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Alejandra Oliva’s devoted attention at the border
A student of mine went to Tijuana to help. She found she could help the most simply by paying attention.
by Stephanie Paulsell
The silence of focused attention
Erling Kagge fears that the practice of stillness is endangered.
by Jeffrey L. Johnson
Spiritual detours
Sometimes prayer takes us where we don't intend to go.
by Tom Montgomery Fate
Sparrows, swallows, and us
In God's life, all creatures get attention.
by Melissa Florer-Bixler
Seeing has fooled me into thinking I have a clear view of where the road leads.
by Barbara Brown Taylor