AI OVERVIEW: Paying attention to the world and to people is a concrete form of love grounded in Psalm 8, which asks what is man that you are mindful of him and highlights the heavens as God’s handiwork. Attention is a path to prayer, as Simone Weil argues that attention can be the highest form of prayer, and the discussion notes that love and attention are closely connected. When minds wander in prayer, returning with compassion and practicing gentle self-forgiveness helps one stay present, recognizing that God’s presence is near in ordinary moments and in the people around us. The dialogue invites listeners to wake up, notice the beauty around them, and see others as image-bearers of God, since attention and love are essentially the same act.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: YouTube Description: --- What if one of the greatest acts of love is simply paying attention? In this reflection on Psalm 8, John Ortberg and Laura Turner explore wonder, attentiveness, and the surprising connection between love and noticing. Drawing on insights from Marilynne Ro...
