The lost art of showing up: Presence is the new luxury
When was the last time you truly felt seen by someone or offered that gift in return?
In the last Weekly Wellness Tune-Up podcast about the power of presence, we explored a truth that hits home in a world that’s always online but rarely with anyone.
This week is your gentle nudge, or maybe a firm shake, to reclaim the lost art of showing up. Fully. Completely. No distractions.
Let’s be real. Presence is disappearing faster than attention spans. Whether it's dinner with loved ones or a quick chat at the checkout line, most of us are only half there. Eyes on a screen. Mind somewhere else. Heart on standby.
But presence isn’t just a vibe. It’s medicine. It’s what builds safety, intimacy, and trust. When someone gives you their full attention, even for a few seconds, it feels like soul-level nourishment. You’re reminded that you matter and you’re not alone.
The fix is surprisingly simple.
Three tiny habits can rewire your attention and drop you back into connection.
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Breathe before you speak – That one breath pulls you out of autopilot.
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THINK before you respond – Is it thoughtful, helpful, insightful, necessary, kind?
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Eye contact – Not as performance. Just as a quiet, human meeting of souls.
Here’s another powerful shift. Treat your presence like a gift. Because it is. Turning off your phone at dinner might feel radical these days, but it’s actually just respectful.
Try it. Watch how the room softens, how conversations deepen, how you come alive.
Presence slows time. It softens the jaw. It unknots the heart.
It says, “I’m here. With you. You matter.”
This week, pick one relationship, any one, and show up fully. Just once.
Eyes up. Phone down. Heart open.
Let your presence be your prayer.
🎙 Listen to the original podcast episode:
