This Sunday’s presentation, grounded in the Soul Matters theme of “Paying Attention,” invites us to reclaim attention as a sacred, countercultural spiritual practice. In a world that pulls us toward distraction and quick judgment, we will explore mindfulness as a quiet but powerful discipline that roots us in the present moment and gently shifts us from a judging mind to a receptive one—open to deeper wisdom, compassion, and connection. Paying attention is not passive; in our UU faith it is the very foundation of justice, because we cannot respond to suffering we refuse to notice. Together we will reflect on the “shimmering” moments—the small, fleeting, soul-filling experiences that reveal beauty and meaning—and consider how attentive living reminds us of our profound interdependence. To pay attention is to wake up: to ourselves, to one another, and to the shared work of love in the world.

Topics: Change, Meaning, Mindfulness