This year #GivePresence

I found this video just at the perfect time, and it resonates to deeply with the things I'm feeling these days.  My husband will tell you and confirm, that I am as guilty as anyone of multi-tasking...especially when it's just he and I.  Why do we do that, why do we work so hard to keep connected with people and groups and causes around the world, at the neglect of the one who is sitting here right within reach.  I know I'm not the only one, but I am the only one I can make change this habit.

We all find it so easy to get distracted.  To keep checking for texts and facebook notices and instagram pictures...that we miss out on the connection that is right in front of us.  To be Truly Me, I have to get better at that.  This video was a great reminder to me to be more present especially here at home, where at the end of the day, it's where your presence is most valued, most appreciated and most remembered. 

Take a moment to watch the video, then tell me it doesn't strike a chord!  This season I hope more of us can commit to #GivePresence in our homes, our communities and in all places where we have an opportunity to make an impact! 

WARNING: It does manage to drop an f-bomb, that I'd prefer they hadn't, because I think we can get messages across to people without resorting to that , but I do like the underlying message.