Attention

It is interesting to reflect upon such an abstract concept and one we don’t analyze very much. Thinking about what you are paying attention to really emphasizes what is important in your life. It can also lead you to realize how much attention you are giving to things you may not want to. I have had this thought many times throughout the year. I seem to be distracted daily. Many of my students crave my attention and will get it any way they can (which can be VERY distracting). This year I have been more intentional about giving certain students my attention and noticing more of the good behavior than the bad. This leads perfectly into the part in the article: “increasing attention you give to your intentions increases the likelihood they will become reality.” Another part that stood out to me was the part about what I choose to pay attention to is really important. Taking time to reflect upon what I spend my attention on will allow me to see deeper into what I should and shouldn’t be spending so much time on.

As I was reading this article I heard a quote on tv: “I’ve been to these places but I’ve never really seen them.” Many of us have been in situations like these and I keep thinking of the quote “live in the moment”.  Taking time to really pay attention to the here and now will allow me to see so much more of what is going on right in front of me instead of always looking ahead.