Rule #18

I sometimes get distracted. I get busy and try to do too many things at once. Sometimes I allow my mind to wander. Rule #18 is PAY ATTENTION. There are some days that I find this rule easy...on those days I feel sharp, on my game. Some days it takes more effort. On those days I feel clumsy and absent minded. Paying attention improves performance, memory and prevents mistakes. Good stuff!

But I want to talk to you about another aspect of paying attention. Almost like on another level. A deeper level. There is something I do well...I can read people. I do it automatically now, but I wasn't always like that. It's about focus. I focus my attention on the people I'm with. I listen to what they are saying, but even deeper than that I can feel their energy. Our mind likes to distract us, but when we make a conscious effort to focus, to pay attention to our surroundings, especially the people we are with, a whole new world opens up to us. It becomes a habit, and people respond in such a positive way you will be amazed! I guess deep down, we all like to have others pay attention to us, to listen to us, to hear us. When someone is focused on us, we feel good. We respond to that and give our attention back. I find that when I focus on others, I am rewarded with people focusing on me. I am rewarded with deeper human interactions. For me, paying attention has lead to a more rewarding life.

Rule #1 - I AM RESPONSIBLE
Rule #2 - ALWAYS BE KIND
Rule #3 - DON'T HOLD A GRUDGE
Rule #4 - DO THE RIGHT THING
Rule #5 - SMILE
Rule #6 - BE GOOD TO YOURSELF
Rule #7 - SAY I LOVE YOU
Rule #8 - BE POSITIVE
Rule #9 - LAUGH
Rule #10 - DON'T JUDGE
Rule #11 - SET GOALS
Rule #12 - SING AND DANCE
Rule #13 - MEDITATE
Rule #14 - BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
Rule #15 - BE HONEST
Rule #16 - SAY I'M SORRY
Rule #17 - BE GENUINE
Rule #18 - PAY ATTENTION