No sooner did I write post on focus than I picked up a story. Seems that there is a growing division among the people in one of the Pilates classes at the YMCA. Several young women regularly text and even talk on their mobile phones during class.
I once read a book on mindfulness. The title, I believe, was something like “Wherever I Go, There I Am.” In other words, take your mind with you when you go. Be aware of where you are and who you are at all times.
Not only are these people rude, but they are losing the experience. Distraction is a terrible disease. It causes traffic accidents with injury or death. Even while you think you are connected, you are really disconnected from those around you and from yourself. By tossing the mobile phone away for an hour, they could experience the class, bringing mind and body together as they strengthen and tone and also achieve a few moments of peace and calm.
Distraction is easy. The hard, but important, work is to focus on what is important with you mind and body.
Faith Venture 
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