Personal Religion

“Give full attention and devotion to each act.” – Marcus Aurelius

“The real heroes aren’t the people doing things; the real heroes are the people noticing things, paying attention.” – John Green

Tell me what you pay attention to and I will tell you who you are.” – José Ortega y Gasset

• “The fleeting attention most of us give to the events of our lives epitomizes the attitude of mindlessness. We must constantly apply the fundamental rule of life—the distinction between ‘what is up to us’ and what is ‘not up to us’—and that is accomplished by focusing our attention on that which is within our control at this present momen

“Everywhere and all the time it lies within your power to be reverently contented with your present lot, to behave justly to such people as are presently at hand, and to deal skillfully with your present impressions so that nothing may steal into your mind which you have not adequately grasped.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Nobody sees a flower—really—it is so small it takes time—we haven’t time—and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time.” – Georgia O’Keeffe

“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity. We would do well to give attention to our homes, families, co-workers and acquaintances and show this generosity abundantly.” – Simone Weil

“Love is the extremely difficult realization that something other than oneself is real. This is practiced through attention. Seeing the world as it truly is.” – Iris Murdoch

“Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. Stay eager.” – Susan Sontag