Day 6 – The Power of Attention
“Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. Stay eager.” — Susan Sontag
Message of the Day
Today we will learn about the power of our attention and its role in making our wishes come true. Attention is the conscious flow of awareness, and it activates the energy of attraction. If our desire is like a seed, then attention is the movement of nourishment that supports the growth of the seed into a fully mature plant. Our attention at the quiet levels of the mind provides direction and strength to our hopes and desires, so that they can become real. Our meditation today deepens our attention so that it activates the energy of attraction at the most powerful level of the mind. With continued meditation practice, our attention is able to nourish our desires from inception to fulfillment.
CENTERING THOUGHT
My attention activates my desires.
SANSKRIT MANTRA
Hum Sa
Unboundedness is my true nature.
Journal Questions
Attention is the nourishment that makes the seed of our intention grow to fulfillment. But with all the diversions around us, it is easy for our attention to be distracted. Write down some of the typical ways that you get distracted from your tasks during the day. How do these distractions dilute your energy and attention to your task?
Write about a situation in which you were faced with a job that required your full mental focus, and when you were finally able to lock in your attention, you completed the task successfully and efficiently. This is the power of attention that manifests desires.
The best way to increase your power of attention is through meditation. Your attention on the subtle sounds of the mantra naturally expands the range of your attention beyond the superficial layer of the conscious mind. To support our meditation time, it’s important to limit outside distractions as much as possible. In your journal, write about additional ways you can minimize distractions during your meditation. For example, by turning off all phone and messaging notifications, moving your pet to another room, or asking your children or partner not to disturb you while you meditate.
Reflect further on your experience.