You chase what’s next.
And miss what’s here.
You forget that these are real human beings.
That life is happening.
Personal stories are unfolding.
Your story too.
Right now.
Do you see?
Check this.
When you look back on yesterday, what do you remember?
Did anything move your heart?
Did anything change?
Were you living or just making a living?
Life is short.
Shorter than you think.
There’s no time to rush.
What if?
You made it your intention to be present.
To listen deeply.
To open your heart.
Don’t overlook the person who needs your encouragement.
Your support.
Your belief.
Your friendship.
What if?
You chose to be aware of what lies behind the messages.
To recognize the fears behind the conflict.
To feel the wounds that build the walls.
To be a voice of reconciliation.
Don’t hold back the words that need to be said.
Words that clarify.
Words that connect.
Words that heal.
What if?
You laughed a little more.
Cried a little more.
Showed up at someone’s desk.
To bring them the gift of a smile.
Consider this an invitation to a take personal inventory.
To stop for a moment and notice what’s happening to your days.
To notice how you’re spending them.
And who you’re spending them with.
Work time is your life time.
Live it on purpose.
“We feel the demands of our work. We are the leaders of teams, transformers of raw materials, the movers of information, the transporters of goods, the providers of service and
we are much more.”
July 23, 2015 at 1:57 am
Wonderful, thought-provoking post Scott!
Being present is a challenge when our minds are full and our brains are so busy. I am frequently asking if I’m balancing my desire to spend time with God, my husband, developing the business, communicating with our loved ones on the other side of the ocean, peers and customers in the virtual world and our expat neigbors.
July 23, 2015 at 7:15 am
Thank you Chery - funny how distraction and busyness come so naturally while presence, awareness and connection require our attention and intention. Yet is just those simple, awake moments that create our most valued memories and give meaning to our days.