When Carolyn and I first stated dating, we would often talk for hours on the phone
Sometimes I would try to multi-task and watch sports or videos
Multi-tasking never seems to work for me
She knew
I am far to easily distracted
When she knew I was not totally focusing in her, she'd hang up on me
She wanted me to be with her, in the present
She still does
She deserves this
One of the main reasons I like small groups of guys to hang with is that we can all be present with each other...in the moment
In larger groups, well, you can sort of multi-task and avoid the real stuff
It has always bothered me when I am meeting in a group or with someone and they are not present (not focused)...they text or email others, look around for other people they might know, answer their phone for anyone...you got the idea, you know them
you may be like them
I've been there...even with my own wife. That is hard to admit in writing
There is a saying that goes:
Live in the past, live in guilt
Live in the future, live in anxiety
Live in the present, and really live
I love Matthew 6:33, 34-"seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things (food, clothing, shelter) will be given to you. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Pretty simple
Be present in the day
With yourself
with your family
with your fellow workers
With others
With God
He is always present
Always available
Always near
Am I paying attention?
Am I present?
Today?
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this is a good thought for me...I have been trying to focus on just being where I am now, and not in the past or future. so thank you! it's a great confirmation on my thoughts. miss you & love you!
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