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When you're present, your ego is at rest and
you're at your best. You feel sharp, content, witty and energetic.
You
laugh easily at yourself and because you feel good inside, your ability to
connect with others improves in a big way.
There is no stress in the present moment.
All stress is thoughts about stuff that might happen in the future or stuff that went
wrong in the past. In the present, you are clear, centered and
confident.
The result is that your mind becomes available to truly BE with another
person - to hear and understand them in a way that supports them, yet resists letting them steamroll over you.
Here are five benefits that come from
being more present....
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1. You
communicate more clearly.
- When you are present, your mind is clear.
It is not flooded with thinking and analyzing. You listen
accurately to what others say, and remember important details. You communicate your
views more clearly and logically. When you do this "in the
moment," your ability to connect and resolve differences is at
its peak.
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2. You
build bridges with others more empathetically.
- When you are fully present, you are more accepting of what "is"
happening. As a result, you are centered and able to give the
other person the empathy they need. They feel loved. At the same time, you don't
try too hard. You know you can't save or fix anyone, yet you can
be with them, support them and help out within your capabilities.
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3. You
have more energy and passion.
- The more present you are, the more you are
in balance. As you become more present, you relax, breathe
more deeply and get healthier. Your in-the-moment performance
soars too - in public speaking, interpersonal conflicts, playing
sports, social events, interviews and other "moments that matter".
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4. You
only make commitments you can deliver.
- Why is it that many of us start the day
with good intentions, and end it realizing we didn't get done what we
really wanted to do? As you become more present, you
become more aware and accepting of your own limitations. You
make tough decisions like saying NO more often, and delivering when
you've said YES. The result is
that your integrity is high, as is your trustworthiness.
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5. You
trust yourself to say and do the right thing.
- When you are present, you begin to trust
yourself to say & do what's important right in the moment.
This is because you rely on your spiritual life more and more. As you do,
your self-confidence increases even in very uncertain times in your
life.. You "see" what you need to do and you do it. With time,
you begin to trust your spiritual self to try
new ways of responding to your challenges and obstacles.
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