When I am out in the
public I notice something that is getting worse with each passing
year and that is being present. One definition of it is “having
your focus, your attention, your thoughts and feelings all fixed on
the task at hand. If you are speaking to somebody, then your
attention and energy is focused on him or her and what he or she is
saying.” I know this is about giving grown ass men some tips but
this applies to everyone. I see people walking down the street having
a conversation and texting at the same time. I have talked to people
on the phone and hear them texting and saying “Uh-huh” or
laughing when nothing funny was said by me because they aren't really
paying attention.
I get it. Being present is hard when there are so
many distractions all over the place. But the better you are at being
present the more quality time you'll have with people. Know why I'm
not constantly snapping pictures when I'm out with friends? Because
we're talking and I am able to recall everything we did. I actually
have a thought that when I see a lot of pictures taken during a
vacation the less fun is being had and the less time you're spending
being present.
