The Positive Place Episode 42: The Gift of Being Present. Are you capturing the moment, or are you living in it? This is a question that I ask participants in my development sessions as we discuss the topic of presence and our ability to be present. In a world that continues to move faster everyday we lose touch with making personal connections, and creating lasting relationships with ourselves and others. It is easier to text than call, easier to try than do, and easier to say why we can't than to show up fully as ourselves. So today, take a moment and realize that your presence is powerful and it is important for you to be present in your life, and the life of those that you value the most. Since the majority of your success in life will simply be based on your ability to show up, be sure that you give yourself the ultimate gift of being present.