Quotes About Presence

Somehow, as the reading public has internalized narratives about American national and regional pasts, we have forgotten that Detroit is ancient, that Detroit is indigenous, and that Detroit has a long-standing black presence. We have misplaced the knowledge that most of the Midwest was French…We have never deeply considered the reality that slavery existed even in the Midwest…and in Canada where a 'mythology' of a black 'haven' holds sway.

I migliori compagni di viaggio sono i libri: parlano quando si ha bisogno, tacciono quando si vuole silenzio. Fanno compagnia senza essere invadenti. Danno moltissimo senza chiedere nulla.

He remembered that these imaginary conversations always began the same way, with the same phrase, the words he believed lay at the core of what any human being ever wants to hear from another, what affection is in its primary essence, what the bonds of friendship and family mean above all else. So he placed his hand gently on Bemm's shoulder and, softly, slowly, spoke the phrase, over and over again, as if it were a prayer, "I am so glad you are here.

Friends remember you how you'd like to be remembered, and forget the rest. Friends turn up at the last moment, friends tell you to keep running.

since it's about drifting, forgetting, passing time without noticing. Instead, quietly pay attention...

Life moves so fast, my friend. I am just lucky and happy to have the people I care about there along with me, watching all of this occur.

I don't believe very much in corporate offices. I believe in leaders who are with their customers and their people.

I actually love actresses who look like they feel really natural. I like Patricia Clarkson, Laura Linney, Frances McDormand. Those are actresses where the second they show up on screen you're like, oh my gosh, this movie just got so much better.

I just hope that as I get older, I calm down and enjoy the moment, enjoy the great gifts that God has given me.

Kids don't see me as an oldies person when I go out on stage. They see me as an energy force.

You have to stop yourself midway through a scene and be like, 'I'm acting with Olivia Colman!'

I can't take one day for granted. That's usually how I think.

One of the things I love most about being at home is that I'm comfortable there. And since we are the home of Christ, we need to make sure He's comfortable in us.

One of the things that I think I do well as a CEO is that I'm present. When I'm with my employees, I'm there in the moment.

I overthink everything, and one thing I find difficult is to actually be in the moment.

The Internet is a contest between people with the same name to be the person who dominates that online space.

I think I've got something when I'm onscreen, but that's nothing to do with acting or talent.

I'm now learning how to distinguish when I'm acting and when I'm not acting - offstage as well as onstage.

Everything you need to know about Iron Maiden is onstage.

Frontmen come alive when they come onstage.

Onstage I have a natural chutzpa that audiences like. I'm out there.

People think I look odd onstage. But the way I deal with being incredibly nervous is by concentrating really hard.

Onstage, I find absolutely nothing but exhilaration in not talking.

I've always felt a spiritual connection with acting. And I felt whole when I was onstage.