I was sitting in Panera this morning enjoying a cup of coffee and a bagel, pondering the world around me. The meetings, the deadlines, the projects...all the stuff we just have to get done.
After awhile I found myself staring at the backrest of the booth across from me for what seemed like several minutes, and after I came to, I realized it was the first time in several weeks that I had just been "in the moment."
It's such a rare occurrence these days to just be present, at least for me...how about you? When you're not thinking about what you should have done or what you could do, but just being silent, just being present and embracing the now.
When was the last time you had total focus on the patient lying in front of you? Not thinking about the next one coming in, or what's going on at the front desk, or the event you're gong to later that night...
Just that one.
Distractions can be so powerful and when we let ourselves get consumed by these distractions, they indeed become a reality.
Get clear today, this week and this month. Be totally present with your patients, your family and loved ones.
I think you'll enjoy this clip from Peaceful Warrior, it brings a nice perspective on our discussion:
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Great clip! The book is awesome! Being present in all what I do, is the conection with myself and the rejoy of my soul.
ReplyDeleteI recommend to read The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, this book changed my life!
Great blog, Dr. Brian, keep up with the great work.
Andres