Episode #2 Be Fully Present
Take a deep breath. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Amy Seiffert have a conversation about the crucial, yet extremely difficult practice of really being wherever you are.
Show Notes
Life is so short. So why would I not want to be present in my present tense?Dr. Michael Brown
Three Problems
- We struggle to be fully present with others because we are either focused on the future or preoccupied with the past.
- Our busyness too often translates into hurry.
- We are only ever guaranteed this very moment in time.
Three Principles
- The only thing that lasts forever is human interaction.
- There may be no greater gift we can give to others than our physical presence combined with our utmost attention.
- Being fully present doesn’t always require a significant amount of time.
Three Practices
- Practice 5 minutes of stillness each day to prepare your body and mind to be fully present with others.
- Place your cell phone in a ‘phone basket’ for a few hours each evening.
- Remind yourself, “This is a sacred moment” whenever you enter a room with only one person present.
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