EP391: Pruning life so attention can go where you want it to go

About this episode

This episode explores how to direct attention away from distractions and towards meaningful experiences.

In this episode we’ll look at where attention naturally wants to go…and where attention might be going in ways that are unwanted. The more we have in our lives and around us that demand attention, the less free attention there is for exploring direct experience. *** I will be leading a Silent Retreat in Taos, New Mexico, February 22-27 . The retreat will provide a supportive space for you to steep in your essential being. You’ll immerse in what’s always here, unchanging, beyond the pull of thoughts, feelings and identities, in the absence of everyday distractions and conditioning. The retreat is small, and only a few spots remain. You can check out all the details at dramyjohnson.com/newmexico     The post EP391: Pruning life so attention can go where you want it to go appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson .

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Amy Johnson

Topics covered

• attention
• self-exploration
• silent retreat
• mindfulness
• personal growth

Keywords

• attention
• silent retreat
• self improvement
• mindfulness
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Taos, New Mexico

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