In your everyday life, you can practice this by taking any routine activity that normally is only a means to an end and giving it your fullest attention. For example, every time you walk up and down the stairs, pay close attention to every step, ever movement, even your breathing. Be totally present. Or when you wash your hands, pay attention to all the sense perceptions associated with the activity; the sound and feel of the water, the movement of your hands, the scent of the soap. Or when you get into your car, after you close the door, pause for a few seconds and observe the flow of your breath. Become aware of a silent but powerful sense of presence. There is one certain criterion by which you can measure your success: the degree of peace you feel within. (paraphrased from The Power of Now by E. Tolle)