We see their performances, sometimes relish their pay and lifestyle, but are content dealing with the only tip of the iceberg. But what about their personal lives? Are their lives a mess, or are they successful, balanced and happy? What about the performances in each of our lives? Is what others see only the tip of our iceberg? As a consultant, mentor/coach and trainer who speaks, others look to me for inspiration, information, even wisdom. Children look to their parents for guidance, security and love. Lovers and friends look to each other for support, caring, understanding. Students look to teachers for access to knowledge. As social creatures we live, laugh, prosper and die among our fellow creatures -- looking both inward and to them for meaning and recognition. How much of that time are we awake, aware, alert and responsible in our interactions? And, how often do we run on auto-pilot, showing only the tip? We can even ask, how open are we to letting others see more than the tip?

Are you running on auto-pilot most of the time? Or, are you mindful of your world and your surroundings? Wake up! Savor and examine the moment -- then turn off the auto-pilot, awaken yourself, be present in your moment and choose to give your best.