo 

 

Posted by Jo-Anne Smith- Oakville, Burlington and Mississauga Region Real Estate, Ont (Your Choice Realty ) over 4 years ago
Lola, I am starting to use 2 windows in AR. One so I can listen and one to keep commenting. This was great, I had heard the story too before. So important to STOP and do what is important and not walk on by. That was good, I'll listen to TED more often now.
Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor-Realtor® Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) over 4 years ago
Nestor & Katerina...I'm glad you enjoyed this video.  I find Goleman's work fascinating.  Merry Christmas to you.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate over 4 years ago
Monika, Thanks for stopping by.  Glad you enjoyed it.  I appreciated his insights regarding how each of us has the ability to be influential by simply becoming more aware.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate over 4 years ago
Jo Anne, Appreciate your stopping by to read and comment.  There are a lot of gems on this site.  I think you will enjoy it a lot.  Blessings to you for a Merry Christmas!
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate over 4 years ago
Missy, the 2 window is a good solution particularly if the site is running slow or to watch something like this.  Great idea!  Glad you enjoyed it. :)
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate over 4 years ago
Wow, This was wonderful and so timely.  Reading some of the comments above I realized that this post is an example of the man in the subway...who would stop and take the time and give, not peripheral acknowledgement, or even split screen acknowledgement, but their full attention and perhaps allow it to impact their future actions.  I just joined the MFFO efforts and am so glad you are also involved and have already made a difference with one of your posts.  Rocky is a perfect example of this kind of compassion...we all know about the poverty and suffering but she is the first one to stop and do something about it.  I could go on and on but will stop and just wish you a wonderful holiday and tell you how much a respect you and look forward to getting to know you better in 2008.
Posted by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (LKN Realty, LLC) over 4 years ago
Diane, Thank you so much for your heartfelt comment.  You understood the nature of this post.  And what is so powerful is that difference makers are often in the minority.  However, the power of ONE is never dimmed when the ONE is passionate and motivated.  I'm glad you joined MFFO.  There is tremendous power if we stop...long enough to focus our attention and compassion.  Blessings to you are an Awe-Filled Christmas Celebration & A Success-Filled New Year.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate over 4 years ago
Lola, here is one of my favorite quotes: 

"Never Doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." 

Margaret Mead

 

Merry Christmas!

Posted by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (LKN Realty, LLC) over 4 years ago
Lola -  That was a really interesting presentation, taking the time to zero in on situation  can help us to be more caring.
Posted by Jennifer Fivelsdal Rhinebeck Real Estate (Serving Dutchess| Columbia|Ulster Ctys (LIC. R.E. Broker JFIVE Home Realty LLC ) over 4 years ago

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