THE WAY OF SKILLFUL ATTENTION

What is the one thing in life we can truly control?

By referring only to our direct experience of life—no spiritual books, YouTube videos, or scriptures—we may arrive at this empowering thought:

“I can choose where to put my attention.”

When we direct our attention skillfully, our lives become more warm-hearted, and wise.

Somewhat magically, the practice enhances these and other positive quoalites—compassion, joy, equanimity, patience, kindness, and many others—in ever-widening circles.

Here is a simple koan-like instruction from Sayadaw U Tejaniya that invites deep contemplation and wise conversation on how to pay skillful attention:

“TAKE CARE OF AWARENESS, NOT OBJECTS”