Your attention is such a gem
Your attention is a precious and finite resources.
"you only have so much of it."
Every choice you make and every action you take is a transaction related to your attention. You are taking the attention that you have and giving it over to something. This is a zero-sum proposition in that when you pay attention to one thing, you effectively ignore something else.
Your attention is also a powerful resources. What you choose to focus on determines what you consider to be important. What you pay attention to determines your priorities. Whatever you give attention to becomes larger and more important
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“Our attention is like water, and with it, we can choose to water the flowers or the weeds of our experience.” -John Bruna-
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