WORLDVIEW: Being and doing Baptist Press | Nov 14, 2011 The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com.

Being is a type of presence — a way you can direct your attention and awareness — whereas compulsive doing is a constant humdrum of attending now, tomorrow and yesterday; it’s a blend of ...

Key points. Both doing mode and being mode are inescapable. There's no time when one leaves and the other begins. “To be” simply means to exist; there’s no need to strive for it.

Here are some reasons why "being" comes before "doing." • Soft skills can be perceived by others through your behavior. • Behavior is driven by thoughts and emotions, which are, ...