{"id":13595,"date":"2015-11-06T00:00:27","date_gmt":"2015-11-06T05:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/?p=13595"},"modified":"2015-11-05T23:14:54","modified_gmt":"2015-11-06T04:14:54","slug":"the-power-of-gentle-and-focused-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/2015\/11\/the-power-of-gentle-and-focused-attention.html","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Gentle and Focused Attention"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PersistentlyPositive\"<\/a>When you want to give something of real value to another person, give your gentle and focused attention.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you seek to develop true understanding, listen with your heart, both ears and your eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

We build lasting relationships and intimacy and create great value by paying attention and being here in the moment.\u00a0 When lecturing, pleading and arguing fail to carry our point across, giving our attention and presence very likely will.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we care for ourselves and others it is important to be awake with sincere interest and attention for the moment as it unfolds.\u00a0 The magic, beauty and wonder are in the details.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

This is it!\u00a0 Life is happening right here and right now and it is not a dress rehearsal.\u00a0 We have so much to be thankful for and unlimited potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, it can be difficult to give our full attention in a fast-moving world filled with distractions.\u00a0 Yet, the more distractions there are, the more precious and valuable our attention becomes.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Give something to others that is one hundred percent you and go total.\u00a0 Give the gift of your gentle and focused attention and do your best for someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are people around yearning to be heard, seen, acknowledged, recognized, loved and appreciated.\u00a0 By truly paying attention and giving from our hearts, we enrich our lives as well as theirs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you have nothing else to give, you can always give your focused attention.\u00a0 It will be surely welcomed and treasured as it brings real light to the world.\u00a0 And just maybe, you will feel God\u2019s presence and grace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Miracles are possible\u2026\u2026they happen when we are here and awake to experience and acknowledge them.<\/span><\/p>\n

smiles,<\/span>
\n \ud83d\ude42 Lee<\/span>
\nThe MEGA Coach<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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