Need of Presence – Social media is all about consistency. The problem with creativity: It is rarely consistent. I could share volumes of text I have posted over the years but I want to be current. There needs to be a purpose for my post not just to grow my audience or stay relevant.

I have gaps in activity, not for lack of desire, but because often I have to fight to feel present.

On a drive to work, I often turn the radio to talk radio, then music, back to talk radio and then silence. I try prayer, then story ideas come to mind and then a list of poetry pretty much writes itself. This is while driving through traffic in Dallas.

How to keep present and stay focused while so many ideas, thoughts, fears of the present, melancholy of the past and apprehension of the future becomes a highway in itself, full of noise, traffic and disorder.

“Social media is all about consistency. The problem with creativity: It is rarely consistent.”

Artbygordon

I have started writing in bits and pieces. I feel like the ideas and creativity are boiling to the surface and there is nothing I can do but go with a very violent and active tide.

There are several factors that can bring the chaos back in some semblance of order.

Making lists: though lists can become chaotic and manic in themselves.

Stopping to eat: Truly enjoying a meal, cooking, tasting and savoring.

Prayer: I find myself reciting a mantra of the lords prayer, Hail Mary and the 23rd Psalm-it takes discipline to get past the distractions of the highway, ideas, etc.

Meditation: Something I haven’t learned but need to very quickly

Today is the first day of the rest of my life. I vow to be present, to stay focused….wait…Squirrel.
I’m trying but I hope you’ll share how you stay present and focused.