Be in the Moment

Most people will admit that life can become hectic if you allow it. It can sneak up on you. One moment you are making a new resolution to control your time and make quality deposits in the most important areas of your life. Then you find your self overwhelmed and overbooked and wondering how it happened! This is not a rant on how to stay organized or how to prioritize. We can talk about that later. I want to know, are you are living in the moment? When you are having a conversation with your spouse, children, customers or anyone, are you fully present? One of the many issues that come with a busy schedule are the distractions. If I am not careful, I will let my mind wander to something on my "to do" list. This prevents me from giving the other person my full attention. You may think you are good at faking it, but you're not. The other person can tell and it can damage your relationship. Frankly, it appears you don't care. One of the principles Dale Carnegie taught in "How to Win Friends and Influence People" is that if you want people to like you, you have to become genuinely interested in them. When you are sitting across from your customer, a new prospect or your family give them your full attention. Turn off the TV and have dinner as a family. Put your computer away during a family movie. They deserve "all" of you. That is why I going to stop writing and watch the Titans game with my wife. In basketball—as in life—true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just when things are going your way. ~Phil Jackson, Sacred Hoops Have a great week! Pierce