The Art of Attention

The Art of Attention

a series to end the year... 


the art of attention is a deep and subtle exploration of attuning our attention to our bodies, our environment and the natural world. our attention is our most precious resource, and one that needs care and protection in our current world. part one of this season is to focus on simply noticing. Of course, this is easier said than done. In order to notice, we often have to strip back. To make way for, and to allow a natural release. To be firmer with our boundaries around how much we consume. This is the first step. Often, when we pull back the distraction, we are met with how we really feel, which can be confronting, but very important for an intuitive and creative life. If we desire to weave what we notice and how we see the world  into creative works and a creative life, we must first learn how to be still, present and quiet. We must first remember what it means to rest and to truly be with ourselves.


part 1. notice, release, restore

part 2. arriving november

part 3. arriving december 

꩜  Recommended Reading / Listening 

The Pillow Book, Sei Shoganon 

A Natural History of the Senses, Diane Ackerman

Goodbye To All That, Joan Didion

The Makioka Sisters, Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

Anam Cara, John O'Donohue

The Book of Tea, Okakura Kakuzō

The Art of Attention Playlist 

Robin Wall Kimmerer on Giving Back



꩜  Recommended Rituals

Fasting the Heart Mind daily practice

Carrying a notebook with you wherever you go 

Social media breaks / discipline with your use

Reading novels before bed 

Printing out substacks and essays and reading on paper, then sharing with a friend  

Herbal body oil making 

Deep Rest practices

Keeping a nature journal 

Silence as a practice 

Create your own herbal tea blend 

Creation over consumption 

An early bedtime 

This collection 

Making a handwritten list of go-to comfort meals for busy weeks