Presence

Hello everyone, 

I think one of the hardest things to do today is to actually be present because we are always doing many things at once. We eat while we watch youtube, talk to someone while checking our phones, and even study while thinking about something entirely different. We may be physically present, but our minds seem to be somewhere else.

I think its both interesting and sad how we do not notice how much we actually miss. Have you ever gone somewhere fun but spent most of the time trying to take pictures instead of actually enjoying the moment? Have you ever had a conversation with someone but realized later that you did not fully listen or even remember what they said because you were not paying attention without realizing it?

But I think being present does not mean that we have to completely remove technology from our lives. I think being present means giving our full attention to what is happening RIGHT NOW. By being present IN THE MOMENT, we can make a simple conversation much more meaningful and a normal day more memorable.

I think presence is something we have to practice everyday in our lives. It is so easy to get caught up thinking about the past and worrying about the future but we should all learn to slow down and pay attention to the little things around us to help us appreciate the small things we usually overlook.

What is a small thing in your daily life that you started appreciating after becoming more present?