One Apple A Day #823 - presence
I've learned that in every situation, the quality of my presence informs the quality of my experience.
It may be obvious to say, but being fully present in what I am doing, it's not so easy.
Life is so full and hectic that it's hard to silence everything but one thing, the one in which I am engaged.
Yet, when I do it. When I am fully present, the experience shifts to a higher level.
I've also learned that I can't be fully present to many things at the same time. So, I need to choose wisely where I want to put my attention.
In a conversation, for example, I can be present to the outcome or to the people in the conversation. Or maybe both.
I've learned that my choice informs how I show up in the conversation.
When I focus on the outcome, my "get things done" self shows up. The pace is faster, I look for opportunities to move forward, and my cognitive intelligence is on the driving seat. When I focus on the people in the conversation, the quality of my listening change. It gets more profound, and I naturally slow down.