Presence is a form of honour.

Notice how we think we’re being productive when we multitask through conversations. But what people often experience is something else... lack of focus.

Presence (including presence of mind) is one of the clearest signs you’re transitioning from performance-pressure and entering into stewardship. Because performance is always rushing to the next thing. Stewardship knows: people are not interruptions. They’re assignments. “Be quick to listen…” (James 1:19)

Listening is not passive. It’s discipline. It’s strength under control.

A note for a stewardship practice using the audacious humility system:
Humility says: “I don’t need to dominate the moment.”
Audacity says: “I’ll show up fully.”

Question: What steals your presence most - Phone, Thoughts, or Time pressure?

Reply with one word.