Some people spend their lives thinking. Others spend their lives paying attention. At first glance, those sound like the same thing. They are not. It is possible to think all day without noticing very much. Our minds are remarkably good at replaying old conversations, rehearsing future ones, defending our opinions, and solving problems that have… Continue reading Thought Is Not the Same as Attention
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What the Quiet Makes Louder
We often imagine quiet as peace. Sometimes it is. A quiet morning can soften the body. A walk without the phone can slow the mind. A porch, a notebook, a cabin, a cup of coffee before the day begins — these can give the nervous system room to settle. But quiet does not always feel… Continue reading What the Quiet Makes Louder
The Pencil-Driven Life 