Choose to be Curious Ep. #276: Just Looking, with Menka Sanghvi
Apr 24, 2025
Menka Sanghvi, a mindfulness and digital habits expert from London and founder of the Just Looking project, shares insights on the power of curiosity in our daily lives. She discusses how simply looking at the sky can enhance mindfulness and connection. Menka highlights the impact of attention activism in navigating digital distractions and emphasizes the importance of intentional engagement with technology. With anecdotes from her humanitarian work, she illustrates how curiosity fosters deeper connections and enriches our shared experiences.
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Mindfulness Restored Caringness
- Menka felt disconnected and cynical during her humanitarian work and realized she was not fully present to the suffering she was meant to help.
- She doubled down on meditation and mindfulness, reconnecting through curiosity and photography to restore her caringness.
Attention Shapes Reality
- We co-create reality; our attention shapes and impacts the world around us.
- Curiosity guides us to attend to the world in nourishing and meaningful ways, advancing both personal and collective wellbeing.
Use Curiosity Prompts Daily
- Deepen your curiosity about everyday encounters, like noticing strangers as complex individuals.
- Use simple prompts to transform ordinary experiences into opportunities for awareness and connection.
