Where ever you are be there

Here is a simple way to get more enjoyment out of your day. It doesn't cost you a penny and the effect can be very dramatic. It's called as the title suggests...where ever you are be there.

It's a simple little exercise that works like this...for one day, be consciously aware of everything and everyone you come in contact with. Let's say for instance that you are eating a meal, slow down and savour every single bite. Pay attention to the texture and flavours of the food. Notice the colors on your plate, give it your full attention. If your having a glass of wine imagine you are one of those wine connoisseurs and describe back to yourself what flavors you taste or what it reminds you of. You will be amazed at how much more appreciation you will have for your food and drink.

As a side effect you won't feel the need to eat as much either.

Make a concious effort to give your full attention and appreciation to everyone that you come in contact with. You will start to see people in a whole new light. Suddenly the people that serve you become real people. You'll find ordinary people not so ordinary. Once you are more fully aware of the person you are talking to your exchanges become more warm and interesting. You will notice yourself talking less and listening more. The real bonus is that others will like you more and find you more interesting as well.

Paying attention to your environment you start to notice things that you never saw before. Your appreciation for nature rises sharply. You start to see beauty in places and things that would have escaped your attention previously. Little things, little details have greater significance. A mundane thing like driving to and from work becomes an experience. It really helps to turn the radio off, silence is golden.

One unexpected side benefit that I've experienced is that I get more ideas, hunches and intuitions. This is a fun exercise that is all good, but I do have more suggestion. That is to write this down on a piece of paper and put it where you will see it often.....

Where ever you are be there!

You will appreciate the reminder to bring you back into conscious awareness...enjoy!