The power of being 'present' in your life. One of the secrets of Obama's success

Many people sleepwalk through life, always 5 seconds or minutes ahead. Not this President: he has enough sense to fully savor the moment. He sees a million people on the Mall, cheering him and democracy, and has enough presence of mind to soak it all in.  That's one of the reasons why people connect with him so well: he's there and he sees you. He's not just waving.