So when we were presented with the concept of the "Do it for Daniel" campaign we immediately understood it.
When we were presented with huge menus in French, we timidly asked what ris de veau might possibly be, and the waiter stood back, rolled his eyes and proceeded to translate every item in an are-you-deaf-or-are-you-dense tone.
When we were presented with the copious body of material that is the source for this disclosure, all the LocalLeaks volunteers began working around the clock to organize, analyze, fact-check, verify".
When we are present, it allows us to begin to see what is real and what is not.
When we're present in our lives (yes, even for the most "mundane" things!), we may be better able to appreciate our experiences, look on the positive side, and notice the small things.
The story of a king's rash promise to the gods is constantly revised, depending on who is telling it, the failures of memory and the fact that even when we are present at the same event, we see things differently.
We also began to adorn private homes and public spaces with insecure "smart" devices that can tell hackers when we're present and what we're up to.
When we're present, we are open to discovering things we miss when we move so quickly.
We must continue to fight for all of us to find ourselves reflected and mirrored back in the world around us, in how we are addressed when we are present and when we are not.
How many of us wish for the ability to stay in the moment, to live "in the zone," knowing that life is sweetest when we are present?
