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Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.

— Mary Oliver

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Why this matters:

For Oliver, awe is not a rare event but a daily discipline. The ‘sublime’ is found in the meticulous observation of the small—a leaf, a bird, a breath. Attention is the currency of love, and astonishment is its natural interest.

Psychological Lens

This quote offers a moment for self-reflection: notice what it brings up in your thoughts, body, relationships, and choices.

Reflection Prompt

What part of your life does this quote describe most clearly right now?

💡 Tiny Practice

Actionable Step

Write the quote in your own words, then name one small behavior it invites today.

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