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I mentioned in the last post a great little book, This is Water<\/strong><\/em>, by David Foster Wallace. \u00a0I endorse this book wholeheartedly, in fact. \u00a0I’m personally convinced that most of us don’t see the world in all it’s splendor. \u00a0We are like the fish just swimming along quite mindlessly. When looking around, whether in the company of friends or strangers, we are consumed with the “drivel” in our minds. \u00a0I have to remind myself that whom ever is before me is my “gift” to be opened, now.<\/p>\n

I don’t say this as a way to guilt you and me. \u00a0Being “self-absorbed” is simply one of the characteristics of being human. \u00a0And seeing every one else in relationship to us, and our behavior, is how we were taught to see. Remember your mother saying, “What will the neighbors, (or your grandmother) think?” I certainly do. \u00a0The behavior we can cultivate if we put our minds to it\u00a0is to see every one else as “holy” and with purpose on our path.<\/em><\/p>\n

Self-centeredness is an insidious habit that can be broken. \u00a0It’s a decision we can and must break if we want to experience life more fully. I read a book by Ram Dass more than three decades ago that was titled: Be Here Now<\/em><\/strong>. \u00a0The gist of the book was about seeing this moment only. \u00a0Seeing it fully. \u00a0Being immersed in it much like the fish in Wallace’s book were immersed in the water but didn’t really see it or feel it. \u00a0It’s a shift in perception. \u00a0Subtle. Yet very profound. \u00a0One that will change every thing about one’s life from this day forward.<\/p>\n

We can’t change life-long habits completely, after one attempt, but we can make progress immediately. \u00a0Every time we are “lost in our thoughts,” we can take a deep breath and\u00a0come back to the moment. We can open our eyes, our minds and our hearts to whomever is standing before us. We can honor them, their spirit, their message for us, and the time we are being given to share.<\/p>\n

Living from this perspective is a departure, for sure, but one that will thrill you. That’s been my experience, at least. \u00a0But I must warn you: It does take effort, daily commitment, willingness, discipline, and the ability to forgive yourself every time you fall back into the old habit. Just pick yourself up, when that happens (and it will) and begin again.<\/p>\n

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