Joyful Presence

When our to do lists are long and our days are full, like during the holiday season, it is easy to get overwhelmed and even frantic to the point we miss the real point!! I believe we are able to embrace the crazy without becoming crazy if we check our hearts and perspectives and keep them focused on the gift that every person, every event, and every memory truly is! By being Present!
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But how do we become more present? The best way to start giving undivided attention is to stop DIVIDING your attention. Studies have shown that humans are truthfully incapable of multitasking.
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Marcus Buckingham wrote…. If you are doing more than one thing at a time, you are doing them both poorly. You may think that you are the exception to the rule, that you are a great multitasker… YOUR NOT!.
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If you don’t believe me, try out a little experiment. Without mentioning why or making a big deal out of it, try giving your child, spouse, friend, mom, lunch lady (whoever) your FULL undivided attention. That means put down the iphone, shut off the radio, turn off the TV, close the magazine and really listen, play, engage in the moment.
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For me this can be difficult. I have this scrolling marque in my mind of the TO DO list. I get it, you have a lot to do.
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But you can choose to Turn that Sucker OFF sometimes and JUST BE. JUST BE…. What would you BE if all you were was Present? Would you be calmer? Less stressed? Happier? Bored? Joyful?
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Do you think your Presence will fill your children with Joy to have someone to play with? Your husband with joy to not have to fight Facebook for your attention? Or fill your mom with joy when you don't rush her off the phone?
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Who can you bring JOY to today with your Presence?