Your Attention, Please - a little book about attention (draft)
Hello! The following is a draft of a manuscript for a short book on attention. Please let me know your thoughts and feelings on it, if you would be so kind. Thanks! -Wil Your Attention, Please Wil Darcangelo These words are meant for my eyes, too. Dedicated to my family who often display more courage than they should be required to use. Difference Between Focus and Mindfulness Focus is intentionality to cognize a specific thing of my choosing. Mindfulness is willingness to become aware of something about which I am/possibly ignorant. Seven Thoughts About Attention Pay attention to what you like to do. Do lots of that. Pay attention to why you like to do it. Notice yourself. Pay attention to how you feel. Reach for a higher thought. Pay attention to what works. Meditate on that often. Pay attention to your neighbor. But know yourself so that you may know others. Pay attention to the suffering of others. Lighten the bur...