If you’ve ever felt like life is a blur of tasks and distractions, you’re not alone. Many of us move through our days on autopilot, missing the small moments that make life meaningful. Being present isn’t about clearing your mind or achieving perfect calm—it’s about awareness, grounding, and noticing what’s happening right now. This article breaks down myths about presence, explores why it’s challenging, and offers practical strategies to help you slow down and reconnect.

It’s a beautiful Saturday morning here in the MacEwen house. I’m enjoying breakfast and coffee with my wife, laughing about the crazy dreams we had last night and talking about our wonderful dreams for the day ahead.

And then… my phone rings.

Everyday, our society is becoming more and more burnt out and evidently craving rest—yet we still struggle to embrace opportunities for rest when they are presented to us.

I know what you’re thinking. You probably haven’t even heard the word “sabbath” since your Sunday school teacher taught you about the Ten Commandments. But maybe that is exactly the problem. Many of us haven’t thought about the Sabbath (let alone kept it “holy”) since grade school. It is like we think, at some point in world history, the practice of sabbath stopped being important.