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Remain Present

Dwan Riggins


I am ambitious, so I have to be very intentional about being present where my feet are. Not ruminating over the past nor overthinking the future. But present in the moment, so I don’t miss the beauty of the opportunity in front of me. 


Here are 20 things that I do to remain present:


  • Say thank you and I love you .…often.

  • Dance, anywhere, like no one is watching.

  • Sit on my couch and stare out of the window. TV off. Phone down. God meets me there. ‘Lots of gratitude and inspiration. 

  • People or animal/insect watch. Google why creatures have certain tendencies. Fascinating. 

  • When I’m in conversation, I make eye contact and ask questions pertinent to what someone is saying, to ensure I’m listening. 

  • Cook or prepare meals/snacks.

  • Sit in my Jeep in between meetings/clients, errands, or when I get home. 

  • Lay on the floor in silence.

  • Feel, with the intent to deal, heal, and grow.

  • Ask a stranger how their day is going and actually listen to their response. 

  • Take care of plants. I’m considering a small dog …considering …heavy on the “I have reservations.” 

  • Listen to the lyrics, instruments, cadence, and vocal nuances of a song. 

  • Personal assessment, grace, and accountability. 

  • Pick a piece of lint off of someone’s clothes: a small but thoughtful gesture.

  • Try clothes on in the store, rather than than buy them and hope they fit. 

  • Have an intellectual conversation with a toddler/small kid or an elder. The best!!

  • Play a game with a kid, but based on THEIR rules. 😩

  • Articulate what I want/need: “I want to spend time with you.” “Will you help me with this?”

  • Read the instructions. This one is hard  because I like the challenge of figuring it out.

  • Help someone tackle a large task. 



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