Presence
listening
the fact or condition of being present; immediate surroundings; a person or thing that is present; a person’s bearing, personality or appearance
Being present is the mark of any conscious being. Only the present moment is real; everything else is happening in our mind, in a projected reality. When we actively listen, we are fully present and conscious. That is why one Zen master, when asked ‘What is Zen?’ would only lift his finger, as if listening to something.
Inquiry
How can I practice being more attentive?
Intention
I observe myself, especially in conversation with others, choosing to be fully present.