Yes, I’d read your post and it definitely resonated with me.  It’s wise to utilize filters in order to keep focused and connected to the bigger picture: life.  I get the sense that you’ve developed a system that works for you; allowing you to engage, learn and collect relevant content in a way that does not overwhelm you.  Excellent!

As always, thank you for your insight, Jen

Great example: texting during meetings.  I think we try to trick ourselves in believing the myth of multi-tasking.  As you say, it just means we won’t get “the best out of life”.

My BlackBerry recently stopped receiving my emails from my gmail account (long, technical story). At first, I was annoyed with the lack of readily accessible information.  Three days later, I’m not that anxious to fix the problem.  It’s kind of nice to have moments where I can focus on the moment itself, without giving one second to a piece of technology.  Granted, I’m probably going to remedy the issue today, but it was just one more eye opener to how much I’ve allowed technology to accompany me everywhere.  I agree with you…focus on the here and now.  Those emails, messages and texts will still be there when we can give them our full attention.

All the best, Jen

Thanks!

I’m smiling at the thought of you having to suppress your laugh!  Excellent.  My favorite is the lady sipping coffee directly from the machine.  I think I may have done that before…hmmm.

You bring up a valid concern for those who lean towards disorganization: the information abyss.  I think that’s why I liked Mike Henry’s idea of using an information funnel.  And then adding to that, keeping our priorities straight.  My experience at the park was eye opening for me, as I had brought my BlackBerry with me.  Seeing parents ignore their kids was more than enough for me to keep my focus on what was important at that moment: my beautiful, creative, spunky little niece.  And I enjoyed the moment because I was 100% committed to it.  What a difference that made for both of us.

So maybe our progress towards “the moment” will be measured by our willingness to give that moment all of our attention.

You are always a bright spot in my day! Jen

I like your idea of “narrowing the funnel”.  Some information is relevant and it’s convenient to have at our fingertips.  Yet with the amount of information we receive, creating a priority for what gets our full attention is critical.

Today I took my niece to a park and was disheartened to see a number of parents texting. In my opinion, they were missing the moment.  I wondered what message they were sending to their children as they were sending other messages across the wire.

All the best to you, Jen