Attentiveness Quote by Kathleen Jamie
““Isn't that a kind of prayer? The care and maintenance of the web of our noticing, the paying heed?””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Web of Noticing", 2015, Poetry Collection
Prayer can be the attentive care we give to noticing the world around us
In simple terms: Prayer is caring attention to the world
Key Takeaway
Practice attentive observation as a form of prayer
Themes
nature
attention
spirituality
Mood
quiet
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- walking in nature
- journaling
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
mindfulness
ecology
poetics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does noticing become sacred?
- What practices heighten mindful awareness?
A Different Perspective
Not all may view attention as prayer; cultural differences apply
