Very powerful message Lisa.  Your article had me think about a distinction from Christine Comaford - striding vs. striving.  When we are striving chances are we aren't being present in the moment because we are so busy doing stuff trying to get somewhere.  When we are present time seems to slow down just a bit and the experience is more one of striding.  Sometimes to use our power most effectively in the present moment we have to just stop doing and start paying attention.