Being Fully Present

Yesterday, I was struck by the presence of Tiger Woods in the Masters award presentation to a new champion. He was fully attentive to everyone’s comments. He accepted praise from the amateur champion with silent grace. He seemed genuinely pleased to award the green jacket to his successor.

So often, when I am with others, my mind is wandering. I’m thinking of something else or what I will say next or glancing at my phone.

Yesterday I saw what being fully present—simply being in the moment—looks like. I like it. I’m setting it as a goal.

You write it: With others, how fully present are you?