Tag Archives: paying attention

Using our senses for sanity

Posted on April 4, 2023 by stillalife

When my cat spots a rabbit in the backyard, he devotes his eyes, all his muscles, and every paw-step to his prey. My ability to pay attention is much less impressive than the cat’s. “Where did I put my glasses?” … Continue reading →

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Too much attention or not enough?

Posted on April 21, 2016 by stillalife

What do the following  situations have in common? Losing one’s reading glasses a few times a day? Or obsessing over a past disappointment. They both involve attention: either not paying enough attention or paying too much. Not paying attention is … Continue reading →

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Pay attention and change your life

Posted on October 24, 2015 by stillalife

Why pay attention? In my last blog post I talked about paying attention while walking outdoors as a way to become more aware of our surroundings.  But paying attention can do much more.  The people at the ToDo Institute focus … Continue reading →

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