We are so busy being busy. So rushed from all the rushing around. Spread so thin from so much simultaneous doing.<\/p>\n
And the (often overlooked but very meaningful) consequence of all that busyness and multitasking and rushing is that we are accidentally denying ourselves the most nourishing aspect of life: presence.<\/p>\n
A habitual lack of presence can make life feel wildly exhausting, impossibly overwhelming and deeply unsatisfying. Why? Because presence is the portal through which we access joy, peace, pleasure, connection, and satisfaction. So, by never letting ourselves be fully present, we are suffocating the most meaningful and pleasurable aspects of life.<\/p>\n
Next time you\u2019re tempted to overlap two (or more!) activities in the name of productivity, take a breath, wiggle your toes. Land in the moment. There is room to breath and pleasure to receive. It\u2019s yours. Give yourself over to it.<\/p>\n
Let yourself have it.<\/p>\n
The kiss.
\nThe hot cup of coffee.
\nThe square of chocolate.
\nThe slow morning.
\nThe game of Scrabble.
\nThe walk.
\nThe song.
\nThe weekend paper.
\nThe lunch break.
\nThe phonecall.
\nThe drive.
\nThe pedicure.
\nThe boiling water.
\nThe slicing of onions.<\/p>\n
The moment.
\nBe here with it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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