There are many ways we can show up and
put ourselves in a position to receive.
We can literally say “yes” to invitations. Most of the time, when I think I’m attending
an event to help the organizer out, I am the one to be blessed. To show up could mean responding to email,
returning a phone call, volunteering for a project, joining a committee at
church, or taking on an officer role in one of the groups to which we
belong. We can show up in a conversation
by listening intently, noticing the other person’s body language, tone of
voice, and facial expressions. When we
eat, we can show up by focusing on the food one bite at a time, noting its
appearance, aroma, texture, and flavors.
Perhaps the most significant way to
show up is to stay in the present moment.
This requires an ongoing effort on my part, I’ve found. When we’re dwelling on the past or worrying
about the future, we overlook the gifts of current moment: the beauty of our
surroundings; the sounds that fill the air, be they birds singing, waves on the
shore, or a favorite song playing; the smile from a stranger; or a door held
open. Showing up is what receiving with
grace and ease is all about.
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