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Daily Question, February 11

How can I improve my capacity to be present?

  • GCharlotte

    I may practice focusing.I may always remember God loves me.

  • Brigitte Sperka

    Practicing Yoga regularly

  • Eva Liu

    it’s funny. my meditations of late keep pointing me towards the simple words to “just look. just listen.” It’s nice thinking that whatever is happening before or around me is out of my control and I need only to look and listen in order to be present.

  • GCharlotte

    I can or may practice greater faith in the Lord rather then want or clairvoyance for habit.

  • randip

    Continuing to practice meditation. I also want to stop staring at screen so much whether it be a computer or a phone.

  • Mica

    By staying off my smart phone when I’m around others. By listening better to others.

  • Maria

    By being awake – stop… stop judging myself when I am unable to be present. Smile and be there… Practicing mindfulness….

  • Tracey

    I can improve with stop. look. go, welcoming prayer and intentional/scheduled computer time.

  • Sarah

    With meditation practice and non-judgement, curiosity, not reactivity.

  • Nina

    I can improve my capacity to be present by; writing down what I am grateful for, through daily activity and focusing on breathing, limiting distractions, giving to someone in need, and finding beauty in my surroundings. I need to attend to all the little things that make life worthwhile.

  • Elizabeth M Jones

    By focussing on my breath, practicing active listening and recognizing the other as gift.

  • Doreen Nixon

    Practice mindfulness.

  • pkr

    By setting an intention today to be present and gently reminding myself of my intention thru out the day…Happy Monday All..❤️

  • Hot Sauce

    One thing I am working on right now is practicing the insight of Don Miguel Ruiz: “Be impeccable with your word.” This, of course, requires presence of mind because we are wont to casually resort to gossip, negativity, half-truths, and exaggerations when we are not mindful of our words. Working on the way I use my words both to others and to myself can help me improve my capacity to be present in the now.

  • Tom

    Like many have said, I can improve my capacity for presence by taking the time in meditation to cultivate awareness of what is happening now. When I bring this awareness into the world I am more likely to respond in a way that aligns with my values and values others.

  • Anita

    Through prayer and meditation , I make contact with God. Listening for guidance . Allowing the veils to drop. Acceptance of what is. Opening my eyes and ears to all that’s around me. Giving thanks for all. Sharing my surplus with others. Remembering to breathe in fresh air and walk among the trees.

  • Michele

    Getting enough sleep, having a good morning cup of coffee, active listening, eye contact.

  • Kevin

    When I was working, I had a little sign consisting of three words that hung by a single string from the ceiling. It slowly twirled in a spot where I could see it. The sign read, “Be Here Now.” The counselor, and guests, made good use of that sign.

    Presence, in my experience, is not about capacity. It is about being named and being welcome to take off its shoes.

  • Kevin Carroll

    I can improve my capacity to be “present” by remembering that each moment is a “gift.” Yes, I know this is not an original concept, and I recognize that it’s a bit corny, but it’s so true. How often so we forget to recognize and appreciate the incredible gift of the present moment?

    • randip

      Love this, Kevin. We tend to forget that each minute to minute is not promised, just like tomorrow is never promised, so we have to live for the moments we’re here.

  • Ed Schulte
    There are many practices to “improve my capacity” given in the various Spiritual Tradition …..all the truly effective ones,, achieve what the ‘word the day’ points at which is “stop seeking something more or better or different, and to turn your attention inward to the awake silence that you are ” The last 6 words are most important because it contains a weakness which new age spirituality promotes ( iow sells books etc ). The weakness is, although it leads up the the doorway of...

    There are many practices to “improve my capacity” given in the various Spiritual Tradition …..all the truly effective ones,, achieve what the ‘word the day’ points at which is “stop seeking something more or better or different, and to turn your attention inward to the awake silence that you are ”

    The last 6 words are most important because it contains a weakness which new age spirituality promotes ( iow sells books etc ). The weakness is, although it leads up the the doorway of “awakening” it doesn’t step over the threshold. It is missing a most basic requirement vital in any attempts to improve “capacity” of awareness in the lower levels of consciousness.

    The requirement is ….FIRST AND FOREMOST…. before entering into any practice is the importance of knowing, beyond any doubt, that you ARE ALREADY fully Present! That state of Being-ness aka stillness/silence is THERE always. The thinker needs to stop trying to be presence and accept what is keeping it active and energized!

    The “”pearl worth more then all else” is already there”…as Joshua Emanuel reminded us …… “Be still and know that thou are God”., “I AM I, therefore I AM” ….and many more spiritual slogans all saying the one basic truth ,”You will know the truth and the Truth will set you free.”

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