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Methods of Awakening - Attentiveness: A Primer

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[Edited January 27th 2020: My downright abuse of semi-colons was despicable and inexcusable, but I think I've fixed it now. I've also removed reference to AF (Actual Freedom) as it's a distraction from the basics and something we can discuss in later posts. ] CLICK HERE FOR THE MOA PODCAST - EPISODE ONE! The Beginning Attentiveness is a commonly used word and is something that forms the bare bones of our practice, regardless of which model we use. I intend to break the word down and provide a practical description of what attentiveness “is”, and how to improve practice through really understanding what it means to be attentive. This is just my take on it based on what works, and is working for me although this may change as new information becomes available. The Word Attentiveness describes the act of paying attention to an object. To be “attentive” is to be engaged in the act of paying attention. “ Attention” is defined as “the act