Living in the present is such a rare and valuable commodity, especially in this day and age with social media. Within the attention economy, our attention is being bought and sold on the market, businesses and people clamouring for attention, likes, and comments. Many of us forget to live in the present moment without being controlled by the past or future. Society rewards the few that are able to remain present; we are drawn to these people because there is something unexplainably magnetic about them that we refer to these unique individuals as having \u201cpresence.\u201d Has remaining present become so rare that we have given a word to individuals who are able to embody it? In addition, they are considered society\u2019s cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me. We find ourselves drawn to these individuals because they seem to transcend the physical realm and hold some sort of secret that we wish we could know more. These individuals have the mystical characteristic we call charisma primarily because of their presence.<\/p>\n
We often lose ourselves in the mind, distracted by intrusive thoughts and emotions of the past, and fears and concerns of the future. Peace can never be attained until we learn to let go of expectations and fears of the future, and limiting beliefs (P, 2017). Being in a state of presence, means that you are aware of your thoughts and emotions (P, 2017). This is why we are drawn to charismatic people who give us their undivided attention. These rare unicorns make us feel as though we are the most important person in the world.<\/p>\n
Osler wants to remind us that we should not let the mistakes of the past paralyze and cripple efforts of today, robbing us from joy and fulfillment (Watson, 1951: p.217). Osler\u2019s simple philosophy inspired many to go on to live happy and fulfilling lives with the advice: \u201cLive neither is the past nor in the future, but let each day\u2019s work absorb all your interest, energy, and enthusiasm. The best preparation for tomorrow is to do today\u2019s work superbly well\u201d (Watson, 2951: p 216). Many people become fearful, anxious, or discouraged because their lives have no turned out the way they expected. They fret about their career, family life, intimate relationship, and financial burdens. In reality, worrying about these robs us of not only the power of the present but also of our happiness and fulfillment. By embodying presence, we enrich our relationships by giving our undivided attention and enjoy a more fulfilling life. Ultimately, Osler eloquently encourages us to live in the present and plan for the future.<\/p>\n
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References<\/p>\n
P, S. (2017, Oct 12). 9 Quotes about Presence That Will Blow Your Mind. Retrieved on November 18, 2018, from https:\/\/www.feelingoodfeelingreat.com\/2017\/10\/12\/quotes-about-presence\/<\/p>\n
Watson, L. E. (1951).\u00a0Light from Many Lamps.<\/em> New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Living in the present is such a rare and valuable commodity, especially in this day and age with social media. Within the attention economy, our attention is being bought and sold on the market, businesses and people clamouring for attention, likes, and comments. Many of us forget to live in the present moment without being … <\/p>\n