"**Even during a quiet evening at home, all we’re thinking about is the list of improvements that need to be made. There may be a beautiful sunset, but instead of taking it in, we’re taking a picture of it.** We are not present . . . and so we miss out. On life. On being our best. On seeing what’s there." ([Location 368](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07QY3CZ9L&location=368)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[mindfulness]], [[teaching anecdotes]] **Source** -- [[202409180133 - B - Stillness is the Key]]