The Best of You Where is Your Attention?
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Jan 6, 2026 Explore the story of Martha and Mary as it unveils the struggle between productivity and presence. Discover how Martha's divided attention leaves her overwhelmed, while Mary's focused listening earns praise. The conversation delves into emotional differentiation, emphasizing the importance of owning our feelings without absorbing others' anxieties. Ultimately, listeners are encouraged to reflect on where their attention truly lies and to prioritize connection over constant doing.
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Attention Shapes Inner Life
- Attention shapes our nervous system, emotions, and meaning in life.
- Repeated focus on tasks or worries fragments us and changes how we feel and relate.
Presence Over Busyness
- Mary is praised because she gathers attention and is fully present, not because she is passive.
- Presence and attunement to relationship matter more than constant activity.
Triangulation Reveals Overwhelm
- Martha brings Jesus into her conflict instead of speaking directly to Mary, which is triangulation.
- When overwhelmed we often seek someone else to validate or fix our discomfort.