“I don’t know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention”. -Mary Oliver

In this episode of Hold That Thought hosts Taylor and Becca explore the power of paying attention. They admire artists and authors who bring the practice of noticing alive through their work and capture micro-moments themselves by sharing three mental snapshots from their own lives. They share the stories and follow the ideas sparked by the act of noticing. 

Topics: Mindfulness, Journaling, Art, Noticing, Stillness, Friendship, Meditation, Sonder, Photography, Ross Gay, Poetry

Resources:
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
It’s the 1970s Again. Democrats Should Study Up on Reagan.
Why Is Everyone Talking About Brown?
How Ross Gay Finds Joy In The Smallest of 'Delights'

How to Strengthen Your Happiness Muscle
How Can We Break the Cycle of Focusing on Negative Experiences?
STILL: The Art of Noticing with Mary Jo Hoffman
After the Fire: Rebuilding After Loss and Making Life a Total Work of Art with Steve & Mary Jo Hoffman
Pursuit of Happiness: Martin Seligman