Fame or Peace - The Gift of Attention: Reflections with Mark Nepo

Welcome to the tree of Serendipity... Let's climb into the treehouse today... Enjoying the sounds of birds chirping andn finding a cozy place to land and be held.

This morning’s reflection began before the book appeared - in my journal with the words “something is wrong” — and then their gentle counterpoint, “something is right.” What unfolded was a meditation on forgetting and forgiving, on pro-getting and pro-giving.

From this contemplative space, the Tree chose: ⁠Mark Nepo’s Book of Awakening⁠ falling open to a passage on Fame or Peace. His words invite us to consider the ways we chase attention instead of giving it, and how true nourishment comes from recognizing rather than being recognized.

In this episode, I share my own heart process and read Nepo’s passage, weaving in the reminder that fame and peace are not mutually exclusive. There are many well-known souls who live generously and at peace. The deeper question is: where is our attention flowing — toward getting, or toward giving?

Join me in a simple practice of seeing and giving attention, and carrying peace with us throughout the day.

And... Remember to be generous, loving and kind to yourself too!

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti!