Many of today’s greatest spiritual teachers such as Ram Dass and Eckhart Tolle teach the principle of staying focused on the present moment… When running a show, I am always thrilled because not only is it lots of fun, but I also am generally locked into the Now. Running cues, calling spots, following the action on stage and solving problems all at once are important skills for an automated lighting programmer and operator. By staying focused on the present moment during shows, we can all learn to focus on other present moments within our lives. Many gurus believe that this is the way to greater enlightenment, and doing so most certainly enhances every great lighting moment. So Be Here Now.
—Brad Schiller, from Feeding the Machines, PLSN, May 2009
