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1. Attention is a conscious focusing of our mental energy unto a particular subject
2. It’s a scarce resource
3. Attention is also time-dependent, which compounds its scarcity
4. This scarcity gives it value
5. Scarcity necessitates choice making with opportunity costs 
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3/4 We need a framework in order to make these decisions. This is why we have VALUES. Value-based decision making regarding where we focus our attention (and when) ensures we are making the most of our time and our finite capacity to focus.
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4/4 “Attention without feeling is only a report.” — Mary Oliver And with feeling? THATS LOVE Devoting attention is generous. Devoting it without regret is how we love If your attention reserves are servicing things you don’t like, you’re making bad choices Love wisely
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