Attention Quote by Alice Gardner
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“Living an awakened life [...] is just a matter of where our attention is being placed. It is possible for our human-beingness and our true nature or presence to exist wonderfully well together, enriching each other through their closeness. It is through the power of our attention that we experience one or the other or both.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Power of Attention", 2010
Awareness of where we focus shapes our awakened life, merging humanity and true nature.
In simple terms: Attention determines our lived experience.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mindful focus.
Themes
mindfulness
consciousness
self‑realization
Mood
calm
inspired
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- relationship building
Key Concepts
attention theory
human nature
presence
Questions to Reflect On
- Where does your attention drift?
- How can you align attention with values?
A Different Perspective
Distractions can derail attention practice.
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