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January 21, 2015

CREATING PRESENCE

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Who is here?What brought you?

Source: Chopra Center 3

Our minds are consumed by 60,000-80,000 thoughts per day.

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Our devices are within reach AT ALL TIMES.

2004: 1:05

average time

seated at table

2014: 1:55

average time

seated at table

“The SCREENS” Culture

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The Multi Tasking Myth

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PRESENCE

1) existing or occurring now.

2) the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing.

synonyms: existence, being there

DISTRACTION1) a thing that prevents

someone from giving full attention to something else.Synonyms: diversion, interruption, disturbance, interference, hindrance"a distraction from the real issues”

2) extreme agitation of the mind or emotions.synonyms: frenzy, hysteria, mental distress, madness, insanity, mania"he knew she was nervous by her uncharacteristic air of distraction"

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There is more to life than increasing it’s speed.

- Gandhi

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BEING

DOING

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What gets in the way? What are some external forces?

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What is the impact on others when we are not present?

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On ourselves?

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INTENTION PERCEPTION

How others experience us.

Moment of CHOICE

Moment of TRUTH

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How do you choose to create the the ideal scenario for you?

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What is the risk in creating our own presence structures?

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What is the PAY OFF for creating our own presence structures?

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Consider:

What was your presence in this moment with the group today?

What influenced the outcome?

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Take Further Action:

Identify a time of day or specific scenario when presence is a challenge. What commitment will you make today to create a ritual that brings presence forward?

Identify an area of greater context where you’d like to make an impact on presence. How will you inspire the environment?

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GROUP CHALLENGE

DIGITAL DETOX

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Reflect: At what intervals will you check in w/where you are?

What steps have you taken to become more present?

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