Insight often arises at the most surprising times. Last week was a very challenging one. Endless demands from emails and faxes, phone calls and just the daily hassles of modern life. On top of that I had been invited to a neighborhood gathering. I was not in the mood for socializing, but my wife and I felt a commitment to our neighbors so we went.
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A professional woman in her early 60s shared with me the challenges that she faced in business. She would come home exhausted at the end of every day. When she put a loaf of bread in the dryer, she said she knew she had to stop burning the candle at both ends.
And then she shared something that really struck me...
She said she learned to replace multitasking with being present in the moment. She emphasized the importance of being in the moment with others, connecting with them and being a good listener — not thinking ahead to what you want to say or interrupting with unsolicited advice.
Total engagement. Being present. Staying in the moment. These are hardly new concepts, but nonetheless vital ones for my family and me.
Have you experienced similar insights?
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