pay attention when people are talking.

I suppose I should start with my husband.

im trying anyways

Although I feel like someone just cut off my right arm, it has had the interesting effect of forcing me to sit quietly as people are talking in meetings. I find that when my sub-conscious mind is focused on them, the ideas come flying.

The blackberry should reappear shortly, but perhaps I’ll start “forgetting” it.

well-rested
turned toward the person who is speaking
concentrating
sitting in some kind of open position (arms open, hands on table)
well-fed
watching their eyes, hands, body language
putting myself in their position

I am trying to think a lot about the Buddhist exhortation to be present. But I’m so preoccupied… with my blackberry, with the nagging voice in my head that’s narrating the conversation, with wanting to talk.

think about what I am going to say next rather than listen to what people are saying. My memory is going.. so it is not like I dont want to hear.. I will just forget my point. It is terrible. Maybe I need some vitamin!