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Apologies for the lack of new posts recently, I’ve just returned from a trip to Spain. I’m slightly burnt but have a smile on my face

I’ve recently been introduced to Derek Jones’ blog, Hero’s Code. Derek talks about his experiences as a coach and introduces us to some of his own perspectives and opinions on a very broad and diverse field. In a post entitled ‘Be a Childlike Coach‘, Derek talks about living in the present, as opposed to the past or the future! Here’s a excerpt that sums this up very well;

The great thing about watching young children play is that they care not at all for the past or the future. Their whole attention is just on the present time and these guys were fully “in the moment” all right. They are for the most part wild and carefree when at play, and not at all burdened by the responsibilities that adults tend to use as an excuse for their miserable demeanor.

When you really think about it, adults are generally not too good at this “living in the present moment” stuff. Even though the only time we can truly experience feelings, whether good or bad, is in the present moment, it is rare that these feelings seem to be linked to present events.

Personally, I believe that living in the present moment is the only way to go. Other bloggers are also picking up on this theme. Adam Eason writes about Engaging in the Moment, Louis talks about Heart @ Work and Spirit Rambler has a post on Looking for Self.