Latest "Be present" Posts

#656 Living Life in the Present Moment

The happiest people spend a high percentage of their waking hours living life in the present moment. Here are some thoughts on how to be present more often.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Be present, happiness, Podcasts.

#655 Appreciation Through the Eyes of a Child

If you spend time with children, try seeing the world from their perspective. If you can be present and experience appreciation through the eyes of a child, it will brighten your day.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in appreciation, Be present, Podcasts.

#654 Life is a Series of Moments Be Present and Appreciate Them

Most of us spend our time thinking about the future or the past. Life is a series of moments, be present and appreciate them.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in appreciation, Be present, Podcasts.

Appreciate the Great Things in Life

We all have so much to be thankful for. Take the time to appreciate the great things in life.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in appreciation, Be present, Podcasts.

Appreciate the Moments While You Have Them

My father is now 82 years old. We affectionately suggest that he is held together with chicken wire. He had his first heart attack at age 35 and was amongst the earliest people to have open-heart surgery. Despite overwhelming odds, he survived. 15 years later he had another heart attack, followed by countless surgeries and procedures thereafter. At 78, he beat prostate cancer. For the last 50 years his medicine cabinet looked like a pharmacy. If hospitals had a frequent stay program he’d be platinum. My wife refers to him as the energizer bunny.

This past week brought yet another challenge.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in appreciation, Be present.

#573 Leave No Regrets

The horrific events that transpired this weekend in Fort Lauderdale are a reminder that tomorrow is never promised. Leave no regrets.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Be present, Decisions, happiness, legacy, Podcasts.

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