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"My experience is what I agree to attend to.. to shape my mind". We must be intentional with our attention as we become that which we attend to.

Paying attention and engaging with what really matters to us is enriching, promotes authenticity and prevents dissonance with our values/ self concept.

Although it is a struggle in the attention economy and the rhythm of today's world.

Our brains frame and inform perception and self value (self esteem) through the lens of self beliefs, which can be negatively skewed.

Our sense of self and self-esteem is rooted in other's perceptions of ourselves. This is where marketing exploits our nature - "buying has replaced being"

People with SAD will focus on criticism rather than praise, creating avoidance and generating fears into reality.

Preface: where does suffering come from? From feeling like we are not enough/ trying hard enough in a frenetic paced world that revolves around productivity and consumption. We are not built for this rhythm/ purpose. We need enrichment/ meaning and a feeling of belonging. The goal of this book: "step into an ever so slightly more specific you", feel more comfortable in your own skin and attuned to your own needs.