That book, what’s it called, “the science and practice of presence by daniel j. siegel”, sounds like a mouthful, huh? But you know, it ain’t that hard to get. This Daniel guy, he talks about that “presence” thing. It’s like, being all here, you know? Not having your head stuck in yesterday or worrying ’bout tomorrow. Just being right here, right now. And that’s important.
My old granny used to say, “If you ain’t present, you might as well be absent.” She was a wise woman, that one. Always knew what was what. She didn’t have no fancy degrees, but she had life smarts. And this presence thing, it’s kinda like that. It’s about paying attention to what’s right in front of your nose.
This Daniel fella, he’s a doctor or somethin’, a New York Times bestseller, they say. Fancy, huh? He talks about the mind and the brain, how they’re all connected. He says, and I reckon it makes sense, that where your attention goes, that’s where things grow in your brain. Like, if you’re always thinkin’ bad thoughts, that’s what’ll take root. But if you focus on the good stuff, well, that’s what’ll bloom. It’s like planting seeds. You gotta plant the good ones if you want a good harvest.
- Presence means being here now.
- Focus on the good, not the bad.
- Daniel J. Siegel knows his stuff.
- Your mind can change your brain.
- Pay attention to what matters.
He’s got this thing, this “Wheel of Awareness” he talks about. Sounds kinda new-agey, but it’s just a way to help you focus, he says. Like, paying attention to your breath, your feelings, what’s going on around you. It’s like cleaning out the cobwebs in your head so you can see things clear.
Now, I ain’t no doctor, but I know a thing or two about life. And this presence thing, it’s real. When you’re really present, you see things different. You appreciate the little things, like the sun on your face or the birds singing in the morning. You connect better with folks, too. You really listen when they talk, instead of just waiting for your turn to speak.
This Daniel, he says that presence can change your brain. He says it’s like exercise for your mind. The more you practice it, the stronger your mind gets. And a strong mind, well, that’s a good thing to have, especially when you get old like me. You don’t want your mind getting all fuzzy and forgetful.
It is important to remember that Daniel J. Siegel is a doctor. He says the science is there. I guess that is important to some folks. He also mentions practical instruction in his book. It’s like, if you want to learn how to garden, you gotta get your hands dirty. You gotta plant the seeds, water them, and weed them. It’s the same with presence. You gotta practice it. You can’t just read about it in a book and expect to be good at it.
He even mentioned practical instruction for mastering the Wheel of Awareness. This doctor sure likes his practical instructions. I reckon that’s a good thing, though. You need to know how to do it, not just what it is. Like, you can read all the cookbooks in the world, but if you don’t know how to boil an egg, you’re gonna starve.
This presence thing, it ain’t just for fancy folks with fancy degrees. It’s for everyone. It’s for you, it’s for me, it’s for that grumpy old man down the street. We could all use a little more presence in our lives. We could all stand to slow down a bit and pay attention to what’s really important.
He’s got all these fancy words for it, “science and practice,” but it really just comes down to paying attention. Paying attention to your life, to the people around you, to the world we live in. It’s about being grateful for what you have, instead of always wanting more.
So, if you see that book by Daniel J. Siegel, the one about presence, don’t be scared off by the fancy title. It’s just about being here, right now. And that’s something we can all do, no matter who we are or where we come from.
You know, life goes by fast. One minute you’re a young’un, chasing chickens in the yard, and the next you’re an old lady, sitting on the porch, watching the world go by. If you don’t take the time to be present, you’re gonna miss it all. And that would be a real shame. So, take a deep breath, look around you, and just be. That’s what this whole presence thing is all about. Just being. And that’s enough.
This book, “the science and practice of presence by daniel j. siegel” might help you, I don’t know, but I think it is worth checking out. Being present is good. It makes life better. Just like the sun makes the crops grow, being present can make your life better.
Well, I reckon that’s all I got to say about that. Hope it made some sense. Just remember, be present. It’s the best gift you can give yourself. This Daniel J. Siegel seems to think so, too. And he’s the one with the fancy book and all those degrees. I just got my granny’s wisdom, but sometimes, that’s all you need.
