It’s an interesting state when you are being present.

You know that feeling when you are driving but you think about something completely different?

How about cooking but thinking about a conversation that happened earlier that day?

Reading a book but only glazing through words without catching the true meaning because you are far away in the land of planning and analyzing.  

Now, think about the same situations but instead of doing two repetitive tasks you are talking to someone close. How do you think that makes them feel? They are having an open conversation but they can feel that you are somewhere else. Those small movements, these moments of distraction are the difference between building a relationship and growing apart.  

Whatever you do try to be present. Listen, play, cook, talk and laugh. Do that one thing at a time.  

You will become a better listener, better parent, better partner and better employee. Be present…