Practicing intentional attention has been one of my safeguards for many years; in fact not having a TV for over a decade was one of the first tangible choices. Certainly TV, technology, the radio - even print media has great benefit to our lives; yet I realized - in addressing periods of depression - that the TV was one way I felt more lonely and alone; because it was my attention going out and really no one looking at me. This is to say that all things in moderation; if I'm at someone's house I take advantage of "what's on TV?" and enjoy a few house of inattention. However, primarily I do my best to pay attention - especially to nature, it is my saving grace when it comes to paying attention to/with love as a sunflower always seems to be looking at me with a smile. peace
On Nov 12, 2024 ade wrote :