1. You Have Everything You Need:The Importance of Presence in a Creative World

2. Information Age16000140001200010000800060004000200001986 2007ProducedConsumed 3. In an information-rich world, thewealth of information means adeath of something else: ascarcity of whatever it is thatinformation consumesit consumesthe attention of its recipients.Hence a wealth of informationcreates a poverty of attention.- Herbert Simon, Political Scientist and NobelPrize winner 4. Amygdala HijackAn immediate andoverwhelmingemotional reactiondisproportionate to thestimulus and triggersdeep emotionalreaction.- Daniel Goleman 5. What emotions are themost difficult to handle atwork? Outside of work?What is my defaultreaction to stress/emotion? 6. MindfulnessAn intentional, moment tomoment noticing with curiosityand wonder. 7. Notice andwonderCultivate spaceRespond vsReactPAUSEAn opportunity toshift your attention 8. From www.mindfulschools.org 9. Clarity and ChoiceBetween stimulus andresponse, there is a space.In that space lies ourfreedom and our power tochoose our response. In ourresponse lies our growth andour freedom.- Viktor Frankl 10. Thinking toSensingFixed to GrowthRespond vsReactSHIFTPerspective has aprofound impact onhow we connectwith others 11. Be with whatarisesSensingFlowBeHereNOW the onlyplace that matters 12. I am the cause of most ofmy suffering because of thehabits of my own mind. His Holiness the Dalai Lama 13. Intention 14. Wherever you are is theentry point.-Kabir 15. BenefitsImpulse controlSelf-awarenessClarityFocusCreativityCompassion 16. PracticesGratitudeStop signWaiting in lineWalkingAnchor the breathNoticingSitting 17. How might you used whatyou learned today in yourevery day life?Why would it be helpfulto be present in todaysworld? 18. It only takesone breathto presence.- Eckart Tolle