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Aug 21 - The Power of Presence
The Power of Presence
August 21, 2007
"It is often said that as we get older time flies by more quickly. Perhaps this is because as we age and mature and our lives become more complicated, we suppress our natural awareness in order to cope. Consequently, we miss a great deal. We live outside the present moment much more than we did as a child. By suspending judgment and simply paying attention to what's happening in the present moment, we're in touch with 'what is.' Otherwise, the hours, days, months, and years go by unnoticed and unappreciated.
To be aware, you have to make a habit of pausing to let the present moment sink in and be conscious of all its aspects. If you're focused on the past or worried about the future, it's not possible to be in control of your life and of the effect you have on the world (Canterucci, 2005, p. 21-22)."
Reference: Canterucci, J., (2005). Personal brilliance: mastering the everyday habits that create a lifetime of success. New York: AMACOM.
Created: 2008-02-28, Updated: 2009-02-20
