The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily 1360: Wind, Blue Sky by Susan Aizenberg
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Sep 25, 2025 Explore the challenge of staying in the present moment through the lens of poetry. The discussion highlights attention as an act of love, even amid life’s distractions. A reading of Susan Aizenberg's poem, Wind, Blue Sky, delves into the conflict between memory and presence. This meditation invites listeners to reflect on sensory experiences and the importance of gratitude for each moment. Celebrate the power of poetry and its ability to ground us amidst the noise.
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Attention As An Act Of Love
- Maggie Smith says attention is a form of love and nourishing it deepens relationships and art.
- She ties close observation to improving both writing and life.
Presence Is Constantly Tugged
- Maggie Smith acknowledges staying present is difficult because daily life constantly tugs at us.
- She frames memory and imagination as both gifts and burdens that pull attention away from now.
Practice Anchoring To Sensory Details
- Practice noticing simple sensations like wind, skin, and rhythm to anchor attention in the present.
- Maggie Smith models gentle redirection back to sensory detail as a method to be present.