Last week I promised I would try the “stay in the moment” concept. So, I was in an airport focusing on the “now”. About 5 minutes before boarding I began wondering to myself “I wonder if this flight is full.” I kept thinking it over and over as we boarded. At the end of the jet bridge just after I boarded the plane I saw a flight attendant. I said to myself “I’m going to ask her if the flight is full.” As soon as she and I made eye contact and before I had a chance to say a word, she said “Hello and I wanted to let you know the plane is only half full.” Huh? I was stunned. Was it a coincidence? Was it luck? Hmmmmm, cool, but not convincing.
I chose to sit in one of the last rows, in a middle seat with no one on either side. I had my space and I was happy. After the flight attendants delivered the pretzels and drinks I started thinking “I’d really like another bag of pretzels.” Again, I started thinking it over and over and over. About 3 minutes later a flight attendant walked by and, without saying a word, placed a bag of pretzels on my tray table. What? Two times in one flight? That’s impressive. If I can make the little things happen with a little bit of focus, imagine what can happen with the important, big stuff. The possibilities are endless. Very cool.
Z-Tip: Stay in the moment and focus on what you want, not what you’re trying to avoid. You just may be surprised.