Have you ever met a person in a crowd and failed to recognize that person a few minutes later in a different environment? Have you ever forgotten someone’s name seconds after meeting?
Ah…to be present in the moment requires that we give up thinking and focus on each nano-second in time.
I have always wondered what was meant by the term “multi-tasking”. We can seemingly do several things at the same time, like stirring the spaghetti sauce and talking on the phone. Can we, however, do both of them with equal intention? The brain cannot multi-think because it only accepts one thought in any nano-second in time. To be where we are, we need to be physically, mentally, emotionally, and perhaps, spiritually present.
Communication Tool to be present in the moment – BECOME THE AUDIENCE
Consider this tool to “be wherever you are”. To “become the audience”, play the role of the observer rather than the observed. Pay attention to the physical characteristics of the observed such as hair color, clothing, glasses, and facial expressions. The purpose is to train yourself to notice others and, thus, truly focus on them. It’s not about judging the physical qualities; it’s about truly noticing and being present to them.
Choose to use BTA to be wherever you are!
Nadine Grant
