66: Be Here Now

Carpe diem. Live in the now. Heck, even be here now. There are so many expressions out there calling us to focus on getting present. And that probably has something to do with just how easy it is to get distracted these days from exactly where we are right now. In this week's podcast, Sharon offers up her own reflections on different flavors of NOT being present and then shares 10 ways to get yourself back into the here and now. Ideas Shared 4 Different Flavors of Not Being Present Consciously and Negative – For example I'm mentally planning how to get through a heavy task list while my husband tells me about his day Consciously and Positive – For example choosing to listen to a podcast while doing the dishes Unconsciously and Negative – For example a condescending comment at work causes me to to be mentally and unknowingly hijacked Unconsciously and Positive – A great idea pops into my head and captures my imagination while I'm out for a run 10 Ways to Be Here Now Single-task Go for a walk – and only a walk Start a new physical practice Read for pleasure – like a real book that you hold. Stay with the words Honor your (right now) emotions Check in with your body Close your eyes + follow your thoughts Put technology away Listen deeply Speak from the heart Resources and Links Praise by Robert Hass I read this poem from this lovely volume: "Picking Blackberries with a Friend Who Has Been Reading Jacques Lacan" Note to Self episode on single-tasking Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi