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Reflection from Dale Roberts
A seeker approached a Zen teacher and asked, “Master, what is the key to achieving enlightenment?”
“Attention.”
“Yes, of course. But can you tell me how to reach higher levels of wisdom?”
“Attention.”
“Master, is there nothing more you can tell me to help me on my journey?”
“Attention.”
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The word “attend” derives from Latin words meaning “to heed” and “to stretch.”
Definitions of “attend”:
To be present
To listen to, to heed
To accompany as a companion or servant
To take care; to give attention; to take care of (a sick person, for example)
To take action
To stand by ready to serve; to wait expectantly
Definitions of the act of attending—"attention”:
The act of close and careful observing and listening
The ability or power to keep the mind on something, to concentrate
The act of dealing with something or someone
Be present where you are. --Quaker saying.
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