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Presence: An Exploration of Profound Change in People, Organizations, and Society

Presence: An Exploration of Profound Change in People, Organizations, and Society is a comprehensive study that investigates the significance of presence in different aspects of life. The book examines how being fully present can lead to transformative changes in personal development, organizational dynamics, and societal interactions. It offers insights into the effects of presence on decision-making, leadership, and overall well-being. more

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Betty Sue Flowers
Betty Sue Flowers

Betty Sue Flowers is an esteemed scholar and professor known for her work in literature, cultural studies, and feminism. Her academic career has been rich and has had a profound impact on the field. more

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“When you become defensive, blame others, and do not accept and surrender to the moment, your life meets resistance. Any time you encounter resistance, recognize that if you force the situation, the resistance will only increase. You don't want to stand rigid like a tall oak that cracks and collapses in the storm. Instead, you want to be flexible, like a reed that bends with the storm and survives.”

“Completely desist from defending your point of view. When you have no point to defend, you do not allow the birth of an argument. If you do this consistently - if you stop fighting and resisting - you will fully experience the present, which is a gift. Someone once told me, "The past is history, the future is a mystery, and this moment is a gift. That is why this moment is called 'the present'."”

“And one thing to be remembered: it is not that the people who are poor, starving, become frustrated with life - no. They cannot become frustrated. They have not lived yet - how can they be frustrated? They have hopes. A poor man always has hopes that something is going to happen - if not today then tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow; if not in this life then in the next life.”

“What do you think? Who are these people who have depicted heaven as a playboy Club - who are these people? Starved, poor, who have missed their life - they are projecting their desires in heaven. In heaven there are rivers of wine... who are these people who are imagining rivers of wine? They must have missed here. And there are wish-fulfilling trees. You sit underneath them, desire, and the moment you desire, immediately it is fulfilled.”