If I were to ask you, what is your most valuable resource, what would you answer? – health?… financial assets?… special relationships?… time? I recently heard a perspective that shifted how I am learning to respond to that question.
Each weekday I receive a link to a 3-5 minute morning message presented by Eric Collet. Eric and his team at A Mind For All Seasons conduct research on brain health, memory loss, and dementia. As an elder, the topic holds particular interest for me. However, Eric and his team apply research to practical, everyday dynamics that can benefit not only professional caregivers but those of us managing our own cognitive health and that of our loved ones and friends.
A recent morning post is a case in point. Eric’s answer to the question “what is our most valuable resource?” is our attention, what we focus on. Because distractions often divert us from the progress we seek, finding ways to align our attention with our intentions opens the door to opportunity.
Whether our time frame is today, this week, this year, or this lifetime, many of us find it helpful to set goals, identify action steps, and complete tasks that advance our progress step by step until our goals are fulfilled. Others of us focus on the outcomes we seek and then cultivate those practices that energetically attract the fulfilment of our goals.
In either case Eric emphasizes the importance of focus. He references Steve Jobs: “Focus is not saying “Yes” to things and being clear on what you may be saying “Yes” to. It’s actually being clear on saying “No” to the thousand other things we could be doing.”
Eric’s posts are free, and you can hear his three minute message on attention at this installment of The Caregiver Minute.
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Thank you, Bob! I always find your messages to be powerful, and powerfully timely! And this one is no exception. In my 75th year now, and find that I am fascinated by the human and equine brain.
Deb
Good to hear from you, Deb, and to learn that these messages add value to your day. Continued best wishes as your 8th decade unfolds, especially with your explorations of the human and equine brains.
SO good, Bob! Thanks for the reframe and also the lead on the messages!
So appreciate your attention! and feedback, Melisa. Best to you both with gratitude that we’re in each others’ lives.
Very thought provoking as usual, Bob. Thanks for sharing. Also causes me to contemplate about my goals
Thanks, Janet, for your contribution highlighting the importance of having intentions – goals or outcomes. Paying attention to our intentions seems necessary if we are to make them happen, invite them into our lives, and/or acknowledge they have arrived.