Life Kit How to pay attention to (and appreciate) what's around you
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May 12, 2022 
Jenny Odell, an artist and the author of "How to Do Nothing," discusses the art of noticing and appreciating everyday surroundings. She emphasizes the importance of rekindling curiosity and explores how adopting a tourist mindset can transform our perception of familiar places. Odell shares insights on building communities around nature appreciation and reflects on the unique bonds formed during bus rides, where shared humanity comes alive. This conversation inspires listeners to deepen their connections with the world around them.
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Interconnectedness with Surroundings
- Appreciate your surroundings as part of your ecosystem, influencing and being influenced by it.
- Recognize your interconnectedness with your environment and its inhabitants.
Be a Tourist at Home
- Act like a tourist in your own town to rediscover the unnoticed.
- Challenge your assumptions about familiar places and observe with fresh eyes.
The Mural Detail
- Odell's friend noticed a detail in a local mural that Odell had overlooked countless times.
- This highlights how perspective shapes observation and the value of shared experiences.
