I do love attunement, both as a word and a way of relating, especially when I imagine beings in harmony.
However... If I might offer a few words in favor of "attention." The origin and center of the word is really "to attend" or just tend; to care for, to see to. So what "pay attention" is really asking us to do is "give our gift of seeing." To acknowledge what is being spoken or shown as worthy of our time and care.
Naturally, not all such requests are made equally, but when we are attuned in the right moment, attention most clearly states "I am fully present for you." Unfortunately, from school most of us learned that "pay attention" was really just a blanket statement to cover up the real message: "Sit still, don't speak, and don't talk to friends; i.e. don't be children." Neither of which allows for the "attending" of happy learning, nor is very "attuned" to the needs of the class.
*Lack of sleep will do many strange things to our perception; adding social media reels to the mix might be volatile! 😉
We have a video of a similar scene with my daughter Maya and you singing "Chubby Little Snowman". Your capacity for connection and attunement with children of all ages is one of your more remarkable traits.
I do love attunement, both as a word and a way of relating, especially when I imagine beings in harmony.
However... If I might offer a few words in favor of "attention." The origin and center of the word is really "to attend" or just tend; to care for, to see to. So what "pay attention" is really asking us to do is "give our gift of seeing." To acknowledge what is being spoken or shown as worthy of our time and care.
Naturally, not all such requests are made equally, but when we are attuned in the right moment, attention most clearly states "I am fully present for you." Unfortunately, from school most of us learned that "pay attention" was really just a blanket statement to cover up the real message: "Sit still, don't speak, and don't talk to friends; i.e. don't be children." Neither of which allows for the "attending" of happy learning, nor is very "attuned" to the needs of the class.
*Lack of sleep will do many strange things to our perception; adding social media reels to the mix might be volatile! 😉
We have a video of a similar scene with my daughter Maya and you singing "Chubby Little Snowman". Your capacity for connection and attunement with children of all ages is one of your more remarkable traits.
If Maya is ok with it I'm going to repost and write a blog entry on her old vid, too! :)